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Paperback: 432 pages
Publisher: Penguin; New Ed edition (12 Feb 2004)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0140295976
ISBN-13: 978-0140295979
Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 17,430 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Meet the Londons, a family in need of a friend ...

Gerry and Bernie London are proud parents of Tony, Sean and Ned, three wayward lads whose lives have suddenly reached crisis points:

Newly divorced Tony is fantasizing about someone he really shouldn't; prize-winning novelist Sean's got a hot new girlfriend and a dose of writer's block; and Ned's just back from Australia, without the girl he took with him - or a clue what he's going to do with his life.

If that wasn't enough for one household, the Londons also have a new lodger - a mysterious rockabilly called Gervase. Will he turn out to be a friend - or foe - to the family?

About the Author

Lisa Jewell is in her thirties and was born and raised in north London, where she lives with her husband and their baby girl Amelie Mae. She worked as a secretary before redundancy, a bet and a book deal took her away from all that. She is the author of four huge bestsellers: Ralph's Party, Thirtynothing, One-Hit Wonder, Friend of the Family and most recently Vince & Joy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars a lovely book, 2 April 2007

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i really enjoyed this book. i think this author has a great knack of making you actually care about the characters, and therefore care about finishing the book so you can find out what becomes of them!

i'd love to be in a family like the londons, and have a friend like gervaise

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4.0 out of 5 stars A dose of hope, 5 July 2004

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When i finished " A Friend of the family" I couldn't believe that I wasn't going to know more about Gervase and the rest of the family London.
It is the perfect book to take on holiday or even to read at home in your free time. It is charming, funny and full of emotion. It makes you think that in the world there is people who helps people in one way or another. And shows you how important is being a member of your own family.

I recomend it to anybody who want to have a nice and cheerful reading time.

Julia

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5.0 out of 5 stars Another great read by Lisa Jewell, 23 July 2003

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When A friend of the Family was released I have to admit I went straight out to buy it. Having read all books written by Lisa Jewell, I had to buy her latest release.

Once again, her writing style is great. She manages to write about different characters in each chapter and it is the sort of book you cannot put down.

Great read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
I cannot praise Jewell's writing enough. The cream of chick lit - hence why Penguin publish her.
I have yet to find a Lisa Jewell book I have not thoroughly enjoyed.

Published 13 months ago by S. MatthewsWallace

5.0 out of 5 stars couldn't put this book down
I loved this book, all of the characters were very well described. I particularly liked Gervaise, and although there wasn't much information about his background there was just... Read more

Published on 27 Aug 2009 by Iona Skye

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Easy Reading
'A friend of the family' is well written, very easy to read,yet thought provoking, book. I've read all of Lisa Jewels Books and find her style very entertaining. Read more

Published on 20 Mar 2008 by Ms. S. J. Wake

5.0 out of 5 stars Lisa Jewel - Friend of the family....Great read!
Another great book by Lisa Jewel! I enjoyed reading this book so much and the characters were brilliant! I couldn't put it down! :)

Much love
Andrea

Published on 26 Nov 2007 by Andrea Murphy

2.0 out of 5 stars not very good
I was a bit disappointed in this. Nothing special and not well written. I really couldn't recommend it

Published on 27 Oct 2007 by Adele

3.0 out of 5 stars A nice light read
I hate having to call a book 'nice' but i can't think of a better way of describing this novel. It is an easy read with likeable central characters but there is nothing memorable... Read more

Published on 14 Aug 2007 by Hayles

5.0 out of 5 stars A Truly Wonderful Book
This book got me hooked from the moment I started it.

It's a wonderful story about a man that is drawn to a family, while he stays with the family helps them all out... Read more

Published on 19 Dec 2006 by Ladymoonlight

5.0 out of 5 stars What a Brilliant Book
Lisa Jewell does it again! I was totally addicted to this book, just like the others, I just could not put it down. The Characters are brilliantly thought out and planned. Read more

Published on 28 Oct 2005 by londonsarah1982

4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable But Who Is Gervase?
As usual, Lisa Jewell doesn't disappoint. She writes such engaging and believable characters that you really want to find out what happens to them, which is surely the sign of a... Read more

Published on 25 Aug 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars A friend of mine!!!!
Well this was fantastic. I read it in one go! Just could not put it down.The story of the London family is unique, yet you feel like it is a very familiar one. Read more

Published on 16 July 2004 by npissia

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