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amypotter's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
chloevictoria8's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
livrshellis1302's review
1.0
All I can say is this is why I don’t trust men on a lads holiday. Cheating is a huge theme in this book from start to finish. And I feel like it was used countless times for twist and turns to make this mediocre book less mediocre.
planetpammy's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
namimerijaan's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
casacostello's review
4.0
Another great read from Mike Gayle. He's certainly got a skill for writing about the mundane in people's lives and making it fascinating. he must spend so much time observing people and finding out their innermost thoughts.
3 friends go on a 18-30's last minute holiday to Crete. They are all 35 but are not going to let that small details stop them. Will it be the same holiday as last time they visited the resort of Malia?
All 3 friends have their different baggage to take with them and the week doesn't exactly work out as planned. There's touching moments of friendship and melancholy in this book. Its not fast paced, there's not a huge amount of action, but it is very readable and enjoyable.
3 friends go on a 18-30's last minute holiday to Crete. They are all 35 but are not going to let that small details stop them. Will it be the same holiday as last time they visited the resort of Malia?
All 3 friends have their different baggage to take with them and the week doesn't exactly work out as planned. There's touching moments of friendship and melancholy in this book. Its not fast paced, there's not a huge amount of action, but it is very readable and enjoyable.
devon's review
4.0
Did I ever mention that I love Mike Gayle? Well I do! His books are always a joy to read, witty, refreshing and honest and 'WISH YOU WERE HERE' is no exception!
'WISH YOU WERE HERE' centers around three friends who upon ones break up with his longtime girlfriend, decide that a holiday to bring his spirits back up is just what the Dr. ordered. The trio, now in their mid-thirties decide to relive their misspent youth by returning to a vacation spot in Crete that held special memories for each. Unfortunately once they arrive the 18-29 crowd just isn't what they remembered. They spend night after night trying to recreate their youth soon settling upon the realization that they are no longer young or hip.
Watching these three almost middle aged men bumble about trying to keep up with the young guys with the rippling muscles and party all day and night attitude and the even younger girls with the oh-so-short skirts and barely there bikini's is a riot! But watching the main character, Charlie, come to terms with the loss of his long term relationship is the heart of this story and what we have grown to know and love about all of Mr. Gayles books.
'WISH YOU WERE HERE' centers around three friends who upon ones break up with his longtime girlfriend, decide that a holiday to bring his spirits back up is just what the Dr. ordered. The trio, now in their mid-thirties decide to relive their misspent youth by returning to a vacation spot in Crete that held special memories for each. Unfortunately once they arrive the 18-29 crowd just isn't what they remembered. They spend night after night trying to recreate their youth soon settling upon the realization that they are no longer young or hip.
Watching these three almost middle aged men bumble about trying to keep up with the young guys with the rippling muscles and party all day and night attitude and the even younger girls with the oh-so-short skirts and barely there bikini's is a riot! But watching the main character, Charlie, come to terms with the loss of his long term relationship is the heart of this story and what we have grown to know and love about all of Mr. Gayles books.
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