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novellenovels's review against another edition
emotional
funny
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Loved this from start to finish, motherhood as it really is..
aleisha_94's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
4.5
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/
ravenclawlibrarybooks's review against another edition
5.0
I had the wonderful opportunity to read Why Mummy Swears through Netgalley and loved it! I requested this book and was thrilled to be accepted to review this book before the publication date which is 27th of JUNE 2019! I was literally crying with laughter and this book has been added to my To Buy list.
I have yet to read Why Mummy Drinks but it is on my TBR list.
I want to thank Netgalley & HarperCollins UK for the opportunity to read an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
I have yet to read Why Mummy Drinks but it is on my TBR list.
I want to thank Netgalley & HarperCollins UK for the opportunity to read an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
lk93's review against another edition
4.0
I received a copy of this book to review from Netgalley. Thank you for the opportunity.
A funny and quirky book that had me at times nodding my head in agreement and laughing whilst I read it. Thus book has sharp and witty writing that readers especially those who are parents will find much to relate with. The characters are interesting and familiar like some old friends. I hadn't read the previous books before but this book is understandable even without doing so.
I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a light hearted read.
A funny and quirky book that had me at times nodding my head in agreement and laughing whilst I read it. Thus book has sharp and witty writing that readers especially those who are parents will find much to relate with. The characters are interesting and familiar like some old friends. I hadn't read the previous books before but this book is understandable even without doing so.
I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a light hearted read.
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/
stephend81d5's review against another edition
3.0
thought the latest in the mummy series was quite funny as the domestic upheaval takes place and things start to change overall in the books as well.
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/
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