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kricketa's review against another edition
1.0
I found this in the teen room at the library. I'm thinking that it was an accidental purchase, since it's definitely geared to an adult audience, but when you read the blurb on the back it could really go either way. It's just when you get into the story-- ugh. If one of my male friends was behaving the way the main character was, I'd have encouraged him to seek psychiatric help rather than dating/marrying him. Will was not lovable. Will drove me nuts. Ick ick icky.
kalkie's review against another edition
3.0
This is another Mike Gayle classic. Will Kelly broke up with his girlfriend, Aggi, 3 years previously, but yet continues to mourn the loss of "the one". He idolises Aggi seeing her as his soulmate and perfect partner, and it totally takes over his life.
I don't want to give too much of it away, but suffice to say you will end up hating Will for being so wet and self-indulgent, yet willing him to move on with his life. This book follows 2 days in the "life of Will" as he does just that.
Oh - and there's a donkey involved too!
I don't want to give too much of it away, but suffice to say you will end up hating Will for being so wet and self-indulgent, yet willing him to move on with his life. This book follows 2 days in the "life of Will" as he does just that.
Oh - and there's a donkey involved too!
bunnyovani's review against another edition
4.0
love Mike Gayle and all his male lead characters. Always a funny easy read.
mugglen2's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
natedmp's review against another edition
5.0
A superb debut novel with an ending I wanted from the start. My wife is a massive fan of Gayle's work and I thought it about time to give one a shot, but I always start from the beginning when starting a new authors bibliography. I'm glad I did as I thoroughly enjoyed this, from beginning to end. It's well written, beautifully crafted and a superb and fresh concept for a plot. I will certainly be picking up some more from Mike Gayle very soon.
biglibraryenergy's review against another edition
2.0
It was really predictable and the ending was rushed. A cute story, but nothing to rave about.
merrymoondancer's review against another edition
5.0
My first Mike Gayle read and I fell in love. Definitely his best work in my opinion.
bookish_bobbin's review
5.0
The main guy in this story is just like me ^^ So of course i'm gonna love it. It's funny, charming and at times so romantic then its even more romantic! :)
badfalcon's review
4.0
not as good as I remember it being, but still I devoured it in a couple of days. Must add the rest of Gayle's books to my to-read pile because I did rather enjoy it :)