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My Not So Perfect Life

Written by: Sophie Kinsella
Narrated by: Fiona Hardingham
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Publisher's Summary

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 Audio

What the critics say

"Katie is a winning heroine.... Kinsella creates characters that are well-rounded, quirky, and a complete joy to read." ( Kirkus Reviews)
"Driven by Katie's witty observations and numerous missteps as she attempts to reconcile various aspects of her identity, this novel is smartly satirical and entertaining." ( Publishers Weekly)
"Another outstanding novel...a perfect combination of fun, laughable moments rounded out with some deep-seated family and relationship issues." ( Booklist)

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enjoyable story, nothing surprising here.

Easy to listen to and it was a fun story. a bit predictable but fun and light.

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Great writing, disappointing ending

I enjoyed the story (hilarious and dazzling dialogue and descriptions) and the reading performance was engaging, but I was thoroughly disappointed at the cliche ending. I thought this book would be different from the cookie-cutter chic lit endings.

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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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Loved it!

Excellent story and narration. A light read (listen) that gets you totally invested in the characters. I found myself wishing I could go to Katie's dad's farm for some R&R :)

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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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this book was much longer than needed

The book just wouldn't end. Boring plot line also. Very predictable book. Not a page turner

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  • 2022-01-19

Cute and fun as per usual

Have come to expect lighthearted stories from this author and she doesn’t disappoint. Well written, well performed and an enjoyable ride.

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  • 2021-12-19

I felt like I really knew the Main Character

Loved the story and narrator. Definitely recommend!! The character development was so well done, I felt like I knew them all and was so invested.

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Super!

Loved the story. Fun and light. And the narrator was excellent. Totally recommend this book.

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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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