Twenties Girl

This book almost made me cry. There are many sad and touching books, but I rarely cry reading them. But there's just something different about this one, and that's why it's so special.

Lara Lington is shocked when her great aunt, Sadie Lancester, suddenly appeared in front of her in the shape of a ghost. It was in Sadie's funeral, attended only by a few family members who think that it's just a waste of time. Sadie is making a fuss about her missing necklace, and through Lara, managed to stop the funeral.

Sadie is nowhere near your typical ghost. She wears lovely 1920s dresses, loves Charleston, and likes the idea of having cocktails in nightclubs. Her bossy attitude and comments seem to make Lara's life worse than it already is.

Work hasn't been great for Lara, as her partner — and also best friend — deserted her for a ‘true love' in Goa. Her love life? Not so great. Lara's still obsessed with her ex, Josh, who left her without giving a clear reason. Not to mention her uncle's rich family is overshadowing her own. And now she's got her great aunt's ghost pestering her to find the necklace.

Everyone thinks Lara is a bloody lunatic for talking to thin air. It couldn't get any worse when Sadie forces Lara to go on a date with a guy she choosed, wearing the clothes she wants, and doing things her way.

As Lara tries to figure out the necklace's whereabouts, the truth about Sadie's life starts to reveal. What happened to her in her youth, what kind of life she's been living, and why is the necklace so important to her.

Honestly, Lara isn't exactly a great main character. She's rather pathetic and could be downright annoying at times, especially when it comes to her obsession towards Josh. Sadie is no saint either, but somehow I find her character likeable. Despite her bossy i-don't-care attitude, she really does care about Lara.

The story about Sadie's life is a really sad love story. I find it more touching than any other aspects in the book. Second to that, is definitely the ending. It's not wrapped up in the usual happily ever after with a ribbon on top, and that's why I almost cried reading it.

Twenties Girl is a good reminder on how people should treasure their families. My favourite of all Kinsella's book.