My mind is blown! Good Material is such a smartly written book. For a good chunk of the book, we are in Andy’s head, an average comedian in his 30s who’s struggling to cope with the aftereffects of his breakup with Jen, a woman he still loves deeply.

Initially, I was a tad hesitant about reading a book from a male perspective. However, I was pleasantly surprised and didn’t entirely dislike it. Andy initially comes across as someone to sympathise with, but gradually, his constant focus on the past makes him unlikable. True to a man’s nature, he was cribbing and crying all the time.

Much to my dismay, I also found myself relating to him. If you’ve ever gone through a breakup, you’ll understand his emotions. If you’re someone who has ever experienced a breakup, you’ll empathise with him. However, as we reach towards the end, the focus shifts to Jen’s perspective, and we start to see things from her viewpoint. This was the cherry on top for me.

Dolly Alderton is a witty (I snorted quite a bit) and smart writer who portrays realistic modern love. I think I’ve found an auto-buy author.