Mess, by Michael Chessler
Mess, by author Mike Chessler, does tell that story well – and that could have simply been it. But Mess also delivers a thoughtful, sometimes poignant story of a young woman trying to discover what she really wants in her life – what to keep, what to discard. Including (or not) a lackadaisical (to her tastes) boyfriend. Jane could stand to learn a bit about herself, as she sorts through discarded designer duds – and occasionally decides to slip a piece (or two or three) into her bag to add to her own collection.
The prose may seem a little highfalutin on occasion, but that actually suits the ultra-perfectionist protagonist Jane to a T. Do I make her sound a bit of a mess and difficult to like? She definitely is, at times. But Mess isn’t. The book and all its characters are highly enjoyable.
Full disclosure – the author is a friend.
First published on Cannonball Read
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