This is a family saga in which the stories unfold against the backdrop of modern American life. The characters of the book love each other, hate each other, help each other in times of need... from this mosaic of complicated family relationships, it is possible to build a picture of not only American, but also human life in general, on which each reader will recognize many things in life. It is no coincidence that this novel has gained amazing popularity both in the USA and in Europe.