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3.6 AVERAGE
3.6 AVERAGE
I am delighted to be reviewing this book before it's official release date.
I loved the opening chapter, it really set the scene and just from those few pages, we learn a lot about Sophie and her personality. We know something has happened with her dad and that he is no longer around, but we don't find out what until much later in the book. We get a feel for the place in which Sophie lives, and the little cafe where she has worked ever since leaving school, owned by her best friend, the elderly Molly.
All of the characters in the little town are so likeable, all a very close knit community, looking out for one another, which I really liked.
What I love about this book is that it just flows. As soon as I started reading I was desperate to turn page after page, eager to find out what happened next. I thought that the way the book was separated into 4 parts worked well.
Not a lot happens in the little town, until the filming of a new version of Pride and Prejudice takes place. We see hot young actor Billy visiting the cafe often, and at first Sophie is oblivious to who he is, developing a friendship simply based on his personality; she looks forward to him coming in.
Sophie and Billy soon get closer, spending all of their time together, and embark on a relationship. They spend the next few weeks whilst Billy is filming there constantly together, and soon they move in together.
Sophie discovers, however, that it's more difficult being in a relationship with an actor than she first thought.
I loved reading as the relationship progressed, although I found it very frustrating reading about Sophie's constant fears and paranoia over Billy's acting career, as well as various people getting involved in her life.
This book not only covers love, romance and all of the troubles that come with it, but a different kind of heartbreak, mending relationships, and loss. You will both laugh and cry (if you cry at books, I do not) at this book. An excellent debut novel, so beautifully written.
I loved the opening chapter, it really set the scene and just from those few pages, we learn a lot about Sophie and her personality. We know something has happened with her dad and that he is no longer around, but we don't find out what until much later in the book. We get a feel for the place in which Sophie lives, and the little cafe where she has worked ever since leaving school, owned by her best friend, the elderly Molly.
All of the characters in the little town are so likeable, all a very close knit community, looking out for one another, which I really liked.
What I love about this book is that it just flows. As soon as I started reading I was desperate to turn page after page, eager to find out what happened next. I thought that the way the book was separated into 4 parts worked well.
Not a lot happens in the little town, until the filming of a new version of Pride and Prejudice takes place. We see hot young actor Billy visiting the cafe often, and at first Sophie is oblivious to who he is, developing a friendship simply based on his personality; she looks forward to him coming in.
Sophie and Billy soon get closer, spending all of their time together, and embark on a relationship. They spend the next few weeks whilst Billy is filming there constantly together, and soon they move in together.
Sophie discovers, however, that it's more difficult being in a relationship with an actor than she first thought.
I loved reading as the relationship progressed, although I found it very frustrating reading about Sophie's constant fears and paranoia over Billy's acting career, as well as various people getting involved in her life.
This book not only covers love, romance and all of the troubles that come with it, but a different kind of heartbreak, mending relationships, and loss. You will both laugh and cry (if you cry at books, I do not) at this book. An excellent debut novel, so beautifully written.
Really enjoyed the story and it is chick-lit at it's best. Had me crying my eyes out which always means it's written well! Just a bit short for my liking.
From what I remember of this novel, I really enjoyed it! I was really impressed with Giovanna's intelligent writing style and wit, which really showed through in this book.
A very nice feel-good read. It's very cute and romantic with just the right touch of excitement and conflicts to keep things interesting.
Gonna keep this short and sweet. I wanted to like this, I really did. But it felt like nothing more than a grammatically correct fan fiction.
There was no depth to any of the characters, bar a SLIGHT insight into Sophie's past.
Sophie and Billy's relationship escalated within pages and the book on a whole was fast paced, rushed and would sit best in the young adult section of a book shop at best.
There was no depth to any of the characters, bar a SLIGHT insight into Sophie's past.
Sophie and Billy's relationship escalated within pages and the book on a whole was fast paced, rushed and would sit best in the young adult section of a book shop at best.
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Unlike some of the other readers I didn't just read the book because it was Tom from Mcfly's wife, I read it as the book drew me in!!
It took me a while to get into but generally most books do with me, but once I was a couple if chapter in I couldn't put it down. The characters are likeable and Sophie's situation is ever girls dream life! You can tell that it sort of relates to the authors own life and makes it believeable.
There are two gripping moments of the book that genuinally brought me to tears, which I can say has only happened in 1 other book!!
Brilliant first novel! Well done Gi!!
It took me a while to get into but generally most books do with me, but once I was a couple if chapter in I couldn't put it down. The characters are likeable and Sophie's situation is ever girls dream life! You can tell that it sort of relates to the authors own life and makes it believeable.
There are two gripping moments of the book that genuinally brought me to tears, which I can say has only happened in 1 other book!!
Brilliant first novel! Well done Gi!!
I'm gonna be honest. I bought this book because I love Gi, but I have to say it's been one of the worst books I've ever read! It was too cheesy and too childish. At first, the plot really caught my attention but in my opinion it was poorly developed. It had a lot to offer but it ended up being a boring book. I'm not sure I'm ever going to read again another book from Gi...but I'm still a big fan of hers! Xx
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
Brilliant and fun