by Sophie Kinsella who never disappoints, at least not under the rarest of circumstances. But before we jump into reading, let's watch a video of Sophie Kinsella introducing her new novel:
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ReplyDeleteHere is my take on this book.
First let me say 3 stars. I wish I could give it more, but alas, no.
The characters in the book. Let's take them as I see them..
Lottie..desperate, clingy, need to be married woman who buys a man a ring. Convinces herself that Richard is going to pop the question. Her response when he does not is over the top.
Richard. By two years in, I would think that he would have been either more committed to their relationship or moved on. His reaction to her was equally childish. And leaving England and going to SF to escape a bad outcome, not really feasible in the real world. Okay, I know it is a book.
Fliss? Oh my where to start with her. I do know that divorce is bad, but her reactions are over the top. And when a lawyer tells her she is bitter, maybe she should have looked a bit more inward. And who really keeps a USB drive with dirt on your soon to be ex on it around your neck.
Her sheer level of interference with Lottie is so disturbing. In any other circles I would think that would be considered stalkerish behavior.
Back to Lottie...who really goes and marries a man you know 2 weeks after 15 years? Unfortunate Choice? You bet...those rose colored glasses, dang.
Ben? Ben, the man-child, who most likely never struggled at any point in his life and gets what he wants and does what he wants. But his age, if it was 15 years ago he last saw Lottie, he would be 33ish, is on the immature side. Can't seem to make a rational decision without the input of and from...
Lorcan..friend to Ben, and brooding man. I think he wanted the best for Ben, but consistantly saw Ben making the same version of mistakes over and over again. Only wanted to help him, not take over Ben's fathers company.
Lorcan who has a one night stand with Fliss. His his own actions to try to want to stop the wedding, but doesn't.
Noah, poor sweet Noah. He is so messed up by what he sees happening between his mother and father. Why would we not see him telling tales. Often a coping mechanism or a way to get attention when no grown ups pay much attention to him.
I honestly do not see the plausibility of any high end hotel concierge or what not, to do what Fliss had him do. And the peanut oil massage? Fliss knew she was allergic. The ramifications could have been much more severe.
I think that this book had potential but it fell flat for me. No addressing the ramifications of what was done, where and who Ben ended up with, did he sell the company, did Fliss amicably complete her divorce? Did she and Lorcan work out their relationship?
I agree with the old man when he said that the things of your youth or what you did, should be left in the past. It will never live up to the memories you had of them.
Made it to page 233 and hit a wall. Just couldn't bring myself to read the remaining 200+ pages, so I read the final chapter and was glad I didn't waste my time. Sorry, Sophie Kinsella, but this one is not a keeper. 2 stars, max.
ReplyDeleteGreat review and kudos for making it through to the end, Becca! From what you said, I clearly did not miss anything by skipping out on 200+ pages of the book. So disappointing.
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