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The Switch by Beth O’Leary
When you want to find something to smile about, pick up this book. I couldn’t stop smiling as I watched The Switch’s sassy female leads and ageing shenanigans. some background. The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary, which I adored, was a very unique book. I therefore had no idea how she would ever come close to creating the same magical combination of plot, people, and emotion again. But she essentially has.
The Switch was difficult for me to put down. Leena and Eileen’s alternating storylines move quickly since neither of them is the kind to put off until tomorrow what may be completed today. As they delve into each other’s friends’ and neighbours’ lives, it causes some amusing feather-waving and eyebrow-raising.
Warmth & Humour
I believe Beth O’Leary’s assessment of her books as “the sort you grab for when you need a hug” is accurate and perfectly representative of her literary voice. Never use intricate or lengthy language when short and to the point would do just as well. In the most ordinary of circumstances, her sense of the absurd was delightful. The wit comes off as natural.
The Switch is a book about interactions. From the hilarious Eileen online dating or lounging with hipsters in London, to Leena thinking her corporate consulting shtick will win over a village meeting of senior citizens, The Switch is about interactions we frequently avoid and/or tackle in less than helpful mindsets.
Depth Beyond The Quirk
This gets me to the reason why this book is memorable. The story being conveyed has substance, despite its oddball concept. Leary approaches difficult subjects with an impactful rawness, yet also with much decency and compassion, such as sorrow, betrayal, and abuse. It is about reducing life to its essentials, giving up justifications, and focusing more on the present than the past or the future.
Let The Switch, Beth O’Leary’s strong female leads, and the fantastic ensemble cast inspire you with their stories and enchant you with their joie de vivre.
About The Book
Overachiever Leena Cotton escapes to her grandma Eileen’s home for some much-needed rest after being told to take a two-month break after botching a significant presentation at work. Eileen recently became single and will turn 80 soon. She would like another chance at love, but there aren’t many good-looking gentlemen in her small Yorkshire village.
Leena suggests a two-month swap as a fix for Eileen’s amorous problem after learning of it. Eileen is free to reside in London while looking for love. Leena will take care of things in rural Yorkshire in the interim. The Switch (putting oneself in the other’s shoes) turns out to be more challenging than either of them anticipated because of the gossiping neighbours and challenging family dynamics to deal with up north and trendy London flatmates and online dating to deal with in the city.
A long-distance relationship isn’t as romantic as Leena had dreamed it would be, and she also has to deal with the distractingly attractive school teacher who is frustratingly perfect and always shows up to outdo her efforts to win over the locals. Eileen is a tremendous hit with her new neighbours when she returns to London, but is her ideal match closer than she initially believed?
The Review
The Switch
10 Score
There is something about the way this author writes characters. Last year, The Flat Share was such a delightful surprise that I could not wait to get my hands on this book. Although this book does have romantic elements in it, it is not a romance. It is a book about how loss reshapes a family and all the people in it. When a close family member is no longer physically present, the family has to learn how to reshape around it. Sometimes finding who you are without that person can be very difficult. It may create a space that can never be filled.
PROS
- Heart-Warming Story.
- Well Worth Reading.
- Fun, Thoughtful.
- Sweet, Touching.
CONS
- Boring Novel.
- Poor Storyline.
- Silliness Personified!
- Totally Disappointing.
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