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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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I don't go back to the office but instead drive to Hyde Park. Read the first page
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I really empathised with the main character in this book, George. She wasn't super-confident and did make a few mistakes along the way (don't we all) but I thought the way she grew (not just her belly, ha ha) but in confidence and sensitivity was really well written and handled. Besides I loved the plot. I work in advertising and thought Parks had captured the essence of the industry beautifully. I'm going to read her other books.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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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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 1 month ago by writinglife
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 4 months ago by Patricia O'Mahony
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 8 months ago by Aly1981
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 11 months ago by Rhi
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 15 months ago by Kittykatandrews
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
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
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
For God's sake, stand up to him!!
I read this book fairly quickly, and while I did enjoy the general story, there were times when I wanted to scream with frustration. Read more
Published on 21 July 2009 by C. Rucroft
larger then life
this book was easy to read, however not so easy to put down.
i really enjoyed it. it had a fantastic ending! Read more
i really enjoyed it. it had a fantastic ending! Read more
Published on 29 April 2007 by talulah24
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