Lynnie 
contemporary fiction, audiobook
Margo's Got Money Troubles has been in my library queue for a while, but knowing that the tv show based on the book would be released soon, I decided to bump it up in my reading queue and take the plunge. I'm glad I did!
As many other reviews have stated, Rufi Thorpe delivers a wild ride for Margo, who is making her own way in the world, going to a junior college and waiting tables. Pregnant after an affair with her married English professor, Margo faces a new set of challenges as she navigates the challenges of being a young, unwed, unemployed mother. In the digital era though, there are ways a woman in Margo's situation can make money and Margo quickly turns to OnlyFans to support herself and her baby. As you can imagine, everyone around her has opinions about her OnlyFans work as Margo learns to take control of her own story and think about her future.
I generally enjoyed Margo and the cast of characters in this book. I think that sensitive topics were handled realistically and thoughtfully, with humor and in a way that made topics and ideas relatable that might otherwise make some readers uncomfortable.
I did not, however enjoy the audiobook, narrated by Elle Fanning. At. All. I think that's why I didn't rate this book higher in all honesty, because I listened to a good chunk of it while driving around. Fanning is a wonderful actress and I enjoy her movies, but she is a terrible audiobook narrator; she simply reads the book. It's often monotone and there's no differentiation of voices so it can be difficult to track who is speaking when there is dialogue. I mean, if you just want someone to read the book to you, she's great I guess, but I've been spoiled by so many great audiobooks lately.
Bottom line - I recommend Margo's Got Money Troubles. I also recommend avoiding the audiobook.
As many other reviews have stated, Rufi Thorpe delivers a wild ride for Margo, who is making her own way in the world, going to a junior college and waiting tables. Pregnant after an affair with her married English professor, Margo faces a new set of challenges as she navigates the challenges of being a young, unwed, unemployed mother. In the digital era though, there are ways a woman in Margo's situation can make money and Margo quickly turns to OnlyFans to support herself and her baby. As you can imagine, everyone around her has opinions about her OnlyFans work as Margo learns to take control of her own story and think about her future.
I generally enjoyed Margo and the cast of characters in this book. I think that sensitive topics were handled realistically and thoughtfully, with humor and in a way that made topics and ideas relatable that might otherwise make some readers uncomfortable.
I did not, however enjoy the audiobook, narrated by Elle Fanning. At. All. I think that's why I didn't rate this book higher in all honesty, because I listened to a good chunk of it while driving around. Fanning is a wonderful actress and I enjoy her movies, but she is a terrible audiobook narrator; she simply reads the book. It's often monotone and there's no differentiation of voices so it can be difficult to track who is speaking when there is dialogue. I mean, if you just want someone to read the book to you, she's great I guess, but I've been spoiled by so many great audiobooks lately.
Bottom line - I recommend Margo's Got Money Troubles. I also recommend avoiding the audiobook.
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