I can't say this account on the back of the book didn't intrigue me slightly, but I never imagined I would enjoy the book as much as I did. Sophie Kinsella is known for her wit and charming writing style so although I knew she wouldn't (and didn't) disappoint the content of the book, judging from the summary on the back cover, was slightly different to her usual subject area.
Luckily I don't judge a book by the cover and off I delved into the pages.
Sitting in her Great-Aunt Sadie's funeral, a woman whom she knows nothing about, and lets face it couldn't care less about, Lara wonders where her life has gone wrong. Her business is failing, her relationship has failed and her best friend has left her in the lurch, not only that but here she is at some funeral with a family she can't stand for a distant relative she never even knew......when suddenly in her ear she hears a voice. "Where is my necklace" bellows the voice, and while no one else bats and eyelid, Lara realises she can see a 1920's girl standing before her frantic for her lost necklace, and only Lara can help her.
Her hilarious story begins, first she has to stop the funeral must to the dismay of her family, then the adventure really begins. Along the way Lara and Sadie, the ghost of her dead Great-Aunt embark on a rollar-coaster ride, who had me laughing aloud.
Are things really how they seem? What will be uncovered along the way?
I know Kinsella's books are generally held under the "chick-lit" umbrella but I would recommend this book to anyone who needs a bit of laughter in their life. It is an easy and enjoyable read and one of the rare books that I would happily read again.
10/10 I only wish it has gone on longer!!
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