Press for The Wentworths
“This savagely funny novel rings true as a social satire of contemporary L.A.”
Marie Claire
“Using multiple points of view, Arnoldi tackles the story of the Wentworth clan, each and every member of which is quickly unraveling. While tales of dysfunctional families abound, this one separates itself from the pack with concise prose, escalating tension, and wry humor.”
Elle
“All you have to do is drive around L.A.’s Westside to start wondering whether behind every door is a family of dysfunctional, mean-spirited Wentworths.”
Los Angeles Times
“With a wry touch, Arnoldi draws a mocking portrait of a powerful Southern California family that, while not the worst family on record, is remarkably warped by wealth and power. . . The Wentworths is a page-turner both for its well-paced intrigue and for its witty, sordid description of just how awful these people can get. The book’s coup isn’t the skewering Arnoldi gives her overprivileged clan; it’s the redemption they find after they’re served twisted justice.”
Publishers Weekly
“First of all, I must say that I’m really annoyed because there’s not enough time to do what I want to do, which is to go out and buy Ms. Arnoldi’s first book (Chemical Pink) IMMEDIATELY and then spend the day reading it. I can’t do this, though – too many irons in the fire. For now I’ll just have to be satisfied with memories of Ms. Arnoldi’s terrific sophomore effort…” Read the entire review
Chartroose