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Winner of the 2008 Daily Mail First Novel Award.
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When Tom Fellows proclaims that a Venn diagram is a far better way of illustrating modern family ties than a traditional tree, his young daughter Andrea has no idea that he is referring to their own situation.It is only when she loses both parents in a shocking car accident that she takes an interest in her own genealogy and begins to realize that her perfect upbringing was not all that it seemed...
Half-truths & White Lies is a beautifully crafted, thought-provoking novel that questions the influence of the people who are missing from our lives. It examines the thin line between love and friendship, looking at our complex emotional needs. It also explores how one woman's life is dictated by her desire for children, whilst another's is shaped by her decision not to have them.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Really enjoyed this book, can be read in a couple of sittings because you need to know what is going to happen next to interesting characters. It really highlighted the fact that nearly all families have secrets and are not always as they appear. Also loved the seventies setting, made me quite nostalgic and you can't always say that about the seventies
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
An extremely well-written, touching and thought-provoking novel which is clearly deserving of the Daily Mail Prize. The book is engaging to the point of being addictive - a great holiday read without being too lightweight. Jane's is a new contemporary voice who for me, has echoes of Kate Atkinson. She demonstrates real talent in producing a thought-provoking story that, while full of rich complexity, remains accessible to all.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Jane Davis' debut novel was chosen as one of our reading group reads and, apart from a couple of minor issues (involving grammatical errors which spoilt the book for a couple of people), was very well received and enjoyed by the majority of the group. It certainly raised much discussion and debate involving relationships and the adoption system in the 1970's, which is always a good sign that people have liked it!
A very easy, light, thought provoking read which, although predictable to a certain degree, is nonetheless, strangely captivating. Well done on a delightful read which is certainly recommended.
A very easy, light, thought provoking read which, although predictable to a certain degree, is nonetheless, strangely captivating. Well done on a delightful read which is certainly recommended.
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Family law is a depressing line of business...
Winner of a Daily Mail First Novel Award, it only makes me wonder who chooses them? One of the staffers who reads a chosen few solicited by the publishers - all friends of friends... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Eileen Shaw
disappointing
It started off well but then but then one chapter dealt with one characters musical career and the music of that time which I found somewhat dull. Read more
Published 9 months ago by D. gunstone
Family Secrets laid bare
Andrea drew a family tree for a school project during her schooldays and this story demonstrates how her father's idea for a Venn diagram to illustrate families works better. Read more
Published 17 months ago by C. Bannister
Wish I hadnt read the reviews!!
I have just started reading this and am enjoying it enormously. It is a nice easy read and you do want to know what is going to happen next and I am get cross if I have to put it... Read more
Published 22 months ago by R. Dudley
Good book with a few half truths
I thoroughly enjoyed this book even though it is not the sort of novel I normally read. As a Family Historian I was intrigued by the reference to Family Trees. Read more
Published on 17 May 2010 by Tanglinmo
entertaining if far fetched
I started on this one with high expectations based on the amazon reviews. Its certainly an entertaining yarn, if rather far fetched and in the end the author struggles to find a... Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2010 by Christopher Brown
Fabulous story line!
For a first novel this is extremely well written. The characters and story line are very different from other books I have read. Read more
Published on 20 Oct 2009 by Julie Smith
review of half truths and white lies
Ihave just finished this book. It was a fabulous read. Very few characters and you get to know them really well. Read more
Published on 14 Oct 2009 by Kandy
A Lovely Book
This is an insightful and thought provoking book and delightful to read. It is the sort of plot that just takes over and makes you read on until there are no more pages left to... Read more
Published on 7 Oct 2009 by Sam Kelly
Excellent
Jane Davis has a refreshingly unique voice. This is a thought provoking emotional journey with complex characters that are portrayed in a way that is so believable it will make you... Read more
Published on 14 Sep 2009 by Mohan
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