Hello and Happy Sunday!
“Girlfriends, let me tell you exactly how it is. The worst problem every woman faces is called: Man!”
Cora Hübsch is waiting. For a phone call from a man she spent one night with and had the best sex of her life. She waits for a long time. And what happens if women wait too long for a phone call? They begin to doubt and question the entire dating/relationship thing. So she patiently waits. The phone remains silent. In the meantime and while waiting, Cora could find a cure for AIDS, split an atom or prepare her tax return. Maybe she can throw away the old christmas tree that sits lonely and sad on her balcony since December. It is going to be a long night.
A great funny little book when the reader gets the chance to observe how Cora’s life changes through this period of waiting. At some points I could not stop laughing and at others I had to nod blankly because the author, Ildiko von Kürthy is so right on and entertains the reader with tons of irony. I also like Cora’s monologues. “Shouldn’t I just call him back if I feel like it,” she asks her best friend Jo. Jo simply responds “after you had sex with someone and he didn’t call you back for three days then this night meant nothing more to him than leveling out his hormones. Don’t ever call him before those three days passed. Never. Under no circumstances“. Personally, I don’t agree with some of these problems Cora and Jo explain and have; however, Mondscheintarif shows clearly one problem that most women have: to make decisions! Any decisions. Also, some parts are a little exaggerated and you might know how things will turn out pretty quickly. But I loved it nonetheless.
This novella is fun and entertaining but personally even though I don’t want to follow any “rules” when it comes to relationships. If I want to call someone I do exactly that. Simple. But for Cora and Jo, it is necessary for a woman to live by the rules. The more complicated, the better. Otherwise it would be boring, right?
I read this book a couple of times already. I even bought my sister a copy and she loves it. Same for the movie. We both know entire passages by heart. It just makes me comfortable and happy when I read it.
Is this book something I would enjoy?
First of all, the movie or book is only available in German. However, if you want to practice German, watch the movie. This book is for you, if you are waiting for a guy to call you back after a first date/night. Also, if you love a special mix of humor, sarcasm and melancholia, read this book. Then you will love Cora and the plot for sure. The book is written in the present and switches back to three days ago, the past, which makes the story more interesting and catching. The protagonist Cora has a very refreshing way of telling her story and of course tons of honesty and humor. The book or the movie are just like good friends. Friends you like to turn to if you are not feeling well, if you are lonely or want to talk.
Book and movie highly recommended. Order the book here.
Enjoy and have a great week!
