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Would You Ask My Husband That?
She's wearing the pants in this family. And washing everyone else's too...
When Sarah's husband, Will , is unexpectedly fired, her first reaction is shock. Then she gets a call offering her his old job.
On principal, she should turn it down. But their young family needs the money and Sarah can't help feeling like her career has taken a backseat all these years. Now it is her turn to shine.
Overnight, Sarah and Will trade places.
She's now the departmental director commuting into the city five days a week and answering client calls on the weekend. He's doing the school run and the laundry. Or at least trying to.
They've always said they are equal partners, so this should be simple right?
Wrong.
This change was supposed to be the making of them as a family, but as Sarah fights for her chance to have it all, she might end up losing everything...
A totally hilarious and honest look at juggling family, marriage and careers. Fans of Why Mummy Drinks , Kristen Bailey and Sophie Kinsella will be absolutely hooked from the very first page.
Everyone loves Would You Ask My Husband That?:
'Fresh, fast-paced, and laugh-out-effing-loud. I loved it!' Zoë Folbigg, author of The Note
'Wonderfully witty... The number of times I cried "YES! I SAY THAT AS WELL!" ... Marvellous' Kristen Bailey
' Had me embarrassingly ugly snort laughing in public ' Reader review 5 stars
' Will leave readers laughing out loud ' Reader review 5 stars
'Brilliant... I read it in one sitting ' Reader review 5 stars
' Perfect blend of humour, heart, and relatability ' Reader review 5 stars
' Sharp, fast and funny ' Fiona Gibson
' Working mums will identify with this fun, light-hearted read ' Paige Toon
When Sarah's husband, Will , is unexpectedly fired, her first reaction is shock. Then she gets a call offering her his old job.
On principal, she should turn it down. But their young family needs the money and Sarah can't help feeling like her career has taken a backseat all these years. Now it is her turn to shine.
Overnight, Sarah and Will trade places.
She's now the departmental director commuting into the city five days a week and answering client calls on the weekend. He's doing the school run and the laundry. Or at least trying to.
They've always said they are equal partners, so this should be simple right?
Wrong.
This change was supposed to be the making of them as a family, but as Sarah fights for her chance to have it all, she might end up losing everything...
A totally hilarious and honest look at juggling family, marriage and careers. Fans of Why Mummy Drinks , Kristen Bailey and Sophie Kinsella will be absolutely hooked from the very first page.
Everyone loves Would You Ask My Husband That?:
'Fresh, fast-paced, and laugh-out-effing-loud. I loved it!' Zoë Folbigg, author of The Note
'Wonderfully witty... The number of times I cried "YES! I SAY THAT AS WELL!" ... Marvellous' Kristen Bailey
' Had me embarrassingly ugly snort laughing in public ' Reader review 5 stars
' Will leave readers laughing out loud ' Reader review 5 stars
'Brilliant... I read it in one sitting ' Reader review 5 stars
' Perfect blend of humour, heart, and relatability ' Reader review 5 stars
' Sharp, fast and funny ' Fiona Gibson
' Working mums will identify with this fun, light-hearted read ' Paige Toon
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Published August 7, 2023
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August 7, 2023
'Sarah had taken my job. My job. And she expected me to look after the kids and clean the house and do all the crappy jobs...'
Their lives may be a stressful, precarious house of cards, but Sarah and Will are like many married couples with young children and full-time jobs, juggling everything to make it all work. However, when Will abruptly loses his job and, unbeknownst to him, Sarah accepted that same job, the reversal of roles quickly becomes a comedy of errors, 'I was sick of Sarah accusing me of not pulling my weight; bored by the monotony of getting kids up and to school every morning...fed up with chauffeuring them to clubs, cooking dinner...and getting them to bed each night'.
'Would You Ask My Husband That?' touches on a reality that many families face navigating; highlighting the often presumed roles and responsibilities with witty truisms. Told with alternating husband and wife viewpoints, the irony of the increasingly ridiculous and unraveling situation becomes plain to see, '[I was] fed up with being treated like a loose Jenga piece that could be pushed out and repositioned...' Any fans of the BBC TV series, Motherland, will appreciate this witty snapshot of family life, as well as readers currently performing their own juggling acts trying to keep family life sane!
Their lives may be a stressful, precarious house of cards, but Sarah and Will are like many married couples with young children and full-time jobs, juggling everything to make it all work. However, when Will abruptly loses his job and, unbeknownst to him, Sarah accepted that same job, the reversal of roles quickly becomes a comedy of errors, 'I was sick of Sarah accusing me of not pulling my weight; bored by the monotony of getting kids up and to school every morning...fed up with chauffeuring them to clubs, cooking dinner...and getting them to bed each night'.
'Would You Ask My Husband That?' touches on a reality that many families face navigating; highlighting the often presumed roles and responsibilities with witty truisms. Told with alternating husband and wife viewpoints, the irony of the increasingly ridiculous and unraveling situation becomes plain to see, '[I was] fed up with being treated like a loose Jenga piece that could be pushed out and repositioned...' Any fans of the BBC TV series, Motherland, will appreciate this witty snapshot of family life, as well as readers currently performing their own juggling acts trying to keep family life sane!
December 26, 2025
This sharp, witty, and relatable dive into gender bias, work-life balance, and marriage conflicts was a winner.
Kudos to author Kathleen Wyman book for her snappy dialogue and 10-star sense of humor.
WHY NOT 5 STARS?
I listened to the audiobook, expertly narrated by Olivia Mace.
Although Olivia Mace's performance was outstanding(she is one of my favorite narrators!), the book unfolded from two female/male POVs, and would have benefited from an additional male narrator.
Many times, it was difficult to discern the two different POVs.
4.5 stars
August 7, 2023
I had a great time, laughing out loud and raging at some lines in this book. I’m not gonna lie half of the book (Will’s POV) had me fuming throughout! It was on purpose but I was ready to choke the character if he ever sprang to life.
I love a book that makes me feel things and this one had funny moments as well as angering ones while being entertaining from the very first to the very last one.
The book is split in two POVs: Sarah’s aka the now promoted to Director dutiful wife and mom of 2 (arguably 3 considering how her husband behaves most of the time) and Will’s, the newly fired husband who is now supposed to be a stay-at-home dad. Supposed is the key word here. I found Sarah’s chapters relatable (I’m neither a wife nor mom and yet had to deal with the same toxic masculinity in my relationships in the past) while Will’s chapters made me curse him out loud and gasp numerous times at his audacity. This novel was a classic example of how stereotypical gender roles are still observed while women work full time jobs but have to somehow be the sole home maker, while husbands get to just go to work and not participate in any of the planning required to run a household. The mental workload that women are expected to carry while never being acknowledged for their work is at the core of the narrative and it will most likely hit home for many women. The way the author wrote about it was light and witty while managing to address the key points clearly.
My only reservation was that I despised Will from page 1 which made it really hard for me to root for him at any point of the story. I wanted him out of Sarah’s life. I wanted a divorce, and I’m not even married to the man! But in all seriousness, I think that it would have been preferable to introduce a few elements of growth throughout the story and to have Will realise the workload that running a house requires slowly as he starts to do those tasks, instead of him having an epiphany at the end of the book brought up by another woman who shouldn’t have much impact on his opinion in the first place. It just felt a bit easy and I was left unconvinced of him having ever made any real effort until the very end. I didn’t see him struggle and he ended up getting everything he wanted. It just made me feel like life was rewarding his selfishness and mistakes, and making him even more spoiled.
The plot overall, although quite predictable, was still fun and fast paced. I just needed a bit more of an impact of this switch of ‘roles’ and the title to be mentioned at least a few times because that was really the essence of this book so Sarah actually saying ‘would you be asking my husband that’ would have given it that little something extra. I also wished for the kids to have a bit more of a voice and point out to Will the differences between when Sarah took care of them and when Will did (especially when they have been eating the same waffle fries, nuggets and frozen peas for days, I feel like any kid would start complaining about it).
Overall, I loved reading this book. The writing is light and funny, and I’m looking forward to read more from this author. The characters were interesting and full of personality and the topic was relatable and felt above all realistic in the way it was portrayed (except for Will being so detestable because realistically we would want a divorce).
Thanks to Netgalley and Embla Books for providing me with an arc of this book!
I love a book that makes me feel things and this one had funny moments as well as angering ones while being entertaining from the very first to the very last one.
The book is split in two POVs: Sarah’s aka the now promoted to Director dutiful wife and mom of 2 (arguably 3 considering how her husband behaves most of the time) and Will’s, the newly fired husband who is now supposed to be a stay-at-home dad. Supposed is the key word here. I found Sarah’s chapters relatable (I’m neither a wife nor mom and yet had to deal with the same toxic masculinity in my relationships in the past) while Will’s chapters made me curse him out loud and gasp numerous times at his audacity. This novel was a classic example of how stereotypical gender roles are still observed while women work full time jobs but have to somehow be the sole home maker, while husbands get to just go to work and not participate in any of the planning required to run a household. The mental workload that women are expected to carry while never being acknowledged for their work is at the core of the narrative and it will most likely hit home for many women. The way the author wrote about it was light and witty while managing to address the key points clearly.
My only reservation was that I despised Will from page 1 which made it really hard for me to root for him at any point of the story. I wanted him out of Sarah’s life. I wanted a divorce, and I’m not even married to the man! But in all seriousness, I think that it would have been preferable to introduce a few elements of growth throughout the story and to have Will realise the workload that running a house requires slowly as he starts to do those tasks, instead of him having an epiphany at the end of the book brought up by another woman who shouldn’t have much impact on his opinion in the first place. It just felt a bit easy and I was left unconvinced of him having ever made any real effort until the very end. I didn’t see him struggle and he ended up getting everything he wanted. It just made me feel like life was rewarding his selfishness and mistakes, and making him even more spoiled.
The plot overall, although quite predictable, was still fun and fast paced. I just needed a bit more of an impact of this switch of ‘roles’ and the title to be mentioned at least a few times because that was really the essence of this book so Sarah actually saying ‘would you be asking my husband that’ would have given it that little something extra. I also wished for the kids to have a bit more of a voice and point out to Will the differences between when Sarah took care of them and when Will did (especially when they have been eating the same waffle fries, nuggets and frozen peas for days, I feel like any kid would start complaining about it).
Overall, I loved reading this book. The writing is light and funny, and I’m looking forward to read more from this author. The characters were interesting and full of personality and the topic was relatable and felt above all realistic in the way it was portrayed (except for Will being so detestable because realistically we would want a divorce).
Thanks to Netgalley and Embla Books for providing me with an arc of this book!
August 29, 2023
Got halfway through and gave up.
March 8, 2024
Would You Ask My Husband That? is a humorous and sharp look at the load a working mother and wife carries.
Sarah works full-time and does all the childcare arrangements, cooking, cleaning and household chores. When her husband, Will is let go sacked, Sarah gets his Directors job. This means longer hours and more travel, just like Will used to do. How hard can it be with Will home full time on 'gardening leave' to look after the children and do the housework.
Would You Ask My Husband That? is hilarious! Whyman has created a 2000's woman and married her to a 70's male. Surely men aren't still like Will!
A host of unlikable and selfish characters had me cringing at times. However the story was highly engaging and loads of fun. I couldn't put it down! I raced to the end to find out when Sarah would finally see she was being undermined at every turn.
Even though the plot is very predictable, the insanely funny situations the characters find themselves in (usually of their own making) make the book an easy read. Don't take any of it too seriously and you will enjoy this tale of corporate climbing and people that want it all whilst others clean up around them.
I loved the Friday Fizz Club, so funny! Where was that when I was a SAHM!
4 stars from me. Would be 5 stars if it wasn't so predictable.
Sarah works full-time and does all the childcare arrangements, cooking, cleaning and household chores. When her husband, Will is let go sacked, Sarah gets his Directors job. This means longer hours and more travel, just like Will used to do. How hard can it be with Will home full time on 'gardening leave' to look after the children and do the housework.
Would You Ask My Husband That? is hilarious! Whyman has created a 2000's woman and married her to a 70's male. Surely men aren't still like Will!
A host of unlikable and selfish characters had me cringing at times. However the story was highly engaging and loads of fun. I couldn't put it down! I raced to the end to find out when Sarah would finally see she was being undermined at every turn.
Even though the plot is very predictable, the insanely funny situations the characters find themselves in (usually of their own making) make the book an easy read. Don't take any of it too seriously and you will enjoy this tale of corporate climbing and people that want it all whilst others clean up around them.
I loved the Friday Fizz Club, so funny! Where was that when I was a SAHM!
4 stars from me. Would be 5 stars if it wasn't so predictable.
August 15, 2023
This book had some funny parts but I didn’t find either of the MCs very likable. I sympathized more with Sarah, partly because she’s a woman and I think women’s accomplishments are not given the credit they deserve; and also because we have the same first name! ;-). For the most part I found Will incredibly annoying and immature.
I knew that Tom was sabotaging Sarah right away and she should have caught on sooner.
I knew that Tom was sabotaging Sarah right away and she should have caught on sooner.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 9, 2024
Thank you Echo Publishing for sending us a copy to read and review.
A modern day dilemma comes alive on the pages as a husband and wife lock horns in the career sphere versus duties on the home front.
The battle of fairness, ego and professionalism are all at play and repercussion stray emotions.
Will loses his job as a Director due to a mishap with his laptop.
His wife Sarah is asked to take on the role as she is up and coming in the same firm. Shock, elation and drastic adjustments hit the household.
They have 2 school age children.
Will takes on the home front, school run and enjoys the school mum activities.
Sarah has sacrificed career for the sake of the children and now sees the potential to unleash her career aspirations and show everyone what she can achieve.
Internal sabotage, marital tensions and identity struggles become common place.
It took me a bit to get into this story but when I did I was impressed.
Life in a big corporation was highlighted well and the main characters were likeable.
I couldn’t side with either as they endure the change of lifestyle.
The Dutch minor character made me laugh which surprised as they not known to be a funny nation.
Modern day conundrums reflected to a tee in this light hearted tale.
A modern day dilemma comes alive on the pages as a husband and wife lock horns in the career sphere versus duties on the home front.
The battle of fairness, ego and professionalism are all at play and repercussion stray emotions.
Will loses his job as a Director due to a mishap with his laptop.
His wife Sarah is asked to take on the role as she is up and coming in the same firm. Shock, elation and drastic adjustments hit the household.
They have 2 school age children.
Will takes on the home front, school run and enjoys the school mum activities.
Sarah has sacrificed career for the sake of the children and now sees the potential to unleash her career aspirations and show everyone what she can achieve.
Internal sabotage, marital tensions and identity struggles become common place.
It took me a bit to get into this story but when I did I was impressed.
Life in a big corporation was highlighted well and the main characters were likeable.
I couldn’t side with either as they endure the change of lifestyle.
The Dutch minor character made me laugh which surprised as they not known to be a funny nation.
Modern day conundrums reflected to a tee in this light hearted tale.
June 6, 2025
Witty and insightful exploration of assumed roles and family responsibilities.
February 6, 2024
This was a GREAT book. It had funny parts, serious parts and parts that I just wanted to hit the main characters over the head for their selfishness!! Really well written and a great take on high earning husband/wife relationships and the sacrifices that need to be made.
June 26, 2024
Will and Sarah are married with two kids; Will works longer hours in a higher paying role and Sarah’s career in the same company takes a backseat as the primary carer to their children. When Will (entirely his own fault) loses his job as a director and Sarah is offered the promotion to replace him, she takes the job so the family doesn’t lose the larger income. This means the pair can seamlessly switch roles in the family now that Will has unlimited time to care for the children, right? 🙅🏼♀️
Will is a straight up villain (swipe for a few real-time reactions when I was reading his POV chapters) who uncovers a life-hack: being a stay at home parent is a pretty breezy gig when you do the absolute bare minimum. This leaves him with ample time to shop online, flirt with mums at play dates, go to the pub and generally disparage his wife. He got under my skin so bad and I couldn’t stop reading, mostly because of how well he was written, but also because he is a composite of men we all know. His head is a horrifying place to be and every time I switched back to his perspective it felt like a fire was being stoked inside me.
Sarah (bless her) is, much to Will’s dismay, excited to finally receive well-deserved recognition at work and be able to focus on her career for a change. As a working mum she does it all! No… she literally still does it all. If she’s not at work combating casual corporate sexism and working twice as hard to keep her head above water as her male counterpart, she’s doing all the things she used to do around the home while working twice as much. Sarah is a super relatable character and I love that we get to see her being petty and not always taking the high road.
I LOVE THIS BOOK! This was a one-sitting read and I enjoyed every second. Would You Ask My Husband That? explores the weight of being a default parent, and the differing expectations and standards set for mums and dads in nuclear homes. Was it enlightening? No - because we all know this. It is a near-universal experience (‘is dad watching the kids tonight?’ ‘that’s so great he helps with bedtime’ yada yada yada) and this book hits the nail on the head over and over again. There is so much pure humanity and authenticity in these pages, and I hiiiiighly recommend to parents on both sides of the fence.
This is the first book I’ve read by Kathleen Whyman and it definitely won’t be the last! Her writing is incredibly compelling and this is one of the few books out of the many I’ve read that did dual POV the way it should be done!! Things like when the change perspectives, when to end a chapter, when to show one scene from 2 perspectives vs cutting forward - just everything was done PERFECTLY. The contrast of narration throughout the book as we between Sarah and Will made this such a joy to read. This book is funny, endearing, frustrating, clever and fast-paced. There is a degree of predictability but personally I don’t care about that unless I’m reading a thriller and want to be shocked. I think it’s fine if I know where a story is going to end up, as long as I have fun getting there.
Disclaimer: I am not responsible if you read this book and pick a fight with your husband, but I do support it. 😈
Will is a straight up villain (swipe for a few real-time reactions when I was reading his POV chapters) who uncovers a life-hack: being a stay at home parent is a pretty breezy gig when you do the absolute bare minimum. This leaves him with ample time to shop online, flirt with mums at play dates, go to the pub and generally disparage his wife. He got under my skin so bad and I couldn’t stop reading, mostly because of how well he was written, but also because he is a composite of men we all know. His head is a horrifying place to be and every time I switched back to his perspective it felt like a fire was being stoked inside me.
Sarah (bless her) is, much to Will’s dismay, excited to finally receive well-deserved recognition at work and be able to focus on her career for a change. As a working mum she does it all! No… she literally still does it all. If she’s not at work combating casual corporate sexism and working twice as hard to keep her head above water as her male counterpart, she’s doing all the things she used to do around the home while working twice as much. Sarah is a super relatable character and I love that we get to see her being petty and not always taking the high road.
I LOVE THIS BOOK! This was a one-sitting read and I enjoyed every second. Would You Ask My Husband That? explores the weight of being a default parent, and the differing expectations and standards set for mums and dads in nuclear homes. Was it enlightening? No - because we all know this. It is a near-universal experience (‘is dad watching the kids tonight?’ ‘that’s so great he helps with bedtime’ yada yada yada) and this book hits the nail on the head over and over again. There is so much pure humanity and authenticity in these pages, and I hiiiiighly recommend to parents on both sides of the fence.
This is the first book I’ve read by Kathleen Whyman and it definitely won’t be the last! Her writing is incredibly compelling and this is one of the few books out of the many I’ve read that did dual POV the way it should be done!! Things like when the change perspectives, when to end a chapter, when to show one scene from 2 perspectives vs cutting forward - just everything was done PERFECTLY. The contrast of narration throughout the book as we between Sarah and Will made this such a joy to read. This book is funny, endearing, frustrating, clever and fast-paced. There is a degree of predictability but personally I don’t care about that unless I’m reading a thriller and want to be shocked. I think it’s fine if I know where a story is going to end up, as long as I have fun getting there.
Disclaimer: I am not responsible if you read this book and pick a fight with your husband, but I do support it. 😈
July 26, 2024
3.5 for annoyance
September 24, 2023
I absolutely loved this fun quick read! It was so, so relatable - open, honest and so hilariously funny that I did indeed laugh out loud and attract some very strange looks!
Sarah and Will have the traditional happy marriage. Will out working and Sarah taking time to take care of the children. But when Will suddenly loses his job and Sarah and Will swap roles, they think as equal partners, things will work out just fine - but as we see so often, things are far from easy.
This is such a common issue in couples, where it's just expected that the man will be the breadwinner and the woman take care of the kids - but when roles change, the men always seem to struggle to cope, as we see here.
Will really doesn't cope well with the changes and to be fair, I actually felt a bit sorry for him. He's lost his job and as much as they don't see what we do to keep the house running, it's a tough role to just step right in and get it right! Probably feeling like a failure, he does what most men do and buries his feelings and grumps! So annoying, but brilliantly written.
Sarah was a great character to explore too. Having spent time wishing she could be her old self, now she had it all but spent time missing the kids and feeling guilty. I also think she didn't help the situation by taking on additional jobs to spare Will. This put more pressure on her and probably made him feel worse. It's a tough situation.
I loved the writing style and the way this was presented in a fun way.
This is a situation that is becoming more and more common and this really showed us the ups and downs.
It really gave me "why mummy..." Gill Sims vibes and I adored that series, so this was a brilliant read. I'm only sorry that it ended.
This is my first read by this author and I'll definitely be on the look out for more - really enjoyed this one.
Sarah and Will have the traditional happy marriage. Will out working and Sarah taking time to take care of the children. But when Will suddenly loses his job and Sarah and Will swap roles, they think as equal partners, things will work out just fine - but as we see so often, things are far from easy.
This is such a common issue in couples, where it's just expected that the man will be the breadwinner and the woman take care of the kids - but when roles change, the men always seem to struggle to cope, as we see here.
Will really doesn't cope well with the changes and to be fair, I actually felt a bit sorry for him. He's lost his job and as much as they don't see what we do to keep the house running, it's a tough role to just step right in and get it right! Probably feeling like a failure, he does what most men do and buries his feelings and grumps! So annoying, but brilliantly written.
Sarah was a great character to explore too. Having spent time wishing she could be her old self, now she had it all but spent time missing the kids and feeling guilty. I also think she didn't help the situation by taking on additional jobs to spare Will. This put more pressure on her and probably made him feel worse. It's a tough situation.
I loved the writing style and the way this was presented in a fun way.
This is a situation that is becoming more and more common and this really showed us the ups and downs.
It really gave me "why mummy..." Gill Sims vibes and I adored that series, so this was a brilliant read. I'm only sorry that it ended.
This is my first read by this author and I'll definitely be on the look out for more - really enjoyed this one.
August 7, 2023
Would You Ask My Husband That? by Kathleen Whyman comes out today (7th August 2023) and it’s a contemporary women's fiction book.
Husband and wife couple Will and Sarah swap work/parenting roles after Will has been told he has to step down due to possible breach in the company, while Sarah gets a promotion. To make matters more interesting and worse Sarah gets Will’s job.
This was a delightful novel that I read in two days. At the start of the book I didn’t like either character, and as the story progressed I could understand both Will’s and Sarah’s perspectives and slowly I started to like both characters.
I thought Kathleen did a marvellous job at creating both Will and Sarah. I love realistic behaviours like resentment, expectations and the demands work and raising a family has on a person/couple- let alone the roles being reversed.
Thank you Kathleen Whyman, Netgalley and Embla Books for the digital copy of Would You Ask My Husband That? for reviewing purposes.
Husband and wife couple Will and Sarah swap work/parenting roles after Will has been told he has to step down due to possible breach in the company, while Sarah gets a promotion. To make matters more interesting and worse Sarah gets Will’s job.
This was a delightful novel that I read in two days. At the start of the book I didn’t like either character, and as the story progressed I could understand both Will’s and Sarah’s perspectives and slowly I started to like both characters.
I thought Kathleen did a marvellous job at creating both Will and Sarah. I love realistic behaviours like resentment, expectations and the demands work and raising a family has on a person/couple- let alone the roles being reversed.
Thank you Kathleen Whyman, Netgalley and Embla Books for the digital copy of Would You Ask My Husband That? for reviewing purposes.
August 7, 2023
A hilarious trading-places comedy that will have you clutching your sides. Ruptures occur in the family when Will is fired, and his wife Sarah is offered the role. With a family to feed, "no" isn't an option, but how will the family dynamics change?! The roles are suddenly reversed. Will finds himself knee deep in laundry and household chores, managing the home and embarking of the gauntlet that is the school run. Sarah commutes all week into the city and fields work calls on her weekends. But is there really such a thing as equality between the sexes, and in marriage? Can Sarah enjoy the same freedoms once employed by Will, without causing earthquakes in her family and marriage? A fun read with a strong and compelling message. #wouldyouaskmyhusbandthat? #kathleenwhyman #embla #netgalley
August 20, 2025
It's been a while since I've had a book that frustrated me like this and at the same time made me laugh like I did. @kathleenwhymanauthor took the age-old fight of man against woman to the next level... this time, they are married to each other and competing for the same roles. More than a few times, I wanted to strangle Will for his condescending manner, and at the same time, I wanted to shake Sarah till she caught a wake-up. A good book should leave you pondering afterwards, and damn did I ponder. I loved this! Touching onto a relatable subject and highlighting the two POV's. This was so cleverly done, and I want to read more by this author! If you are frustrated by life , need a pick up or just a good girly book - this is for you.
January 16, 2024
Different type of read for me but really enjoyable. Did make me laugh out loud. Not going to lie though I felt that Sarah should have left her husband…he was just awful and selfish and a bit of a dick!! He brought it back at the end but in real life how long would it be before he starts acting up again like that!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 11, 2023
Just a couple arguing and drinking
June 19, 2024
A nice easy read! A great narration on the mental load women carry in most heterosexual relationships and families!
Nothing surprising in the plot, but enjoyable nonetheless!
P.s if anyone reads this sorry to point out but the GLASSES related comments every 2 pages really got to me!
Nothing surprising in the plot, but enjoyable nonetheless!
P.s if anyone reads this sorry to point out but the GLASSES related comments every 2 pages really got to me!
March 8, 2024
Easy read with some laugh out loud moments. However I found myself angry and annoyed at Will for much of the book. This made me feel a little less inclined to give this more than the 3.5 stars.
An interesting look at role reversal and how far we need to evolve to make it acceptable for a woman/mother to be the main breadwinner in the family. I could see the plot from the beginning and was kept waiting for it to reveal itself.
I laughed the most at how the school mums took to Will and his reaction to being bought into the fold of the Friday Fizz. Will's chapters and internal dialogue was equally amusing and angering. His old fashioned values and views on a woman's and man's roles was well delivered.
Great for a weekend read, but don't pick up if you are already a little grumpy about the disproportionate amount of household chores you 'share'. 😜
An interesting look at role reversal and how far we need to evolve to make it acceptable for a woman/mother to be the main breadwinner in the family. I could see the plot from the beginning and was kept waiting for it to reveal itself.
I laughed the most at how the school mums took to Will and his reaction to being bought into the fold of the Friday Fizz. Will's chapters and internal dialogue was equally amusing and angering. His old fashioned values and views on a woman's and man's roles was well delivered.
Great for a weekend read, but don't pick up if you are already a little grumpy about the disproportionate amount of household chores you 'share'. 😜
September 10, 2023
Thanks to netgalley for the chance to read this book.
Will is fired after leaving his work laptop on a train on night when he was drunk. His wife Sarah is called and offered Wills old job. She feels that she must turn it down but can’t help to think that this will help her family financially and give her career a boost after putting it on the back burner whilst bringing up her family.
She takes the job but finds herself still juggling home errands, kids and her job whilst Will tries and struggles to do the school run and the laundry.
Can they work through the change in roles or will it end up destroying their family.
Will is fired after leaving his work laptop on a train on night when he was drunk. His wife Sarah is called and offered Wills old job. She feels that she must turn it down but can’t help to think that this will help her family financially and give her career a boost after putting it on the back burner whilst bringing up her family.
She takes the job but finds herself still juggling home errands, kids and her job whilst Will tries and struggles to do the school run and the laundry.
Can they work through the change in roles or will it end up destroying their family.
March 14, 2025
BOOK REVIEW
Would You Ask My Husband That By Kathleen Whyman
Published By Embla Books
Publication Date 7th August 2023
Audiobook read by Olivia Mace
Duration: 12 hours, 11 minutes
Blurb
She's wearing the pants in this family. And washing everyone else's too...
When Sarah's husband, Will, is unexpectedly fired, her first reaction is shock. Then she gets a call offering her his old job.
On principle, she should turn it down. But their young family needs the money and Sarah can't help feeling like her career has taken a backseat all these years. Now it is her turn to shine.
Overnight, Sarah and Will trade places.
She's now the departmental director commuting into the city five days a week and answering client calls on the weekend. He's doing the school run and the laundry. Or at least trying to.
They've always said they are equal partners, so this should be simple right?
Wrong.
This change was supposed to be the making of them as a family, but as Sarah fights for her chance to have it all, she might end up losing everything...
🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧
I don't usually listen to Audiobooks but as I'm having trouble sleeping I decided to download this one from Borrowbox.
This audiobook delivers a compelling & humorous exploration of gender roles & societal expectations within contemporary relationships. The story of Sarah's increasing frustration with the biased assumptions she faces is highly relatable.
Here's what makes the audiobook effective:
The narrator effectively captures Sarah's growing exasperation, as well as the comedic elements of the situations she encounters. The vocal nuances that convey both her frustration & amusement are particularly well executed.
It maintains a conversational & engaging tone. The writing, combined with the narrator's delivery, creates a sense of listening to a friend's relatable experiences.
The pacing is well-balanced, allowing for moments of reflection alongside the humorous scenarios. The narrative flows smoothly, maintaining listener engagement.
Overall, this is an enjoyable & thought-provoking audiobook. It successfully combines humour with social commentary, making it both entertaining and insightful. The narrator's performance enhances the material, bringing Sarah's experiences to life. If you're seeking a lighthearted yet meaningful listen that delves into modern relationship dynamics, this audiobook is a great choice.
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Would You Ask My Husband That By Kathleen Whyman
Published By Embla Books
Publication Date 7th August 2023
Audiobook read by Olivia Mace
Duration: 12 hours, 11 minutes
Blurb
She's wearing the pants in this family. And washing everyone else's too...
When Sarah's husband, Will, is unexpectedly fired, her first reaction is shock. Then she gets a call offering her his old job.
On principle, she should turn it down. But their young family needs the money and Sarah can't help feeling like her career has taken a backseat all these years. Now it is her turn to shine.
Overnight, Sarah and Will trade places.
She's now the departmental director commuting into the city five days a week and answering client calls on the weekend. He's doing the school run and the laundry. Or at least trying to.
They've always said they are equal partners, so this should be simple right?
Wrong.
This change was supposed to be the making of them as a family, but as Sarah fights for her chance to have it all, she might end up losing everything...
🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧
I don't usually listen to Audiobooks but as I'm having trouble sleeping I decided to download this one from Borrowbox.
This audiobook delivers a compelling & humorous exploration of gender roles & societal expectations within contemporary relationships. The story of Sarah's increasing frustration with the biased assumptions she faces is highly relatable.
Here's what makes the audiobook effective:
The narrator effectively captures Sarah's growing exasperation, as well as the comedic elements of the situations she encounters. The vocal nuances that convey both her frustration & amusement are particularly well executed.
It maintains a conversational & engaging tone. The writing, combined with the narrator's delivery, creates a sense of listening to a friend's relatable experiences.
The pacing is well-balanced, allowing for moments of reflection alongside the humorous scenarios. The narrative flows smoothly, maintaining listener engagement.
Overall, this is an enjoyable & thought-provoking audiobook. It successfully combines humour with social commentary, making it both entertaining and insightful. The narrator's performance enhances the material, bringing Sarah's experiences to life. If you're seeking a lighthearted yet meaningful listen that delves into modern relationship dynamics, this audiobook is a great choice.
#Audiobook
#BookReview
#Bookstagram
#ListenToThis
#WouldYouAskMyHusbandThat
#KathleenWhyman
November 23, 2023
Sarah and Will worked for the same company. Will was a director and, though she had been there longer and would like to be a director, Sarah was a senior manager ... she had taken time off to have children so lost some ground plus carries most of the responsibilities of running their home. When Will was fired, Sarah was offered his job. This is an opportunity she didn't want to say no to. With his termination package, Will agreed not to work for the next six months so Sarah accepted the job, figuring Will will take over the household and children responsibilities.
What Sarah discovered was that not only did she now have a more stressful and demanding job, she was still carrying most of the load at home. She didn't want to be a nag but she had enough. Will thought he was doing more than was expected. Needless to say, they had many clashes.
This was the first book I've read by this author and I thought it was okay. I disliked Will and found his character to be over the top. Could he be that selfish and clueless when he was working that he never realized all Sarah did keeping their household going and working? Six months later, with all the time off he had, he thought he was doing an adequate job even though she was still doing everything at home. He was in his mid-40s so it was unbelievable in today's world that he assumed as the man, he should be the breadwinner. And he didn't realize his thinking that he was more deserving than Sarah was wrong ... he had to be told by a friend. Sarah was being treated badly at work by her new employees but never pushed to see why which at her level she should have.
The story takes place in and around London so there were lots of reference that I wasn't familiar with. It's written in first person perspective, alternating in Sarah and Will's voices (the chapters are labeled). I wonder about the relevance of the title of the book since no one ever asked Sarah anything out of the ordinary and made her wonder whether they would have asked Will that. The constant reference to Sarah’s glasses was annoying. As a head's up, there is swearing.
Blog review post: http://www.teenaintoronto.com/2023/11...
What Sarah discovered was that not only did she now have a more stressful and demanding job, she was still carrying most of the load at home. She didn't want to be a nag but she had enough. Will thought he was doing more than was expected. Needless to say, they had many clashes.
This was the first book I've read by this author and I thought it was okay. I disliked Will and found his character to be over the top. Could he be that selfish and clueless when he was working that he never realized all Sarah did keeping their household going and working? Six months later, with all the time off he had, he thought he was doing an adequate job even though she was still doing everything at home. He was in his mid-40s so it was unbelievable in today's world that he assumed as the man, he should be the breadwinner. And he didn't realize his thinking that he was more deserving than Sarah was wrong ... he had to be told by a friend. Sarah was being treated badly at work by her new employees but never pushed to see why which at her level she should have.
The story takes place in and around London so there were lots of reference that I wasn't familiar with. It's written in first person perspective, alternating in Sarah and Will's voices (the chapters are labeled). I wonder about the relevance of the title of the book since no one ever asked Sarah anything out of the ordinary and made her wonder whether they would have asked Will that. The constant reference to Sarah’s glasses was annoying. As a head's up, there is swearing.
Blog review post: http://www.teenaintoronto.com/2023/11...
June 1, 2023
5 stars and I’ll tell you for why! To be honest I’d give it more stars if it was a feature but alas, 5 is my limit but in my head I’ll be giving it 10.
This is a book that will make you laugh. Like full on embarrassing ugly snort laugh in public. I adore the authors writing style and it completely vibed with me and had me embarrassingly ugly snort laughing in public. I knew it was going to be a winner from the start and by the end, I was so quickly racking through the pages to find out what was going to happen and how it was going to end, I pretty much got eye whiplash!
It was so simply realistic in how a family could face its struggles and a husband and wife could so easily slip out of sync with each other. With role reversals highlighting the small cracks, over the book we see them splinter but somehow they always manage to come back to each other. Saying that, the whole book was threaded with so much humour it was great.
It had a lot of entertainment value and I always looked forward to returning back to the book. In fact, it was preferable to doing all the things I had meant to be doing but chose (quite wisely) to finish the book instead and now I’m sad it’s done.
I can’t wait to read more book from this author and this is definitely a book I’ll reread again if I need a happy little chuckle pick me up. Which to be honest, who doesn’t? Can’t go much wrong with this read.
Thank you to the author and publisher for this book on NetGalley in return for my honest thoughts and review.
This is a book that will make you laugh. Like full on embarrassing ugly snort laugh in public. I adore the authors writing style and it completely vibed with me and had me embarrassingly ugly snort laughing in public. I knew it was going to be a winner from the start and by the end, I was so quickly racking through the pages to find out what was going to happen and how it was going to end, I pretty much got eye whiplash!
It was so simply realistic in how a family could face its struggles and a husband and wife could so easily slip out of sync with each other. With role reversals highlighting the small cracks, over the book we see them splinter but somehow they always manage to come back to each other. Saying that, the whole book was threaded with so much humour it was great.
It had a lot of entertainment value and I always looked forward to returning back to the book. In fact, it was preferable to doing all the things I had meant to be doing but chose (quite wisely) to finish the book instead and now I’m sad it’s done.
I can’t wait to read more book from this author and this is definitely a book I’ll reread again if I need a happy little chuckle pick me up. Which to be honest, who doesn’t? Can’t go much wrong with this read.
Thank you to the author and publisher for this book on NetGalley in return for my honest thoughts and review.
November 15, 2023
Would You Ask My Husband That? by Kathleen Whyman
I received an advance review copy for free thanks to NetGalley and Embla Books and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Blurb
She's wearing the pants in this family. And washing everyone else's too...
When Sarah's husband, Will , is unexpectedly fired, her first reaction is shock. Then she gets a call offering her his old job.
On principal, she should turn it down. But their young family needs the money and Sarah can't help feeling like her career has taken a backseat all these years. Now it is her turn to shine.
Overnight, Sarah and Will trade places.
She's now the departmental director commuting into the city five days a week and answering client calls on the weekend. He's doing the school run and the laundry. Or at least trying to.
They've always said they are equal partners, so this should be simple right?
Wrong.
This change was supposed to be the making of them as a family, but as Sarah fights for her chance to have it all, she might end up losing everything...
My Opinion
This was an entertaining read. Sarah and Will effectively swap roles and whilst Will is written in such a way that it is impossible to like him, it was nice to see as he tries to figure out his new role. Whilst the plot is quite predictable, this is quite a refreshing read. Kathleen Whyman uses dual perspectives to help the reader see both sides of the story. Grab a copy and settle in for a good laugh.
Rating 4/5
I received an advance review copy for free thanks to NetGalley and Embla Books and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Blurb
She's wearing the pants in this family. And washing everyone else's too...
When Sarah's husband, Will , is unexpectedly fired, her first reaction is shock. Then she gets a call offering her his old job.
On principal, she should turn it down. But their young family needs the money and Sarah can't help feeling like her career has taken a backseat all these years. Now it is her turn to shine.
Overnight, Sarah and Will trade places.
She's now the departmental director commuting into the city five days a week and answering client calls on the weekend. He's doing the school run and the laundry. Or at least trying to.
They've always said they are equal partners, so this should be simple right?
Wrong.
This change was supposed to be the making of them as a family, but as Sarah fights for her chance to have it all, she might end up losing everything...
My Opinion
This was an entertaining read. Sarah and Will effectively swap roles and whilst Will is written in such a way that it is impossible to like him, it was nice to see as he tries to figure out his new role. Whilst the plot is quite predictable, this is quite a refreshing read. Kathleen Whyman uses dual perspectives to help the reader see both sides of the story. Grab a copy and settle in for a good laugh.
Rating 4/5
July 23, 2024
🌟🌟🌟🌟💫
Overall - 4.5 out of 5
Genre - women's fiction/romance
Emotional rating - 🥰🥰🥰😬
Speed and ease to read - 🏃🏾♀️🏃🏾♀️🏃🏾♀️🏃🏾♀️
Number of pages - 321
Publication Year - 2024
Makes you think about a bigger topic - No
Recommend the book - ✔
▪️Synopsis
When Sarah's husband, Will, is unexpectedly fired, her first reaction is shock. Then she gets a call offering her his old job.
Overnight, Sarah and Will trade places.
She's now the departmental director commuting into the city five days a week. He's doing the school run and the laundry. Or at least trying to.
They've always said they are equal partners, so this should be simple right?
▪️ How I found the book
Aww, this was such a cute, feel good and very relatable book that made me smile a lot and I enjoyed it more than I expected. All the conversations between Sarah and Will felt very true to life and felt like a copy of conversations that I've had with my husband! 😉🤪 Also the juggle between work, parenting the children and homelife felt like something all working parents and families grapple with and then the guilt that follows 🙈🙉
Sarah is suddenly made Director as Will loses his job. This results in a role reversal with Will being at home on gardening leave but having to look after the children and their home full time. The story follows how the couple manage this change. There is drama and by the end I loved both Will and Sarah and the ending pulled on my heart strings 💖
The author has done a great job making a funny and relatable book. I highly recommend this to any parent and working families.
Overall - 4.5 out of 5
Genre - women's fiction/romance
Emotional rating - 🥰🥰🥰😬
Speed and ease to read - 🏃🏾♀️🏃🏾♀️🏃🏾♀️🏃🏾♀️
Number of pages - 321
Publication Year - 2024
Makes you think about a bigger topic - No
Recommend the book - ✔
▪️Synopsis
When Sarah's husband, Will, is unexpectedly fired, her first reaction is shock. Then she gets a call offering her his old job.
Overnight, Sarah and Will trade places.
She's now the departmental director commuting into the city five days a week. He's doing the school run and the laundry. Or at least trying to.
They've always said they are equal partners, so this should be simple right?
▪️ How I found the book
Aww, this was such a cute, feel good and very relatable book that made me smile a lot and I enjoyed it more than I expected. All the conversations between Sarah and Will felt very true to life and felt like a copy of conversations that I've had with my husband! 😉🤪 Also the juggle between work, parenting the children and homelife felt like something all working parents and families grapple with and then the guilt that follows 🙈🙉
Sarah is suddenly made Director as Will loses his job. This results in a role reversal with Will being at home on gardening leave but having to look after the children and their home full time. The story follows how the couple manage this change. There is drama and by the end I loved both Will and Sarah and the ending pulled on my heart strings 💖
The author has done a great job making a funny and relatable book. I highly recommend this to any parent and working families.
July 30, 2023
I immediately identified with Sarah as my husband worked away for the first five years of our daughter’s life. It really is exhausting trying to earn a living, run a household and raise children single handedly. Then add in the need to be a perfect wife and things do become complicated.
Sarah’s career is on an upward trajectory with the offer of a directorship on the table, she realises that whilst flattering, it’s just a pipedream. However, when a foolish mistake sees her husband sacked, the window of opportunity reopens as they swap places, and he becomes a house husband and Sarah moves into the job of her dreams.
This witty, insightful look at role reversal did resonate with my personal experience as it was not a natural transition for my husband to become a homemaker and house husband at the drop of a hat. Part of the problem may have been my expectations and that is certainly evident in this account. As the story follows their experiences, remaining loyal to their marriage seems increasingly difficult and it’s easy to identify their challenges.
I must admit that my instinct was to remain on team marriage and hope that they could both avoid the pressures of their outside distractions. From the Friday Fizz group to the draw of a handsome colleague, it was a challenge.
I enjoyed this book and hope that you do too.
Sarah’s career is on an upward trajectory with the offer of a directorship on the table, she realises that whilst flattering, it’s just a pipedream. However, when a foolish mistake sees her husband sacked, the window of opportunity reopens as they swap places, and he becomes a house husband and Sarah moves into the job of her dreams.
This witty, insightful look at role reversal did resonate with my personal experience as it was not a natural transition for my husband to become a homemaker and house husband at the drop of a hat. Part of the problem may have been my expectations and that is certainly evident in this account. As the story follows their experiences, remaining loyal to their marriage seems increasingly difficult and it’s easy to identify their challenges.
I must admit that my instinct was to remain on team marriage and hope that they could both avoid the pressures of their outside distractions. From the Friday Fizz group to the draw of a handsome colleague, it was a challenge.
I enjoyed this book and hope that you do too.
August 1, 2023
I really enjoyed this very funny and relatable story. Will has a good job that pays well, enabling him, Sarah and their young children to live a great lifestyle. Sarah is an intelligent, capable woman, who keeps the wheels turning in the family home, looking after everyone, and consigning her career dreams to the bin. She’s got her family, and her home and great lifestyle, so that should be enough, right? Then, in the blink of an eye, everything changes. Will loses his job after a drunken night out, and in a complete role reversal, Sarah is offered his old job. Suddenly, their lives are turned upside down as they each grapple with their new responsibilities, not always successfully. I think we can all relate to their story, I know I certainly can! The grass is not always greener, as they both find out, and there are many challenges to be faced that will affect their relationship, and their self esteem. There’s a lot of laughter in this very well-written story, and some food for thought too. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and happily recommend.
September 15, 2023
This book was very relatable and highlights the plight of women all over the world- how to balance their careers and family.
It was open, funny, practical and interesting. The role change was hilarious and it was interesting to see how Will and Sarah navigated this.
I love how the author brought in a refreshing take on the issues that have faced women time and time again.
This is the story of Will and Sarah who had to navigate job loss, job switch, role change and a clog in the wheel of their marriage.
I knew from the onset that Tom was not to be trusted. It didn’t take any particular skill to figure out he was the saboteur but the victim is always the last to know so no blames on Sarah here.
I love the dual POV as it allows us to see things from each character’s perspective, not that Will’s perspective was anything to write home about. His attitude stems from the patriarchal culture that has existed from even the biblical times.
I look forward to reading more of the author’s work. I received a copy of this book and the review is entirely mine and voluntary.
It was open, funny, practical and interesting. The role change was hilarious and it was interesting to see how Will and Sarah navigated this.
I love how the author brought in a refreshing take on the issues that have faced women time and time again.
This is the story of Will and Sarah who had to navigate job loss, job switch, role change and a clog in the wheel of their marriage.
I knew from the onset that Tom was not to be trusted. It didn’t take any particular skill to figure out he was the saboteur but the victim is always the last to know so no blames on Sarah here.
I love the dual POV as it allows us to see things from each character’s perspective, not that Will’s perspective was anything to write home about. His attitude stems from the patriarchal culture that has existed from even the biblical times.
I look forward to reading more of the author’s work. I received a copy of this book and the review is entirely mine and voluntary.
July 21, 2024
Would You Ask My Husband That?
Written by Kathleen Whyman
Review
Would You Ask My Husband That? is the funniest, laugh-out-loud book I have ever read. As a working mum, a director of a company, and in the midst of starting my own, life is somewhat busy, so this book came to me via a friend just at the right time. It had me laughing constantly at phrases and scenarios that brought back memories from my own life, such as how I felt returning to work from maternity leave after my first child and the ‘juggling’ feeling of having to do everything myself. (Thankfully, my children are older and my husband is nothing like Will.)
If you are a working mum (or dad) there are so many elements to resonate with and I would wholeheartedly recommend this book. Kathleen has created characters to embrace, love, and dislike at times. Her style of writing is funny and entertaining, with the skill of making people smile and laugh. I can’t wait to read Kathleen’s newest release Has Anyone Seen My Husband?
Written by Kathleen Whyman
Review
Would You Ask My Husband That? is the funniest, laugh-out-loud book I have ever read. As a working mum, a director of a company, and in the midst of starting my own, life is somewhat busy, so this book came to me via a friend just at the right time. It had me laughing constantly at phrases and scenarios that brought back memories from my own life, such as how I felt returning to work from maternity leave after my first child and the ‘juggling’ feeling of having to do everything myself. (Thankfully, my children are older and my husband is nothing like Will.)
If you are a working mum (or dad) there are so many elements to resonate with and I would wholeheartedly recommend this book. Kathleen has created characters to embrace, love, and dislike at times. Her style of writing is funny and entertaining, with the skill of making people smile and laugh. I can’t wait to read Kathleen’s newest release Has Anyone Seen My Husband?
March 25, 2025
What happens when the woman becomes the head of the house and the man becomes the primary carer for his children? With dual POVs of both the wife and husband, I now see and clearly understand that navigating work life, marriage, and parenthood is not easy. It is not easy at all!
It needs dedication from two people who clearly want to make their relationship work, being loyal even when you feel all love is lost.Men, remove those misogynistic thoughts from your head; housework isn't just for women, oh! Women should also try to help the men too; constant nagging and comparison with others won't do. 🌚
Marriage and parenthood no be beans o! Sometimes it takes being on the brink of losing something to really know its worth.
Overall, I loved what the author did with this book, trying to address issues in marriage, the workplace, and parenthood and making it into a story readers would love. However, it started out very slow and took me some time to really get into the story, but once I did, I was hooked! 'Has Anyone Seen my Husband?' would still be my favorite ❤.
It needs dedication from two people who clearly want to make their relationship work, being loyal even when you feel all love is lost.Men, remove those misogynistic thoughts from your head; housework isn't just for women, oh! Women should also try to help the men too; constant nagging and comparison with others won't do. 🌚
Marriage and parenthood no be beans o! Sometimes it takes being on the brink of losing something to really know its worth.
Overall, I loved what the author did with this book, trying to address issues in marriage, the workplace, and parenthood and making it into a story readers would love. However, it started out very slow and took me some time to really get into the story, but once I did, I was hooked! 'Has Anyone Seen my Husband?' would still be my favorite ❤.
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