Slightly irritated and now questioning my decision to read the book, I soldiered on. With a deceptively cute cover, I originally thought the novel would be about a couple with fertility issues (hence the title.) However, as soon as I read the first chapter, which addresses narrator Hannah’s blatant disregard for both her parents’ authority and schoolwork, as well as her casual attitude toward sex (and an accompanying lack of interest in subsequent gossip generated by her partner’s “review” of their noteworthy encounter,) I had to look up reviews of the novel to actually find out what the book was about. But with my tentative New Year’s resolution to read books about different topics, including those that might make me uncomfortable, in mind, I picked up Non Pratt’s 2014 debut novel, “Trouble.” I have to admit, the prospect of facing` motherhood before one is even able to vote has always been horrifying to me. I, myself, have never watched such shows, but the premise has always fascinated me. In an era ruled by reality TV, shows like “16 and Pregnant” that dramatize teenage pregnancy and showcase the troubles of motherhood as an adolescent, are wildly popular.
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