Nice Work, Nora November

I found getting a second chance intriguing, as not everyone gets it. However, the lack of information about Nora before the accident and her interactions with her family made her bold actions seem reckless and naive. While reading this, I had mixed feelings. The bright and optimistic cover description made me expect a cheerful story, but at times, it felt too depressing, which affected the book's overall tone. The ending seemed realistic, but the journey there was tedious. I also had issues with the portrayal of Nora’s relatives. I understand that dysfunctional families exist (I come from one), but in this book, they seemed like a caricature of how rich people would behave. It was too predictable, and the protagonist's outbursts towards her father didn't endear her to me. As a grown woman and a powerful attorney, she should have been able to handle the situation better. Her attitude felt painfully juvenile, which made it hard to believe in her professional success. On the other hand, I loved the grandfather's community and their theatrics. If the side characters and plot had focused solely on them, it would have made for a much better book. Thank you Harper collins focus for providing the audio through net-galley for reviewing purposes.