"The warmth of Thorpe's tone, together with the thoroughness of her imagination and the artfulness of her pacing, means that skepticism is kept at bay. She sells us on both the characters and the plot . . . [in] this enormously entertaining and lovable book." - Nick Hornby, New York Times Book Review
"You'll come to care so deeply about Margo, her professional wrestler father, Jinx, and all the relationships she forms as she figures things out. A warm, heartfelt, hilarious novel that I won't soon forget." - NPR, "Books We Love"
"Witty and endearing . . . Margo's Got Money Troubles offers a radical look at a young woman coming into her own in a world that would prefer she stay dependent." - TIME, "100 Must-Read Books of the Year"
"The feel-good novel we need right now. . . . Margo's Got Money Troubles is fiery while at the same time darkly funny . . . With Margo, Thorpe has given us a heroine to cheer for as she zigs and zags through a clothing-optional world, creating a brand-new life driven by age-old intelligence and motherly love." - The Washington Post
"Beyond Thorpe's strong characters and tight plots, what sets her apart from her peers is the gnawing philosophical tension that rests at the center of her books. . . . Thorpe's novels defy easy categorization. Her characters' radiant energy and her books' knotted plots don't align with the moody atmosphere and tone poem quality of most contemporary literary fiction. Yet, these novels remain more intense and rigorous than most upmarket women's fiction. It's exhilarating to find an author who wants to tell you a good yarn, but also ask a lot of complicated questions." - Lauren LeBlanc, Los Angeles Times
"Endearingly chaotic, this coming-of-age tale is certain to score a passionate fanbase." - Lauren Puckett-Pope, Elle, "Best Books of Summer"
"For those seeking chaos this summer, Margo's Got Money Troubles has more than enough for your fix, and you'll laugh out loud, too. . . . a smart, witty look at money, internet fame, and power." - Marie Claire
"Deeply funny, thoughtful, riveting." - Emily Gould, Vulture
"A wholly original novel. . . . Thorpe is both poetic and profound in the way she brings her remarkable story to an end." - The Associated Press
"A raucous and dazzlingly original novel that might just be the funniest book you read all summer." - Oprah Daily
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