My Not So Perfect Life
A Novel
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Fiona Hardingham
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Written by:
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Sophie Kinsella
About this listen
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.
©2017 Sophie Kinsella (P)2017 Random House AudioYou may also enjoy...
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My favourite book
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Sophie Kinsella does it again!
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- Pamela Catsirelis
- 2020-12-14
Laugh Outloud Funny
Sophie Kinsella has a gift that allows the reader inside the world she has created in her
Books. She understands people and their angst. This book was laugh out loud funny and excellently narrated. I’m sure people thought I was odd as they walked by.
Thank you for providing pleasure in this Bork g COVID-19 world.
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- Kate Osterwoldt
- 2019-08-02
Classic Kinsella
Very enjoyable read. Laugh out loud funny at times. Classic Kinsella style and story. Nice light summer listen.
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- VD
- 2021-05-18
It depends on your expectation
If you, like me, are trying to escape the stress of a highly intellectual job, then this is the perfect book. It's light and extremely entertaining. Ms. Kinsella has the gift of describing situations quite vividly, easily allowing for the "movie" to be played in your imagination. You can "see" the story happening. I love the modernity of the stories -- it's easy to relate to many of the narrated situations.
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- Anonymous User
- 2024-01-04
Lovely story
Loved the characters, story line and twists and turns of this book. Highly recommend this book. There were some very funny moments as well.
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- Ashley F.
- 2019-07-15
Good listen
Like most Kinsella books, this is fun. I really liked the narrator. It’s a light and easy listen, I’d recommend.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2021-08-27
Super!
Loved the story. Fun and light. And the narrator was excellent. Totally recommend this book.
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- Erratika
- 2017-11-18
Classic Kinsella
Classic Kinsella novel, if you like her other work you'll definitely enjoy this one. Excellent narration, a great fit.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2018-06-19
What you would expect from Sophie Kinsellsa
It was funny and light. A good read and exactly what you have come to expect from Ms. Kinsellsa.
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- Tammy
- 2020-05-28
So entertaining!
Loved it! So entertaining, made me laugh out loud so many times!! Will totally recommend
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- CrazyCatLady
- 2022-08-30
A fun read
Funny that I should be opening a business at the same time I read this so I totally identified with Katie. As for the love story, it was a little predictable. I really enjoyed the family dynamics as well as the portrayal that everybody has a story.
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