Divorce, as the author defines it is selfish, time-consuming, unnerving, painful, inconsiderate, and debt-inducing experience(STUPID). Vincent Fudge, in his narrative Stupid Divorce, depicts an elaborate experience of a failed marriage, regrets, self-realisation, acceptance, amongst others. The author walks us through the various divorce edges, from the psychological impact on families to individual psychological effects as well as the legal process and the process of separation.
Vincent’s meticulous approach to divorce and the difficult tasks that follow provide readers with the practical aspects that are made clear. The Narrator explains the motives for his divorce and the emotional consequences and provides a valuable insight into the process of separation. The author provides a thorough explanation of the emotions it takes to end a marriage and the path to grief and acceptance.
Through the lives of Edward and Ebony, the author takes readers on an emotional journey through an extremely painful relationship. Communication, smart love, pride imperfections, grief, and pain are the main themes that are explored in this tale which is why the author’s achievement in capturing the reader’s emotions.