The Latecomer Summary
Jean Hanff Korelitz

The Latecomer Overview

Korelitz’s young adult novel tells the story of the Oppenheimer family, beginning with Salo and Johanna’s marriage up until the youngest child’s departure for college. It is told through first-person narration from Phoebe’s point of view. The novel takes place in New York City. Korelitz tackles, among others, themes of deception, childhood trauma, and spirituality.