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spirogyra_sp's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
fateleanor's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.5
A humorous yet moving book that was page turning and a most enjoyable read for me.
megansbookedup's review against another edition
5.0
I first saw the English movie (then bought it) and thought it was absolutely brilliant. And when I learned there was a book, you can't imagine how happy I was. And it was as good as I expected. Even though English humor is different from American humor sometimes, I giggled throughout this. And it was better than the movie. I love Daniel, also. So much. You can tell how much I love this book :))
lobo1tomia's review against another edition
4.0
Azt kell mondanom, hogy nagyon jó kis regény volt. Nem volt humoros, nem volt okoskodó és helyenként határozottan keményen bánt a főszereplőkkel, akik mind a saját nézőpontjukból kommentálták az eseményeket. A végére a kvázi hepiendet kicsit hihetetlennek találta a párom, aki a vállamon keresztül beleolvasva a könyvbe elkobozta tőlem és megelőzött a kiolvasásával, de szerintem a lezárás is korrekt volt. Abban viszont egyet kell értenem, hogy mintha hasonlót már olvastunk volna. A kiadónak meg azt hánytorgatnám fel, hogy ugye 3 nő mesél, amit 3 különböző betűtípussal akartak érzékeltetni, de sikerült egymáshoz nagyon közel esőket találniuk, úgyhogy előfordult, hogy bár az tiszta volt: nézőpont váltás történt (nagy szünet), de hogy ki beszél, az csak jó pár mondat után derült ki. Jobban tetszett volna a karakteresebb font választás, hogy hamar be lehessen azonosítani a három nő közül épp ki viszi a prímet.
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pixieauthoress's review against another edition
4.0
I remember really enjoying this book, but I couldn't seem to get into any of Kate Long's other books.
weekatsie's review against another edition
2.0
Hadn't logged in to Goodreads in a few weeks, and when I did, I realised that I had actually finished reading this book a month ago (or maybe longer) - and totally forgotten about it. I think I liked it enough at the time, but the fact it made so little of an impression on me probably says more about the book than anything else.
whatkatyreads's review against another edition
3.0
It took me a while to get into this book. It was very slow at the beginning and it was hard work trying to figure out who was speaking because the change of text was so similar between Karen and Charlotte. About half way through I started to enjoy it but it still wasn't the most amazing book I have ever read. I was glad to get it finished and read it quickly so it was out of the way.
frickative's review against another edition
3.0
Although I'm generally far from a fan of chick-lit, this book made me smile. It follows three generations of women under one roof: the increasingly confused Nan, reflecting back on her youth; middle-aged Karen, frustrated by her middle class aspirations and determined her daughter should better her lot in life; and 17-year-old Charlotte, pregnant and set on repeating all her mother's mistakes.
The book is hindered by clarity issues, especially towards the beginning, as it can be hard to discern who is narrating at any given time. Nan's thoughts are presented in a different font, whereas the more-similar-than-they-realise Karen and Charlotte are differentiated only by the occasional line-break. Charlotte's 'voice' is also somewhat suspect - sometimes a little too worldly and knowing for a plausibly frightened teenager.
Overall, though, it's an entertaining read about familial love, acceptance, and the cyclical nature of life and its many mistakes. It's also one of those rare beasts: a book I'd actually share with my own mother. Definitely worth a read, especially if you enjoyed the TV adaptation.
The book is hindered by clarity issues, especially towards the beginning, as it can be hard to discern who is narrating at any given time. Nan's thoughts are presented in a different font, whereas the more-similar-than-they-realise Karen and Charlotte are differentiated only by the occasional line-break. Charlotte's 'voice' is also somewhat suspect - sometimes a little too worldly and knowing for a plausibly frightened teenager.
Overall, though, it's an entertaining read about familial love, acceptance, and the cyclical nature of life and its many mistakes. It's also one of those rare beasts: a book I'd actually share with my own mother. Definitely worth a read, especially if you enjoyed the TV adaptation.
didon's review against another edition
4.0
Funny book with charming characters. I fell in love with those three women and their oh-so-typical lives. I recommend it to anybody, both my mother and me loved it!
saras's review against another edition
3.0
My reaction to this novel is based on multiple viewings of the British made-for-TV movie version featuring Robert Pattinson as Daniel Gale. Since I already was fond of the characters, I greatly enjoyed the extra details and slight differences in the book. If I came to the book without this background, it would have been much less interesting and enjoyable.