reviewed live on the bookshow by Corinna Christopher on 6th Feb 2014
This is a compelling story of two rather
unpleasant people in a dysfunctional
relationship. It is however a clever and
unusual tale.
Set in Chicago Jodi and Todd have been together for twenty years. They are not married but live in a
comfortable and easy-going manner. Jodi
does not want any children (although Todd does) and they have a lovable dog
instead
Jodi is a psychoanalyst and runs her business from their very elegant
apartment with clients visiting her there.
She devotes the rest of her time in cooking delicious meals for Todd
keeping the home immaculate with fresh flowers, carefully looking after his
laundry requirements and generally playing the dutiful wife. She is aware that Todd is a serial
philanderer and most of the time has ignored his various flirtations and
affairs.
beautiful young woman and Todd is smitten. They embark on a passionate relationship and
Natasha duly becomes pregnant . This of
course changes everything and soon Todd is embroiled in wedding plans, baby
clothes and purchasing a flat to live in.
Dean of course is furious and refuses to co-operate. Todd
in need of extra funds consults a lawyer and a writ to evict Jodi from
her apartment is sent out, the lawyer is gleeful that Todd never married as this
will be easier for him.
Jodi all the time is hoping that Todd will come to his senses. Meanwhile she consults with her close friend
Alison and a plan is put into place.
I will not reveal what this is merely state that there is a twist to
the tale at the end.
This was a very easy read and
each chapter is related by alternating “his” and “her” points of view. I did find the psychiatrist sessions were a
bit boring and did not think they added much to the story. The book has been likened to “Gone Girl” but
perhaps not as good, nevertheless I can recommend it.
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