My Not So Perfect Life
Books | Fiction / Humorous / General
3.7
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Sophie Kinsella
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.
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Author
Sophie Kinsella
Pages
448
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
Published Date
2017-02-07
ISBN
0812998278 9780812998276
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"Loved it! Cute workplace drama, romance, coming of age (but not really, more becoming comfortable with yourself) book"
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baylee baker
"This book will transport you to England. Taking you through various parts of London and the British countryside. While reminding you, through a fun series of characters/antics, that everyone has their own struggles; no need to envy or judge eachother"
Sarah Gordon
"A perfect read if you crave a romance and slice of life and drama."
Chezzy
"I loved this one.. "
Elsie Ctn
"It was a pretty good book! Sophie Kinsella always keeps it intriguing:)"
Natasha Salzer
"I thought it had some funny bits. Pretty typical novel for Kinsella, but I enjoyed it. "
Jamie Daughton
"Yes!!!"
Louise Brewer
"This was your average run of the mill Kinsella book. A charming female figure who is just ****** about an aspect of her life, gives up, and just when she thought she likes things the way they are, she turns it back to actually fighting for what she wants. There was nothing overly special about this book, but did give me something to do. This was an easy read, and nothing emotional to spark. I would recommend this as a flight read for plane rides."
Brittani Roe
"http://www.anurseandabook.com/2017/02/my-no-so-perfect-life-by-sophie-kinsella.html<br/>I'm a huge Sophie Kinsella fan, so I was so excited to get her latest book. An it was as good as all of her books are, but it was a little different than the usual Shopaholic fare.<br/><br/>Katie is from a small, rural town. After growing up without any money, she is itching to move to the big city and live the glamorous life that she see on Instagram. So Katie moves to London and reinvents herself on social media into a glamorous career girl who lives an exciting life with her many friends.<br/><br/>The reality is that she has gotten a job that pays her nothing, and she spends her time taking pictures of things she hasn't bought, food she hasn't eaten and places that she doesn't live in. <br/><br/>Katie has a budding romance with the the company owner's son, and things seem to be looking up when she suddenly finds herself fired by her boss from Hell, Demeter.<br/><br/>Katie heads back home where she begins to help her dad and stepmom create a "Glamping" site on their farm. As they start to build up business, who should show up but Demeter along with her perfect husband and children. She doesn't even recognize Katie, which makes a revenge plan easier to carry out.....<br/><br/>This was a fun read, but it also had a little more "real life" in it than the normal Kinsella novel. It's always a risk when a best selling author strays from their formula in any way, but this was a home run. And a timely reminder to live your life, don't instagram it.<br/>"
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Marcee Feddersen
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