- Hardcover: 480 pages
- Publisher: Michael Joseph Ltd (1 Mar 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0718145984
- ISBN-13: 978-0718145989
- Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 14.4 x 4.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 414,593 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In a rambling house, failed poet Toby Dobbs has created a refuge for people who need one. But when a quiet tragedy and an unwelcome letter interrupt Toby's sedate existence, he needs his housemates to find some direction in their lives. Leah Pilgrim has watched the tenants of the house over the road for several years, and when the owner of 31 Silversmith Road asks her for advice, he opens the door not only to the eccentric building across the street - but to five lives in various stages of turmoil. Can Toby and Leah help these misfits to grow up, move on and move out? And in doing so, can they make their own dreams come true?
About the Author
Lisa Jewell was born and raised in North London, where she lives with her husband and baby daughter. She worked as a secretary before redundancy, a bet and a book deal took her away from all that. She is the author of five huge bestsellers: Ralph's Party, Thirtynothing, One-Hit Wonder, Friend of the Family and, most recently, Vince and Joy, all of which are available as Penguin paperbacks.
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Toby, Jemma and I are leaving for Cape Town tomorrow morning. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If this book doesn't become a film one day, I'll eat my hat. It has blockbuster written all over it - in the vein of About a Boy, Love Actually, Four Weddings and Bridget Jones. It's a superbly woven tale of the lives of the inhabitants of Peacock House, owned by Toby, overlooked by Leah and recently left by Gus ... who turns both their lives around. This is a beautifully written book, which really draws the reader into the lives of the main characters, and by the end of the book I was genuinely caught up in a desire for happy endings for (nearly) all of them. I adored Toby, and it was a really refreshing angle for the lead character of a Chick Lit title to be a man...Though not overly sentimental, there is much poignant soul searching for all the characters involved, and the author carefully handles the twists and turns of their lives with grace. I loved Lisa's books before this one - they are all funny and "real" and touching, but the bar has definitely been raised with 31 Dream Street. It's one of the best books I've read this year, and the feeling that I really care what the future holds for Con and Daisy, Melinda and Jack (who for some reason I picture as Anthony LaPaglia), and of course Toby and Leah....has stayed with me since I turned the last page. Thank you Lisa.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I couldn't agree more with the review above - i love Lisa Jewell & i thought could get no better than Vince & Joy - how wrong can you be??
This book is so real - you can relate to any one of the characters and thats what i like most about Lisa's books, you could know anyone of her characters and the places.
Did not put it down - read in one weekend (and a bit)
For anyone who has never read Lisa Jewll - buy buy buy!!
This book is so real - you can relate to any one of the characters and thats what i like most about Lisa's books, you could know anyone of her characters and the places.
Did not put it down - read in one weekend (and a bit)
For anyone who has never read Lisa Jewll - buy buy buy!!
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Toby, a poet, was bought a house in Finchley by his father before he went off and abandoned him. There is already one sitting tenant, but Toby turns the rest of the rooms into a home for waifs and strays, people who can't afford to pay rent, musicians, poets and people who are just down on their luck.
Fifteen years go by and the death of Gus, the sitting tenant, gives Toby a chance to start again and reclaim his life. With the help of Leah, from across the road, Toby gradually starts to get to know the people who have taken over his house and help them find a way to move on!
This is a typical Lisa Jewell book, lovely light reading with small touches of tragedy and comedy. The characters are well developed (especially Ruby, the hard drinking, hard smoking, hard partying rock chick)
Really enjoyable, would make great beach reading, and (as with all Jewell novels) you're guaranteed a happy ending!
Fifteen years go by and the death of Gus, the sitting tenant, gives Toby a chance to start again and reclaim his life. With the help of Leah, from across the road, Toby gradually starts to get to know the people who have taken over his house and help them find a way to move on!
This is a typical Lisa Jewell book, lovely light reading with small touches of tragedy and comedy. The characters are well developed (especially Ruby, the hard drinking, hard smoking, hard partying rock chick)
Really enjoyable, would make great beach reading, and (as with all Jewell novels) you're guaranteed a happy ending!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Not her best
I am a big fan of Lisa Jewell's books and I usually find them unpotdownable sadly this was not the case for this book. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Justhavingfun
loved it
I just read this on kindle and I loved it. Easy readying yet 'un-put-downable' it' chick lit at its best. Read more
Published 4 months ago by S. swain
Entralling
This book had me hooked like no other! If like me you havent experienced a Lisa Jewell novel before then be sure to read this as its just brilliant. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Ms. Zl Williamson
GOOD BUT NOT GREAT
As the title suggests, this book was good, but it wasn't my fave Lisa Jewell book. I've read four of her books so far and thoroughly enjoyed all of them. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Sissys Mum
Fantastic laugh out loud read
I have never read a Lisa Jewell novel before but I have downloaded all of hers available on kindle since I read this. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Yorkshire Rose
31 dream street
i read this book in 3 days thats even with having a 4 month old demanding baby, i was hooked because it was so different to a love story it had many charaters to get to know in a... Read more
Published 13 months ago by megansmummy2010
Perfect read for a cold winter's night!
Lovely book - one of many by Lisa Jewell - ideal for reading on a chilly winter's night - tucked on the sofa with a mug of hot chocolate with marshmallows floating on the top! Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mrs. B. Jacobs
funny, heart warming and unputdownable!
This book was brilliant from start to finish, the plot is both exciting and sad in equal measures. I love the way she introduces all these charachters who live in the house, and... Read more
Published 23 months ago by L. Campbell
Dream Read
This is the first book, I have read by the Lisa and Jewell, and It will not be the last. I loved the story and could not put it down. Read more
Published on 25 May 2009 by K. Wilson
Didn't knock my socks off
I feel like such a party pooper saying I didn't particularly like this book. I mean, don't get me wrong. It's a pretty good read and a good story. Read more
Published on 16 April 2009 by Aleks
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