Are We Having Fun Yet?
Are We Having Fun Yet?
Lucy Mangan
Marian Keyes
It's such a funny book but it's SO MUCH MORE. It's really a book about love, in its many different forms. I love it with my WHOLE HEART. - Marian Keyes
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Are We Having Fun Yet?

Are We Having Fun Yet?

Lucy Mangan
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Lucy Mangan
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In the heartwarming and hilariously relatable "Are We Having Fun Yet?", Lucy Mangan crafts the story of Liz, a woman navigating the chaotic waters of modern family life with a longing for just a sliver of tranquillity. Liz's aspirations are simple: to enjoy the company of her beloved cat Henry and immerse herself in the pages of a good book. Yet, reality has other plans, presenting her with a daily gauntlet of family antics, from her well-meaning but largely unhelpful husband Richard, to her sensitive son Thomas and wildly spirited daughter Evie. Their quirky needs and existential questions constantly pull Liz from her literary refuge, launching her into the whirlwind of parenting, partnership, and the peculiar demands of suburban life. "Are We Having Fun Yet?" is more than just a series of domestic escapades; it's a deep dive into the heart and soul of a woman striving to find her place amidst the loving but often overwhelming demands of family and societal expectations. As Liz juggles the absurdities of parenthood, friendships, and the occasional nemesis, she embarks on an epic quest for that most elusive treasure: a moment of peace. With wit, wisdom, and an unerring eye for the comedic in the everyday, Mangan delivers a poignant exploration of love, family, and the joyous mess of life, making us laugh and nod in recognition at the beautiful, chaotic dance of trying to have it all.

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Released
2021
14 Oct
Length
320
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It's such a funny book but it's SO MUCH MORE. It's really a book about love, in its many different forms. I love it with my WHOLE HEART. - Marian Keyes
Their normal children generally play on the scrubby bit of grass in front of the playground fence, falling over each other like a mass of puppies in racing-green sweatshirts. Evie regards them with disdain, Thomas with envy and fear. He has inherited a double dose of physical ineptitude from his parents and knows he would be killed if he joined in.
— Lucy Mangan, Are We Having Fun Yet?

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