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A review by gemloukay
The Burnout by Sophie Kinsella
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Sasha has reached the end of her tether with work. Her team is understaffed, the emails keep piling up and the joyfulness programme and mood board are a corporate joke. When she gets told that another person has quit, she loses it and after a series of weird (and yet believable) turns of events, promptly puts herself in hospital from walking head first into a brick wall. Literally.
When Sasha’s mum decides that a break to her favourite childhood holiday spot would do her good (complete with a 20 step wellness plan, kale smoothies and yoga), she embarks on a journey of self discovery. Finn also has found himself back at the beach of his childhood and is self medicating his woes with whisky, pizza and sarcasm. They also find themselves staying at the once swanky and now dilapidated hotel, with quirky staff and 1970s decor. Will they find themselves or maybe even find each other?
I absolutely loved this book! The characters were believable, the hotel was like Fawlty Towers and I was left with a feeling of wanting to visit the beach and learn to surf. Surfing guru Terry’s words of wisdom had me in tears and the ending was just perfect.
When Sasha’s mum decides that a break to her favourite childhood holiday spot would do her good (complete with a 20 step wellness plan, kale smoothies and yoga), she embarks on a journey of self discovery. Finn also has found himself back at the beach of his childhood and is self medicating his woes with whisky, pizza and sarcasm. They also find themselves staying at the once swanky and now dilapidated hotel, with quirky staff and 1970s decor. Will they find themselves or maybe even find each other?
I absolutely loved this book! The characters were believable, the hotel was like Fawlty Towers and I was left with a feeling of wanting to visit the beach and learn to surf. Surfing guru Terry’s words of wisdom had me in tears and the ending was just perfect.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Dementia, and Grief