If you’re looking for pure escapism in a coming of age for adults and teens alike storyline, then look no further. This book is a humorous volte-face where the adults are caught acting immaturely and impulsively, and it’s left to the adolescents to take the moral high ground on how to behave.

Astrid Strick, the 68 year old family matriarch, who is respected, revered and feared in equal measure, seems to have insecure, bohemian or wayward adult children, and I couldn’t always relate well to their escapades. But maybe that was the point, to make the reader question how adult they actually are, judging by their mindset or behaviour.

There are various types of diversity issues introduced in this novel, which add interest and variety to the mix. They are sensitively handled especially in the scenario involving Astrid’s granddaughter, Cecilia, and her close friend, who eventually reveals their true inner self.

This is a light-hearted, heartwarming family story that’s perfect for the beach. It will also cause you to think a bit about life choices, where they take us, and how they don’t have to be set in stone. I loved the ending and the light touch the author has with her characters and how they interact together. It’s a satisfying, feel-good novel with food for thought.

When her friend dies suddenly, Astrid remembers that life is short, so must be grabbed with both hands, sometimes disconcerting her family.....it turns out that she’s not made out of steel the way her children thought she was.

I actually found Astrid a very likeable character, flawed, of course, but very believable.

I think the meaning of this book is that time’s short, so do what you want to, what you need to, say it now, while you have the chance.

Astrid Strick has three grown up children who still have to really grow up. Two live near her and one lives in New Mexico.
They all have secrets and find it hard to be close to their mother who in turn has secrets of her own.
Then Astrid's grand daughter Cecelia comes to stay and with her arrival secrets will need to be faced up to.

I really enjoyed Straub's previous novel, Modern Lovers, so was looking forward to All Adults Here immensely. Unfortunately, I didn't really get on with it but can't put my finger on why. I just didn't gel with any of the characters and, as a result, couldn't bring myself to care about their problems. However, I think this is largely a question of personal taste and the fact that I wasn't in the mood for this kind of book right now. If you enjoy Anne Tyler or Elizabeth Strout, Straub might be just your thing.

A really lovely family read of a book.

Each persons story in entertained within the family. Cecilia is living with her Grandmother Astrid after being moved out of her Manhattan school. Porter is pregnant and Astrid has a secret relationship with her best friend.

A heart warming story and family and it’s secrets.

This book is a treat. If you enjoy Anne Tyler, you will enjoy Emma Straub.
Every parent who has ever doubted how well they have parented will connect.
Astrid's not-friend is killed crossing the road, setting in motion Astrid's self-doubt about friendship, being a wife and a mother.
Her three adult children have their own crises: jobs, marriages, relationships and children, from embryo to teenagers.
Straub takes us on a delicious and honest journey into their lives. It might seem as if "nothing happens" but this is a story that makes us revisit our own life and smile and feel regretful and, just possibly, make more sense of it.
Loved it.

I tried to read All Adults Here in more than one occasion but there is something about the writing style that I find irritating. It tries but fails to be satirical, and what we are left with is a narrative that isn't half as witty as it tries to be. Maybe other readers won't be as bothered but I'm going to give this book a hard pass.

This book is basically about a dysfunctional family, and I'm afraid reads very much like a dysfunctional, muddled book. I didn't warm to the story and couldn't really see any relevance to me or my own disjointed family. Yes, it gets many hot topics in, but it's like the author had written a list of peeves she wanted to air. Maybe it's the lockdown which is making me be more critical, but I honestly thought this book just tried to hard to be a jack of all trades. Sorry to say that it really jarred me after the first half and I just wanted it to end!

A story going through the generations and wondering whether you could have raised your children differently. Fascinating look into family life, looking at the development of the children to adulthood.

This is the first Emma Straub book I’ve read and I’m afraid I gave up on it. Astrid witnesses the accidental death of an acquaintance and this event changes her way of thinking about her life. Although this incident isn’t the central storyline of the book. She reflects on her life and parenting skills and the secrets she’s kept. I love a good family saga but unfortunately I didn’t find much of a story to this. However the characters seemed to have warm personalities and I look forward to reading more from this author. Thanks to netgalley for the opportunity to read

This is a busy, warm book full of characters, a lively, messy family in one of those towns where everyone knows everyone else's business. The characters are appealing and there were a lot of things I really liked about it, but it kind of felt like four or five books rolled into one. Every single character is experiencing a sort of profound realisation about themselves, from gender identity to sexuality to parenthood to bullying, but there's just so much going on at once that it's hard to know who to follow. It's warm and engaging and fun, but it's definitely all about the many characters rather than an overarching plot.

Absolutely fantastic read. I haven’t been able to put this one down.
I can’t say anything negative about this one. It’s a great read and I can’t wait to read more by this author.

A bit too much for me I’d say. I enjoyed so much the previous book by the author but with this one I had a hard time to get my head around everything that’s happening and all the characters. Too many mixed things added to a story that should’ve been easier to read.
Unfortunately it’s not a good story for me.

All Adults Here was a wonderful foray into a slightly dysfunctional family all trying to make their way in the world. We meet the Stricks just as everything is beginning to fall apart. Sometimes it's the big things that change us, like Astrid Strick witnessing a car accident that makes her reassess everything. Sometimes it's the small things that define who we are as people that no one else even knows has happened along the way.

The book meanders through the life of the family, and their friends. Does it go anywhere? Not really. does it matter? Not really. This book isn't the kind of book you read for a gripping plot, it's the kind you read just to feel familiar, and whilst I write this and everything is unfamiliar, that's pretty comforting.

I think what was also nice about this book is that it's a story about how the decisions you make don't have to define you unless you want them to. And we have the capability and propensity for change. It's an uplifting and enjoyable book, but don't read it for the plot.

Life in small town America - I have no idea how accurate the depiction is. The characters are ordinary people with their individual quirkiness. By the end of the story every social diversity was covered – some town and some family!
I wasn’t sure if this was a parody of the Elizabeth Strout books or an attempt to replicate her style.

When Astrid witnesses a freak accident, she starts to re-evaluate her life and family.
The story tells the tale of different members of the family and how they have arrived at the point in life they are at.
Really well written, enjoyable read, full of likeable characters.

Not the read I was expecting but it was fantastic! Keep going after the first two chaotic chapters to find a real family read that will stay with you.

Really enjoyed this book about the quirks of a family, it is all so possible which helps to make it so good!

Super read. There’s nothing like family - the bigger the better - and the dynamics that go on within. There was so much going on within this family unit it just makes for an excellent read. It was almost like peering through a mirror and just watching from the outside. The way they all interacted and shared their lives and history together. Nothing appeared to truly phase them.
I loved how the author brought in matters that affect couples today, identity challenges and other issues which are part of life as we know it. It really is a great read and I’d highly recommend it.

I’d never heard of the author before. I decided to read the book because I was looking for something different from the stuff I usually read. I enjoyed this book so I might check out other books by the author. I’ve read similar books before, so I was in comfortable, familiar territory. I have a soft spot for family sagas but not too light. I found the characters, especially the children relatable. Just because someone is an ‘adult’ doesn’t mean they have a clue about life or have achieved what they want. Much of the focus in the book is Astrid and the relationship she has with her three children, who even though they are adults are still figuring things out. There’s a lot to enjoy here but the book falls short at times. Everything is reported at times and I struggled to make an emotional connection. I enjoyed a lot but felt the book could have been much better.