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The Latecomer

In Jean Hanff Korelitz’s rich family saga, The Latecomer, 18-year-old triplets receive a fourth sibling, forcing the family to reexamine their bonds.

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Review of ‘The Latecomer’

When college student Salo Oppenheimer’s Jeep tumbles off a road near campus, two of the vehicle’s passengers—Salo’s girlfriend and a close friend—are killed on impact. A third, the friend’s date, is badly injured and transfers colleges. While Salo’s physical injuries are barely noticeable, his emotional scars will shape the rest of his life.

Despite Salo’s…

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