Georgina fell in love with Hugh Carter the moment she saw him. She's never loved another man. She was eighteen. She's now thirty-two and Hugh has finally moved in with her. Faces tend to fall when she mentions that when they first met he was seeing a friend of hers, whom he subsequently married and had two children with. But hey. Life's not a fairy tale. All is well until George finds that one small miscalculation with dates leaves her - pregnant. Still reeling from this news she notices that Hugh is turning out to be a bit of a disappointment. After fourteen years of seeing life through a Hugh-tinted filter can George start to make up her own mind?
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"Playing Away is wickedly funny and very sexy."
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ADELE PARKS is the author of two novels, PLAYING AWAY and GAME OVER. She lives in London with her husband and baby son.
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I'm a really big fan of Adele Parks' work, she had entertained me with Playing Away, Game Over and now Larger Than Life. All three tales are very different and tackle different subjects (which is a rairity for City Girl Lit). She somehow manages to combine humour and heartache with just the right hint of romance to make you want her characters to come out on top. I think this is her most sophisticated novel yet. Not wanting to give the end away, I can tell you that it is startling. I'm recommending it to all my friends
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I really enjoyed this book. I think the other reviews are somewhat unfair. George, the main character, although somewhat delusional and selfish at first, is very realistic. I liked watching her evolve into a somewhat nicer person and become more independent and strong. Adele's writing is witty and sharp and I loved the portayal of the advertising industry.
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By Kris Dove
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Don't read this if you're pregnant or trying for a baby, it'll put you completely off the idea altogether! Or even while you're eating for that matter. It's written in the first person through the eyes of a whinging pregnant woman who seems to vomit on every other page when she isn't complaining of her dramatic weight gain and the lack of understanding from her boyfriend.
The main character aside, as there is at least some depth to her, the other characters are very cliched, particularly her glamorous mother, male chauvinist boyfriend and desperate singleton best mate.
I was very disappointed by this book as I usually enjoy Adele Parks' witty chicklit novels, but I found this one to be utterly depressing and poorly written, perhaps struggling to meet a publisher's deadline.
The main character aside, as there is at least some depth to her, the other characters are very cliched, particularly her glamorous mother, male chauvinist boyfriend and desperate singleton best mate.
I was very disappointed by this book as I usually enjoy Adele Parks' witty chicklit novels, but I found this one to be utterly depressing and poorly written, perhaps struggling to meet a publisher's deadline.
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my favourite :)
I first heard of Adele Parks a few years ago when a book company dropped off some books at my work place and I started giving this one a cheeky read during my lunch hour. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Kirsty
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Awful
I have read many of Adele Park's books and enjoyed all of them which is why I couldn't wait to read this one but what a disappointment.... Read more
Published 11 months ago by J. Charlton
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Art imitating life
Larger Than Life
This was my first immersion into Adele Parks and I will happily admit I was pleasantly surprised. Read more
This was my first immersion into Adele Parks and I will happily admit I was pleasantly surprised. Read more
Published 13 months ago by JaneDyer
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Wonderful read
I love Adele Park so reading any books of her is always a pleasure and i would recommend it to anyone! Speedy delivery.
Published 16 months ago by Patricia O'Mahony
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Larger than chick lit!
Whenever I feel the need for some serious chick lit in my life Adele Parks novels are almost always one of my first port of calls after discovering young wives tales several years... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Aly1981
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Enjoyable reading
Very enjoyable read. Like other reviewers say its easy to read but hard to put it down. I would read it again. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Rhi
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Larger than life....
A little slow to get going but worth the wait.
I think this book struck a few chords as I have recently given birth so I read it in a completely different way than I... Read more
I think this book struck a few chords as I have recently given birth so I read it in a completely different way than I... Read more
Published on 18 Feb 2011 by Kittykatandrews
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Stick with it!
I love this book - I sat up half the night to finish it the first time and have re-read it several times since. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2010 by E. L. Weir
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Not larger than life in the enjoyment department...
Everyone I know brags and brags about Adele Parks saying she's witty, sharp, funny and all the rest. Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2010 by Matt Whitehall
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good
not the best book by adele parks but enjoyable. read if you have the chance. there are some true facts of life in this book
Published on 23 July 2009 by Daniela Spanu
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