- Paperback: 544 pages
- Publisher: Pan (2 May 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0330446118
- ISBN-13: 978-0330446112
- Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 17.8 x 3.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 107,078 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The stunning sequel to the bestselling Birmingham saga The Chocolate Girls
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Pretty seventeen-year-old Greta has never known a stable family life. With no father, and loathing her mother Ruby’s latest boyfriend, Greta finds life hard at home and is happiest at work with her friends at the Cadbury factory in Birmingham where she is popular with the boys. Life takes a turn for the worse when her missing vixen of a sister Marleen turns up during the freezing winter of 1962. Greta soon decides that her only way out is marriage, but all too soon she discovers that life with her old class mate Trevor is not a ticket to freedom and happiness. She finds herself on the streets, pregnant and homeless… She is taken in by her mother’s old friends, Edie and Anatoli Gruschov. In Anatoli, Greta finds the father she has never had. Kindly Edie loves to mother people and is desperately missing her son David and his family who have settled in Israel. But the love and security of this haven is soon shattered by appalling tragedy, which affects all the chocolate girls and their children and changes life forever… Continuing the saga begun in Chocolate Girls, and set in 1960s Birmingham, this is a story of families whose lives are entwined, of belonging and loss… and of a young woman’s search for transforming love.
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is Annie Murrya's latest book and it is wonderful. It's about Greta a young woman living in the '60's era. She is looking for more in life than what is expected of her, getting married, settling down and having babies. She tries to strike out and is at odds with her mum and sister but does get married and obviously to the wrong person. Greta's sister shows no loyalty to her and has an affair with her husband resulting Greta moving on which leads her into another life. I won't expand on this and spoil the story which Ms Murray weaves around the central character. Needless to say it is another great read from the Author and couldn't put it down till I finished reading it.
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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I have read all of Annie Murray's books with 'Chocolate Girls' being my favourite until now. I live 5 minutes from Cadburys and i finally finished it as 'The Bells of Bournville Green' struck midnight. The book is quite an emotional rollercoaster with births and deaths a plenty.It continues with the lives of many characters from 'Chocolate Girls, but the focus shifts from Edie to Greta, the daughter of Ruby, Edie's friend in 'Chocolate Girls'.Greta knows there is more to life than filling chocolate boxes and is desperate to better herself and not become like her mother Ruby who seeks solace in the arms of unsuitable men. Although Greta's story is quite predictable it does not spoil the book and i was desperate to get to the end in search of the happy ending she craved. The depiction of Greta's marriage to boring 'Trevor' and her frustration at the limited opportunities for married women at the time are incredibly accurate and it was great to be entertained and discover social history at the same time. Inter woven with Greta's story we discover what happened to Edie's adopted son David who is still in Jerusalem, again with accurate details of events there. Annie Murray really does make the characters realistic with the main characters living normal lives and having faults yet still very likable. I loved David and Anatoli by the end of it all and i will admit to sobbing my heart out at certain parts. A very accurate, moving and entertaining read.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is a true masterpiece, and one of the best Annie Murray books that I have read to date. This is the sequel to her award winning book 'Chocolate girls' and in my opinion this book is even better than the first one.
This book tells the story from the thinking of Greta, a young girl who ends up marrying a man she doesn't love simply to escape Ruby her mother. And it tells about the Life of David AKA Rudi or Doodi and his life with his Wife Gila, and Son Shimon.
This book combines the strong characters of Ruby, Janet and Edie from the first book, but we see them in a different light as life has changed them. Although they are still key characters in the book we are led through events in their childrens eyes.
This is a captivating book, that made me both laugh and cry my eyes out. It captured my heart, and left me wanting more! I can't help but hope that this book becomes part of a trilogy!
This book tells the story from the thinking of Greta, a young girl who ends up marrying a man she doesn't love simply to escape Ruby her mother. And it tells about the Life of David AKA Rudi or Doodi and his life with his Wife Gila, and Son Shimon.
This book combines the strong characters of Ruby, Janet and Edie from the first book, but we see them in a different light as life has changed them. Although they are still key characters in the book we are led through events in their childrens eyes.
This is a captivating book, that made me both laugh and cry my eyes out. It captured my heart, and left me wanting more! I can't help but hope that this book becomes part of a trilogy!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
flavour not as intense as Birmingham Rose
Slightly disappointed with the writing of this book but it was nice to have an idea as to how the story continued. Will try other books by Annie Murray. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Cassie
A good read
Couldn,t wait to read the next chapter in this book! A warm tale of families their troubles loves and work always with an insight in the benefits of working at Bournville.
Published 1 month ago by jc
fanastic.
The book the follow on from Chocolate Girls. Have to say it is a fab book I couldn't put it down. It is a must read.
Published 9 months ago by nuttynatty
good read
I live in Bournville so could 'nt wait to read this book! Have read 'chocolate girls'and really enjoyed it so just had to have this one!
Published 9 months ago by donna
another smashing story
i read the chocolate girls and then i read the sequel the bells of bournville green,two fntastic stories,another book i could not put down,i laughed and cried with the... Read more
Published 12 months ago by polly w
good read
i really enjoyed this book i used to live around the area where the book was talking about
would recommend
would recommend
Published 16 months ago by jennywren393
The Bells of Bournville Green
Thoroughly enjoyed this book after reading The Chocolate Factory and look forward to reading more books by Annie Murray.
Published 20 months ago by Mrs. Nicole Banks
good read
I am always searching for a good read Annie Murray's books are all good, with the water gypsies being top of them all. This one was enjoyable
Published 21 months ago by suesreview
A must read!
Chocolate Girls was the first book by Annie Murray I read and I was sorry to finish it as I loved it. Read more
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