Maria Semple

Deeply unhappy in spite of a luxurious Hollywood life with an emotionally distant rock-and-roll manager husband and beloved toddler, Violet Parry rediscovers passion through a relationship with a small-time bass player, a situation that is further complicated by her high-strung sister-in-law and a gifted sportscaster. A first novel.

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This One is Mine

The sparkling debut novel of Maria Semple, author of the WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION-shortlisted WHERE'D YOU GO, BERNADETTE, including reading group notes. Violet Parry is living the quintessential life of luxury in the Hollywood Hills with David, her rock-and-roll manager husband, and her darling toddler, Dot. She has the perfect life - but she's deeply unhappy. David expects the world of Violet but gives little of himself in return. When she meets Teddy, a roguish small-time bass player, Violet comes alive, and soon she's risking everything for the chance to find herself again. Also in the picture are David's hilariously high-strung sister, Sally, on the prowl for a successful husband, and Jeremy, the sportscaster savant who falls into her trap.

This One Is Mine

Allyson Marrs

Funny, great book! I laughed out loud countless times at the sarcasm from David and Violet's wit. The plot isn't anything new, but the writing is everything! I read this quick because of that writing. There are a couple twists, so I do give Semple credit for those. By the end of the book, she's written from five points of view, and they're all vastly different and perfectly tailored to the character. I definitely recommend reading this!

This One is Mine A Novel

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