BOOKCLUB: Exciting Times
Exciting Times is just the tonic during the global pandemic.
It's a funny coming of age novel set in Hong Kong. Our protagonist, Ava, observes this class-ridden society while entering into some questionable relationships.
When she finishes university she moves to Asia to teach english to primary school kids.
She's fiercely smart but socially awkward. Ava falls for the similarly intelligent but selfish Julian, who ends up being her boyfriend and landlord.
When the relationship with Julian implodes, Ava falls for Hong Konger, Edith.
The book is sharp and funny. Eliza and Madeleine enjoyed it but felt it needed a stronger plot.
Sarah wasn't so kind ... labelling it a wannabe Sally Rooney novel.
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In May, we're Jacqueline Maley's debut novel 'The Truth About Her'.
The review in the Guardian
New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/02/books/review/exciting-times-naoise-dolan.html