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Millie's biological clock has been ticking for some time, and on the eve of her fortieth birthday the alarm bell starts ringing. She needs to have a baby and fast, but after months of fruitless trying, her husband Andrew is feeling like a walking sperm bank and their marriage is in crisis. Matters come to a head when Andrew's job relocates to London and Millie decides that if he won't stick around to get her pregnant, then she'll do it without him. Setting her sights on Spain, Millie embarks on a voyage of discovery ...
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Clare Dowling was born in Kilkenny in 1968. She trained as an actress and has worked in theatre, film and radio. She has had drama and children's fiction published and is currently a scriptwriter on Ireland's top soap, Fair City. She lives in Dublin and is married with one son and one daughter.
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Format:Paperback
This was the first book that i have ever read by the author Clare Dowling but as soon as I saw it and read the synopsis, I thought it would be an interesting read and i was not disappointed.
Going it alone tells the story of the main character Millie who is more than desperate to have a baby and it not only shows her journey but also how this desire affects and completely controls her life. Millie is an instantly likeable character with a good sense of humour who you instantly feel for.
The main other character stories we are given is Mille's sister Oona who is having marriage and sex problems, their father who has to take care of his wife who develops early on dementia.
I think the reason why this novel works well is because of the extreme things that Millie is prepared to do for a baby and the fact that it is anything but simple. She drives away her husband Andrew with her crazy charts and on schedule sex so she heads to Spain for fertility treatment. Like any decent novel, another twist gets thrown into the mix and Millie meets Simon while in Spain who she instantly connects with, the big question remains will she give up her true love for a 15% chance of finally getting pregnant.
I will not spoil the outcome for future readers but it is worth a read to find out what happens to these well written charatcers.
I myself really enjoyed this novel, i found it funny, sad and romantic all at the same time and it kept me hooked till the very last time.
I would definitely reccomend to any reader as it is simply what I would call "a lovely story" .
Going it alone tells the story of the main character Millie who is more than desperate to have a baby and it not only shows her journey but also how this desire affects and completely controls her life. Millie is an instantly likeable character with a good sense of humour who you instantly feel for.
The main other character stories we are given is Mille's sister Oona who is having marriage and sex problems, their father who has to take care of his wife who develops early on dementia.
I think the reason why this novel works well is because of the extreme things that Millie is prepared to do for a baby and the fact that it is anything but simple. She drives away her husband Andrew with her crazy charts and on schedule sex so she heads to Spain for fertility treatment. Like any decent novel, another twist gets thrown into the mix and Millie meets Simon while in Spain who she instantly connects with, the big question remains will she give up her true love for a 15% chance of finally getting pregnant.
I will not spoil the outcome for future readers but it is worth a read to find out what happens to these well written charatcers.
I myself really enjoyed this novel, i found it funny, sad and romantic all at the same time and it kept me hooked till the very last time.
I would definitely reccomend to any reader as it is simply what I would call "a lovely story" .
Format:Paperback
A lot better than "Just the three of us" but it wasn't all that funny. It was very realistic and it did have a lot of good parts to it.
Format:Paperback
This is the first Clare Dowling book I have read and I really enjoyed it. I found it very well written and very humourous. The characters are so well written that you feel as if you know them and are a part of their everyday life. This book is a really feel good read and you will not be left disappointed once you have read it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
clare dowling books
all her books are great but this one has to be best so far.I couldnt wait to get to the end.hope the next one is as good.
Published on 30 Oct 2009 by Mrs. J. M. Edwards
Enjoyable.
I am happy to say that this book is quite enjoyable. It touches upon a very real modern day problem of a womans quest to have a baby even if it means doing it alone. Read more
Published on 31 July 2009 by elmo
Funny, Wiity and Enjoyable
I recently read this book over the Christmas period and was hooked from start to finish.
The charaters are built up in such a way that you feel involved in their lives and the... Read more
The charaters are built up in such a way that you feel involved in their lives and the... Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2009 by M. E. Bird
Clever, funny and sweet
I love Clare Dowling's books and this one is better than ever. The story of a woman who so wants to have a baby she is prepared to take very drastic measures indeed, it's topical,... Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2009 by Bernadette
Fantastic read
I have waited ages to read this book and as usual for clare dowling this book does not disappoint - I have read it in a day! Read more
Published on 2 May 2008 by Ms. S. King
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