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Cocktails for Three focuses equally on three different women, and on their friendship, unlike many books aimed at twentysomething and thirtysomething females. It is not told in the first person, thus avoiding solipsistic navel-gazing about the lack of decent men and their early-life crises. This is enough to make it stand out from the mass of "women-friendly" novels that crowd the marketplace with their pink book jackets and lurid strap-lines (unfortunately, its book jacket would have you think otherwise, but don't be put off).
Wickham cleverly puts herself in turn into the shoes of Maggie, Roxanne and Candice, exploring their contrasting lives and outlooks. All three appear incredibly successful in their glamorous careers working for a glossy magazine (perhaps in order to up the typical aspirational stakes of this genre). However, they harbour other facets: the diffidence and depression of the new mother; the hidden grief and yearning of the mistress; and the guilt and idealism of the daughter attempting to right her late father's wrongs. Heather, the fourth woman who plays a pivotal role in the plot, is never given her own voice or viewpoint, but instead is judged and discussed by the others, which does mean her eventual character resolution is somewhat predictable. Yet these elements of predictability in the characterisations and plot detail act as a catalyst for a series of events that are less predictable and are thus both satisfying and moving.
Along the way, Wickham successfully tackles death, birth, guilt and romantic love with a depth of emotion that does credit to her ability to localise these universal themes without trivialising them. Cocktails for Three blends familiar ingredients with a few sharp twists to create an exhilarating mix. Olivia Dickinson --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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"These three women fairly sashay -- or should that be stagger -- off the page."
--"Marie Claire"
--"Marie Claire"
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47 of 48 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Sophie Kinsella is one of my favorite authors and I have been anxiously anticipating a new release from her to no avail, but I had no idea that she had previously penned five novels under the name Madeleine Wickham! Although 'COCKTAILS FOR THREE' is not her usual fare it still contained all of the spark and flare that we have come to expect from Ms Kinsella, or should I say Ms Wickham.
'COCKTAILS FOR THREE' is the story of three best friends who are each keeping major secrets from each other. The sexy and worldly Roxanne has been seeing a married man for the last six years but has yet to reveal his identity to anyone but when her friends find out it is sure to astound them. Candice is the sweet-faced girl that is easily taken advantage of and when a new "friend" sets her sights on Candice she attempts to do just that. Maggie the high powered, no-nonsense editor of the magazine where they all work finds herself overwhelmed when she finds herself relinquishing all of her power to her newborn daughter. At a time when these three need each other more than ever their secrets seem to be breaking them apart. Will these three ever be able to come clean and get their lives as well as their relationships back on track?
Anyone who has read Ms Wickham's books penned under the name Sophie Kinsella will be able to clearly tell that these are two very different sides to the same personality. While Sophie Kinsella's books kept me laughing so hard I'd have to put the book down at times to regroup, Madeleine Wickham's books are more refined and subdued in comparison. I will, however, be purchasing all books by Madeleine Wickham as well as all future books by Sophie Kinsella!
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Madeline Wickham has a way with making you fall in love with her characters, feel like you are part of their group, and keeps you laughing at the same time. This book is a great read for someone who wants in depth character development and a great story line in a few words. The story is believable, honest, and laugh out loud funny yet sobering at the same time.
This was my first book by Wickham but I am hooked and cannot wait to read her other books!
This was my first book by Wickham but I am hooked and cannot wait to read her other books!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book as I enjoy Sophie Kinsella's usual writing but found it dreary, slow and boring. The three main characters are stereotypical and the storyline is predictable. All in all I was really disappointed :(
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Easy read
A nice easy read about 3 very different women and their lives. Took all of three days to read from cover to cover. Good holiday read. Sophie Kinsella is a gem!
Published 1 day ago by saralou
really disappointing
Judging from the name of this book i thought it would be good fun to read this however i was very wrong as the story line was so dull and boring, i disliked all three main... Read more
Published 19 days ago by Dee
cocktails for three
excellent really funny and i love her novels they are all really good storys and when you start reading it you can'nt put it down
Published 21 days ago by ceretia
could be better but still okay
Was quite excited to read this, but was a bit disapointed with the story in the end as there was just not enough going on and a bit too predictable.
Published 3 months ago by nina1985
Great holiday reading
Reading "The Undomestic Goddess" was my introduction to Sophie Kinsella and I adored it. I was never so keen on the shopaholic books and only read one of them. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Helen
Another great read by Madeleine wickham
This is the story of three friends Maggie, candice and roxanne who all meet on the first of every month at cocktail club. Read more
Published 6 months ago by PookieHayes
Reasonable read... For certain types of reader
Well, where to start. Like many readers in this current economic state, I skimmed over many reviews before I purchased this book. I wanted to know wether it was worth £3.18. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Leanne
Weak characters, Weak Story
I am a massive Sophie Kinsella fan and especially love the Shopaholic series so I was keen to read cocktails for three one of the books she wrote under her own name Madeline... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Aly1981
I loved it
I have not read a book in ages and it was great to start back reading with a heart felt girly book!
Her characters become real in your mind and you just happen to keep... Read more
Her characters become real in your mind and you just happen to keep... Read more
Published 8 months ago by AB
Wonderful
The books were in mint condition and arrived very quickly (within a few days). Great value and service, can't wait to order from you in the future!
Published 8 months ago by Melaniet1987
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