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nerdie_kitten's review against another edition
3.0
I thought I was going to hate this book.. But no.. It felt like light fuzzy read with typical british dysfunctional family.. I enjoyed Dora's character and narrative best.. I won't say it can be no 1 best seller but it is really funny page turner..
nasher67671's review against another edition
Didn’t enjoy the writing style and couldn’t get into the flow of the book, wasn’t much plot
kjteehan's review
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Throughout this book was more of a feeling good, 3 star read, but the way the ending is wrapped up pumped this up to a 4.
Instead of a coming of age, it was more of a coming to turns with ones life and the dynamics of family life.
I loved the way Dawn French portrayed the husband, it worked so well. Really enjoyed they way every character had a very different dialogue.
Instead of a coming of age, it was more of a coming to turns with ones life and the dynamics of family life.
I loved the way Dawn French portrayed the husband, it worked so well. Really enjoyed they way every character had a very different dialogue.
tigerxwasp's review against another edition
2.0
I read it, but was very disappointed.
Oscar/Peter was the only redeeming feature. The other characters were far too aggressive for my tastes.
Oscar/Peter was the only redeeming feature. The other characters were far too aggressive for my tastes.
sarahthereadingaddict's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely brilliant book. This is the first one of Dawn French's books I've read and I'm so glad I started.
Having watched Dawn French in many programmes I had high hopes for a humourous novel and she does not disappoint, but it is so much more.
There are so many funny moments and relatable situations in this book including some hard hitting situations too which are really well written.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can't wait to read another by Dawn French.
Having watched Dawn French in many programmes I had high hopes for a humourous novel and she does not disappoint, but it is so much more.
There are so many funny moments and relatable situations in this book including some hard hitting situations too which are really well written.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can't wait to read another by Dawn French.
emziekath's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
happyplace_books's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I think that this story definitely benefited from Dawn French’s sense of humour and the quirky character lineup. It is an interesting reflection on the dramas and pitfalls of different age milestones and family ties, and I was captivated by the listening. The three stars is more for personal taste as some of the characters decisions made me uncomfortable to read, but that really is the point of a good book, to see new perspectives and get a bit uncomfortable being a passenger watching the characters lives unfold mistakes and all.
valentereads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0