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Book Description For fans of Dolly Alderton and HBO’s Hacks, a whip-smart, laugh-out-loud funny debut novel about faking it (and “making it”) as a writer in Hollywood. TV writer Caroline Neumann is thirty-four and mired in professional envy and self-hatred. Even Harry, her usually supportive therapist husband, thinks it’s time for her to press pause on her career ambitions and focus on getting pregnant, despite Caroline’s serious ambivalence about having children. When Caroline accidentally stumbles on... The book offers a satisfying blend of introspection and narrative movement. Reflective moments are balanced with plot development, ensuring that the story continues to move forward. This balance keeps readers engaged from start to finish. The author uses pacing effectively to maintain engagement without causing fatigue. By alternating between moments of tension and calm, the story remains dynamic and enjoyable over longer reading sessions.