Member Reviews
Wellness by Nathan Hill is a witty and insightful novel about modern marriage, our health-obsessed culture, and the importance of connection. Hill takes us on a journey with Jack and Elizabeth, who met as college students in the '90s and bonded over their love of art. Fast forward twenty years, and they are married with children, navigating the challenges of parenting and the changing landscape of their relationship.
As they encounter mindfulness support groups, polyamorous suitors, and Facebook wars, Jack and Elizabeth struggle to recognize each other and themselves. They must confront their unfulfilled career ambitions and painful childhood memories to avoid losing the best thing in their lives: each other.
Hill skillfully weaves together the gritty '90s Chicago art scene and the suburbia of detox diets and home-renovation hysteria to reveal profound truths about modern love and intimacy. With a healthy dose of insight, irony, and heart, Wellness is a captivating exploration of the absurdities of modern technology and the importance of human connection.
Overall, Wellness is a humorous, poignant, and thought-provoking novel that will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled to maintain a connection in our increasingly disconnected world. Hill's writing is sharp and insightful, and his characters are flawed, relatable, and endearing. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a fresh and engaging read.