This book was described in the blurb as hilarious and thought provoking, but sadly I didn’t find it to be either. The first few chapters seem to be written in a manner that I would expecting from a new author, lacking the smoothness that conversations and events normally have, even stilted ones. I found the book to be somewhat boring and didn’t gel with any of the characters, so struggled to read it as I didn’t care what happened to anyone. Sadly I wouldn’t recommend

I wanted to like this book, but, sadly, was not convinced by it.

A wealthy, but somewhat dysfunctional family. The father is selling his business, so they expect to be even wealthier. However, he has an accident (in circumstances that are unexplained - why does he wander off?), and a revelation.

Everything changes - but is it for the better or worse?

I found this a rather rambling exploration of what happens when life develops in a way that is not expected.

Candlewicks are a wickedly interesting bunch.
They come from wealth and they find themselves in different situations, after Arthur Candlewick comes to a realisation.
I found the themes, topics and the subtext well-interwoven into the plot and enjoyed the writing plenty.
Emil was a curious character.
The dialogue was top-notch.

Witty insightful with great dialogue very unusual premise that stands out. Good read that held my interest made me think and most of made me laugh

The Greatest Possible Good by Ben Brooks hooks you in with an unusual premise but then it's the interplay between the characters and their family dynamics and struggles that really drawn you in. I think fans of Taffy Brodesser-Akner would enjoy this one.