I know I said I'd be posting a lot more going forward only a few weeks ago, but you know how it goes nonexistent readers... if only intentions counted as actions. If only thinking was as good as doing. If that were the case, this blog would be updated daily and my to-be-read stack wouldn't be quite so towering. (Side note: my house would also be immaculate, I'd speak several languages fluently and, well, you get the idea)
At any rate, I have managed to collect my thoughts on a book I read recently. My Not So Perfect Life by Sophie Kinsella is classic Kinsella at her best. It was with some trepidation that I grabbed this one off the shelf at my local library. I've been a fan of Kinsella for years and years (ever since the first Shopaholic novel) but her more recent books have been, well, meh. While the Shopaholic books seem to be getting worse with every installment, Kinsella's standalone novels are almost always good and this one was no exception.
My Not So Perfect life gives a great light and fluffy take on our society's current obsession with documenting our too too fabulous lives via social media and reminds us that things are not always what they seem.
Katie Brenner, our protagonist, is attempting to live out her dreams as Kate Brenner in the big city. She's ditched her accent, straightened her hair and landed a glam job. From the outside looking in via her perfectly curated Instagram account, she's got it made. Or does she?
Katie is a typical Kinsella heroine - smart and sassy with a few confidence and reliability issues. The book overall is a fast, fun read - it's basically the epitome of the perfect beach read. I highly, highly recommend this one. If you've written off Kinsella because of what has become of the Shopaholic mess, give her another chance with this one -you won't be disappointed!
