The Little Clothes
When Audrey tries to buy wine at the pub she is ignored and walks out without paying. One thing leads to another, and soon she starts rebelling in small and creative ways against a world in which she is unseen - until a painful reminder from her childhood pushes her into a reckoning.
All the while there’s a potential romance and an eccentric new neighbour to deal with. And why does Audrey buy extravagant baby clothes when she doesn’t have a child?
Wry, humorous and provocative, this is an affectionate novel about sorting out the past, grabbing onto life and claiming your place in it.
Review:
[Read: 09 October 2024]I did not like this book. Was totally unprepared for some reveals but that wasn't what made me not like it. The MC is unlikeable, stupid at times and I just couldn't understand half her actions.
She lets men treat her like crap, never stands up for herself with anyone, not even towards the end. The only reason one of the men got his comeuppance at all was because of his own actions and not hers. I do get that what she went through as a child has probably dictated her actions throughout her life but still! She doesn't show any growth as the book progressed and just kept letting situations happen to her.
The writing was done very well, its obvious the author can write. But I just couldn't like this book and maybe its because I couldn't connect with the MC? She's meant to be a lawyer and reading between the lines a pretty damn good one, so why did she act stupid most of the time? I guess the old adage is true, just cause you've got book smarts doesn't mean that you've got street smarts.
But if the book cover grabs you, give it a read. Others have read it and have enjoyed it immensely, I'm probably just an outlier.