Bibliograph

The adults, a novel, by Caroline Hulse

Type

Label

The adults, a novel, by Caroline Hulse

Language

eng

Form of composition

other

Main title

The adults

Oclc number

1107691575

Responsibility statement

by Caroline Hulse

Sub title

a novel

Summary

Claire and Matt are no longer together but decide that it would be best for their daughter, Scarlett, to have a "normal" family Christmas. They can't agree on whose idea it was to go to the Happy Forest holiday park, or who said they should bring their new partners. But someone did - and it's too late to pull the plug. Claire brings her new boyfriend, Patrick (never Pat), a seemingly sensible, eligible from a distance Ironman in Waiting. Matt brings the new love of his life, Alex, funny, smart, and extremely patient. Scarlett, who is seven, brings her imaginary friend Posey. He's a giant rabbit. Together the five (or six) of them grit their teeth over Forced Fun Activities, drink a little too much after Scarlett's bedtime, overshare classified secrets about their pasts, and before you know it, their holiday is a powder keg that ends where this novel begins - with a tearful, frightened call to the police. 2018

Target audience

specialized

Contributor

Creator