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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
The thought behind this book is beautiful, the book however could've been more thought out. It's called 100 pieces of me yet we never knew what the hundred pieces were. The ending however was jaw dropping.
I was really moved by this story--the idea of thinning down to the most important things and memories in life struck home as I was going through a big life change myself. Once more, Lucy Dillon touches the reader's heart :)
This story follows Gina, who has just discovered that her husband is cheating on her and wants a divorce. She packs everything up and moves into a new flat to start over. She decides to throw away anything that will not serve a purpose or make her happy, aiming to hold on to only 100 things.
As Gina starts sorting through her belongings, we see flashbacks into her life. How she met her husband, her history with breast cancer, details of her first love, and glimpses into her relationship with her mother and her best friend.
One thing is for sure: Gina has had a lot of tragedy in the short time that she's been alive. So this is not really a happy book, although there is quite a bit of uplifting parts.
I quite liked the concept of a fresh start and going through material items, and sorting through the emotions that can be attached to inanimate objects. But, this was nothing ground breaking, and it didn't quite get me as emotional as I think it was aiming for. I also really didn't like the ending, mainly from a love interest point of view. It just didn't work for me.
As Gina starts sorting through her belongings, we see flashbacks into her life. How she met her husband, her history with breast cancer, details of her first love, and glimpses into her relationship with her mother and her best friend.
One thing is for sure: Gina has had a lot of tragedy in the short time that she's been alive. So this is not really a happy book, although there is quite a bit of uplifting parts.
I quite liked the concept of a fresh start and going through material items, and sorting through the emotions that can be attached to inanimate objects. But, this was nothing ground breaking, and it didn't quite get me as emotional as I think it was aiming for. I also really didn't like the ending, mainly from a love interest point of view. It just didn't work for me.
I am not usually a fan of books that jump from one moment in time back and forth through the years. However this one works it beautifully. An easy read it follows Georgina through the good and bad times of her life and describes them through the items she feels she needs to retain in her latest life change. The characters are well drawn. The ending could, I think, be seen coming from a mile off but that did not spoil the book. Overall 3 stars a good holiday read
Rebuilding. Cancer. Beta.
Story: Gina is about to celebrate Christmas with her husband in their new home. They've been remodeling this wonderful classic house for awhile and the giant Christmas tree fits perfectly in the wide open space. When her joint credit card is declined while ordering presents online she tries to call her husband, who is away on a work trip. Unable to reach him, she calls his friend and co-worker, who is confused and explains there is no work trip. When Gina realizes her husband has lied to her, she prepares for her life to change.
Characters: Gina is in her late 20's, was married to a dream guy, but now separated, faces rebuilding a new life ahead of her. Luckily, she has her friend Naomi to support and help her.
Language: Each chapter begins with an object, one of 100 items she is keeping. The time jumps around from present day to various events in the past, many of which define her present. The book is set in UK in suburbs and country with many references to London. This is a typically long Dillon book at over 500 pages.
I enjoy all of Dillon's books and this is no exception. A romance featuring a beta male and a woman adjusting to being separated and independent. Totally predictable but that's what makes it great. A great read.
Story: Gina is about to celebrate Christmas with her husband in their new home. They've been remodeling this wonderful classic house for awhile and the giant Christmas tree fits perfectly in the wide open space. When her joint credit card is declined while ordering presents online she tries to call her husband, who is away on a work trip. Unable to reach him, she calls his friend and co-worker, who is confused and explains there is no work trip. When Gina realizes her husband has lied to her, she prepares for her life to change.
Characters: Gina is in her late 20's, was married to a dream guy, but now separated, faces rebuilding a new life ahead of her. Luckily, she has her friend Naomi to support and help her.
Language: Each chapter begins with an object, one of 100 items she is keeping. The time jumps around from present day to various events in the past, many of which define her present. The book is set in UK in suburbs and country with many references to London. This is a typically long Dillon book at over 500 pages.
I enjoy all of Dillon's books and this is no exception. A romance featuring a beta male and a woman adjusting to being separated and independent. Totally predictable but that's what makes it great. A great read.
The setting of the latest Lucy Dillon’s book ‘ A hundred pieces of me’ is the fictional yet utterly compelling setting of Longhampton where I imagine is based somewhere in Hereford given the author’s home there and love of the region. It certainly makes me want to pay a visit.
The story in a nutshell -
Gina Bellamy is starting again, after a difficult few years she’d rather forget. But the belongings she’s treasured for so long just don’t seem to fit who she is now.
So Gina makes a resolution. She’ll keep just a hundred special items – the rest can go.
But that means coming to terms with her past and learning to embrace the future, whatever it might bring .
The fictional, quaint little village of Longhampton is the setting for both the past and their present. I put a series of photos up on the book trail blog from where I imagine Longhampton actually could be - The Book trail Longhampton book trail
This is a chick-lit novel with a difference – for everyone should attempt to think of their 100 pieces of them. Maybe even make a happy wall like Gina full of photos of all the good things in her life.
I would have trouble narrowing down the book trail collection to only 100 books. *Shudders at the thought* but the idea behind this is one we could and perhaps should take on board.
What would your 100 pieces of you be?
The story in a nutshell -
Gina Bellamy is starting again, after a difficult few years she’d rather forget. But the belongings she’s treasured for so long just don’t seem to fit who she is now.
So Gina makes a resolution. She’ll keep just a hundred special items – the rest can go.
But that means coming to terms with her past and learning to embrace the future, whatever it might bring .
The fictional, quaint little village of Longhampton is the setting for both the past and their present. I put a series of photos up on the book trail blog from where I imagine Longhampton actually could be - The Book trail Longhampton book trail
This is a chick-lit novel with a difference – for everyone should attempt to think of their 100 pieces of them. Maybe even make a happy wall like Gina full of photos of all the good things in her life.
I would have trouble narrowing down the book trail collection to only 100 books. *Shudders at the thought* but the idea behind this is one we could and perhaps should take on board.
What would your 100 pieces of you be?
I was looking forward to this book, but unfortunately, it fell short for me. I found partway through that it was slow moving and I lost interest. But don’t let my thoughts put you off from reading it as I see from other reviews many people have loved it. Although this one wasn’t for me it won’t stop me from reading more by this author. Recommended.
