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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
One Word-Brillant!Being a massive fan of their last three books, i just had to get this and i wasn't disappointed.Although the style of writing has changed, the story still follows the structure of their other books in continually switching the focus of the story between the charecters.The charecters are as varied as in their previous stories and the developing relationships are heart warming and very humerous to read.
If you liked their previous efforts,then you will love this!
Can't wait to see what they come up with next!
If you liked their previous efforts,then you will love this!
Can't wait to see what they come up with next!
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Warning: This is not a comedy (as you might expect about a book that is centred around a suicide spot). The easy balance between Chick Lit and Lad Lit, that had been struck in the earlier books has been abandoned. This deals with relationships in a much more worthy and unsuccessful way.
The first thing you will notice about the authors' fourth (joint) book is that it is written in the third person. This means a loss of what had been the writers' strongest feature, the way you could completely identify with the characters. There's no Jack, H, Amy, or Matt (etc) persona to slip into. You end up not feeling so close to events, and this distances you from the protagonists. It doesn't help that, of the four characters, only two (Jimmy and Ellen) are properly filled out: You never get to identify with Ned, and Verity is no more than a shadow.
You are left with a feeling that the authors have decided to change tack since the success of "The Boy Next Door" and go for a more earnest, serious way of writing. This sacrifices the humour of the first two books (the brilliant "Come Together" and even better "Come Again") and you end up with a book that seems rather po-faced. You want the characters to crack the odd smile, but they are too busy being traumatised to engage you.
This is a pity. Lloyd and Rees are obviously talented writers, and it would be unfair to expect them to churn out clones of the "Come..." books, but I would like to see them lighten up a bit! Their third book had less humour, and has things in common with the new novel. Like "The Boy Next Door" it has a car-related death, and there is a convenient, straight-forward break up of one relationship to allow the start of another one, between two of the main characters. (Again, the minor character from the old relationship remains resolutely under-written, so guilt doesn't have to intrude on your happy ending.) There is too much sniping and arguing, not enough banter.
This is one of those three-and-a-half star books. Lloyd and Rees are extremely talented, and this book, although it seems to have been written in their sleep, is still better than most of the dross on the shelves. It's just that they've done so much better in the past. As a huge fan, I will wait for the next one hoping they hit their form again.
The first thing you will notice about the authors' fourth (joint) book is that it is written in the third person. This means a loss of what had been the writers' strongest feature, the way you could completely identify with the characters. There's no Jack, H, Amy, or Matt (etc) persona to slip into. You end up not feeling so close to events, and this distances you from the protagonists. It doesn't help that, of the four characters, only two (Jimmy and Ellen) are properly filled out: You never get to identify with Ned, and Verity is no more than a shadow.
You are left with a feeling that the authors have decided to change tack since the success of "The Boy Next Door" and go for a more earnest, serious way of writing. This sacrifices the humour of the first two books (the brilliant "Come Together" and even better "Come Again") and you end up with a book that seems rather po-faced. You want the characters to crack the odd smile, but they are too busy being traumatised to engage you.
This is a pity. Lloyd and Rees are obviously talented writers, and it would be unfair to expect them to churn out clones of the "Come..." books, but I would like to see them lighten up a bit! Their third book had less humour, and has things in common with the new novel. Like "The Boy Next Door" it has a car-related death, and there is a convenient, straight-forward break up of one relationship to allow the start of another one, between two of the main characters. (Again, the minor character from the old relationship remains resolutely under-written, so guilt doesn't have to intrude on your happy ending.) There is too much sniping and arguing, not enough banter.
This is one of those three-and-a-half star books. Lloyd and Rees are extremely talented, and this book, although it seems to have been written in their sleep, is still better than most of the dross on the shelves. It's just that they've done so much better in the past. As a huge fan, I will wait for the next one hoping they hit their form again.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Loved it, loved it, loved it! This is a wonderful, moving story from start to finish. I really enjoyed their other books, but I think they've really hit their stride in this one. It's not a comedy like Come Together and Come Again, but it's so full of heart that it doesn't matter. Lots of suspense as well to keep you guessing what's goign to happen next. I read Love Lives on a beach on France over two days and spent the rest of my hoiday kicking myself for having read it so quickly! If the authors read this - PLEASE can we have a sequel!
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Disappointing
Unlike the majority of books written my the authors, I was disappointed by 'Love Lives.' The book is very difficult to get into and the characters don't bare the likeability factor... Read more
Published 23 months ago by jazzwand
Love Lives
Have read lots of their early stuff, did not enjoy it as much as some of the others. Worth a read though.
Published on 2 Feb 2009 by P. Mather
Not their best effort
I've previously enjoyed Come Together and Come Again, so I was looking forward to Love Lives.
Unfortunately I was left feeling disappointed by a weak plot that frankly... Read more
Unfortunately I was left feeling disappointed by a weak plot that frankly... Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2007 by S. Shaw
Wonderful
I cried buckets throughout most of this story - and really resented having to put it down to work, hoover, sleep, even eat! Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2007 by S. J. Virtue
Love Lives
I thought this book was fantastic, the twists in the story really intrigued me and i couldnt put it down! Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2005
A book to go back again and again.
The way these authors deal with the different charachters and stories is absolutely fantastic. From the teenage romance to a more adult and complicated love, the whole of the book... Read more
Published on 10 Aug 2004
An enchanting read
A charming, funny and highly addictive read. Couldn't put it down!
Published on 29 Oct 2003
They're back
Good book, but more of a story than previous offerings - none of the he says, she says that I'd come to expect and you start to get a feel for where it's all going very early on. Read more
Published on 9 Sep 2003 by Liz Cullen
Their Best Book To Date!
This is by far the best book by them that I have read. The story and characters are so believable and you get so involved with them. Read more
Published on 6 Sep 2003 by Mr. D. J. Moody
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