My Wish List is very popular in France and was just recently released in English. It is narrated by Jocelyne, a middle-aged woman who is feeling she missed something in life when the novel begins. She runs a fabric store and keeps a blog about sewing and knitting that is gaining a large audience. Still, she feels unsatisfied with her life and with her husband Jo, who has not always been kind to her.
Then Jocelyne wins more than $18 million Euros in the lottery. She is cautious about her money, not sure what to do about it or how it will change her life. Although she begins making lists about how she could spend the money, she hides the check in a shoe in her closet and doesn’t tell anyone she has won it.
Although I supposed this novel would be light and fluffy, it is more thoughtful than that. It is not in any way deep, but it does examine the question of whether money can buy happiness. Its outcome is unexpected.
In the novel we get to know Jocelyne and to like her. The other characters are more sketchily drawn. Delacourt writes in the present tense, which can be a poor choice but in this case lends it a jaunty flavor even when the mood is somewhat somber. I found this novel mildly enjoyable.
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haha “mildly enjoyable.” That’s a good way to put it.
I thought it pretty much conveyed everything! A little too light for me.
Yeah, I like them heavier as well 😉 But it’s good to know about this one for those occasions when I might need something on the lighter side.
It’s very light. At least it’s not totally predictable.
The premise of this book sounds super interesting, but it sounds like the delivery might be lacking. Do you recommend skipping?
If the premise sounds interesting to you, go for it. It is a good book to read if you want something light. There is nothing really wrong with the way it is written. You might be surprised by how it ends.