Courtney Maum's debut novel, I Am Having So Much Fun Here Without You, tracks the aftermath of two momentous decisions that Richard Haddon, a British artist living in Paris, has made; the first was his decision to betray his "avant-garde" ideals by painting a series of sentimental oil paintings (that end up being a big hit with customers) and the second was to betray his wife of seven years by having an affair. Once Richard's wife, Anne-Laure de Bourigeaud, finds out about his affair, she sends him packing and is determined not to let him know how crushed she truly is, even though he wants to rebuild what they once had.
"Equally funny and touching, the novel strikes deep, presenting a sincere exploration of love and monogamy. These characters are complex, and their story reflects their confusion and desire. As her story bounces through time and across continents (Richard and Anne met while students in the U.S.), Maum rarely loses focus. An impressive, smart novel." (Publishers Weekly Reviews)
"Equally funny and touching, the novel strikes deep, presenting a sincere exploration of love and monogamy. These characters are complex, and their story reflects their confusion and desire. As her story bounces through time and across continents (Richard and Anne met while students in the U.S.), Maum rarely loses focus. An impressive, smart novel." (Publishers Weekly Reviews)
