Clover Hendry's Day Off

De: Beth Morrey

Narrado por: Imogen Church, Beth Morrey

A hilarious and empowering perimenopausal Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, about Clover Hendry, 46, and the day she decides to stop keeping the plates spinning, say F@#! it all, and finally get hers.

Today is not the day to mess with Clover Hendry.

Clover hasn’t said “No” a day in her life. Until today. Normally a woman who tips her hairdresser even when the cut is hideous, is endlessly patient with her horrendous mother, and says yes every time her boss asks her to work late—today, things are going to be very different. Because Clover is taking the day off. Today, she’s going to do and say whatever she likes, even if it means her whole life unravels.

What made Clover change her ways? Why doesn’t she care anymore? There’s more to this day than meets the eye.

Clover Hendry's Day Off is a joyful, raging, galvanizing story about putting life on pause, pleasing yourself, and getting your own back. Whatever it takes. Because when Clover stops caring, she can start living.

©2024 Beth Morrey (P)2024 Penguin Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

An EveryMom Can’t-Put-Down Book

“Deep and satisfying….In Morrey’s hands, [Clover Hendry’s Day Off] offers more than escapist fun.”–Publishers Weekly

"Clover Hendry has had enough–and haven’t we all? This empowering, hilarious and messy attempt at grabbing back her life–just for a day–will leave you squealing and cheering. A reminder to put yourself first! Absolutely adorable and wonderful. I love everything by Beth, but this may be my favourite book yet.”–Lizzy Dent, author of The Summer Job

“Hilarious, inspiring and peri-menopausal–Clover Hendry is a heroine for our times. She made me laugh, cry, and want to blow stuff up. A superhero for middle-aged women everywhere.”–Clare Pooley, author of The Authenticity Project

Stressful, disappointing

I, typically, enjoy a Beth Morrey book, and with Imogen Church as the narrator, I watched for this book to drop with anticipation. Unfortunately, this read has been only angry and stressful. I kept waiting for the hilarious parts to surprise me and change my experience with this title, but it didn’t happen. With six hours left on the book, I attempted to return the title, but was refused. Save your credits for something more interesting and enjoyable.
Soooo, I did complete this read, and was pleasantly surprised by the life crossroads addressed and how they were approached …a happy ending. However, I do wish I’d been introduced to Clover, first, in her less manic state, perhaps I would not have felt I had committed to a story of a chronically self-destructive and angry lunatic.