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Title: Summary of The Hopefuls by Jennifer Close

Subtitle: Includes Analysis

Author: Instaread

Narrator: Susan Murphy

Format: Unabridged

Length: 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-25-16

Publisher: Instaread

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

The Hopefuls, a novel by Jennifer Close, follows a married couple, Matt and Beth Kelly, and their best friends, Jimmy and Ash Dillon, through five years of their lives. As young politicians, Matt's and Jimmy's careers are on different trajectories; Matt's career is flagging while Jimmy's star is on the rise. As the story details the strain that threatens the couples' relationships, both within their marriages and with each other, a portrait of marriage, friendship, and the world of American politics emerges. No one comes out unscathed.

It's early 2009. Beth has lived in Washington, DC, for only a week, but she's already sure that she hates it. Fresh off President Barack Obama's campaign, Matt recently started working at the White House Counsel's office. It's the first step in what he hopes will be a long career in politics, a goal he has dreamed about since he was a child.

Please note: This is summary and analysis of the book and not the original book.

Members Reviews:

Marriage, friendship, politics and pessimism

The Hopefuls by Jennifer Close is a novel that follows the lives of Matt and Beth Kelly and their best friends Jimmy and Ash Dillon and other friends through five years of their lives as Matt and Jimmy attempt to solidify their political careers and ambitions, and Beth struggles with learning to accept people for what they are and not see the world as revolving around her. It is a rather one-dimensional, slightly homophobic portrayal of marriage, friendship and American politics. Although set in the immediate past, during the first term of Barack Obama as president, it is populated overwhelmingly by white characters, and doesnât really get into the substance of the politics of the time. In addition, its somber, pessimistic tone is at odds with the title.

Summary of The Hopefuls by Jennifer Close by Instaread is an analysis of the book, discussing the main characters, character relationships, and main themes, with a look at the bookâs structure, tone, and the authorâs writing style. This short summary will give you a good idea if this book is for you, a good preview before you buy. I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for my unbiased review.

The inner turmoil of American politics

"The Hopefuls," a novel by Jennifer Close, follows a married couple, Matt and Beth, and their best friends, Jimmy and Ash Dillon, through five years of their lives. As young politicians, Matt's and Jimmy's careers are on different trajectories; Matt's career is flagging while Jimmy's star is on the rise. As the story details the strain that threatens the couples' relationships, both within their marriages and with each other, a portrait of marriage, friendship, and the world of American politics emerges. No one comes out unscathed.

This Instaread review of "The Hopefuls" condenses the novel into a quick and easy read. It outlines the plot, explores the characters and their motivations, discusses the motifs and themes, and then reflects on the author's style. Each section builds upon each other, bringing out the best parts of the book. By the end, I felt very knowledgeable of Close's novel, easily writing a stellar paper. A must read for any procrastinating student.