Today, I am delighted to be sharing my review of Holly Tierney-Bedord’s satirical novella, The Worst Couple in the World.
The blurb:
No longer content to just be Snappigram sensations, folk hop singers Zeke and Angelique are ready to move up from coffee house performances to the big stage. With songs like “Uh Huh, Future Baby Mama” and “Don’t Worry About the Bills, Little Missus” there’s pretty much no way they can fail. But if they make it big, will there still be room in their lives for each other?
My review:
I haven’t read a satirical novel for a long time and so it took me a while to get into step with the irony and humour with which Holly Tierney-Bedord relates the life of Zeke and Angelique – a couple whose habits are purposefully as annoying as their rhyming names.
The novella follows the fame-hungry couple as their determination to achieve and maintain a popular social media facade increasingly becomes the driving force in their relationship.
As we follow their follies, the horrors of a life lived in this vacuous manner are gradually revealed. Through Holly Tierney-Bedord’s use of hyperbole the vanity, as well as the lack of connection with family, friends and what is acceptable behaviour, is exposed. I kept waiting for the punch line, or the moment of self-realisation – did it come, and who learnt more, them or me?
It is not a comfortable or cosy read, but of course, it is not supposed to be; this is a modern-day satire and a must-read for all those who care more for their social media presence than their reality. It is unlike the previous book I read by this author, and to that extent, it was unexpected but intriguing. As a novella, it is the ideal length for this type of satirical exposé.
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About the Author:
Holly Tierney-Bedord is the author of over twenty books ranging from serious women’s fiction to romantic comedies, domestic thrillers, humor, and cozy mysteries. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Thank you, Holly, and thank you, also to Rachel of Rachel’s Random Resources for the advance copy of The Worst Couple in the World, and for having me along as part of the publication celebrations.
My reviews are posted on Amazon UK and Goodreads. xx
