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ladyreading365's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
kalkie's review
3.0
The book charts the life of Tess (aka "Tip Top Tess") from her initial reaction to discovering her husband of 17 years is abandoning her for a curvier, younger model, through to the completion of the "Divorce Survival Class" she was forced into attending by a well meaning friend. The book is scattered with interesting characters, from Tess' own friends through to her work colleagues and fellow "Divorce Survivors".
If I had any criticism to make it would be that the love interest was a little contrived. However, I guess that is the pitfall of this kind of chick-lit book, and overall the book is an engrossing read.
Throughout the book I got the feeling that this would make a fabulous "made for TV" 2-part bank holiday special. The characters in the divorce group may need a little more depth, but the book examines a enough interesting themes dealing with the practicalities of divorce, with laughter and love as well, that I'm sure it would make great television.
The only question is who would play Tess?
If I had any criticism to make it would be that the love interest was a little contrived. However, I guess that is the pitfall of this kind of chick-lit book, and overall the book is an engrossing read.
Throughout the book I got the feeling that this would make a fabulous "made for TV" 2-part bank holiday special. The characters in the divorce group may need a little more depth, but the book examines a enough interesting themes dealing with the practicalities of divorce, with laughter and love as well, that I'm sure it would make great television.
The only question is who would play Tess?
innae's review against another edition
3.0
I read this enjoyable little story while on vacation. It was an okay romance/chick-lit type book, nothing that was spectacular, but still an enjoyable read.
jojopink's review
2.0
Found this hard work, had glimmers of excitement when I couldn’t put it down but as a general rule of thumb I wish I’d put it down!
melissa_is_reading's review against another edition
3.0
I quite enjoyed this book but I found it a tad predictable.
jesskmwallace's review against another edition
5.0
Realistic, character-driven story with fantastic dialogue and plot.
celiaedf12's review
2.0
I should have known from the set-up - a therapy class for divorcees - that this was going to be fairly trashy chick-lit, and yep, it was. I kind of liked our heroine for most of the story, particularly when she stood up to her ex, but most of the other characters were so cardboardy and stilted that it really spoilt the story for me. I hated the therapist dude. I'd probably check out another one of Harrison's books, if I wanted something light to read, but I'd do it warily.
mandyla's review
4.0
I always feel strange rating a book like this with a 4, after I've just read a really 'heavy' book with a 4 as well - but I do believe in judging books within their genre, and this one was really pretty good.
It's chick lit! It was predictable and enjoyable precisely because of it. If someone was to ask me for a book recommendation, I probably wouldn't go here first. But if they wanted something of this genre - sure! Go for it! Nothing too offensive, the characters are consistent, the dialogue isn't unbelievable, and you feel good at the end. Exactly what I wanted out of a book today!
It's chick lit! It was predictable and enjoyable precisely because of it. If someone was to ask me for a book recommendation, I probably wouldn't go here first. But if they wanted something of this genre - sure! Go for it! Nothing too offensive, the characters are consistent, the dialogue isn't unbelievable, and you feel good at the end. Exactly what I wanted out of a book today!
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