Surprise Me: A Novel
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
0399592881
ISBN 13
9780399592881
Category
823 English Fiction
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Publication Year
2018
Publisher
Pages
432
Subject
Married people -- Fiction. Marriage -- Fiction. Longevity -- Fiction.
Abstract
"After being together for ten years, Sylvie and Dan have all the trimmings of a happy life and marriage; they have a comfortable home, fulfilling jobs, beautiful twin girls, and communicate so seamlessly, they finish each other's sentences. However, a trip to the doctor projects they will live another 68 years together and panic sets in. They never expected "until death do us part" to mean seven decades. In the name of marriage survival, they quickly concoct a plan to keep their relationship fresh and exciting: they will create little surprises for each other so that their (extended) years together will never become boring. But in their pursuit to execute Project Surprise Me, mishaps arise and secrets are uncovered that start to threaten the very foundation of their unshakable bond. When a scandal from the past is revealed that question some important untold truths, they begin to wonder if they ever really knew each other after all. With a colorful, eccentric cast of characters, razor-sharp observations, and her signature wit and charm, Sophie Kinsella crafts a humorous, yet thoughtful portrait of a marriage and shines a light on the danger of not looking past the many layers of the ones you love to discover how infinitely fascinating--and surprising--they truly are"--
Description
Synopsis
A witty and emotionally charged novel that delves into the heart of a marriage, and how those we love and know best can sometimes surprise us the most--from #1 New York Times bestselling author Sophie Kinsella
After ten years together, Sylvie and Dan have a comfortable home, fulfilling jobs, and beautiful twin girls, and 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 to execute 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 after 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 Sophie Kinsella's My Not So Perfect Life
"A sparkling, witty novel about social media and the stories we tell ourselves."--People (Book of the Week)
"Kinsella keeps her finger on the cultural pulse, while leaving me giddy with laughter."--Jojo Moyes
"The soul of this book concerns female friendship. . . . What ensues has a touch of real wisdom and] will satisfy Kinsella diehards as well as new readers."--The Washington Post
"A joy to read . . . Themes of friendship, love and living your true life rise to the top."--USA Today
"You'll relate hard and root harder for Londoner Katie, whose quarterlife crisis feels even worse thanks to the Insta-perfect people all around her."--Cosmopolitan
Synopsis
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - 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
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
"Unexpected and wholly satisfying."--USA Today
"Heartfelt . . . a deeper story about trust, family, and perception."--Publishers Weekly
"Keeps the laughs coming."--Library Journal
"Winsome and zesty."--Booklist
A witty and emotionally charged novel that delves into the heart of a marriage, and how those we love and know best can sometimes surprise us the most--from #1 New York Times bestselling author Sophie Kinsella
After ten years together, Sylvie and Dan have a comfortable home, fulfilling jobs, and beautiful twin girls, and 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 to execute 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 after 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 Sophie Kinsella's My Not So Perfect Life
"A sparkling, witty novel about social media and the stories we tell ourselves."--People (Book of the Week)
"Kinsella keeps her finger on the cultural pulse, while leaving me giddy with laughter."--Jojo Moyes
"The soul of this book concerns female friendship. . . . What ensues has a touch of real wisdom and] will satisfy Kinsella diehards as well as new readers."--The Washington Post
"A joy to read . . . Themes of friendship, love and living your true life rise to the top."--USA Today
"You'll relate hard and root harder for Londoner Katie, whose quarterlife crisis feels even worse thanks to the Insta-perfect people all around her."--Cosmopolitan
Synopsis
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - 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
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
"Unexpected and wholly satisfying."--USA Today
"Heartfelt . . . a deeper story about trust, family, and perception."--Publishers Weekly
"Keeps the laughs coming."--Library Journal
"Winsome and zesty."--Booklist
Biblio Notes
Genre/Form: Chick lit
Humorous fiction
Fiction
Domestic fiction
Material Type: Fiction
Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Sophie Kinsella
ISBN: 9780399592881 0399592881 9780399592904 0399592903
OCLC Number: 1002302838
Description: 416 pages ; 22 cm
Responsibility: Sophie Kinsella.
More information:
sophiekinsella.co.uk
Humorous fiction
Fiction
Domestic fiction
Material Type: Fiction
Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Sophie Kinsella
ISBN: 9780399592881 0399592881 9780399592904 0399592903
OCLC Number: 1002302838
Description: 416 pages ; 22 cm
Responsibility: Sophie Kinsella.
More information:
sophiekinsella.co.uk
Number of Copies
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