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‘If you’ve ever been in a relationship and wondered what the other person was thinking, you’ll find this a warm, refreshingly honest and utterly compelling read’ Heat on HIS N HERS
'The male Bridget Jones' - Express
'Full of belly-laughs and painfully acute observations' - Independent on Sunday on MY LEGENDARY GIRLFRIEND
'Something near to mid-period Woody Allen...funny and clever...refreshing to find a male writer working in this genre' - Guardian on MR COMMITMENT
'A warm, funny romantic comedy’ - Daily Mail on TURNING THIRTY
‘Ever wished you could see into the male mind? Here’s your chance . . . Insightful and hugely witty.’ Cosmopolitan on HIS 'N' HERS
'The male Bridget Jones' - Express
'Full of belly-laughs and painfully acute observations' - Independent on Sunday on MY LEGENDARY GIRLFRIEND
'Something near to mid-period Woody Allen...funny and clever...refreshing to find a male writer working in this genre' - Guardian on MR COMMITMENT
'A warm, funny romantic comedy’ - Daily Mail on TURNING THIRTY
‘Ever wished you could see into the male mind? Here’s your chance . . . Insightful and hugely witty.’ Cosmopolitan on HIS 'N' HERS
Independent on Sunday on MY LEGENDARY GIRLFRIEND
Full of belly-laughs and painfully acute observations'
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Like many of the experiences in Mike Gayle's novels, I personally feel that it's difficult to criticise his work if you've lived through the events that his characters do.
I, like the other reviewers, have read all of Gayle's novels and have found them highly enjoyable. I have laughed and cried at all of them. I have empathised with the characters, felt their joy and pain. Having recently split up with my fiance I can relate to Jim and Alison. I too have had those conversations, the packing of belongings, the questions 'where did it go wrong and why?' That is why I like this book, and why I have liked his other novels. He speaks like a real person about real events that people go through - not some Hollywood fluff. I love his style of talking in a blokey way, but not so much so that girls can't understand it. Given that Alison also has a dialogue in this book I felt that a female character was given a lot more room to grow here than in previous novels.
Gayle's excellent style of writing, in a diary format including events and dialogue, is a winning formula that will keep people coming back for more. It really depends on whether or not you're looking for something that's a complete departure from his other books - if so you may be disappointed (London, Birmingham, Manchester and Archway(!) all feature once again).
A winner for me!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
His 'n' Hers is a book which is often frightenly accurate in its interpretations of human emotions and feelings. However, sometimes the prose is a bit lengthy and I really can't imagine that a man, portrayed as a 'bloke' in so many ways, would be so in touch with his feelings and be able to express them so lucidly. The storyline is believable but the characters, especially Jim, don't feel quite so sincere. However, there are parts I could relate to and was disappointed it only took two nights to read. Good reading if you don't want to concentrate too hard!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have read all of Mike Gayles work and always feel that the next onecannot be as good as the one before. His 'n' Hers I read in a day a dayoff work in the Easter holidays, I sat the children in front of the DVDand read, I have never had the urge to read a book in that way beforedespite doing A level English.
This really is one of the best books Ihave read, the characters appear in front of you, their emotions are onesyou have had, their actions are things you have done.
It is written in day time/hourly pieces that just make you want to keepturning the page.
There is a reference to why do women have severalmillion bottles of shampoo and conditioner and only one head? sticks in mymind!
The story is about relationships both between men,women and their familyand coping with the different things that life can throw at you. The storyalternates between being funny, melancholy and sometimes very sad.
This is a book I recommend everybody should read.
This really is one of the best books Ihave read, the characters appear in front of you, their emotions are onesyou have had, their actions are things you have done.
It is written in day time/hourly pieces that just make you want to keepturning the page.
There is a reference to why do women have severalmillion bottles of shampoo and conditioner and only one head? sticks in mymind!
The story is about relationships both between men,women and their familyand coping with the different things that life can throw at you. The storyalternates between being funny, melancholy and sometimes very sad.
This is a book I recommend everybody should read.
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Satisfying read
This is my 2nd Mike Gayle novel and I must say it was an enjoyable read. A definite page turner which I finished in 3 sittings. Read more
Published on 30 May 2010 by Diesler Kemp
You and Me Always?
`Lad Lit' is a term I use to describe `Chick Lit' that is written by a bloke, for blokes. Mike Gayle is an exponent of this genre and `His `n Hers' is a typical example. Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2010 by Sam
Good stuff
I've read a few Mike Gayle books now, but none for a while, so spying this one on my bookshelf after purchasing it from Amazon many moons ago I decided to give it a whirl. Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2009 by SilentSinger
...The best time to do the right thing is always right now...
I have recently gotten into a bad habit (bad from my partner's perspective - not bad in relation to famine, terrorism or child cruelty (though you would think so by the way he... Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2007 by Deanne Dixon
Mindless, Tedious, Dull - A Painful Read
I bought 'His n Hers' having read and really enjoyed Mike Gayle's book 'Turning 30'. It was like pulling teeth. Read more
Published on 2 Nov 2007 by F Park
ok, bit predictable
enjoyable enough but a bit predictable at the end. also feel this book was much more balanced between both characters, male and female as previously felt the author had much more... Read more
Published on 21 Jun 2007 by Lindymck
Really enjoyable..
This is the first Mike Gayle book I've read and my first impressions are that he makes this stlye of writing look deceptively simple. Read more
Published on 14 May 2006 by Sarah Durston
A relaxing and very enjoyable read
A book that reminds one very much of their university years memories that live with you for the rest of your life...very touching and moving.. Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2006 by "aths57"
I liked Disco the cat!
I think that a bit more research could have helped this book. Quite a bit of it is set in Birmingham, after the main charcters were supposedly students at university there. Read more
Published on 17 Oct 2005 by Mr. G. P. Nottage
Good but getting samey
I like Mike Gayle, I think he's observant, wise and funny. However, his latest book, although entertaining, left me with the distinct feeling that I had read it before. Read more
Published on 13 July 2005
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