![]() The bulk of the book focuses on Sylvie and Dan's marriage, their life together with their twin daughters, and their circle of friends. However, this longevity news completely throws them both for a loop, and Sylvie decides they needs to spice up their marriage with surprises to keep things new and fresh for the duration. The kind who lets you have your favorite bread. I pass him the bread basket knowing that he’ll take the sourdough, not because he likes it particularly but because he knows I love focaccia. ![]() As a couple they are completely in sync, often finishing one another's thoughts and sentences. They learn that they are in tip-top shape and will probably, barring any catastrophes, live the next six decades together. The main character, Sylvie and her husband, Dan go to the doctor for physicals on their 10-year anniversary (odd choice for an anniversary date, but I digress). This novel is true to Kinsella's writing style in that it is light, funny, and poignant. While I was waiting for the newer and seemingly popular I Owe You One to become available at my local library, I downloaded Surprise Me. I've read several Sophie Kinsella books, most before I started tracking my reads on. ![]()
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