Sharyl reviewed Fleishman is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner
Review of 'Fleishman is in Trouble' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Rachel and Toby's marriage has become untenable, and the omniscient narrator describes Toby's life as a doctor and his history with Rachel, and his feelings about everything--Rachel, himself, his life, and his two children.
It's not long before the reader will understand that the narrator is actually one of Toby's oldest friends. Eventually, her character and life become illuminated, as well, and it becomes a second point of view. Near the end, this friend runs into Rachel, and spends some eye-opening time with her, as well.
I admired this story not just for making me care about these three characters, but how it reveals these relationships. Which Fleishman is in trouble? I discovered that I'd made a certain assumption in the very beginning.
This novel touches on a number of topics, too, especially about women's career struggles. There is also the conundrum of children and very young people's relationship to …
Rachel and Toby's marriage has become untenable, and the omniscient narrator describes Toby's life as a doctor and his history with Rachel, and his feelings about everything--Rachel, himself, his life, and his two children.
It's not long before the reader will understand that the narrator is actually one of Toby's oldest friends. Eventually, her character and life become illuminated, as well, and it becomes a second point of view. Near the end, this friend runs into Rachel, and spends some eye-opening time with her, as well.
I admired this story not just for making me care about these three characters, but how it reveals these relationships. Which Fleishman is in trouble? I discovered that I'd made a certain assumption in the very beginning.
This novel touches on a number of topics, too, especially about women's career struggles. There is also the conundrum of children and very young people's relationship to the internet and social media. And online dating apps? Yikes.
I recommend this highly.
