I'm Sorry You Feel That Way

I'm Sorry You Feel That Way delves into the tumultuous lives of sisters Alice and Hanna as they navigate the complexities of adulthood. Set against a backdrop of dysfunctional family dynamics, the narrative explores themes of loyalty, identity, and the struggle for independence.

The Plot

Growing up is a trial for the sisters: their mother takes a divide-and-conquer approach to raising them, their father an absent one, and their older brother Michael's disapproval is a force to be reckoned with. Shaped by a catastrophe that is never spoken of, and faced as adults with disappointments in both work and love, Alice and Hanna must find a way to repair the painful rifts in their relationship.

In a poignant exploration of familial ties, the sisters are compelled to make a choice: comply with their mother's expectations or stand up for themselves in a bid for personal freedom. This struggle forms the crux of their journey, highlighting the difficulty of breaking free from the chains of familial obligation.

Themes

• Family Dynamics
• Coming of Age
• Female Empowerment
• Identity and Self-Discovery

Readers who appreciate the complexities of family relationships will find resonance in this insightful portrayal of sisterhood and self-assertion. From Rebecca Wait, author of Our Fathers, it is a domestic comedy about family dynamics, mental health and sibling relationships that is both relatable and thought-provoking.