The Resemblance

Our book club came to Athens and read The Resemblance, set on the UGA campus. Alas, this book did not satisfy. We needed more show, less tell- specifically in the area of exposition. The lack of dialogue in the first 10 pages gave this book a tough start. Add in an almost visceral hatred for Greek Life and you've got an uncomfortable read. The best part about this book is all the Athens references. We went to “the scene of the crime”- the intersection of Baxter and Lumpkin at Bolton Dining Hall. Then we hit a bar or two mentioned in the book and drove down Greek Row. That part was spot on. Otherwise, for all us UGA moms and alums, this one just hurt.