Vogue Contributing Editor!! Plum Sykes, WIVES LIKE US
May 22, 2024
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Bestselling author Plum Sykes discusses her social satire novel WIVES LIKE US, exposing vulnerabilities of rich women. Talks about writing process, career evolution, and potential screen adaptation. Reflects on American influence in English countryside and crafting authentic characters. Delve into themes of insecurity, butlers, and ethical travel practices. Entertaining and insightful conversation with host Zibby
'Wives Like Us' by Plum Sykes humorously explores societal positions and the pursuit of validation.
Plum Sykes discusses her writing process and career evolution from Vogue It Girl to novelist.
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Exploring Social Satire in 'Wives Like Us'
Plum Sykes delves into 'Wives Like Us,' a social satire set in the English countryside, offering comedic insights into societal positions and aspirations. Through characters like the executive butler Ian and Mrs. Hawkins, the narrative unfolds around social climbing, self-image, and the pursuit of validation, presenting a humorous yet insightful commentary on human nature and insecurities.
Bestselling author Plum Sykes chats with Zibby (in person!) about WIVES LIKE US, a wickedly smart and impossibly funny novel about a grand English country house, a heartbroken American divorcee, three rich wives, two tycoons, a pair of miniature sausage dogs, and a bereaved butler. Plum describes her novel as a social satire that exposes the vulnerabilities and insecurities of rich women and their seemingly perfect lives. She also describes her writing process, her career evolution from Vogue It Girl to novelist, and the potential for a screen adaptation!