Paulette, the protagonist of Kit de Waal’s latest novel, isn’t perfect: she can be judgmental and stubborn; she often speaks sharply; and she probably drinks too much Appleton rum. But De Waal’s candid narration makes it difficult not to love her.
The Best of Everything is the Birmingham-born author’s sixth book and her first novel for adults since 2018’s The Trick to Time. She made her name with her 2016 debut, My Name Is Leon, which established her as a writer full of heart.
