Us

In "Us," a novel by David Nicholls, mild-mannered Douglas Petersen grapples with the impending collapse of his marriage to Connie, who desires a divorce after nearly three decades together. As they embark on a month-long family tour of European capitals with their moody teenage son, Albie, Douglas hopes the trip will rekindle his romance with Connie and help bridge the gap with his son. Narrated from Douglas’s honest and humorous perspective, the story explores the complexities of marriage, parenthood, and the bittersweet evolution from youth to middle age.