This is a contemporary fiction set in Birmingham, England.
It is written in the first person and focuses on Matilda Effie Heaton. A 28 year old who despite being a graduate lives with her parents and considers herself being a failure in comparison to her friends especially best friend Kate.
She prefers to be called Effie as she didn't like being compared to 'Matilda' and is on the verge of being an alcoholic.
Unexpectedly Effie meets Theo, a charismatic handsome stranger who helps her and they begin a relationship. However, Theo has his own secrets that complicates their relationship.
I liked how the story was written in the first person so you understand what the character is going through and it sounds more like a diary entry. I also liked the setting of Birmingham, England and how references were made to degrees, Jobseekers Allowance as well as living with parents, which are things I can relate to. The main thing I didn't like was I felt the character kept moaning about her misfortunes. I like to be more optimistic. Also the alcohol consumption part of the story was too detailed for my liking.
It is written in the first person and focuses on Matilda Effie Heaton. A 28 year old who despite being a graduate lives with her parents and considers herself being a failure in comparison to her friends especially best friend Kate.
She prefers to be called Effie as she didn't like being compared to 'Matilda' and is on the verge of being an alcoholic.
Unexpectedly Effie meets Theo, a charismatic handsome stranger who helps her and they begin a relationship. However, Theo has his own secrets that complicates their relationship.
I liked how the story was written in the first person so you understand what the character is going through and it sounds more like a diary entry. I also liked the setting of Birmingham, England and how references were made to degrees, Jobseekers Allowance as well as living with parents, which are things I can relate to. The main thing I didn't like was I felt the character kept moaning about her misfortunes. I like to be more optimistic. Also the alcohol consumption part of the story was too detailed for my liking.