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A review by brooke_review
The Burnout by Sophie Kinsella
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The prolific writer Sophie Kinsella is extremely popular among my peers, and whenever I pick up one of her books, I am reminded why people like her novels so much - they are light-hearted and funny, and although they don’t shy away from hard topics, they approach them in a way that is not triggering or upsetting. In short, Kinsella writes books that readers can escape into and just enjoy.
Her latest novel, The Burnout, is no exception. I immediately was drawn into the working world of travel marketing professional Sasha, who is quite burnt out from her taxing job. The endless emails, the insensitive boss, the clueless coworkers - anyone who has ever held a job has come across one or two of these soul-suckers out there in the wilds of the corporate world.
Needing a break from her life, Sasha seeks refuge in the seaside town of her youth, where her family spent many summers. However, once there, Sasha finds that things have certainly changed, and not for the better. The “resort” where she is staying is in disrepair and is undergoing major renovations. The skeleton crew running the hotel is not prepared for their single guest, and what was supposed to be a relaxing stay for Sasha soon becomes anything but.
When a mysterious man joins the guest list at her resort, Sasha bumps heads with him on more than one occasion, but she soon finds herself intrigued when she overhears a phone call he makes. It seems he might be a burnout seeking solace by the sea too! Could Sasha have found a fast friend … and maybe lover?
Relatable and authentic, The Burnout is a novel for any professional woman in need of being seen. Women who are used to doing all and being all will empathize with and source power from Sasha putting her foot down and saying enough is enough. If you are in need of an escape, set off to the seaside with Sasha, but prepare yourself for a cast of quirky characters and hilarious hijinks. While this novel addresses the serious topic of burnout, the situation Sasha quickly finds herself in by the sea is far from grave … in fact, it is downright comical and absurd. Can a little levity and possibly love cure what ails Sasha? Read The Burnout to find out!
Her latest novel, The Burnout, is no exception. I immediately was drawn into the working world of travel marketing professional Sasha, who is quite burnt out from her taxing job. The endless emails, the insensitive boss, the clueless coworkers - anyone who has ever held a job has come across one or two of these soul-suckers out there in the wilds of the corporate world.
Needing a break from her life, Sasha seeks refuge in the seaside town of her youth, where her family spent many summers. However, once there, Sasha finds that things have certainly changed, and not for the better. The “resort” where she is staying is in disrepair and is undergoing major renovations. The skeleton crew running the hotel is not prepared for their single guest, and what was supposed to be a relaxing stay for Sasha soon becomes anything but.
When a mysterious man joins the guest list at her resort, Sasha bumps heads with him on more than one occasion, but she soon finds herself intrigued when she overhears a phone call he makes. It seems he might be a burnout seeking solace by the sea too! Could Sasha have found a fast friend … and maybe lover?
Relatable and authentic, The Burnout is a novel for any professional woman in need of being seen. Women who are used to doing all and being all will empathize with and source power from Sasha putting her foot down and saying enough is enough. If you are in need of an escape, set off to the seaside with Sasha, but prepare yourself for a cast of quirky characters and hilarious hijinks. While this novel addresses the serious topic of burnout, the situation Sasha quickly finds herself in by the sea is far from grave … in fact, it is downright comical and absurd. Can a little levity and possibly love cure what ails Sasha? Read The Burnout to find out!