Is it weird that I pictured Charlotte Walsh as looking exactly like Samantha Bee?

Honestly, this book could have been taken right out of the headlines of today's news, about a woman deciding to run for political office and facing the horrors of being in the public eye in the process. Wonderfully, you read this book and feel empowered just by reading it, regardless of what Charlotte does. Whether she's dodging questions about her crumbling marriage, taking care of her three daughters, giving campaign speeches or spending time on the internet with pages dedicated to checking out her shoes, Charlotte Walsh is a damn hero.

The one thing I am undecided on is the ending. Without giving away too many spoilers, it is entirely unfulfilling, but this isn't necessarily a bad thing. You spend the whole book leading up to one event, hoping to hear the conclusion, but you don't get it. It makes you consider the journey that this book takes you on, rather than the ending. It makes you think about what female candidates have to go through just to be considered adequate.

It's a brilliantly vibrant and funny novel, perfect for anyone feeling a bit shitty about the current political climate.