What would you do if, in the middle of a whole bunch of other problems in your life, you started seeing the ghost of a deceased family member?
In the world of Sophie Kinsella, it's likely that situation would involve hilarious misadventures and a heavy dose of angst but, somehow, it would all work out in the end; and on that note Twenties Girl does not disappoint.
I had only ever read one of Ms. Kinsella's books, Confessions of a Shopaholic; and while I liked it I did not feel compelled to read any further. That series' heroine, Becky Bloomwood, was charming and relatable, but I found her staggering irresponsibility a bit of a turnoff (Of course you're in financial trouble, you just spent $400 you don't have on a scarf!)
But in Twenties Girl, Lara Lington (who's my age, by the way) is also charming and relatable, but also a hard worker trying to do the right thing and make her way in the world. That's something I can get on board with.
And Sadie, Lara's 105 year old great-aunt who's lingering on after death in the guise of a 23 year old 1920s flapper girl, is just a gem of a character; bold, brassy, take-no-prisoners and fun. She and Lara prove to be quite the team as Lara searches for Sadie's beloved dragonfly necklace and Sadie dips her fingers into Lara's personal and professional lives...whether Lara wants her to or not. What emerges is an adventure in life, love, history, secrets and the importance of family. Some might say this next statement is sacrilege, but I liked it much better than Shopaholic.
My verdict: Funny, touching and with ghosts. What's not to like?
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