My Not So Perfect Life - Sophie Kinsella

My Not So Perfect Life

By Sophie Kinsella

  • Release Date: 2017-02-07
  • Genre: Fiction & Literature
4 Score: 4 (From 852 Ratings)

Description

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Part love story, part workplace drama, this sharply observed novel is a witty critique of the false judgments we make in a social-media-obsessed world, from the author of The Party Crasher and Love Your Life.

“Sophie Kinsella keeps her finger on the cultural pulse, while leaving me giddy with laughter.”—Jojo Moyes, author of The Giver of Stars and The Last Letter from Your Lover


Everywhere Katie Brenner looks, someone else is living the life she longs for, particularly her boss, Demeter Farlowe. Demeter is brilliant and creative, lives with her perfect family in a posh townhouse, and wears the coolest clothes. Katie’s life, meanwhile, is a daily struggle—from her dismal rental to her oddball flatmates to the tense office politics she’s trying to negotiate. No wonder Katie takes refuge in not-quite-true Instagram posts, especially as she's desperate to make her dad proud.

Then, just as she’s finding her feet—not to mention a possible new romance—the worst happens. Demeter fires Katie. Shattered but determined to stay positive, Katie retreats to her family’s farm in Somerset to help them set up a vacation business. London has never seemed so far away—until Demeter unexpectedly turns up as a guest. Secrets are spilled and relationships rejiggered, and as the stakes for Katie’s future get higher, she must question her own assumptions about what makes for a truly meaningful life.

Sophie Kinsella is celebrated for her vibrant, relatable characters and her great storytelling gifts. Now she returns with all of the wit, warmth, and wisdom that are the hallmarks of her bestsellers to spin this fresh, modern story about presenting the perfect life when the reality is far from the truth.

Reviews

  • Not my favorite Kinsella book, but still good!

    4
    By NTB-HardLove
    Kinsella is always on my favorite author list!
  • Just so bad

    1
    By jhgfegvkiyt35777&
    Terribly predictable and uninteresting. Cheesy romance at its worst. The storyline could have been good but instead was cringy and a waste of a book.
  • Spot On

    4
    By fifirodz
    It perfectly depicts the realities of early adulthood. The internal struggle between true self and growing self, the emotional whirlwind of family dynamics, the hopeful fantasies of romance, all hidden within the our performances on social media.
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    3
    By jke].{{{. rrrrntgjjkkkjkkjkr
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  • Decent writing but I guess not my cup of tea

    3
    By Pachi Kotori
    Wonderful writing, but I personally found it far too difficult to relate or appreciate any of the characters, making this a painful read.
  • Predictable but light and funny!

    4
    By Lcm20
    Enjoyed this book in between heavier books. It’s a nice light read with some humor and love.
  • Loved!!

    5
    By Lucky'sGold
    Absolutely loved this book!
  • Poorly written

    1
    By ahogan95
    I purchased this book because it had excellent reviews. However as someone who reads several books a week, I can say this book was written very poorly.... the plot was boring and predictable. The character development was little to none. The dialogue was confusing and often out of character. The whole thing was very anticlimactic and hard to follow. Don’t waste your time reading this book. :/
  • Boring

    1
    By kathleen walker
    I tried and failed to get into this book. The main character is incredibly annoying and childlike in her way of dealing with her problems. I eventually abandoned it.
  • Hilarious

    5
    By Yassie.F
    I enjoy every moment I read this book .

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