- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of the Random House Group); First Edition edition (17 Aug 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0553813048
- ISBN-13: 978-0553813043
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,604,632 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
When Julia's husband has an affair with local siren Rhiannon de Laney, she feels as if her world is falling apart. Once the arguments have abated, and her husband has moved out, Julia realises she's well and truly on her own, a single parent with two teenage children, a bad haircut and no idea of what to do or where to go next. Gradually, however, Julia begins to recognise the benefits of being single: it's the chance to meet new people and make new friends, change her hairstyle, throw out her old clothes, experiment with a new image, resurrect her photography career, travel the country with a boy band and, in short, rediscover herself outside the context of loyal wife and dutiful mother. She also rediscovers the joys of dating. After a few false starts, she finds herself learning more about the talents, musical and otherwise, of the lead singer of Britain's most famous band. Julia's certainly got herself a life you wonder whether it is the kind of existence she wants to live permanently, or whether her ailing marriage is worth saving. Light-hearted, humorous and at times surprising, Julia's battles with this age-old dilemma prove instantly recognisable yet highly entertaining, with a twist in the tale that may surprise or perplex. --Emily Lowson
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It's sexual healing Julia Potter is after when husband Richard strays from the marital bed. The one he's been playing in belongs to Rhiannon (North Cardiff single mum, siren and witch). He's sorry, but Julia's not ready to forgive or take up handicrafts quite yet.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Finally! A book about the perils, trials, tribulations and eventual success of a single women - one with a heroine who is intelligent, and not some lost petite thing in a nothing job in London. I loved Bridget Jones and similar, but liked Julia more: she's gutsy, honest and a "pull your socks up and get on with it even though life can suck" kind of woman. She's not invincible, but then none of us are, and that's what I loved. Definately a laugh out loud read. At one point others requested I leave the room while I was reading the book! Can't wait for more.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
That's what this book has - in gallons. It dashes along at a frenetic rate (rather like Lynne, herself) so by the end, you feel it has whizzed past you in a blur - exactly as you suspect Julia, the heroine, must feel herself about what happens to her in the novel. Economy of words, no doubt learn as a result of honing the many magazine stories Lynne has had published, gives the book an in-your-face feel - we are never distracted from the action by huge passages of descriptions of scenery which is totally right for this book. The whole story is told from Julia's viewpoint, the reader is right inside her head - and, for the most part, scenery passes her by and so it must pass us by too. This style evokes total empathy with Julia and the reader cannot help but care what happens to her. The end is worthy of any twist in the tale story - kept right to the last sentence... turning all the readers assumptions on their heads. If you're looking for a fast, furious and fun read - this is it!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It's hard to believe this is a debut novel. Lynne Barrett-Lee arrives on the scene with a female narrative voice as strong and idiosyncratic as Nick Hornby's is for the other sex - only much funnier. A wildly comic book, with a plot whose breakneck speed is never slowed by the dozens of sly observations upon modern suburban life and relationships which pepper the way, Julia Gets A Life will appeal to any woman who's ever been let down by a man. Julia is an endearing heroine who not only gets a life, but her own back too, and manages to fulfil every fortyish woman's favourite sexual fantasy into the bargain. A book which actually deserves that over-used word, unputdownable. I read it in two sittings and can't wait for Barrett-Lee's next, she's a major new talent.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Pacy, insightful and hilarious
I almost decided against this based on the last review posted, but the earlier ones proved to be the correct ones! I loved this book. Read more
Published on 6 July 2004
One very long monologue!
if you like Jasper Carrot and his style, then you'll probably enjoy this book - as it really is more like a one woman stand up comedy show than a novel in that there is little... Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2003 by Atheana
Funny, pacy and easy to read
One that is great to read over a weekend. You can relate to many of the characters and only hope that you would have as much fun and ignore the children in the same situation. Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2000
A fast fun read
Very enjoyable! Lynne Barrett-Lee is pacy, funny and smart and Julia Gets A Life is a highly entertaining read. Read more
Published on 25 Aug 2000
Don't start reading unless you've a weekend to lose....
This is a novel about love, death, redemption, the costs and joys of parenthood, and reclaiming one's inner child.......no, scratch that drivel...... Read more
Published on 9 Aug 2000
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