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ccornejo's review against another edition
3.25
This was a cute book. I had a hard time with the British colloquialisms and references. Many words I had to look up. Of course it all finished up nicely and quickly at the end.
xvicesx's review against another edition
4.0
It was a down-to-earth, entertaining book, albeit one that took a bit to get into. The ending, too, had plenty of deus ex machina, as if it was a last minute decision to have things turn out the way they did, but nonetheless, it was a good way to spend some time.
lm_henderson's review against another edition
5.0
I loved it!Such a good read I couldn't put it down.I enjoyed the characters and the descriptions of the utter shock you would feel in a situation like that but a thoroughly enjoyable read.More please!!!!
capylover8's review against another edition
Bro this book has the slowest plot… EVER
helenephoebe's review against another edition
4.0
Review - A Rural Affair doesn't disappoint as the main character, Poppy, tries to get over the death of her husband. But what's unusual is that she doesn't really grieve for him, more for the loss of a father for her children. What I love about Catherine Alliott's writing is that once you start reading one of her novels, they are completely addictive and you really can't put them down. Her characters are all intriguing and the storyline is full of twists and turns. It's emotional and funny at the same time, which is quite hard to do. Well worth a read.
Genre - Chic Lit / Drama / Romance
Characters - Poppy Shilling / Phil Shilling / Bob / Luke / Sam / Peggy / Angie / Jennie / Dan
Setting - England
Series - N/A
Recommend - Maybe
Rating - 15/20
Genre - Chic Lit / Drama / Romance
Characters - Poppy Shilling / Phil Shilling / Bob / Luke / Sam / Peggy / Angie / Jennie / Dan
Setting - England
Series - N/A
Recommend - Maybe
Rating - 15/20
ooh_lala2184's review against another edition
2.0
I thought the heroine was a bit weak, seemed to fall apart a lot even when she said she would become stronger.
drey72's review against another edition
3.0
Poppy Shilling never thought life would come to this – raising her two children and taking care of the household on her own, while her husband Phil is always off working or cycling or handing out his passive-aggressive lists of things for her to do. She starts wondering more and more if she married the right guy, and whether she’s brave enough to walk way (with the children of course, as Phil wouldn’t have the faintest clue what to do with them). Then one day Phil’s killed by a freak accident while out cycling. (And by “freak” I mean “OMG, Catherine Alliott did not just make that the cause-of-death!”)
Going through the motions after Phil’s death, Poppy is surprised by her lack of emotion at her loss – until she meets the “other woman” and is stunned by the devastation of his betrayal and the strength of her reaction to it.
A Rural Affair tells the story of a woman whose life is turned upside down not just by the death of her spouse but by his infidelity as well, and her efforts to recover and move on. Using humor to diffuse difficult topics, Alliott takes us through Poppy’s depression, rage at the other woman’s bold attempt to claim “her” portion of Phil’s will, anxiety and resignation at being set up by her friends and neighbors, and eventual realization that she has a life to live, still.
Poppy’s children are darling, her best friends are awesome and endearing, and the setting is perfect for this story.
drey’s rating: Pick it up!
Going through the motions after Phil’s death, Poppy is surprised by her lack of emotion at her loss – until she meets the “other woman” and is stunned by the devastation of his betrayal and the strength of her reaction to it.
A Rural Affair tells the story of a woman whose life is turned upside down not just by the death of her spouse but by his infidelity as well, and her efforts to recover and move on. Using humor to diffuse difficult topics, Alliott takes us through Poppy’s depression, rage at the other woman’s bold attempt to claim “her” portion of Phil’s will, anxiety and resignation at being set up by her friends and neighbors, and eventual realization that she has a life to live, still.
Poppy’s children are darling, her best friends are awesome and endearing, and the setting is perfect for this story.
drey’s rating: Pick it up!