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kramie's review against another edition
4.0
If your looking for a bit of light hearted down to earth talk about life with children you have it!
Follow Ellen in her roundabout way of saying goodbye to her eldest whose going away (far away) to uni. While she struggles on with does she need a man in life? Or is she a feminist who doesnt need a man (but the crazy family will do).
Live through the ups and downs of parenthood and learn that everyone wings it from time to time. Infact probably more often than not!
Will Ellen become the next supernanny or the crazy old dog lady down the road???
Some possibly offensive language throughout but all written in context. This is a very easy light hearted read. 5 minutes at a time is all you need to get you hooked wanting to read the next part! Well writted but easily accessible for everyone. Dont like the diary entry format put you off its just giving a timeline to put the story into context.
Follow Ellen in her roundabout way of saying goodbye to her eldest whose going away (far away) to uni. While she struggles on with does she need a man in life? Or is she a feminist who doesnt need a man (but the crazy family will do).
Live through the ups and downs of parenthood and learn that everyone wings it from time to time. Infact probably more often than not!
Will Ellen become the next supernanny or the crazy old dog lady down the road???
Some possibly offensive language throughout but all written in context. This is a very easy light hearted read. 5 minutes at a time is all you need to get you hooked wanting to read the next part! Well writted but easily accessible for everyone. Dont like the diary entry format put you off its just giving a timeline to put the story into context.
lynncornelissen's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Review coming soon. Good fun but not as riveting as rhe first.
jazzlibrariansbookcase's review against another edition
4.0
I kind of expected a Bridget Jones style book and I was not disappointed! I could not stop laughing out loud from Ellen and her series of hilarious but unfortunate events. I was in fits of laughter with her rants about the patriarchy and her friends, the scene of Ellen looking after her best friend's kid for the day was an accurate portrayal of a two year old (I certainly don't miss growing up in a house full of kids of all ages). It was just great, this scene was my favourite part of the book. There were very few parts that I didn't like or found awkward to read, (adult toys anyone?). I do wish that there were less stereotyping for some of the characters, like the Ellen's gay friends. The rants that Ellen has to herself more than make up for it! I was fully behind her rants on the patriarchy and the societal values of a woman. Simply put, this book is a great laugh and I would highly recommend it as a gift for your mum (if she has a sense of humour and likes a laugh!)
tlholmes's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Vomit
annarella's review against another edition
5.0
Very funny and well written, it made me laugh out loud and I loved the humor and the characters.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
avrilhj's review against another edition
5.0
One particular section of this book made me shriek and cry with laughter, until I couldn’t breathe.
lucyp747d4's review against another edition
5.0
The is the fourth book in the Why Mummy series and whilst you could read it as a standalone I would recommend starting with the first as there are so many loveable and funny characters that are regular features. I’d like to thank NetGalley, Harper Collins and Hattie Evans for an e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
From reading the synopsis I knew there was going to be an element of sadness to this book as Ellen sends her eldest off to university and I wasn’t wrong. The scenes in Jane’s bedroom when all the furniture is packed brought a small lump to my throat and made me want to cherish these precious years I have with my two boys. Then the youngest woke me up at 4:30am today so that joy was very much short lived!
I am at the opposite end of the parenting scale to Ellen. My two moppets are under 5 so I actually related more to Hannah in this story. My youngest is in fact called Edward and I’m not sure if it’s in the name but my Edward definitely has the naughty, mischievous streak running through him. It was like reading a chapter from my own diary when Hannah detailed her day to day with the little monkey, except mine isn’t quite to the same extremes as book Edward.
All of the characters have developed throughout the series but Simon has had the biggest change. I found him more mature, less irritating and generally a nicer character in this book. There were plenty of sweet moments and laughter between both parents and children that gave this book a heart warming feeling.
Yet again I sat there shaking with tears of laughter and my husband had to ask if I was okay, I’d only read 4 pages at this point! Gill Sim’s writes in a way that is not only hilarious but also true and relatable which is why I have come to love her books so much. She takes every parents deepest, darkest thoughts and isn’t afraid to say them out loud! I couldn’t even reread the supermarket trolley scene to my husband without laughing and by the end I was left with a huge smile on my face.
My only request to Gill Sims is please do not stop! I want Ellen all the way through her remaining adult life until she is sat in a care home getting up to crazy antics with the other residents. For me a world without Ellen and her whole entourage is one less bit of joy in the world.
Why Mummy’s Sloshed is available now so don’t forget to buy your own copy and join in with the rest of us laughing our way through!
From reading the synopsis I knew there was going to be an element of sadness to this book as Ellen sends her eldest off to university and I wasn’t wrong. The scenes in Jane’s bedroom when all the furniture is packed brought a small lump to my throat and made me want to cherish these precious years I have with my two boys. Then the youngest woke me up at 4:30am today so that joy was very much short lived!
I am at the opposite end of the parenting scale to Ellen. My two moppets are under 5 so I actually related more to Hannah in this story. My youngest is in fact called Edward and I’m not sure if it’s in the name but my Edward definitely has the naughty, mischievous streak running through him. It was like reading a chapter from my own diary when Hannah detailed her day to day with the little monkey, except mine isn’t quite to the same extremes as book Edward.
All of the characters have developed throughout the series but Simon has had the biggest change. I found him more mature, less irritating and generally a nicer character in this book. There were plenty of sweet moments and laughter between both parents and children that gave this book a heart warming feeling.
Yet again I sat there shaking with tears of laughter and my husband had to ask if I was okay, I’d only read 4 pages at this point! Gill Sim’s writes in a way that is not only hilarious but also true and relatable which is why I have come to love her books so much. She takes every parents deepest, darkest thoughts and isn’t afraid to say them out loud! I couldn’t even reread the supermarket trolley scene to my husband without laughing and by the end I was left with a huge smile on my face.
My only request to Gill Sims is please do not stop! I want Ellen all the way through her remaining adult life until she is sat in a care home getting up to crazy antics with the other residents. For me a world without Ellen and her whole entourage is one less bit of joy in the world.
Why Mummy’s Sloshed is available now so don’t forget to buy your own copy and join in with the rest of us laughing our way through!