I’m Fine and Neither Are You

I was so looking forward to reading this novel until I read the review that flagrantly and all too nonchalantly spelled out THE most important plot point. How did Amazon miss that? Disappointed but still curious I dove in. It was no stretch to relate to Penelope but I felt that the author was truly lazy by using bathroom humor to relate to her children. In almost every chapter there appears this lazy and unoriginal crutch-it is common and ugly. And, beneath this author\’s reputation. The ending was crystal clear – but, no worries, I will never tell. All in all, it was just another attempt at Big Little Lies. Quickly and easily read earns it 3 stars but I wouldn\’t recommend choosing it over Gillian Flynn or Liane Moriaty.

Im Fine and Neither Are You is a thought-provoking, timely novel that takes a deep look into relationships between friends, between spouses, and between parents and children. Penny is the primary breadwinner and caretaker of her family, hiding resentments by acting as if all is right in her world. But an unexpected tragedy causes Penny to take a hard look at her life, her marriage and her job with clearer eyes and a promise to herself to be more honest about her own feelings. The characters in this book are so well-written…complex characters who will connect with readers on so many levels. This story will cause readers to think of their own relationships…relationships, like the ones in the book, are messy and complicated, and they are portrayed in this book with insight and honesty. My emotions were taken for a ride while I was reading this book, a ride complete with ups and downs, bumpy roads, twists and turns.

Showed promise, but it was ultimately boring….I kept reading because I felt like something important was going to happen. It never did. I couldn\’t like any of the characters. Dragged on, ended all wrapped up in a perfect little bow (kind of unrealistic and unrelatable). Disappointing.

\”How are you?\” How often are we asked that question each day? And each time, how often do we automatically say \”fine.\” Even if your world is crumbling, your marriage is crumbling, your health is questionable, your kids are driving you crazy, how often is the answer simply \”fine?\” Odds are, if you\’re like most people, the answer is fairly often. Camille Pagan\’s \”I\’m Fine and Neither Are You\” addresses this in a real-world, often-humorous, but very relevant way. The book is told through Penny\’s perspective. Penny is a mom in her late 30\’s, married (\”happily\” is in question), with two elementary-school aged children. She works full-time (beyond, given the number of hours she puts in) and makes good money (\”happily\” is also in question). This is important because her husband has been freelance writing, and not bringing home his share of the bacon. When her best friend dies suddenly, Penny is forced to look at her life and what is really going on. She has to learn how to confront people, situations, and herself. Because taking a long, hard look at your own life isn\’t easy and it certainly isn\’t pretty. She needs to figure out what makes her happy in order for everyone else to be happy. This book is great for anyone dealing with middle age, marriage, or just trying to find their own happiness in a real way.

I am an older woman so I\’ve been through many of the things the main character in this story was experiencing. I had a harder time in many ways, but I never had to be sold support of the family, so I can\’t really fault her. All in all, a good tale and well told.

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