The Opposite of Me - by Sarah Pekkanen (Paperback)

About the Book

A funny, poignant debut novel about the complicated bonds of sisterhood. When Lindsay's controlled life falls apart and she's forced to move home, she uncovers some revelations that call into question the identities she and Alex have developed their whole lives.

Book Synopsis

A "fresh, funny, and satisfying" (New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner) about the complicated bonds of sisterhood.

Twenty-nine-year-old Lindsey Rose has, for as long as she can remember, lived in the shadow of her ravishingly beautiful fraternal twin sister, Alex.

Determined to get noticed, Lindsey is finally on the cusp of being named VP creative director of an elite New York advertising agency, after years of eighty-plus-hour weeks, migraines, and profound loneliness. But during the course of one devastating night, Lindsey's carefully constructed life implodes. Humiliated, she flees the glitter of Manhattan and retreats to the time warp of her parents' Maryland home.

As her sister plans her lavish wedding to her Prince Charming, Lindsey struggles to maintain her identity as the smart, responsible twin while she furtively tries to piece her career back together. But things get more complicated when a long-held family secret is unleashed that forces both sisters to reconsider who they are and who they are meant to be.

Review Quotes

"Fresh and funny and satisfying. A terrific book about sisters that actually made me laugh out loud. I was completely drawn into Lindsey's world and rooted for her from beginning to end." -- Jennifer Weiner, New York Times bestselling author of Best Friends Forever and In Her Shoes

"Fresh, appealing...the story is at turns funny and poignant." -- Booklist

"If a book makes you think and be introspective, well that's magic, and The Opposite of Me has done just that. Pekkanen has hit the nail on the head with her unique premise and original observation on what makes us who we are...an absolute must read" --New York Journal of Books

"It's warm, it's whimsical, and it's a winner." --The Courier Mail (Australia)

"Pekkanen's debut is heartfelt and richly drawn. With a delicate touch, she had me believing and sharing every laugh and every tear - it was a completely satisfying read. I look forward to more from this talented writer." -- Beth Harbison, author of Hope in a Jar

"Pekkanen's involving debut is an honest examination of the limits we place on ourselves, with well-drawn female characters." --Kirkus

"Pekkanen's wry voice and engaging characters--the bumbling parents are especially lovable--keep things fresh" --People (3.5 out of 4 stars)

"Sharp-tongued. . .a spot-on portrayal of the existential dilemmas of young adulthood." -- Washington Post

"Sweet, smart, and funny" -- Cosmopolitan.com

"This story hits the ground running and keeps going...an engaging read that delivers" --The Free Lance-Star

"With her smart, soulful novel, author Pekkanen explores the place where self and sisterhood intersect." - Redbook

About the Author

Sarah Pekkanen is the bestselling author of The Ever After, The Opposite of Me, Skipping a Beat, These Girls, The Best of Us, Catching Air, Things You Won't Say, and The Perfect Neighbors. Her work has been published in People, The Washington Post, and USA TODAY, among other publications. She lives with her family in Chevy Chase, Maryland.