Seating arrangements, by Maggie Shipstead

A frothy summer wedding novel, with a core of discontent and sadness, set amongst the privileged set that “prep” at the right schools, attend the right colleges, and join the right social and golf clubs (or strive to).  With first names like “Winn” and “Greyson,” and nicknames of “Biddy” and “Mopsy,” one can be sure we’re somewhere in a WASPish part of New England.  I enjoyed the satire and the writing, but found the over-the-top final chapters a bit much.  Fun, but a little disturbing.  300 pp.