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Do you have to be crazy to get married? Anna Maxted’s heroine Hannah in Being Committed certainly does--and she’s in no hurry to change her mind. Why should she? She’s got the perfect life (as she sees it); in particular, she has a very interesting job: she’s a private investigator for the quaintly-named Hound Dog Investigations, involved in tricky but satisfyingly challenging cases. There's her supportive father (who more than makes up for her less appealing mother). And there’s her long-term boyfriend Jason: her five-year relationship with him is another comforting factor in her status quo. Then Jason proposes--and, without hesitation, Hannah say no--why rock the boat? But the boat is definitely rocked for her when Jason decides, shortly after, to get engaged to another woman. Her father thinks she’s let a good thing pass her by. And Hannah realises its time to coolly take stock of her life--and what she wants from it.
In both Getting Over It and Behaving Like Adults, Anna Maxted made her mark as a novelist of humour, humanity and insight; her skill with plotting is matched with a talent for realising the individual personalities of her characters with maximum vividness. That’s very much the case in Being Committed, with Hannah the perfect heroine--even though the reader may want to shout at her at times. If Hound Dog Investigations is unlike any detective agency that ever existed on this planet, it’s hardly a problem: every other detail in this delightful and funny novel rings absolutely true.--Barry Forshaw --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Anna Maxted looks like a chicklit author on the surface but deals with much darker subjects than run of the mill writers - which she definitely isn't. Her last book, Behaving Like Adults, dealt with date rape yet still managed to be a laugh out loud page turner. I don't know how she does it but I wish I could write like that. Her latest novel tackles with the thorny issue of commitment in a long term relationship. There are a few skeletons in the characters' closets but nothing quite as dark as the last book, which was a bit of a relief. I thoroughly enjoyed this book - largely because it was truly funny - and recommend it to anyone who's read and enjoyed Maxted's previous novels.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this after reading a great review of Anna in Heat and I have to say she is a great writer, abive and beyond many others. I've just finished this and will be taking a couple of her other books on holiday with me. It was funny, pacy and like Marian Keyes, didn't patronise (though Marion Keyes latest is slightly too downbeat.) Anna obviously goes for serious issues and keeps it light hearted, in that sense this is a great book. Perfect if your tired of the more typical often poorley written chick lit offerings which give teh genre a bad name. This book shines.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I love Anna Maxted's books. They all have twists and turns that you just don't see coming. This one is no different. The characters are believeable and you are left really caring what happens to them. I am looking forward to the next one!
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better than 'behaving like adults'
Read this book after reading 'behaving like adults' by Anna, and have to say this is much better! I found behaving like adults a bit to dark and unsettling to be honest, but this... Read more
Published on 7 Sep 2008 by Sarah
A long read...
I picked up this book for a second time recently after having tried once before to drum up interest. This time around I did finish it, but what a long read! Read more
Published on 30 July 2007 by Cadeyes
Rather Disappointing
Having enjoyed all of Anna Maxted's previous novels, it was with great anticipation that I began to read Being Committed. From the first few chapters I was disappointed. Read more
Published on 3 Aug 2005 by Rebecca
Misunderstood
I would like to reply Meredith commnents regarding Anna Maxted's novels. Although I haven't read her latest I have all her previous books and have read and re-read them many... Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2005 by "julierussell1"
FANTASTIC - HIGHLY ENJOYABLE
Wow - I have never read any of Anna's previous books, but received this one as a gift. I loved it! I had trouble putting it down - which if you knew me, would appreciate how good... Read more
Published on 12 Sep 2004
Enjoyable but a little disappointing
'Getting Over It' and 'Behaving Like Adults' were terrific books, but this one struggled to strike the same chord. Read more
Published on 14 July 2004 by bijsterbjo
Complete drivel
Why anyone likes this author is a mystery to me. Her stuff is predictable, twee and not particularly funny. I guess it's written for teenagers, or something.
Published on 30 Jun 2004 by Louise Ford
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