Jen Lancaster and her husband Fletch, tired of living in Chicago, move to a Chicago suburb after buying a rundown house, and they take on the renovation of the property. Jen, a memoirist known for her sarcasm, writes about the contractors, the chaos, the budget overruns, and the neighbors, as well as her own failures at home improvement. She admits that she is out of her depth and keeps a running account of the things that go wrong. Her humor stays aimed mostly at herself.
It is for readers of humorous memoirs who enjoy Lancaster's self-deprecating voice and anyone who has survived, or is dreading, a home renovation. It works as light entertainment that can be picked up for a few chapters at a time.
Practical and clear-cut; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Practical Optimizer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2011
- Language
- EN
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