Kate Christensen's got trouble...
In Trouble, Kate Christensen’s latest novel, 40-something Josie walks out of her life of marriage and motherhood to pursue the sexuality she forgot she had. She joins her rocker friend Raquel for an escape to Mexico City, where debauchery and sexual re-awakening ensue. Publishers Weekly calls Trouble a “slightly lesser work” than The Great Man, Christensen’s PEN/Faulkner award-winning last book, which seems to sum up the sentiment of reviews so far. The characters and settings are well developed, but critics lament a predictable plot and the relative ease with which Josie abandons everything she knows. While fans will relish Christensen’s humor and rich descriptions, Kate Chopin’s The Awakening might be a better bet for an original and satisfying story.
“From the prickly, uncomfortable excitement of the opening, it descends into an insulated and almost boring chronicle of her next few weeks.” – Diana Wagman, Los Angeles Times
“The characters are marvelously realized, and when Christensen’s on a roll, her wit is irresistible.” – Publishers Weekly
“Josie [...] isn’t quite as fascinating or complex as Christensen’s past heroines.” – Lisa Zeidner, The Washington Post
“Christensen, once again on target, finds her familiar subversive groove.” – Jane Ciabattari, Bookforum.com
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