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6-8 Oct 24 (audiobook)
Therese‘s successful homewares brand was established with the help of her significantly older, property developer husband. Now her husband is investigated for fraud and corruption and the life she has become accustomed to is at risk.
Another frustrating main character but easier to enjoy than All Fours. I was not expecting the parallels and did wonder what those parallels say about the portrayal of perimenopausal women.

I have waited an age for a new Perkins novel, and goodness that patience has been rewarded. Perkins is as ever, pitch perfect in this story about MONEY- desire for it, the accumulation of it, the spending of it, the way it smooths the world for you when you have it, and the crushing weight of the potential, ever imminent loss of it. It‘s a novel that very clearly reminds us that money, indeed wealth, is the real source of power in New Zealand.

Another good read. This year has been off to a good start in terms of reading for me. This is another New Zealand author. I thought this was really interesting. It's got a dysfunctional family, and dissects the effects of privilege and generational accumulation of wealth, as well as looking at aspects of modern life for women. Lots to dig into and think about, while being very readable. Lots of good authors coming out of NZ at the moment.

Last week me must have known that today me would have a rubbish day at work, so she arranged for some book mail to arrive today. Isn't she clever? I also love how these books look together - very soothing shades.