- Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd (30 Mar 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0141018755
- ISBN-13: 978-0141018751
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 557,072 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Single mother Charlotte Small's life is falling apart...After flattening a friend's dog, carelessly losing not one job but three, and waving her daughter off to spend Christmas overseas, Charlotte hits the wall. Years of suppressed heartbreak and disappointment overwhelm her and the fine thread of sanity finally snaps. Consequently, having thrown the entire contents of her house onto the street, she's found by the police, lying on her back under a Christmas tree with an empty bottle of Port and a half-eaten lump of Stilton. Charlotte needs to claw her way back from the brink and start again. But can she build a bigger, brighter, and better existence this time around? "The Defrosting of Charlotte Small" is wonderfully observed and genuinely funny, mining the glorious seam of black humour that is fast becoming Annabel Giles' trademark.
About the Author
So far, Annabel Giles has been a model, TV and radio personality, actress and comedienne. She is the author of Birthday Girls and Crossing the Paradise Line, both published by Penguin. She has two children and lives in London.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book was bought as an easy read for a train journy but I found myself hooked on the brilliantly written storyline. I can honestly say that this is true to life and whilst many will find it enjoyable and a good book some will find it a written version of there own life. shame giles next novel isnt so good though. paradis is not the same type of novel at all.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I had never read Annabel Giles before, and I purchased all three of her books from a book club. The Defrosting of Charlotte Small was the first one I picked up. For some reason I wasn't expecting to enjoy it, but actually I found I couldn't put it down!
I totally loved all the characters in this book, and could sympathise with Charlotte on most of what happened to her. It really is an entertaining read which will have you laughing and crying at the same time. I am looking forward to reading the other two for sure!
I totally loved all the characters in this book, and could sympathise with Charlotte on most of what happened to her. It really is an entertaining read which will have you laughing and crying at the same time. I am looking forward to reading the other two for sure!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
i was very pleasantly surprised by this book, i did'nt expect it to be as good as it was, i had'nt read any reviews at all so i had to trust my own judgement for once, i'm glad i did, it's a really light hearted read, like a feel good film.
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a cracking read and a laugh out louder
I just loved this little book, and was hooked from the word go. Annabelle's style is witty, clever, funny, fluent and such a surprising joy. Read more
Published on 15 April 2006 by M. Hughes
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