- Hardcover: 392 pages
- Publisher: ISIS Publishing (1 Oct 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0753179229
- ISBN-13: 978-0753179222
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,393,170 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you are totally happy in a relationship and think infidelity is deplorable under any circumstances, please do not buy or read this book because you are likely to dislike the main character, Sadie, intensely. If however, you have ever had an affair, been tempted to have an affair, or are just a bored and frustrated housewife who, despite having adorable kids, wishes there was a spark of wild sexuality in her life, then you will absolutely love this book. It is beautifully and sympathetically written and readers with young children won't fail to compare themselves to Sadie in one way or another. Reading of her day to day activities brought back so many memories of when my own children were the age of those in the book, and I remember feeling just as frumpy and frustrated with life as Sadie. Fortunately, not many of us meet a handsome man at a dinner party who seduces us into an affair, but I can still understand how Sadie would have got carried along with the moment. Those readers who found Sadie spoilt, selfish and self absorbed should note that she paid the consequences for her actions, and may she be a warning for anyone who finds themselves similarly tempted. A thoroughly enjoyable book with equal measures of humour and anguish, I couldn't wait to pick it up and find out what happened next.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A good book certainly makes your holiday go better and this was one of three in my suitcase that added some extra sunshine whilst I was sprawled on the beach. Yes it's about a woman having an affair but it's not saying 'go out and have one, it's fun'it's a very cleverly done astute portrait of how one can hanker after your old exciting life when the mundane family thing hits you - and anyone with kids will associate with that, me included (all those resentments!) The leading lady just takes it one step further and I felt very 'fly on the wall' reading it because I expected a great car smash to her life. Have to say though it all felt very 'real' and, I'll bet, a parallel to many a true life. As for the ending - very satisfying, which is always the best sign of a good book. Yes, happy to recommend!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Infidelity is a sensitive subject for all couples. Relationships are meant to be based on trust yet trust is broken so easily.
This book explores the life of Sadie, her partner Alex and their two children. Sadie feels unfulfilled with her life. Yes she has beautiful children, a loving partner and a roof over their heads she can't help but think that there is something more. Stressed with all the problems that come with motherhood and a partner who just isn't doing his fair share Sadie stops wondering and ends up having an illicit affair without thinking about the consequences. Wrapped up in a world so separate from her own she forgets that she will eventually have to choose, and the choice could affect more than just her.
The book is extremely thought provoking as we all have moments where we wonder if there is more to life. So often we see books where a husband has left his family for another woman and you travel through the life of a woman empowered by the decision, but we don't often see the reverse and really understand the real implications of the actions. It's very easy for us to read a book like this and want to banish her to hell. I agree Sadie was wrong in her actions but putting yourself in her shoes what would you do?! Throughout the book I did maintain a level of sympathy for Sadie. Not because I agree with infidelity but because she did not see the error of her ways until it was too late. So often do we not think our choices through? When putting myself in Alex's shoes I did come to understand how difficult finding this out would be for him. I'm all for empowerment and the belief that once a cheater always a cheater but when you have a family at stake what do you decide?
Although the book angered me in some places it did not take away from the book. It was refreshing to read about a not so perfect woman, and not one who had a no good husband who took control of her life once he left. The anger I felt towards Sadie was all a part of what made the book great. Her selfishness and her deceitfulness gave me an amazing insight into the life of an adulterer and although it is not a hobby I want to participate in, it was nice to have several different views on the subject. I would defiantly recommend this book.
This book explores the life of Sadie, her partner Alex and their two children. Sadie feels unfulfilled with her life. Yes she has beautiful children, a loving partner and a roof over their heads she can't help but think that there is something more. Stressed with all the problems that come with motherhood and a partner who just isn't doing his fair share Sadie stops wondering and ends up having an illicit affair without thinking about the consequences. Wrapped up in a world so separate from her own she forgets that she will eventually have to choose, and the choice could affect more than just her.
The book is extremely thought provoking as we all have moments where we wonder if there is more to life. So often we see books where a husband has left his family for another woman and you travel through the life of a woman empowered by the decision, but we don't often see the reverse and really understand the real implications of the actions. It's very easy for us to read a book like this and want to banish her to hell. I agree Sadie was wrong in her actions but putting yourself in her shoes what would you do?! Throughout the book I did maintain a level of sympathy for Sadie. Not because I agree with infidelity but because she did not see the error of her ways until it was too late. So often do we not think our choices through? When putting myself in Alex's shoes I did come to understand how difficult finding this out would be for him. I'm all for empowerment and the belief that once a cheater always a cheater but when you have a family at stake what do you decide?
Although the book angered me in some places it did not take away from the book. It was refreshing to read about a not so perfect woman, and not one who had a no good husband who took control of her life once he left. The anger I felt towards Sadie was all a part of what made the book great. Her selfishness and her deceitfulness gave me an amazing insight into the life of an adulterer and although it is not a hobby I want to participate in, it was nice to have several different views on the subject. I would defiantly recommend this book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
great read!
This is the second Lucy Diamond book I have read and absolutely loved it. The characters are all easy to identify with and the detail in the writing makes it feel very real. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Frances Hynd
Not her best work
Not her best I am afraid, I was quite disappointed. Lucy Diamond should read Rafaella Barker books to learn how to portray a child and how it speaks as RB has it down perfectly. Read more
Published 15 months ago by H. Munden
Pure fun!
I am from the United States and happened upon my first Lucy Diamond
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book in Girbraltar. I am so happy to have found this amazing, funny and brilliant author. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Marissa
Brilliant!!
Wasn't sure I was going to like it when I first started reading it but totally loved it! A real page turner that I found hard to put down. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Squeak
spoilt main character
The other reviews on this site misled me to read this book. It's quite nicely written and a page turner, hence two stars but ultimately it's about a spoilt main character with... Read more
Published on 7 April 2008 by Baffled
Insightful, sexy and fun!
At the start of this book, I was expecting pretty standard 'chick lit', but by the end it had became much more, and I was finding it hard to put it down. Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2008 by Michelle Moore
It's a gem
This is a novel for anyone who's wondered if the grass is greener on the other side. It's about Sadie - a woman with a nice bloke and two kids, who is having a bit of an... Read more
Published on 12 Sep 2007 by Nichola Yates
A unique tale of a self obssesed woman
I was extremely disappointed when I reached the end of this book. This is the first time I have felt compelled to add a review to the Amazon website as this is one of the worse... Read more
Published on 18 Aug 2007 by S Magpie
LUCY DIAMOND'S BOOK - A TOTAL GEM
During the reading of this book, I found myself nodding in agreement in so many places I turned into the Churchill dog. Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2007 by Milly Johnson
any way you want me. a grippingly funny read
I loved this book. any way you want me is very very funny, emotional and observant.I laughed out loud at some of the one liners and had to stop myself from flicking to the... Read more
Published on 23 May 2007 by hales
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