Well I'll be darned. The book really is a modern twist of the 80s' movie, "The Big Chill." With that said, Mr. Tropper's first novel still rises to the occasion and delivers a highly entertaining, funny and introspective story. The book is told in the first-person narrative by one of the main characters, Ben. His insecurities and observations do most of the heavy lifting while confessionals by the other characters are sprinkled throughout. It's hard not to like all the individuals and their snappy one-liners. This isn't heavy intellectual fare, but a light, enjoyable read with a somewhat-predictable ending. I finished it with a warm, fuzzy feeling and a smile on my face. After reading Mr. Tropper's novel, "The Book of Joe" and "Plan B," I'll definitely be digging into another one of his works when I need a pick-me-up.