This Is Where I Leave You

2014 • Comedy, Drama • R

When their father passes away, four grown, world-weary siblings return to their childhood home and are requested -- with an admonition -- to stay there together for a week, along with their free-speaking mother and a collection of spouses, exes and might-have-beens. As the brothers and sisters re-examine their shared history and the status of each tattered relationship among those who know and love them best, they reconnect in hysterically funny and emotionally significant ways.

Runtime: 1h 43m

Delve into Jonathan Tropper's 'This Is Where I Leave You' for a richly detailed narrative that goes beyond the screen. The novel offers a deeper exploration of family dynamics, capturing the intricate emotions and personal histories that can only be fully appreciated through Tropper's insightful and emotive prose. While the film adaptation provides a visual glimpse into the chaotic family reunion, the book envelops you in the characters' minds, providing an intimate experience of their trials and triumphs. You will discover layers of humor and heartache that make reading this novel a rewarding journey into the complexities of family and self-discovery.