I wasn't too sure about this book based on the opening few pages. Initially, I thought the sentence structure was clumsy and the prose was unnecessarily "wordy". As the book progressed, however, these issues disappeared and I soon started to enjoy this book. It's a good story, amusing and entertaining, so it's easy to read, perfect for relaxing in the sunshine. Not all of the characters are particularly deep but the narrator, Beth, comes across as a lovely person, someone you would be happy to spend time with. I would have enjoyed more interaction between Beth and her mother who clearly have some issues which could be explored. It's well-constructed,and mostly very well written. I particularly liked the way the chapters are named and constructed. I've not read any books by Kirsty Olliffe before but I will definitely read any other books that Kirsty writes.
Pauline Braisher, A LoveReading Ambassador
| Primary Genre | Romance / Relationship Stories |
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Beth is the very antithesis of the modern heroine, who always knows her own mind and acts accordingly, but that just makes the reader like her more.
Beth is the very antithesis of the modern heroine, who always knows her own mind and acts accordingly, but that just makes the reader like her more. When Gerard asks Beth to marry him, she immediately says yes, as she can't bear to disappoint her childhood friend. She then spends the remainder of the book running the whole gamut of emotions, as indicated by the titles of the chapters, whilst trying to make herself appear totally unsuitable to be his wife so that Gerard will end their engagement and let her off the hook. This he does do in the end or, at least, the reader is happy that a compromise is reached. This book is very entertaining and easy to read but it does touch on some serious issues too.... Read Full Review
