Is it a good idea to set an entire story in a house for over 400 pages? We’ve seen writers attempt this in both movies and books, but not many have succeeded. The story starts with a familiar cliché: a couple divorced, and an old family property needs to be sold. Effie, the youngest daughter is in her 20s but still struggles to let go of the house filled with cherished memories. She resents her father for dating someone new and planning to sell it.
I found The Party Crasher fell short of achieving the classic, humorous love story we see in the Shopaholic series. While there are a few warm scenes, the plot feels shallow and doesn’t provide enough momentum to keep me joyfully engaged over 300 pages.
Effie’s search for Russian dolls serves as a metaphor for the people gathered around the dining table, each with their hidden agendas. However, I didn’t fully grasp the significance of these dolls until the end, when I discovered that the tiny diamond her ex-boyfriend had given her was hidden inside the doll set. Even after years apart, she still misses him. Like many love stories, they reflect on the past and eventually reconcile. Ultimately, a proper family gathering takes place to say goodbye to the house, bringing closure to this house. A new chapter begins with pregnancy, planning for new jobs and many more.
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