What a Time to Be Alive by Jenny Mustard
What a Time to Be Alive by Jenny Mustard is a vibrant, sharply observant novel about ambition, friendship, love, and loneliness in the digital age. Set against the backdrop of bustling London life, the story follows four friends navigating the pressures of adulthood from chasing creative dreams to finding real connection in a world obsessed with curated perfection.
Fresh, funny, and unflinchingly honest, What a Time to Be Alive explores the paradoxes of modern life with wit, heart, and stylish prose.
Book Bundle
Perfect for fans of Dolly Alderton, Sally Rooney, and Conversations on Love, this novel is an insightful, relatable portrait of contemporary twenty- and thirty-somethings.
Why What a Time to Be Alive is a Must-Read:
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Modern Friendship Story: Explores love, ambition, and belonging.
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Contemporary Voice: A smart, stylish take on today's digital dilemmas.
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Honest and Uplifting: Captures the highs and lows of city living.
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Culturally Relevant: For readers navigating creativity, careers, and relationships.
Memorable Quote (from the book)
"We’re all just trying to look like we have it together even when we’re falling apart."
Translation (Sinhala):
"අපි හැමෝම තමයි සියල්ල මනාපව පවත්වාගෙන යනවා වගේ පෙනෙන්න උත්සාහ කරනවා ඇත්තටම බිඳී යනවාට පවා."
Translation (Tamil):
"நாம் எல்லோரும் நம்மிடம் அனைத்தும் கட்டுப்பாட்டில் இருப்பது போல காண்பிக்க முயற்சிக்கிறோம் ஆனால் உண்மையில் உடைந்துகொண்டிருக்கிறோம்."
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About the Book
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Title: What a Time to Be Alive
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Author: Jenny Mustard
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ISBN: 9781399740838
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Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
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Published Year: 2024
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Number of Pages: ~368 Pages (Paperback)
