23 6 / 2012
New York Times Review
“‘Seating Arrangements,’ Maggie Shipstead’s smart and frothy debut novel, is set on a perfect John Cheever island — the kind where old-money families gather to drink gin and nurture loyalties. Beneath the surface of this summery romp, however, lie animosities, well-paced sexual suspense and a clash between appearances and authenticity.”
