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Everything's Fine
- Narrated by: Denée Benton
- Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins
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Publisher's Summary
An “extraordinarily brave…funny as hell” (Zakiya Dalila Harris, author of The Other Black Girl) debut and a “subtle, ironic, wise, state-of-the-nation novel” (Nick Hornby) that doesn’t just ask will they, but…should they?
On Jess’s first day at Goldman Sachs, she’s less than thrilled to learn she’ll be on the same team as Josh, her white, conservative sparring partner from college. Josh loves playing the devil’s advocate and is just…the worst.
But when Jess finds herself the sole Black woman on the floor, overlooked and underestimated, it’s Josh who shows up for her in surprising—if imperfect—ways. Before long, an unlikely friendship—one tinged with undeniable chemistry—forms between the two. A friendship that gradually, and then suddenly, turns into an electrifying romance that shocks them both.
Despite their differences, the force of their attraction propels the relationship forward, and Jess begins to question whether it’s more important to be happy than right. But then, it’s 2016, and the cultural and political landscape shifts underneath them. And Jess, who is just beginning to discover who she is and who she has the right to be, is forced to ask herself what she’s willing to compromise for love and whether, in fact, everything’s fine.
A stunning debut about “a love affair that turns inferno” (People), Everything’s Fine is a poignant and sharp novel that you won’t soon forget.
What the critics say
"Everything's Fine poses incisive questions about love, identity, and the countless ways these things can both bruise and bolster one another. Cecilia Rabess has crafted an extraordinarily brave debut that's painfully real—but plain funny as hell, too." —ZAKIYA DALILA HARRIS, New York Times bestselling author of The Other Black Girl
"Could this be the bittersweet, sexy, painful, fully embodied romance for our tumultuous American decade? Cecilia Rabess brings a microscope, a scalpel, a mordant sense of humor, a virtuosic feel for scene, and a tender heart to the will-they-won't-they of Jess and Josh. Everything's Fine is a romance, but it's also an astute analysis of elite workplaces, politics, and social mores, and a serious exploration of the way that two people can move so differently through the very same space. I devoured this novel, a bold, singular debut from an extraordinary writer." —LYDIA KIESLING, author of The Golden State
"This blurb could be a string of heart-eyes emojis. Everything’s Fine manages to be funny, felt, and riveting, all at once—a story for anyone who’s ever fallen in love that’s less than straightforward. Cecilia Rabess is equal parts comedian and sorcerer, reminding us that none of us are (only) as we appear." —RACHEL KHONG, author of Goodbye,Vitamin
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- Martha M.
- 2023-08-10
Thanks Good Reads reviewers!
I’d never heard of this book or author until I read about people giving the book one star ratings prior to it being released. I say thanks to them! I enjoyed this book, the characters, story, everything. Although, Josh, Everything ISN’T Fine in the sequel. Which I would totally listen to! Jess can be annoying and immature, but she did grow a lot. Love conquers most and ignores the rest.
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- Constance
- 2023-12-06
This is my new favorite
Loved this book, the story, the ability of the author to skillfully portray the rebluican love interest as a lovable character. As an aspiring author I found this book very inspiring. Cecilia Rabess, you are so talented!
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- Amazon Customer
- 2024-03-16
Dreadful people
If you enjoy books that do not have a single likeable character, this book is for you.
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