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My Best Friend's Girl (Paperback)

by Dorothy Koomson (Author)
4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (156 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 448 pages
  • Publisher: Sphere (4 May 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0751537071
  • ISBN-13: 978-0751537079
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 3.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (156 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 8,132 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'Totally enjoyable' New Woman 'A funny, quirky read' Company 'Colourful characters and witty writing Heat 'Hilarious' Hot Stars 'When a novel breezes along as lightly as this, you simply cannot put it down' What's On in London 'I was laughing and crying from page one. Koomson deals with grown up issues: friendship, death, betrayal and forgiveness - a very moving read.' Adele Parks 'Both funny and moving, this will have you reaching for the tissues . . . A heartbreaking tale' CLOSER 'An enjoyable, easy read that might even make you shed the odd tear' STAR MAGAZINE

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Rollercoster of emotion, 15 Nov 2006
By A. Tallis (Ireland) - See all my reviews
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Brilliant read, definitely will be passing this book on to all my friends. I borrowed it initially from my sister, she warned me its terribly sad in places and not really a "sun holiday" read. Thankfully I didn't take it on holidays as you need a place to cry without shame and bucket loads of tissues. There's love, betrayal, grief, acceptance, fun and trepidation in this book right to the end. Loved it.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable, 19 Aug 2006
By O. Doyle "celticshedevil" (Ireland) - See all my reviews
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This book has got mixed reviews on Amazon and to an extent I can understand them. This book was hailed as a new kind of chick-lit and it is to some extent in that it deals with `real' issues which isn't something that chick-lit isn't known for. However I have to say that I did enjoy this book. There's no need for me to recount the story as others have done that before me. What I can say is that the beginning starts off somberly as we see Kamryn go to the hospital to face her ex-best-friend Adele. Adele is dying and her reason for asking to see Kamryn is to ask her to adopt her daughter Tegan. Up to the point where Adele dies this book mixes tragedy with some amusing anecdotes.

After the funeral the chick-lit factor goes into full swing. We see Kamryn struggle with the basics of bringing up a 5-yr-old, where even trying to buy shampoo turns into an ordeal. As with any chick-lit book there's a hunky man involved.....2 in this instance.....one is the ex who brings back memories of the Kamryn of old and the other is Kamryn's boss Luke.

Although this book is predictable (isn't most chick-lit?)....it is however fun. There are some amusing exchanges and all in all it's a fluffy chick-lit book that won't tax the brain. If you're looking for something heavy then this isn't the book for you but if you're into the Cathy Kelly / Sheila O'Flanagan / Marian Keyes genre then you'll enjoy My Best Friends Girl.
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read!!, 30 Jul 2006
By L. Beeson (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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I usually hate R&J's book selections, but I actually bought this book before it was mentioned on there.
I thought it sounded quite easy reading. I started it about 5 days ago and I enjoyed it from the beginning and it didn't take me long to read it.
I thought the way the book dealt with racial issues was tactful and appeared how it would in real-life, especially from the child's point of view.
Overall, I loved the book. It was a refreshing read as some chick-lit is all very much the same, but I did enjoy this book.

I was amazed to read the negative reviews about this book, but can understand why it wouldn't necessarily be everyone's cup of tea.
However, if you like chick-lit, a bit of a cry and issues that make you think about your own life, read this!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely easy read
I really enjoyed this book, I managed to get into it straight away. It is sad and funny and makes you want to read on to see what happens. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Campbell79

5.0 out of 5 stars My Best Friend's Girl
This book was absolutely everything that a story should be, it had happiness, sadness and was a book that I just could not put down once I had started reading it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. Avalon A. Davidson

1.0 out of 5 stars Utter tosh!!!
I agree with all the other 1-star reviews. This book was passed on to me as a "must read" and I couldn't wait to get started as the plot sounded like a great storyline. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Y. Magowan

4.0 out of 5 stars Koomson does herself proud!
This was my first ever Dorothy Koomson book and I loved it. The book was heartwrenching at times and laugh out out loud at others. Read more
Published 8 months ago by dream_shop_world

4.0 out of 5 stars not usually my sort of read
I was given this to read by my best friend, and i have to admit it's not the sort of book i would ever consider spending time with and did in fact take a long time deciding to... Read more
Published 8 months ago by jo

5.0 out of 5 stars I is a book not real life...
This book is brilliant. I have read some of the reviews saying it is unrealistic, of course it is, it is a book! A made up story, where did it say it was real life? Read more
Published 8 months ago by Marlene Curran

4.0 out of 5 stars A touching story with some laughs and lots of tears
I don't normally read these kinds of stories and was worried that it was going to be like some of the heartwrentching true stories that you see a lot of now. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Nicky Nacky Noo

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but...
Fantastic start, really touching and got you thinking, but, I do think it fizzled out a bit at the end?
Published 10 months ago by S. Dale

4.0 out of 5 stars Really makes you think
Not my usual genre of book but I thoroughly enjoyed it nonetheless.

A book that really gets you thinking 'what would I do in that situation'. Read more
Published 10 months ago by bobbelly

5.0 out of 5 stars A Real Weepie!!
This is such a sad and emotional book....i thoroughly enjoyed it although if you are reading this book in public i would recommend waterproof mascara!! Read more
Published 10 months ago by S. Freeman

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