Young Jane Young – Gabrielle Zevin

Ambitious congressional intern Aviva Grossman makes the mistake of having an affair with her married boss. When it becomes public, the popular congressman keeps his career while Aviva’s life is torn apart.

Years later, after changing her name and moving away, she tries to build a new life. Told through multiple perspectives, emails, journal entries, and even a Choose Your Own Adventure section, Young Jane Young is a witty and heartfelt exploration of reinvention, forgiveness, sexism, public shaming, and what happens when a woman’s mistakes become spectacle.

Rated approximately 3.8/5 on Goodreads. Readers praise Gabrielle Zevin’s sharp humour, inventive structure, and insightful political and social commentary. Many find Aviva’s journey compelling and relatable, although the unconventional narrative format can take time to settle into.

Perfect for fans of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, Eligible, Rodham, Where’d You Go, Bernadette, and An American Marriage.

Ideal for readers who enjoy:

• Women’s fiction and feminist themes
• Reinvention and second chances
• Political and social commentary
• Multiple-perspective storytelling
• Clever, unconventional narrative formats
• Character-driven contemporary fiction

A trade paperback (2017) in Good condition, with moderate wear, some page yellowing, and all pages present.