Why Every Woman Needs a Dose of Sophie Kinsella: Relatable Reads for Life’s Ups and Downs

If you want to feel like a teenager again, read Sophie Kinsella.

Well, it may not be entirely true, but that is my verdict after reading her books. Her protagonists are so relatable that, as a woman, you realise that you, too, have felt those emotions at some point in life.

Make no mistake, her central characters are all women and not just any women. They are the ones who are financially independent, have a career, and have dreams. Sometimes, they are self-assured, and sometimes, they doubt their abilities. Don’t we all do that? Or have done that at some point in our lives?

Well, I was introduced to this fabulous British author much later in life, but after reading some of her works, I can recommend her books to college-going girls and first-time readers as well. Her books are a breezy read for metro rides and can also be devoured during flights. They can lift your mood when you are PMS-ing or just plain bored from the drudgeries of life and want to perk up your mood.

Her books can help you out of your reading slump as they are easy to read and comprehend. I remember once telling a friend, “I really like reading Sophie Kinsella after I have finished a tome or a nonfiction book; it helps me unwind. Also, no one dies in her books; therefore, they provide a light break between those reads.”

Honestly, I would recommend Kinsella’s slice-of-life, humorous and interesting novels because of her wonderful storytelling style.

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Humour is another staple in her books, which she peppers every now and then into the story mix, elevating the whole reading experience.

She also takes you on a journey to the gorgeous English countryside with her novels and sometimes through the glitzy and cosmopolitan streets of London.

Sometimes, her protagonists are fashionistas, and sometimes, they are plain Janes, but they are always colourful, energetic, and raring to go. They may get a shaky start, but by the time the novel is nearing its end, these same women have managed to regain control of their lives.

This fiction, written by a woman, does not try to make a point or stand out for the cause of feminism; instead, it captures the many facets of a woman’s journey in all its glory with a dash of humour.

Undomestic Goddess is about a girl with a high-paying job in London who ends up in the countryside and goes through a lot.

I even learnt a few cleaning tips from the lady, which came in handy when I needed them.

I remember giggling through the pages of this cheerful novel during one of my metro rides, and I certainly can’t forget the expressions of my fellow passengers. Getting unwanted attention on the metro did not deter me from relishing the book that it was. I also remember passing that book on to a friend and not getting it back.

Well, that’s another topic to write about.

Her book You Owe Me is about this girl who initially failed as an entrepreneur but still has it in her to be one. I also enjoyed her personal journey of becoming a more assertive and confident person during the process of the story, which again is a slice-of-life romance and drama story.

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The covers of her books deserve a special mention as they are so bright and colourful. They are enough to make you buy the books, and probably this time, you can judge the book by its cover because they are both vivacious.

So when are you picking up one for yourself?

I can assure you that the ride will be exciting and full of fun and adventure.

I am not partial to female writers or only read female fiction, but it’s a genre that I usually gravitate towards without much effort. I do not stop immersing myself in their world, as it is also the most relatable.

Whether you read an Indian or British writer, the complexities of womanhood are pretty similar, and so are the universal themes of heartbreak, career, friends and family.

Even though geographies separate us as individuals, they unite us as humans with stories.

So, next time you see a Sophie Kinsella novel on the stands, don’t dismiss it as chick-lit; instead, pick it up and try to learn a thing or two about what women want.

(The writer has written this column in her personal capacity)

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