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To have a baby or not to have a baby, that is the question that's facing Jane Green's heroines in her fifth novel, Babyville. Julia, Maeve and Sam are pondering the pros and cons of procreation; the effect that it could have on their careers, partners and lives.
The novel opens with Julia, a successful TV producer, with her legs straight up in the air, encouraging her boyfriend Mark's sperm to reach their destination. Julia thinks she wants a baby to fill the huge gap that has suddenly appeared in her life. But Mark thinks:
We don't make love anymore. We make babies. And we're failing.Maeve, who also works in TV, is adamant that she doesn't want a baby or a relationship; she's happy as a single, ambitious, career girl: "The togetherness. The cosiness. That coupledom that is pure anathema to me." But she finds herself pregnant after a one-night stand and finds that her preconceptions turn out to be misconceptions. And finally there is Sam; voluptuously, glowingly pregnant at the beginning of the book, but near the end screaming at her beloved partner Chris: "You haven't been stuck in all day with a screaming baby. You have absolutely no idea what it's like for me." Chris feels "neglected. Abandoned . Unwanted."
Babyville is played out in the present tense, with a staccato style delivery, with beats of humour between the emotional labour. The emotions may be powerful and universal, but the prose style may need a longer fermentation period. --Eithne Farry --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Mirror Magazine
'It's ... spot on. Once you pick up Babyville, it's unlikely you'll be able to put it down.'
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Julia hoists herself around on the bed until her head's at the bottom, then sticks her legs straight up in the air and leans them gently on the headboard. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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Julia hoists herself around on the bed until her head's at the bottom, then sticks her legs straight up in the air and leans them gently on the headboard. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As many others have, I've read all of Jane Green's books, & it's become kind of a compulsion to buy every new one coming out. I just finished "Babyville", which I read in just one day: finishing a book in one day is always a good thing!
You all probably know that this book deals with babies: having babies, dreaming about babies, raising babies, bonding with babies, being jealous of other peoples' babies...Through 3 different stories (Julia, Maeve & Sam are the main characters), Jane Green looks at 3 different aspects of the same life-changing experience. All 3 stories are quite good, light, easy reading. I found it quite original that the "baby-issue" was introduced in this "chic-lit" genre, as it's called. I've read countless stories of "boy-meets-girl" so it was a relief to have something a little different to read at the beach.
I won't go into more details, just that in my opinion Maeve's story was the most appealing, since she's a character that I find true to life: independent & funny, & a person that learns a lot through loss of control. Julia I liked less, she seemed unreal & very self-centered. As for Sam, I have to say that her story didn't ring true to me, especially the infatuation part. But I'll let you discover the rest for yourself.
All in all, an easy, fun, quick book, made for summer vacations at the beach.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I've read all of Jane Green's books and enjoyed them all so when I saw this new one I bought it fast. I wasn't disappointed. It is by far the best she has written and I was sorry to finish it. It was very realistic and reflected different women's feelings and thoughts about having a family extremely well: women who have had children will relate to it, as will those that prefer a career. I could relate to all of the characters in some way and it was just amazing how true to life they all were. I think it showed that life isn't always a bowl of cherries and there are ups and downs in any relationship, sometimes they that can be worked through and sometimes they can't. I don't want to give anything away so I just suggest you go out and read it!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book along with ALL other Green books have been a source of endless entertainment and thought provoking. This book takes you to different people's circumstances with a view of their relationships, their wanting and dealing with children. The book is true to life and you are drawn into it from the offset. What a read, another fine performance by Ms Green.
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Everyone loves a good chick-lit book and Babyville by Jane Green does not disappoint. Read more
Everyone loves a good chick-lit book and Babyville by Jane Green does not disappoint. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Turning the Pages
It was ok...
Normally, I am the sort of person who can read a book in about a week, but not with this one. I read it for about a month (constantly putting it down and picking it up). Read more
Published on 27 Jun 2009 by C. Rucroft
Oh, please
I'll preface this by saying this is not the sort of book I normally read, but it was given to me while on vacation. Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2009 by Jen
Oh Baby Baby!
'Babyville' by Jane Green follows the lives of three women, all very different people, all with very different opinions when it comes to having kids. Read more
Published on 30 Jun 2008 by KAT
a superb read!
I have just finished this book as I bought all the jane Green books after reading Mr maybe and this book yet again did not disappoint! Read more
Published on 14 May 2008 by Ms. S. King
Couldn't put it down
This is the first Jane Green book I have read and I loved it. I agree with the previous comment about the stories not being finished before you move onto the next person, but all... Read more
Published on 15 May 2007 by Ernie the cat
Hillarious!
This novel by Jane Green is one of her funniest! It will have you laughing from start to finish! A real gem to any woman who is thinking about having a baby, pregnant or had a baby... Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2007 by Carrianne M. Hall
Better than her previous effort
I read this book shortly after reading bookends, and thankfully it was much better.
The story is about three women, who's lives are interlinked, but the story is split... Read more
The story is about three women, who's lives are interlinked, but the story is split... Read more
Published on 4 Dec 2006 by Sarah
Babyville
A reviewer from HELLO! Magazine describes `BABYVILLE' as unputdownable and Jane Green's fourth novel to be released in the US is just that indeed...unputdownable! Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2005 by DevJohn01
Think you want a baby then read on
I am a mother of 2 pre-school children who was not looking for this type of book at first but i thought it sounded ok so added it to my basket. Read more
Published on 28 Aug 2005 by Mrs S M Clement
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