The Hopefuls
A novel
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- 7,99 €
Publisher Description
A blazingly honest portrait of ambition and marriage, and a brilliantly funny send-up of young D.C., from the bestselling author of Girls in White Dresses.
“Hilarious.... A pleasure to read.”—The Washington Post
A New York newlywed, Beth was supportive when her husband, Matt, decided to follow his political dreams all the way to Washington. Yet soon after they move to D.C., Beth realizes that she hates everything about it: the traffic circles, the ubiquitous Ann Taylor suits, the humidity that descends each summer, and, most of all, the lonely dinner parties where anyone who doesn’t work in politics is politely ignored. Things start to change when the couple meets a charismatic White House staffer named Jimmy and his wife, Ashleigh. The four become inseparable, coordinating brunches, birthdays, and long weekends away. But as Jimmy’s star rises higher and higher, the couples’ friendship—and Beth’s relationship with Matt—is threatened by jealousy, competition, and rumors.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Giant egos! Cocktail parties! Endless acronyms! If you’ve ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a high-stakes political contest, Jennifer Close’s irresistible third novel is a must-read. Part romantic comedy, part cautionary tale, The Hopefuls is a fast-paced and sharp-shooting look at the inner circle of a young, charismatic candidate and the relationships formed—and destroyed—during his fateful run for office. We loved this book so much we’d vote for it twice.
