The Good Part
The Good Part by Sophie Cousens, published by Penguin on November 7, 2023, is a fiction novel that explores the complexities of life and desire. At twenty-six, Lucy Young finds herself disillusioned with her mundane routine, from her job fetching coffees for senior TV producers to her lackluster dating experiences. After a particularly disappointing date, she discovers a wishing machine and makes a heartfelt wish to skip to the good part of her life, waking up the next day in a seemingly perfect situation that challenges her understanding of happiness and fulfillment.
In this engaging narrative, readers will follow Lucy as she navigates her new reality, which includes a handsome partner, a high-powered job, and two ideal children, all while confronting the unexpected consequences of her wish. The story delves into themes of romance, time travel, and personal growth, prompting Lucy to reflect on her past and the relationships she has forged. As she embraces the perks of maturity, she faces the dilemma of whether to return to her previous life or to fully embrace the “good part” she has wished for. This edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers to ponder the true meaning of a fulfilled life.
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Is living the life you’ve wished for really a dream come true?
Lucy Young is twenty-six and tired. Tired of fetching coffees for senior TV producers, sick of going on disastrous dates, and done with living in a damp flat with roommates who never buy toilet paper. After another disappointing date, Lucy stumbles upon a wishing machine. Pushing a coin into the slot, Lucy closes her eyes and wishes with all her might: Please, let me skip to the good part of my life.
When she wakes the next morning to a handsome man, a ring on her finger, a high-powered job, and two storybook-perfect children, Lucy can’t believe this is real—especially when she looks in the mirror, and staring back is her own fortysomething face. Has she really skipped ahead like she’s always wanted, or has she simply forgotten a huge chunk of her life? As Lucy begins to embrace new relationships and the perks of maturity, she’ll have to ask herself: Can she go back to her previous life, and if so, can she stand to leave the good part behind?
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