Margo's Got Money Troubles: A Novel
von Rufi Thorpe
“Margo’s Got Money Troubles is the feel-good novel we need right now.” —The Washington Post“[An] enormously entertaining and lovable book.” —Nick Hornby, New York Times Book ReviewA bold, laugh-out-loud funny, and heartwarming story about one young woman’s attempt to navigate adulthood, new motherhood, and her meager bank account in our increasingly online world—from the PEN/Faulkner finalist and critically acclaimed author of The Knockout Queen.As the child of a Hooters waitress and an ex-pro wrestler, Margo Millet's always known she’d have to make it on her own. So she enrolls at her local junior college, even though she can’t imagine how she’ll ever make a living. She’s still figuring things out and never planned to have an affair with her English professor—and while the affair is brief, it isn’t brief enough to keep her from getting pregnant. Despite everyone’s advice, she decides to keep the baby, mostly out of naiveté and a yearning for something bigger.Now, at twenty, Margo is alone with an infant, unemployed, and on the verge of eviction. She needs a cash infusion—fast. When her estranged father, Jinx, shows up on her doorstep and asks to move in with her, she agrees in exchange for help with childcare. Then Margo begins to form a plan: she’ll start an OnlyFans as an experiment, and soon finds herself adapting some of Jinx’s advice from the world of wrestling. Like how to craft a compelling character and make your audience fall in love with you. Before she knows it, she’s turned it into a runaway success. Could this be the answer to all of Margo’s problems, or does internet fame come with too high a price?Blisteringly funny and filled with sharp insight, Margo’s Got Money Troubles is a tender tale starring an endearing young heroine who’s struggling to wrest money and power from a world that has little interest in giving it to her. It’s a playful and honest examination of the art of storytelling and controlling your own narrative, and an empowering portrait of coming into your own, both online and off.“A wholly original novel. . . . Thorpe is both poetic and profound in the way she brings her remarkable story to an end.” —The Associated Press
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Margo's Got Money Troubles: A Novel
von Rufi Thorpe
“Margo’s Got Money Troubles is the feel-good novel we need right now.” —The Washington Post“[An] enormously entertaining and lovable book.” —Nick Hornby, New York Times Book ReviewA bold, laugh-out-loud funny, and heartwarming story about one young woman’s attempt to navigate adulthood, new motherhood, and her meager bank account in our increasingly online world—from the PEN/Faulkner finalist and critically acclaimed author of The Knockout Queen.As the child of a Hooters waitress and an ex-pro wrestler, Margo Millet's always known she’d have to make it on her own. So she enrolls at her local junior college, even though she can’t imagine how she’ll ever make a living. She’s still figuring things out and never planned to have an affair with her English professor—and while the affair is brief, it isn’t brief enough to keep her from getting pregnant. Despite everyone’s advice, she decides to keep the baby, mostly out of naiveté and a yearning for something bigger.Now, at twenty, Margo is alone with an infant, unemployed, and on the verge of eviction. She needs a cash infusion—fast. When her estranged father, Jinx, shows up on her doorstep and asks to move in with her, she agrees in exchange for help with childcare. Then Margo begins to form a plan: she’ll start an OnlyFans as an experiment, and soon finds herself adapting some of Jinx’s advice from the world of wrestling. Like how to craft a compelling character and make your audience fall in love with you. Before she knows it, she’s turned it into a runaway success. Could this be the answer to all of Margo’s problems, or does internet fame come with too high a price?Blisteringly funny and filled with sharp insight, Margo’s Got Money Troubles is a tender tale starring an endearing young heroine who’s struggling to wrest money and power from a world that has little interest in giving it to her. It’s a playful and honest examination of the art of storytelling and controlling your own narrative, and an empowering portrait of coming into your own, both online and off.“A wholly original novel. . . . Thorpe is both poetic and profound in the way she brings her remarkable story to an end.” —The Associated Press
Aktuelle Rezensionen(2)
Rezension von Dr Malini BhatMargo’s Got Money Trouble by Rufi Thorpe is one of those books that feels chaotic in a very real, very human way. Margo isn’t perfect — she’s messy, impulsive, and constantly figuring things out on the go. And honestly, that’s what makes her work. Her struggles with money, motherhood, and just trying to stay afloat don’t feel dramatic for the sake of it… they feel real. Uncomfortably real at times. What I really liked was how unapologetic the story is. It doesn’t try to “fix” Margo or make her overly likable. You see her make questionable choices, but you also understand why. There’s this underlying vulnerability that quietly hits you. The whole financial struggle + unconventional life choices angle was refreshing, but also a little heavy. It’s not a light, breezy read — it sits with you. Some parts feel chaotic, but that kind of matches Margo’s life, so it works. Overall, I’d say it’s a solid 3.5 to 4 star read — more for the rawness and relatability than for plot. If you like flawed female leads and stories that feel a little too close to real life, this one will stay with you.
Rezension von RojdaMargo hat meinen vollsten Support. Ehrlich gesagt hätte ich mich in manchen Situationen nicht so erwachsen verhalten, wie sie und ich bewundere sie dafür. So jung und so stark! 💪🏼 Das Buch war ganz anders als erwartet.