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yunagirlamy's review against another edition
2.0
Ironically, the book is well named because in the end I was left with a feeling of 'is that it?'
The synopsis promised an engaging, exciting ride of a book; in reality, it only ambled along with nothing really happening.
This book was a huge disappointment, and I really wouldn't recommend it.
The synopsis promised an engaging, exciting ride of a book; in reality, it only ambled along with nothing really happening.
This book was a huge disappointment, and I really wouldn't recommend it.
jules_writes's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars
I really enjoyed 'As good as it gets' from beginning to end.
I really enjoyed 'As good as it gets' from beginning to end.
beccah1610'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
maddiesara's review against another edition
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
amberpocknall's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
lynsey284's review against another edition
4.0
Charlotte Bristow is worried about her husband Will. With her 16-year-old daughter Rosie newly signed to a top modelling agency, and Will recently out of a job, things are changing in their household.
As Will dusts down his old leather trousers and starts partying with their new, fun neighbours, Charlotte begins to wonder what on earth is going on.
So when Fraser, Charlotte’s ex – and father of Rosie – suddenly arrives back on the scene, she starts to imagine what might have been…
My views
First i would like to thank netgalley for my copy of this book
I generally love books about family life being a mum to two girls myself it's nice to read about family life. Its nice to share a common ground with the book.
I loved the Bristows and all the family members they was not polished they was just a down to earth family. They are an easily relatable family just going about their everyday lives in London.
I think each member was an individual and they each made the story i especially liked Ollie and his passion for science and nature which was nice to see and it was used throughout the book rather than a boy sitting in front of a game console.
I enjoyed the first part of the book it was typical family life and it was full of humour i think the middle part dragged a bit especially when contact was made with Fraser but the book in typical chick lit style gripped me at the end.
As good as it gets it a great light and funny read.
As Will dusts down his old leather trousers and starts partying with their new, fun neighbours, Charlotte begins to wonder what on earth is going on.
So when Fraser, Charlotte’s ex – and father of Rosie – suddenly arrives back on the scene, she starts to imagine what might have been…
My views
First i would like to thank netgalley for my copy of this book
I generally love books about family life being a mum to two girls myself it's nice to read about family life. Its nice to share a common ground with the book.
I loved the Bristows and all the family members they was not polished they was just a down to earth family. They are an easily relatable family just going about their everyday lives in London.
I think each member was an individual and they each made the story i especially liked Ollie and his passion for science and nature which was nice to see and it was used throughout the book rather than a boy sitting in front of a game console.
I enjoyed the first part of the book it was typical family life and it was full of humour i think the middle part dragged a bit especially when contact was made with Fraser but the book in typical chick lit style gripped me at the end.
As good as it gets it a great light and funny read.
birminghambooks's review against another edition
3.0
Honest review for netgallery.
I think this book was well written and the story was a sweet one. It felt like it came round in a full circle.
Ive recently been ill so i couldn't tackle a serious book, this book was perfect, easy to follow, good characters and it really draws upon family interactions. It draws upon the relationships between mum, daughter, father and son. How parents disagree and how sibling squabble.
There are a few unanswered questions i wouldn't of minded finding out the answer to. Some parts of it did jump about a bit hence why it only gets 3 stars.
If you want an easy read which no doubt will remind you of your family, in one way or another, then this is the book to read.
I think this book was well written and the story was a sweet one. It felt like it came round in a full circle.
Ive recently been ill so i couldn't tackle a serious book, this book was perfect, easy to follow, good characters and it really draws upon family interactions. It draws upon the relationships between mum, daughter, father and son. How parents disagree and how sibling squabble.
There are a few unanswered questions i wouldn't of minded finding out the answer to. Some parts of it did jump about a bit hence why it only gets 3 stars.
If you want an easy read which no doubt will remind you of your family, in one way or another, then this is the book to read.
umbrellaladyreads's review against another edition
5.0
As a fan of Fiona Gibson's novels since picking up Mummy Said the F Word in 2011, I've been looking forward to her latest offering, As Good As It Gets, for some time. Due for release on 29th January, As Good As it Gets? is a tale of modern motherhood, written in Fiona's wonderfully funny voice, and if you're a fan of her previous novels (which include Mum on the Run, Take Mum Out and The Great Escape) then you're bound to enjoy this one!
Charlotte Bristow is worried. After becoming unemployed, husband Will has changed. Not wanting to get in the way of Will's somewhat uneventful search for a job, Charlotte has decided to keep quiet. Working in marketing for a crisp company and being mum to sixteen-year-old Rosie and eleven-year-old Ollie, Charlotte's life is relatively normal - until, that is, her gorgeous daughter Rosie is scouted for a top model agency whilst shopping.
With a glistening career offered to her on a plate, Rosie is all set for life as a catwalk queen. But soon, partly due to a comment made at the agency's headquarters, part of the past is about to quickly make its way into the present. Will isn't Rosie's biological father - Fraser is. Posh Fraser, who Charlotte met while travelling. Who dumped Charlotte and their baby out of the blue, before Rosie was even born.
So when curious Rosie wants to get back in touch with her 'real' dad, how can Charlotte refuse? Especially when it turns out Fraser has been in contact too.
With some friendly new arrivals in their quiet street (and, hilariously, some leather trousers), the life of the Bristows is seemingly fine. However, some truths are about to be uncovered, along with an announcement from Will. With Rosie's modelling career to contend with, her secret emails with Fraser, neighbour dilemmas and colleagues making bad decisions, Charlotte's life, and her marriage, is becoming far from perfect...
Without giving away too much of the story, I will say that this is now my favourite of Fiona Gibson's books, and quite possibly the funniest yet in my opinion. Fiona's novels are always charming and fun, taking the realities of family life and portraying them in a unique, relatable way with down-to-earth characters that you can easily get to know. (I absolutely loved Charlotte). Even though I am not a parent myself, I have enjoyed every one of Fiona's tales to date, and I could not put As Good As It Gets? down until I had finished. Fiona tackles family issues, such as Fraser coming back into the life of her teenage daughter, Will's unemployment and the impact it has had on their fourteen-year marriage, with clarity, heart and a lot of humour, which is why I enjoyed As Good As It Gets? so much. I am eagerly awaiting Fiona's next book.
Charlotte Bristow is worried. After becoming unemployed, husband Will has changed. Not wanting to get in the way of Will's somewhat uneventful search for a job, Charlotte has decided to keep quiet. Working in marketing for a crisp company and being mum to sixteen-year-old Rosie and eleven-year-old Ollie, Charlotte's life is relatively normal - until, that is, her gorgeous daughter Rosie is scouted for a top model agency whilst shopping.
With a glistening career offered to her on a plate, Rosie is all set for life as a catwalk queen. But soon, partly due to a comment made at the agency's headquarters, part of the past is about to quickly make its way into the present. Will isn't Rosie's biological father - Fraser is. Posh Fraser, who Charlotte met while travelling. Who dumped Charlotte and their baby out of the blue, before Rosie was even born.
So when curious Rosie wants to get back in touch with her 'real' dad, how can Charlotte refuse? Especially when it turns out Fraser has been in contact too.
With some friendly new arrivals in their quiet street (and, hilariously, some leather trousers), the life of the Bristows is seemingly fine. However, some truths are about to be uncovered, along with an announcement from Will. With Rosie's modelling career to contend with, her secret emails with Fraser, neighbour dilemmas and colleagues making bad decisions, Charlotte's life, and her marriage, is becoming far from perfect...
Without giving away too much of the story, I will say that this is now my favourite of Fiona Gibson's books, and quite possibly the funniest yet in my opinion. Fiona's novels are always charming and fun, taking the realities of family life and portraying them in a unique, relatable way with down-to-earth characters that you can easily get to know. (I absolutely loved Charlotte). Even though I am not a parent myself, I have enjoyed every one of Fiona's tales to date, and I could not put As Good As It Gets? down until I had finished. Fiona tackles family issues, such as Fraser coming back into the life of her teenage daughter, Will's unemployment and the impact it has had on their fourteen-year marriage, with clarity, heart and a lot of humour, which is why I enjoyed As Good As It Gets? so much. I am eagerly awaiting Fiona's next book.
sleeson's review against another edition
4.0
This audiobook book was funny. Charlotte’s reactions to her two children and husband are an absolutely hoot. I always love Fiona’s books. She is so naturally witty. She always puts in effort to make sure the characters are relatable. Well done. Mild swearing. No sexual content.