Book Review; So Lucky, Dawn O'Porter
Book Review -So Lucky, Dawn O'Porter, Harper Collins, 2019 After the rightful success of Dawn O'Porter's novel 'The Cows', I couldn't wait to read her new novel, and was lucky enough to receive it as a gift for Christmas. The tag line (Don't judge a woman by her cover) was very apt. So Lucky focuses on three central characters. On the surface, Beth has what many women dream of. An attentive husband, a beautiful baby, and a successful career, running her own company. Ruby is ballsy, funny, and doesn't let anyone tell her who's boss. Lauren has the perfect body, is about to marry her dream man, and has an Instagram feed to showcase every downward dog, flawless selfie, and a fun, easy relationship with her Mother. But scratch beneath the surface, and things are very different. Beth's husband refuses to touch her, trying to shame her for her pregnancy weight gain, and shunning any expression of desire, telling her she...