Jane is Trying (W&N Essentials)

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More generally, I wish we'd stop getting novels where the female protagonists are lost, helpless oftentimes privileged women who cannot figure their life out. We shared a bottle of prosecco and watched Billie Piper’s film Rare Beasts, then fell asleep because we’ve all got young kids.

Instead, she keeps referring to herself as a worrier (a worrier who's not concerned about taking antidepressants, funnily enough). I loved some of the other characters who were well written and believable - especially Monica the hopelessly unprofessional therapist and Kelly a single mother who takes Jane under her wing. Jane is a strong character who puts up with less and less bullshit as the story progresses and was admirable and likeable as a protagonist. The second series of her Sony award-winning radio series ISY SUTTIE'S LOVE LETTERS was broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2014, and in 2014 she made her musical theatre debut as the starring role in THE A-Z OF MRS P at the Southwark Playhouse. Some of Jane's musings are so relatable you'll catch yourself laughing out loud, slightly alarmed by the accuracy .

Trying for a baby is a huge one, but also trying to hold it together, trying to overcome trauma, trying to understand and manage our own minds.

Jane is Trying is charming, funny and down-to-earth story about starting over when the past just won't leave you alone.

Her TV credits include Dobby in Peep Show and Esther in Shameless , plus appearances on 8 Out of 10 Cats, Would I Lie To You?