“Each obligation on its own seemed laughably easy. It was the sheer volume that threatened to bury her.”
“She was all-powerful when she knew without doubt that she was in the right. But how often did you know for sure that you were right? Hardly ever.”
“The three of them laughed that self-satisfied middle-aged-woman laugh that made you want to stay young forever.”
“The feeling of being at a party with a man who wanted to kiss her, but had not yet done so, was exactly as good as the first time she experienced it.”
“I’ll research the best calendar-sharing apps.” Sonia took out her phone from her handbag and tapped herself a note. Carmel experienced another burst of euphoria. She might have lost a husband, but she’d got herself a wife. An efficient, energetic young wife. What a bargain. What an upgrade.”
– Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty