One of my favorite things to do during nap time, or while waiting for kiddos to get out of a class, is to read! I love everything from thrillers to love stories, but I really love a good book that I never want to put down. With school and working 3 jobs it can be hard to find time to read nowadays, so when I do it has to be good. I just finished My Not So Perfect Life by Sophie Kinsella, and it was definitely one of those I never want to put down books! I thought I would share some of my thoughts on it and why it is so perfect for any woman young or old.
First off the main character is SO relatable! Katie is a 25 year old trying to make her name in the branding world in London. She has put in her time, at not so great jobs, so she could land the perfect one right in the heart of London. She moved from the countryside and adopted a new nickname and personality with it, all in hope of having “the perfect life” in London. While she thinks its going to be fabulous to live in London, she soon learns life in the city is not so glamorous. Katie is such a hard worker (another thing to love about her!) and so determined. This story touches on the idea that you can put out anything you want social media to make your life look perfect. While her life is far from perfect in London her Instagram tells a different story. It shows her drinking chic lattes in hip restaurants and loving the big city life.
The other main character Demeter, Katie’s boss. I think a lot of working moms would find her very relatable. To Katie she seems to have the perfect life but as the story unfolds you, and Katie, learn that things aren’t always as they seem on social media. Demeter is a 40something executive working in branding with a husband and 2 kids at home. In the most unlikely of circumstances Katie and Demeter find out they have much more in common than they thought.
I think the “don’t always believe what you see on social media” idea that this book puts out is so poignant and relevant to today’s world. I know just today I was scrolling through Instagram thinking about this one girl I know, who has amazing pictures from traveling all over the world, must have the most perfect life. This book reminded me though that I have no basis for those thoughts besides her Instagram pictures which don’t necessarily mean she has the best time ever. I find it really hard to not be envious of people on Instagram or Facebook. After reading this book my envy of others through their Facebook or Instagram posts is something I am going to try can care less about, because you never know if their life really is that perfect.
This book also hits on how hard it is to grow up and still stay true to your roots. It is something Katie struggles constantly with throughout the book but luckily with a happy ending proving you can after all find a balance. There is also a love story element to the book which I think is always fun 🙂 The relationship shows a glimpse of the struggles of dating in your twenties.
Overall I thought this book was great! Definitely worth a read. It’s a really easy book to read, lighthearted yet a page turner. I haven’t loved all of Sophie Kinsella’s books but My Not So Perfect Life is a hit. Let me know if you read it and whether or not you like it!
xoxo
Kelly
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