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coyney1825's review against another edition
3.0
Was okay. Not as good as the other ones. Felt it was a bit rushed
sardonyx's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
shayneyj's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 Stars
Why Mummy Doesn’t Give A ****! by Gill Simms is the third book in the Why Mummy series and it is becoming a series that is a secret guilty pleasure of mine. Why it’s a guilty pleasure I do not know, but it’s a series I didn’t expect to thoroughly enjoy. Receiving the first book as a gift and putting off reading it for a while, then devouring and laughing throughout it the whole time once I did eventually start reading it.
I have been in a big slump as of lately, not just reading but in general, putting off everything, until it came to this book! I have had the audiobook version of this book on my list for a while and it was exactly what I needed to get me out of my life slump. In fact, this entire series is perfect for getting out reading slump, not just because of it’s light, funny style, but because of it’s writing style. This book is writing in kind of a diary format, with everything written under dates and months, making it a quick read and enabling you to stop whenever you want to, if you want to. This is a good book to read as a physical book and it does translate well through an audiobook format, except for certain section, or mainly phrases such as FML, which just sound weird being spoken aloud.
This book took a weird turn from the two previous books, starting off with a serious turn, which I wasn’t expecting with this series, but honestly it was kind of needed and it felt necessary, if you are following along with this series. It’s nice seeing the characters grow as the series is progressing and from the events within this book, from the children, Simon and possibly Helen, although I do have to question if she does have a whole lot of character growth within this book.
There is a fourth book due to be released and I have been lucky enough to have gotten an early eCopy of this book thanks to NetGalley and I am obviously going to be making a start on that book ASAP, especially with the events of this book so closely in my mind. Highly recommend to everyone as you never know, it might take you by surprise and you may thoroughly enjoy it, just like me!
Why Mummy Doesn’t Give A ****! by Gill Simms is the third book in the Why Mummy series and it is becoming a series that is a secret guilty pleasure of mine. Why it’s a guilty pleasure I do not know, but it’s a series I didn’t expect to thoroughly enjoy. Receiving the first book as a gift and putting off reading it for a while, then devouring and laughing throughout it the whole time once I did eventually start reading it.
I have been in a big slump as of lately, not just reading but in general, putting off everything, until it came to this book! I have had the audiobook version of this book on my list for a while and it was exactly what I needed to get me out of my life slump. In fact, this entire series is perfect for getting out reading slump, not just because of it’s light, funny style, but because of it’s writing style. This book is writing in kind of a diary format, with everything written under dates and months, making it a quick read and enabling you to stop whenever you want to, if you want to. This is a good book to read as a physical book and it does translate well through an audiobook format, except for certain section, or mainly phrases such as FML, which just sound weird being spoken aloud.
This book took a weird turn from the two previous books, starting off with a serious turn, which I wasn’t expecting with this series, but honestly it was kind of needed and it felt necessary, if you are following along with this series. It’s nice seeing the characters grow as the series is progressing and from the events within this book, from the children, Simon and possibly Helen, although I do have to question if she does have a whole lot of character growth within this book.
There is a fourth book due to be released and I have been lucky enough to have gotten an early eCopy of this book thanks to NetGalley and I am obviously going to be making a start on that book ASAP, especially with the events of this book so closely in my mind. Highly recommend to everyone as you never know, it might take you by surprise and you may thoroughly enjoy it, just like me!
conunhumdrum's review against another edition
3.0
Bridget Jones. But for the ‘modern’ woman. Easy to read, easy to switch off from.
lisylou's review against another edition
4.0
Soooo….. I judged this book a few pages in as not my normal read and I was so wrong! I really enjoyed it! I’m of the same age group and it’s very relatable and funny. Had a couple of -crazy woman in her living room laughing out loud to herself- moments. An easy read that I think most would enjoy.
julie7's review against another edition
3.0
I have read Why Mummy Drinks and this is the third in the series.
As the title suggests, a fair use of the f word.... Which I'm not a huge lover of but in this context it is funny.
Witty and made me chuckle out loud a few times.
As the title suggests, a fair use of the f word.... Which I'm not a huge lover of but in this context it is funny.
Witty and made me chuckle out loud a few times.
jasminegannaway's review against another edition
5.0
These books get me every time. I really recommend the audiobook!
stephbookshine's review against another edition
5.0
*I received a free ARC of this novel, with thanks to Harper Collins UK and NetGalley. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.*
More relatable parenting fun from the fabulous mum-blogger who gave us Peter and Jane (and Judgy Dog, of course!).
This third time around, Ellen’s adventures are as funny, cringy and instantly recognisable as ever – packed with Sims’ irreverent humour when it comes to the disasters of Mumlife. There are some notable differences too…
Peter and Jane are older now. Ellen’s issues with them revolve less around making sure the Moppets have their PE kit and not nits, and more around stalking Jane’s Instagram for boyfriends and attempting to mask the smell of teenage boy from Peter’s room. There are still hilarious challenges to face, mistakes to be made, and plenty of love and giggles. It’s just that the characters have evolved and said challenges are now different.
Similarly, Ellen and Simon’s relationship has also changed over the course of these books. In many ways, now that the Moppets are older, Ellen’s relationship with her husband and the other adults in her life has gradually slid to the forefront and nudged her parenting battles over a little bit. So this story sees Ellen doing less frantic firefighting of school runs and PTA demands, and more searching for her own happiness and a new role in life.
One thing that never changes is Gill Sims’ witty style that helps to lighten even the more serious and touching moments in the book, and speaks instantly to the hearts of mums who worry that they’re not quite #nailingit and struggling to feel #soblessed.
I would happily follow Ellen’s adventures right through to the challenges of great-grandmotherhood and the horrors of the cliques in the Nursing Home canteen! 😉
‘It’s one little field mouse,’ said Peter, who had pulled the sofa out and was looking at the mouse. ‘It’s sweet, Mum. Can I keep it?’
‘No! You can’t keep the bloody mouse. Anyway, it probably has a family waiting for it to come home.’
‘You didn’t care about that when you were shouting about traps,’ said Peter reproachfully, as he picked it up and took it outside.
I went to find Judgy, and found him sitting in Peter’s bed, as all the other bedroom doors were closed.
‘You know, Mum, a psychologist would probably have a field day with the way your dog thinks he’s a person and your children end up doing the dog’s job,’ said Peter.
‘Shhh,’ I said. ‘Don’t let Judgy hear you saying he only thinks he’s a person. He will be upset.’
Oh God. I’m sure Felicity Kendal never had these problems. But then again, she never actually went Proper Country, did she? She just stayed in Surbiton and annoyed Margot.
– Gill Sims, Why Mummy Doesn’t Give A ****
Review by Steph Warren of Bookshine and Readbows blog
https://bookshineandreadbows.wordpress.com/2019/07/05/why-mummy-doesnt-give-a-gill-sims/
More relatable parenting fun from the fabulous mum-blogger who gave us Peter and Jane (and Judgy Dog, of course!).
This third time around, Ellen’s adventures are as funny, cringy and instantly recognisable as ever – packed with Sims’ irreverent humour when it comes to the disasters of Mumlife. There are some notable differences too…
Peter and Jane are older now. Ellen’s issues with them revolve less around making sure the Moppets have their PE kit and not nits, and more around stalking Jane’s Instagram for boyfriends and attempting to mask the smell of teenage boy from Peter’s room. There are still hilarious challenges to face, mistakes to be made, and plenty of love and giggles. It’s just that the characters have evolved and said challenges are now different.
Similarly, Ellen and Simon’s relationship has also changed over the course of these books. In many ways, now that the Moppets are older, Ellen’s relationship with her husband and the other adults in her life has gradually slid to the forefront and nudged her parenting battles over a little bit. So this story sees Ellen doing less frantic firefighting of school runs and PTA demands, and more searching for her own happiness and a new role in life.
One thing that never changes is Gill Sims’ witty style that helps to lighten even the more serious and touching moments in the book, and speaks instantly to the hearts of mums who worry that they’re not quite #nailingit and struggling to feel #soblessed.
I would happily follow Ellen’s adventures right through to the challenges of great-grandmotherhood and the horrors of the cliques in the Nursing Home canteen! 😉
‘It’s one little field mouse,’ said Peter, who had pulled the sofa out and was looking at the mouse. ‘It’s sweet, Mum. Can I keep it?’
‘No! You can’t keep the bloody mouse. Anyway, it probably has a family waiting for it to come home.’
‘You didn’t care about that when you were shouting about traps,’ said Peter reproachfully, as he picked it up and took it outside.
I went to find Judgy, and found him sitting in Peter’s bed, as all the other bedroom doors were closed.
‘You know, Mum, a psychologist would probably have a field day with the way your dog thinks he’s a person and your children end up doing the dog’s job,’ said Peter.
‘Shhh,’ I said. ‘Don’t let Judgy hear you saying he only thinks he’s a person. He will be upset.’
Oh God. I’m sure Felicity Kendal never had these problems. But then again, she never actually went Proper Country, did she? She just stayed in Surbiton and annoyed Margot.
– Gill Sims, Why Mummy Doesn’t Give A ****
Review by Steph Warren of Bookshine and Readbows blog
https://bookshineandreadbows.wordpress.com/2019/07/05/why-mummy-doesnt-give-a-gill-sims/
lucyp747d4's review against another edition
5.0
I love, love, love this book! With a slightly more serious take on parenting Gill Sims has not disappointed! For my full review click the link below:
https://bookwormbloggerweb.wordpress.com/2019/06/17/20-books-of-summer-book-2-why-mummy-doesnt-give-a/
https://bookwormbloggerweb.wordpress.com/2019/06/17/20-books-of-summer-book-2-why-mummy-doesnt-give-a/
mitchell963's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5