Summary and Analysis of The Nest by Cynthia DAprix Sweeney. The Nest by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney is the story of the Plumb siblings, a group of disillusioned Gen X-ers struggling to navigate their lives in the aftermath of 9/11 and the 2008 financial crisis. The novel opens with the estranged Leo Plumb, age 46, at a family wedding in summertime. Leo is avoiding his soon-to-be ex-wife, Victoria, and his family. Then Leo meets 19-year-old Matilda Rodriguez, a cocktail waitress who dreams of becoming a singer. The two ditch the wedding in Leo’s new Porsche. Leo, drunk, high on cocaine, and distracted by Matilda’s hand in his pants, doesn’t see it coming when an SUV plows into the side of his car. The accident leaves Leo intact, but Matilda is not so fortunate. As a result of the crash, she loses her right foot... PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary and analysis of the book and NOT the original book. Inside this Summary & Analysis of The Nest: - Summary of book - An Analysis of the book to help you better understand it. - Analysis of the Themes and Author's Style Grab a copy of this book now!
