Thank you to the publishers and Edeleweiss for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.
The title was too intriguing to ignore. I saw this and thought it was the funniest thing ever. I’m not a mother, but I know I’ve driven my mom crazy over the years. This would be the perfect way for me to get a glimpse into her world, albeit with a ton of humor! Here is my review:
Summary (Edelweiss): Boy Child Peter, Girl Child Jane and Daddy have exciting adventures with Mommy. Daddy likes gadgets. Peter and Jane like starting fires, trying to kill each other and driving Mommy to drink.
It is Mommy’s 39th birthday. She is staring down the barrel at a future of people asking if she wants to come to their yoga class, and book clubs, where everyone is wearing statement scarves and they are all ‘tiddly’ after a glass of Pinot Grigio. But Mommy does not want to go quietly into that good night of women with sensible haircuts who ‘live for their children’, boasting about Boy Child and Girl Child’s achievements. Instead, she clutches a large glass of wine, muttering FML over and over, and then remembers the gem of an idea she’s had…
Review: Just like the summary suggests, this is a lighthearted read. If you like Bridget Jones’s Diary or anything by Sophie Kinsella, you will probably enjoy this book. I thought it was funny and cute, and I enjoyed the break from my usual reads.
But this wasn’t my favourite book out there.
I was entertained as I read about Ellen, our MC, struggling to be the “ideal” mother. The author was very witty in her descriptions of everyday life. The story definitely got sweary at times, but that didn’t bother me too much. However, there was nothing that pulled me to the book. I found I got bored at times, especially in the middle. Maybe it’s because I can’t relate to the MC since I don’t have children and haven’t experienced everything that is mentioned in the book. But that hasn’t really been a problem before. I also found some of Ellen’s actions questionable and irritating. But then again, this novel is told as a diary and we’ve all done imperfect things in life, right?
Overall, I think this was a funny story, but it wasn’t remarkable. It didn’t keep me wanting more. I’m giving this a 3/5 stars and would recommend it for anyone looking for a lighthearted read.
Happy reading ~
Hm. I didn’t think this sounds lighthearted – neither the title, nor the blurb. I thought this would be a sad read. But maybe that’s because I had an alcoholic dad, actually. So I’m pretty surprised it was lighthearted? Sounds like a pretty odd read, either way xD
I can see why the title would seem like a sad read, now that you mention it! It’s supposed to be kind of like Bridget Jones, if Bridget were married and had kids. It was all supposed to be funny but I didn’t really find myself laughing too much.