- Hardcover: 352 pages
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (5 Mar 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0747581649
- ISBN-13: 978-0747581642
- Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 14 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 503,729 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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`It is now official: `knitting is the acme of cool' and wool shops are making a bigger come-back than Take That.'
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PRAISE FOR GIL MCNEIL'S PREVIOUS NOVELS: 'A funny and touching novel. I wish I'd written it.' Arabella Weir 'Thinking of moving to the country with your kids? Read this book instead.' Phil Hogan 'Funny and sparkling...a profoundly moving study of motherhood and true love.' Ruth Rendell
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I loved this book. It has definitely inspired me to start knitting again and it is an excellent story in it's own right. I am already looking forward to the sequel.
It follows the young widowed mother Jo in her adventures of moving to a seaside town, revamping her grandmother's wool shop, dealing with her difficult mother, boisterous children and mixing with the fringes of the glitterati as well as tentatively ressurecting her love life. I would recommend it.
It follows the young widowed mother Jo in her adventures of moving to a seaside town, revamping her grandmother's wool shop, dealing with her difficult mother, boisterous children and mixing with the fringes of the glitterati as well as tentatively ressurecting her love life. I would recommend it.
23 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I very much enjoyed this book. Similar to the likes of the late Melissa Nathan in comedic value. The relationship between Jo and her boys is refreshing and provides 'laugh out loud' moments. I was a little dubious at the arrival of the A-List celebrity in such a small location, however, it did provide evidence of the loyalty Jo has for people she is fond of. This left me feeling rather sad of the circumstances of Jo and her husbands relationship.
I really loved the other characters. An amazing Gran (as they all are!), a set in her ways mohair enthusiast, a fiesty Italian and an avid strip poker news caster!
I have read many reviews that I didn't agree with, so I hope if you like Sharon Owens, Melissa Nathan or the antics of energetic small children in a seaside town you will enjoy this book.
I really loved the other characters. An amazing Gran (as they all are!), a set in her ways mohair enthusiast, a fiesty Italian and an avid strip poker news caster!
I have read many reviews that I didn't agree with, so I hope if you like Sharon Owens, Melissa Nathan or the antics of energetic small children in a seaside town you will enjoy this book.
14 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I really enjoyed this novel. There were some laugh-out-loud moments and, as a knitter and mother living in a seaside town myself, much to relate to.
Great to take on holiday, especially if you are off to a small British holiday resort. If you like Katie Fforde etc then you will probably appreciate this.
Great to take on holiday, especially if you are off to a small British holiday resort. If you like Katie Fforde etc then you will probably appreciate this.
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Brillant
Brilliant book very funny had me laughing out loud throughout. Good Story nothing too serious. Would recommend to anyone who is after something good but simple and enjoyable that... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Meeeee
Great Fun
This book was great. A really cheerful, happy read. There were some funny bits and she is particularly good on awful mothers (of adult children) and obsessive mothers of 'perfect'... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mrs. S. Partridge
Great fun!
This is a truly entertaining read - quite unputdownable!
It is the story of a young widow with 2 children who moves to a seaside village wool shop. Read more
It is the story of a young widow with 2 children who moves to a seaside village wool shop. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Creeda Fitzgibbon
Worth persevering with- fairly decent `knit-lit'
Newly widowed but nearly divorced TV producer Jo and her two young sons are in need of a fresh start, and where better than the small seaside town of Broadgate? Read more
Published 21 months ago by Nicola F (Nic)
Divas Dont Knit
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I am a knitter but i dont think that is required in order to like this book. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Gemma
Light, easy, fun read
This is a nice read about Jo McKenzie, recently widowed and moved to the Kent coast with her two small boys to run a wool shop. Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2010 by Nicola
Divas do knit!
I loved this book so much I said up all night reading. Had to giggle softly though so not to wake my husband!
A great fun read, can not wait for the follow on.
A great fun read, can not wait for the follow on.
Published on 6 Sep 2009 by Amber
Laugh Out Loud Funny.. Glamour/Comedy/Love/Everyday Life
I really enjoyed this book and related to the kids behaviour and the schools snobbery! It was very well written, and I liked the way its descriptive way of making you feel like... Read more
Published on 15 July 2009 by J. Thomas
Diva's dont knit by Gil McNeil
I really enjoyed this book, not having read anything by this author before, I was pleasantly surprised. I found it very funny in places and many times laughed out loud! Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2009 by Mrs. F. C. Boulton
Great girlie read!
I loved this book. I enjoyed the characters and their stories. The main character has to try to rebuild her life in a sleepy seaside town, after the death of her husband. Read more
Published on 24 Oct 2008 by T. Chatzakis
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