Imperfect Bliss: A Novel by Susan Fales-HillMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Fales-Hill imagines the family dynamic of "Pride and Prejudice" in the current social mileau of reality TV. Elizabeth (aka 'Bliss'), forced to move back home after a messy divorce, finds herself plunged into the drama of her mother, Forsythia Harcourt, desperately match-making. In this vein Diana, Bliss's younger sister has become the star of a reality series, THE VIRGIN, designed to marry her off. As one might expect, plenty of humorous, over-the-top experiences ensue. Amid this circus, Bliss tries to put her life back together, protect her daughter from the unreal fairy-tale atmosphere, and make sense of her own relationships with men. Despite the craziness of the Harcourt family, there's a lot to ponder about courtships, relationships, and finding love in the 21st century. Netgalley review copy from Atria Books.
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