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A Friend of the Family [Kindle Edition]

Lisa Jewell (Author)
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews) |
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"Sparkling." --Seattle Weekly



"A subtle dissection of the modern world, this is the perfect summer read." --Marie Claire, UK



"Funny and emotionally satisfying." --The Times, London

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Meet the Londons, a family in need of a friend ...

Gerry and Bernie London are proud parents of Tony, Sean and Ned, three wayward lads whose lives have suddenly reached crisis points:

Newly divorced Tony is fantasizing about someone he really shouldn't; prize-winning novelist Sean's got a hot new girlfriend and a dose of writer's block; and Ned's just back from Australia, without the girl he took with him - or a clue what he's going to do with his life.

If that wasn't enough for one household, the Londons also have a new lodger - a mysterious rockabilly called Gervase. Will he turn out to be a friend - or foe - to the family?

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 411 KB
  • Print Length: 432 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin (4 Aug 2005)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B002RI9HUC
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #22,672 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
a lovely book 2 April 2007
By ktc
Format:Paperback
i really enjoyed this book. i think this author has a great knack of making you actually care about the characters, and therefore care about finishing the book so you can find out what becomes of them!

i'd love to be in a family like the londons, and have a friend like gervaise
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
A dose of hope 5 July 2004
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
When i finished " A Friend of the family" I couldn't believe that I wasn't going to know more about Gervase and the rest of the family London.
It is the perfect book to take on holiday or even to read at home in your free time. It is charming, funny and full of emotion. It makes you think that in the world there is people who helps people in one way or another. And shows you how important is being a member of your own family.

I recomend it to anybody who want to have a nice and cheerful reading time.

Julia

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When A friend of the Family was released I have to admit I went straight out to buy it. Having read all books written by Lisa Jewell, I had to buy her latest release.

Once again, her writing style is great. She manages to write about different characters in each chapter and it is the sort of book you cannot put down.

Great read.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Brilliant
I cannot praise Jewell's writing enough. The cream of chick lit - hence why Penguin publish her.
I have yet to find a Lisa Jewell book I have not thoroughly enjoyed.
Published 17 months ago by S. MatthewsWallace
couldn't put this book down
I loved this book, all of the characters were very well described. I particularly liked Gervaise, and although there wasn't much information about his background there was just... Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2009 by Iona Skye
Excellent Easy Reading
'A friend of the family' is well written, very easy to read,yet thought provoking, book. I've read all of Lisa Jewels Books and find her style very entertaining. Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2008 by Ms. S. J. Wake
Lisa Jewel - Friend of the family....Great read!
Another great book by Lisa Jewel! I enjoyed reading this book so much and the characters were brilliant! I couldn't put it down! :)

Much love
Andrea
Published on 26 Nov 2007 by Andrea Murphy
not very good
I was a bit disappointed in this. Nothing special and not well written. I really couldn't recommend it
Published on 27 Oct 2007 by Adele
A nice light read
I hate having to call a book 'nice' but i can't think of a better way of describing this novel. It is an easy read with likeable central characters but there is nothing memorable... Read more
Published on 14 Aug 2007 by Hayles
A Truly Wonderful Book
This book got me hooked from the moment I started it.

It's a wonderful story about a man that is drawn to a family, while he stays with the family helps them all out... Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2006 by Ladymoonlight
What a Brilliant Book
Lisa Jewell does it again! I was totally addicted to this book, just like the others, I just could not put it down. The Characters are brilliantly thought out and planned. Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2005 by "londonsarah1982"
Enjoyable But Who Is Gervase?
As usual, Lisa Jewell doesn't disappoint. She writes such engaging and believable characters that you really want to find out what happens to them, which is surely the sign of a... Read more
Published on 25 Aug 2004
A friend of mine!!!!
Well this was fantastic. I read it in one go! Just could not put it down.The story of the London family is unique, yet you feel like it is a very familiar one. Read more
Published on 16 July 2004 by "npissia"
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