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Clean prose. Disappointing plot. Two dimensional characers. The plot & underwhelming climax is the reason the book lost three stars.

The first half of the book was decent, and then it goes downhill from Saturday onwards. The characters are vapid with no depth whatsoever. Typical millenial angst. The plot showed spark only in parts, but largely a let down.

I made a blunder of expecting fireworks all over the place, given that it's about about a rudderless writer, June, who gets invited to a famous geezer's house for a weekend retreat. You know, a lot of things could go wrong, especially when the plot has got Sugar Daddy overtones written all over. I had to wiggle all the way to the climax (no pun intended) to find out if they f***ed or not.

Overall, Erin Somers shows a lot of promise as a writer. If you're looking for a chilled out read, without any expectations whatsoever, then this book will serve your needs. You could read it in one sitting. Preferably with alcohol. You'll need it.