Cherry and Tom’s marriage is over. His star is rising after his webcomic, Thursday, becomes a sensation, resulting in a movie adaptation. The comic includes a character, Baby, who has a striking resemblance to Cherry, including her big hips, stomach, chest, and butt. As Tom spends more time away from home their marriage crumbles to the point where Cherry asks for a divorce.
Now she’s trying to pick up the pieces, and reconnects with an old college crush, Russ. Cherry struggles to navigate dating again while still trying to care for her and Tom’s dog, and still living in the shadow of their life, all while trying to avoid trailers for Tom’s upcoming movie.
At times the book felt slow to me, but I appreciated the unflinching way Rowell writes Cherry’s fatness, and her sister’s use of weight-loss medication. I like how there are hints of Tom’s infidelity. Cherry’s sisters are a bit much but well done. Cherry and Tom work together to pack up his things, and realize they want to try again.
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