Unable to afford to live in Manhattan, Jessica and Aaron relocate to the suburbs with their young daughters. Although Jessica was loathe to make to move, “life in the commuter belt” is not the miserable existence she expected. Neighbors quickly befriend the family and welcome them into the clique of approved acquaintances. The ensuing endless get-togethers and activities are just as exhausting as the ‘keeping up with Jones’ lifestyle for Jessica and Aaron. Not only can the couple barely make ends meet, but Jessica is the sole working mother among this new group of friends, and feels that additional disconnect and isolation in her new life. The story ultimately reiterates the age-old moral that the grass is not always greener on the other side, and what we perceive as ideal is generally the fantasy we choose to believe. Eventually, facades deteriorate, truths are exposed, and Jessica and Aaron must determine if living among these people reflects who they are and the life they want to live.
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