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hatto's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
slow-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
3.75
frithalouise's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
clianthus's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
nikki93's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
laurajh77's review
4.0
This was a fun and easy read. There’s a lot of wine and swearing so if that’s not your thing, don’t go there. I found it to reflect exactly the way my friends and I talk at times, and many of the scenes were very familiar. The only part I found less fun was the camping trip, which would never have been allowed around here, but maybe my kids school isn’t middle class enough.
Anyway a good lighthearted read, I enjoyed it.
Anyway a good lighthearted read, I enjoyed it.
jessysilvy's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I’ve loved all of the other books but I found this one a challenge to get through. I didn’t find it quite as funny and parts of the book felt a bit boring to read, the pace was much slower too.
gemloukay's review against another edition
4.0
As a big fan of Gill Sims "Why Mummy..." series, I was eager to read this one and although its still got the same elements of humour that I suspect only a mum in the UK will completely understand, it is a deviation from the series.
In this book Claire is mum who quite early on discovers that her husband is having an affair and goes on a journey to rediscover herself, picking up a few friends in need of discovering themselves along the way. It has the usual self-deprecating humour and the 'I love my kids but they still drive me insane' qualities alongside the playground yummy mummies, the PTA and the husband that doesn't really see her. This book, however, deals with a cheating husband, loss and grief.
I give it 4/5 as I felt that we spent a long time in the book before the Saturday Night Sauvignon Sisterhood is formed and I'd liked to have discovered more about the other women, as well as Claire's new man. An enjoyable read though, but be prepared for a few potential triggers relating to cheating partners and unexpected death.
Thanks to Netgalley and Harper Collins for a free copy in return for an honest review.
In this book Claire is mum who quite early on discovers that her husband is having an affair and goes on a journey to rediscover herself, picking up a few friends in need of discovering themselves along the way. It has the usual self-deprecating humour and the 'I love my kids but they still drive me insane' qualities alongside the playground yummy mummies, the PTA and the husband that doesn't really see her. This book, however, deals with a cheating husband, loss and grief.
I give it 4/5 as I felt that we spent a long time in the book before the Saturday Night Sauvignon Sisterhood is formed and I'd liked to have discovered more about the other women, as well as Claire's new man. An enjoyable read though, but be prepared for a few potential triggers relating to cheating partners and unexpected death.
Thanks to Netgalley and Harper Collins for a free copy in return for an honest review.