The Girl in Seat 24B

Jennifer Peel

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The Girl in Seat 24B by Jennifer Peel is a compelling story of a married couple, Carly and Michael, whose relationship takes a tumultuous turn when Michael decides to leave his family behind. The book delves into the emotional trauma faced by Carly as she navigates her crumbling marriage, unexpected pregnancy, and the challenges of raising her children amidst her husband's abandonment. The plot unfolds with a focus on Carly's resilience, her pursuit of independence, and the complexities of love and forgiveness. The writing style of the book is praised for its emotional depth, realistic portrayal of relationships, and the ability to evoke strong emotions from readers.

Characters:

Characters are relatable and well-developed, with Carly presenting as a strong protagonist while Michael’s development raises some criticisms.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is a blend of average quality with some strong moments and effective first-person perspectives, though it contains occasional awkward phrasing.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot features a strong female lead facing her husband's midlife crisis and abandonment, transitioning to unexpected reconciliations, and emphasizes unique story elements.

Setting:

The setting is clear and consistent, effectively illustrating the challenges faced in family life.

Pacing:

The pacing is steady and engaging, effectively balancing emotional tension with character development.

Notes:

The story revolves around a couple, Carly and Michael, who face marital difficulties when Michael has a midlife crisis.

Michael feels his family responsibilities are holding him back from his career as a journalist.

He abandons Carly and their two children during a challenging pregnancy with their third child.

Carly struggles with her emotions and tries to support her children during Michael's absence.

The book features themes of forgiveness and personal growth, as Carly eventually learns to forgive Michael.

Some readers feel Michael's change of heart is too simplistic and unrealistic.

Carly's character is depicted as strong and resilient, working on her photography career while managing her family.

The writing style features first-person perspectives, primarily from Carly, with insight into Michael's thoughts in the prologue and epilogue.

While the book touches on serious themes, it does not glorify sex, alcohol, or violence.

Readers have mixed feelings about how Michael's actions impact the story and whether he deserves forgiveness.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The triggers/content warnings are medium due to themes of marital distress, abandonment, and emotional turmoil.

Has Romance?

The book contains a medium level of romance, focusing on the dynamics of the main couple's relationship.

From The Publisher:

One red eye flight and ten years of marriage later, Carly Bishop had what she considered a practically perfect life. Her journalist husband and her two adorable children were everything to her. But soon she would find out that her dream life didn't fall in line with her husband's expectations. Left alone to sort out the pieces of her crumbling life, Carly finds strength in her children and her growing relationship with her in-laws. Most importantly, she finds her greatest strength as she builds a friendship with herself. Determined to move forward and be happy, Carly does her best to make the most of her difficult situation. But will it be enough to save her marriage and the man she loves, or will his selfishness destroy everything they've worked for, including his own happiness?

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