In this novel written as a memoir, the daughter of a famous, deceased actress looks back on her mother's life and its impact on her own. Extremely well written, and the narrator is mostly kind to her mom, but I found the pre- and post- WWII famous-actressy promiscuity, diva antics, and self-destructive behavior a bit of a yawn. I also have a personal aversion to the memoir form which didn't help. I listened to the book, with Enright reading, and she does do an excellent job of it.

Years ago I read and loved The Gathering, so this was kind of a disappointment.