The Bump

Sid Karger's novel The Bump is a smart, funny, and heartwarming story that captures modern parenthood, family, and love. Wyatt and Biz embark on a road trip to pick up their surrogate, but detours cause long-buried secrets to spill, forcing them to reexamine the meaning of family. The novel is a touching adventure full of laughs, tender moments, and not-so-baby bumps in the road.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 06 June 2024
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Sid Karger has once again crafted a beautifully written and timely story that resonates universally. The Bump is a smart, deeply funny, and heartwarming novel that perfectly captures the complexities of modern parenthood, family, and love. It is a joy to read.

Wyatt and Biz are in a state of panic as their surrogate is ready to give birth, and their carefree lifestyle as New Yorkers is about to come to an end. As a last-ditch effort to salvage their relationship before the baby arrives, they decide to embark on a road trip across America to pick up their bundle of joy. However, their journey takes several unexpected detours, leading to the revelation of long-buried secrets and reopening old wounds.

As they navigate through the twists and turns of their road trip, Biz and Wyatt are forced to reevaluate their understanding of family. They discover that their journey is not just about reaching their destination but also about growing together and finding strength in each other.

The novel is tender and humorous, with impressive emotional depth that makes it easy to empathize with the heroes. The twisty road trip, along with cameo appearances from Biz's large and boisterous family, adds plenty of fun and excitement to the story. Readers will be rooting for Biz and Wyatt to overcome the challenges they face and make it work.

Publishers Weekly praised The Bump as a touching adventure full of laughs, tender moments, and a ton of not-so-baby bumps in the road. Kirkus also commended the novel for its fast-paced action and described it as a terrific beach read for the season ahead. MV Times praised Karger's writing style and described the novel as a "must-read for anyone who has ever wondered what it's like to be a parent or a child."

In conclusion, The Bump is a remarkable novel that offers a fresh and relatable perspective on modern parenthood, family, and love. With its witty dialogue, engaging characters, and heartwarming storyline, it is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good laugh and a touching story.

Weight: 264g
Dimension: 198 x 130 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008588755