Surprise Me
Books | Fiction / Humorous / General
3.3
(9.9K)
Sophie Kinsella
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Party Crasher and Love Your Life comes a witty and emotionally charged novel that delves into the heart of a marriage, and how those we love and think we know best can sometimes surprise us the most“Sophie Kinsella keeps her finger on the cultural pulse, while leaving me giddy with laughter.”—Jojo Moyes, author of The Giver of Stars and The Last Letter from Your Lover After ten years together, Sylvie and Dan have a comfortable home, fulfilling jobs, and beautiful twin girls, and they communicate so seamlessly they finish each other’s sentences. They have a happy marriage and believe they know everything there is to know about each other. Until it’s casually mentioned to them that they could be together for another sixty-eight years . . . and panic sets in. They decide to bring surprises into their marriage to keep it fresh and fun. But in their pursuit of Project Surprise Me—from unexpected gifts to restaurant dates to sexy photo shoots—mishaps arise, with disastrous and comical results. Gradually, surprises turn to shocking truths. And when a scandal from the past is uncovered, they begin to wonder if they ever really knew each other at all. With a colorful cast of eccentric characters, razor-sharp observations, and her signature wit and charm, Sophie Kinsella presents a humorous yet moving portrait of a marriage—its intricacies, comforts, and complications. Surprise Me reveals that hidden layers in a close relationship are often yet to be discovered.Praise for Surprise Me“Genuinely funny.”—The New York Times Book Review “A delightful take on the mixed blessings of marital longevity.”—People “Unexpected and wholly satisfying.”—USA Today“In her signature fashion, Sophie Kinsella brings a cast of quirky, funny characters to this new work. [She] keeps the laughs coming. . . . Readers will follow the story with bated breath as the couple struggle to make their marriage right after everything they thought they knew about each other proves wrong.”—Library Journal “Heartfelt . . . What at first seems like a light novel about familiar woes turns into a deeper story about trust, family, and perception.”—Publishers Weekly “Winsome and zesty, Kinsella’s latest delivers all the hallmarks her many fans have come to expect.”—Booklist “Pure fun . . . a hilariously moving look at marriage and the power of mixing things up.”—Kirkus Reviews
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Author
Sophie Kinsella
Pages
432
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
Published Date
2018-02-13
ISBN
039959289X 9780399592898
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"Love is finding one person infinitely fascinating. This statement made in book rings true. I have read many of Sophie Kinsella’s books. Like many of the others, this caused me to laugh out loud. However, I had to force myself to read this one until about halfway through. For reasons I don't quite understand this wasn't an easy read for me. Sorry to say it is not one of my favorites. Sophie Kinsella is still a favorite of mine and I will continue to read her books"
"Absolutely bawled over this book earlier tonight. It painfully describes the feeling of feeling someone fade away and being able to not do anything about it (even though it has a happy ending haha!) Haven’t so painfully related to a book like that in a while"
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baylee baker
"I am really glad I stuck with this! About halfway through I seriously considered giving up because I just wasn’t feeling it, but I’m really happy I finished the book. I still didn’t love it, and (for me at least) it definitely dragged in the middle, but I adored the ending. I actually found myself tearing up a bit, because the message was so spot on. And I may not face the same challenges in my marriage as these characters (for example, my husband and I tease each other about potentially being married for 75 years, so it really doesn’t freak us out...much) but the message is applicable to anyone: love fiercely and never grow complacent, because you never know what life may throw at you."
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Allie Peduto
"So I actually haven't read the book yet. I tapped on the check mark before I knew what it really was for. Sorry tho. And yes I do actually want to read it yet when I have the time."
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