"For Eve, the story begins when she was already in hospital. That's her first memory of this whole roller coaster: waking up in a hospital bed and not knowing what was going on and being told she was going to have a scan of her brain." ~ 84%
Sophie Kinsella is synonymous with fun, frills, chick lit and humor. I have been a fan of her Shopaholic series and standalone novels for umpteen years. Her email newsletters are cheerful. Her stories are lighthearted yet with substance. So to read and review What Does It Feel Like? is a bit different.
This new novel is about a renowned author facing a devastating diagnosis. While it is fiction, it is Sophie Kinsella's most autobiographical work to date. This is true chick lit; heartbreakingly personal in less than 150 pages. Eve's story is her story and reminds me of my story.
"If you buy the dress, the occasion will come." ~ 15%
Eve is a successful novelist who wakes up in a hospital bed with no recollection of how she got there. Her husband explains that she had brain surgery to remove a large, malignant tumor. As Eve learns to walk, talk and write again, she recalls what is most important to her in brief anecdotes that will make you laugh, cry and reflect.
What Does It Feel Like? is a story of courage, strength, grief and a celebration of life. I am thankful for Sophie Kinsella's transparency. I hope it was just as therapeutic writing her story as it was for me to read it. She is a forever fave!
I recommend this new release to other Sophie Kinsella fans, those with a chronic illness and their loved ones. It may help you better understand their point of view or find comfort in knowing you are not alone. It's the book you didn't know you needed to read.
Happy Early Pub Day, Sophie Kinsella! What Does It Feel Like? will be available Tuesday, October 8.
Disclaimer: An advance copy was received directly from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Opinions are my own and would be the same if I spent my hard-earned coins. ~LiteraryMarie
Title: What Does It Feel Like?
Author: Sophie Kinsella
Published: October 2024
Pages: 144
Edition: Galley
Genre: True Chick Lit
Rating: 🖤 🖤 🖤 🖤
Reading this book was very emotional for me . I was/ am that family member on the outside looking in . It was a short read so I read it again back to back .
ReplyDeleteI give it a 4/5 stars
Thank you much for being that supportive family member. Hearts forever <3
DeleteWow you read it back-to-back and hardly ever re-read!