However, one overarching theme which I would like to touch upon is infertility. Within the book many themes are touched upon including, but not limited to, mental health illnesses, expectations of women and family relationships. Without giving too much away, all I will say is the plot twist is incredibly clever. If I am completely honest it took me a little while to get my teeth into this book but once I warmed to the characters, I began to fly through it, and the perseverance was worth it as I have never read a book with a plot quite like it. Having read and enjoyed other books by Elizabeth Day I was very excited to read Magpie. To Marisa something just doesn’t seem quite right, but why doesn’t Jake share her concerns? She seems far too obsessed with the couple, she asks way too many questions about the baby, and she just seems far too comfortable in their house. There is something not quite right about Kate. Despite the concern of her good friend, Marisa gives up her rented flat, moves in with Jake and their relationship appears to accelerate quickly when the couple decide to have a baby together.Įverything appears pretty rosy for Marisa, that is until Jake suggests getting a lodger to help the couple financially and Kate comes to live with them. Marisa has only known Jake a few months, but their relationship seems to be going well.
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