Surprise Me: A Novel
By: Sophie Kinsella
Rating: 5 of 5
I have long been a fan of Sophie Kinsella, beginning with the first I read by her “Undomestic Goddess”. Her stories always seem to tie to my own life in some fashion. In this, her latest, novel, I easily relate to the issues which come up and evolve in a married life.
Sylvie is a 32 year old woman who, along with her husband Dan (also 32) has just found out from their doctor that they should plan on another 68 years of married life based on their great genetics. They both respond with a fear of that kind of longevity with a single partner and how to keep from getting bored with each other.
Their attempts to make their lives together more exciting kicks off other events which seem to be even more threatening to the couple and their two daughters than simply a long life together.
As always, Ms. Kinsella’s protagonist is a humorous woman who is trying to make sense of her life. We sees from her standpoint and each of the other characters take on their life from her point of view of them. When her opinion is changed, as a reader, my view of them changes as well.
I always enjoy reading one of Ms. Kinsella’s books. The humor is there but there is also an underlying topic that is being addressed. I highly recommend this book and will be looking forward to reading more of her books in the future.
I was provided a digital advance reader copy of this book by the publisher via Netgalley.
I have long been a fan of Sophie Kinsella, beginning with the first I read by her “Undomestic Goddess”. Her stories always seem to tie to my own life in some fashion. In this, her latest, novel, I easily relate to the issues which come up and evolve in a married life.