I dont see the wit or brillance claimed by others. Mostly the characters are unbelievable and obnoxious. I see they are playing all the American vs European sterotypes for laughs but it is so heavy handed and unrealistic. The American is so rude and nasty to the others, her guests, and she is Midwestern, the most superficially nice and passive aggressive people. Also she corrects their English? Cant imagune that happening without being reminded who had the language first. And book clubs in the US serve refreshments, why wouldnt she?