I received an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review

I found this book amusing but not necessarily compelling. It wasn’t so much that I was invested in the relationship with Edith as it was that I hated Julian and was eager to see him written out of the picture. The author should be her in mind that the reader is not necessarily as drunk as the protagonist when we are forced to endure these “chinless wonders “. 3.5 rounded up because it’s really clever.

Sally Rooney fans rejoice! This book is so dry and humorless. I loved it! This book covers some complex topics in a climate that adds to the complexity. My only lack of one star would be because I was really looking forward to the setting in Hong Kong, but the descriptions were lacking and replaced by heavy narrative.