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Marshmallows for Breakfast [Abridged] [Audiobook] (Audio CD)

by Dorothy Koomson (Author), Adjoa Andoh (Reader)
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  • Audio CD
  • Publisher: Hachette Audio; Abridged edition edition (7 Jun 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1405502835
  • ISBN-13: 978-1405502832
  • Product Dimensions: 13.4 x 12.8 x 1.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
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'So darn good that we had to read it all in one evening . . . Marshmallows for Breakfast will make tears run down your face, but leave you feeling that whatever happens, there's always hope' Heat (5 stars) 'A poignant page-turner' Closer 'A dramatic, heart-tugging tale of love, pain and survival' Daily Record 'Incredibly moving and intelligently written . . . Enjoy being moved by this story and give in to its irresistible charm and wit' Woman 'An emotional, smart modern drama' Heat 'Dealing with death, betrayal and forgiveness, this book will make you cry - but it's worth the tears' Company 'Touching and engaging' Good Housekeeping 'From beginning to end, this emotional rollercoaster of a book confounds expectations and bombards the reader from all sides' Good Reading Magazine 'The characters are beautifully drawn and the plot grips you from the first paragraph . . . the perfect holiday read' Prima

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24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it, 7 Jun 2007
This review is from: Marshmallows for Breakfast (Paperback)
This was my second Dorothy Koomson novel. Whilst I didn't really enjoy My Best Friends Girl, I was very pleasantly surprised with this story.
Every single one of the characters in the book is so well written. Although some of them have serious flaws and problems, Koomson skilfully manages to avoid imposing stereotypical labels onto them. Therefore you read about them as people with problems, rather than some kind of pantomime villains.

Throughout the story Kendra remains a bit of an enigma and your made aware right away that there's something bad locked away deep in her past. However she also displays a warmth and vulnerability that makes you want to befriend her, and when the truth about what happened to her is revealed it's written so simply, and without even a touch of over dramatising that the impact of Koomson's words become even more powerful. During those parts I had to keep reminding myself that what I was reading wasn't real.

The twins, Summer and Jaxon are great, and are written with the natural curiosity, affection, humour and tantrum throwing skills that most six year olds possess.

It's hard to know what to say about the ending without giving anything away, even the last sentence tied in flawlessly with the style of the story and fitted the characters perfectly. In many ways this book reminded me of Ps: I Love You, it was able to make, me laugh, make me cry and make me feel deeply uncomfortable at times. Even after I'd finished, I still couldn't stop thinking about what I had just read. In my opinion that's the sign of a good book. And this was definitely one of those.
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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed it!, 18 Sep 2007
By E. Heckingbottom "elaineheck143" (U.K.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Marshmallows for Breakfast (Paperback)
Having loved 'My best Friend's Girl' last year, I couldn't wait to get hold of this one - and found it quite enjoyable. OK it's very light reading - but when you're on holiday, surely you need some of that. I know I do!

The book begins by focussing on Kendra who has returned to the UK after spending 2 years in Australia. She lodges in the 'granny flat' attached to a house belonging to recently separated father, Kyle, and his two young children. Before long, she is disturbed by the children who 'pop in' to visit her on return from their holiday in New York.

Like Kendra in the book, I found the children, Jaxson and Summer, quite endeering (even if their names WERE rather unusual - but they are unusual children in many ways!) - and I enjoyed the way that the main characters all learnt from each other, developing as people and learning to cope with their own problems and difficulties. Each one of them had been damaged by previous relationships - even the children, who had coped with alcoholism amongst other problems, and their combined recovery was well handled, I felt.

Many of the previous reviewers seemed to have been put off by the fact that two of the key characters were children - but children are people too, and as adults we need to appreciate how we can affect them; both in bad ways and also in good, and I felt that Dorothy Koomson dealt with this well. She also shows that good can come out of almost anything if we allow it to do so, rather than allowing the bad things to rule us - which, as she also shows in the book, is all too easy to do; and this is a theme that was strongly reflected in her other book, 'My Best friend's Girl, as well.

Although not quite as good as 'My Best Friend's Girl,' nonetheless I believe it to be a book that is well worth a try.

Relax and Enjoy!
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful read, 10 Jul 2007
This review is from: Marshmallows for Breakfast (Paperback)
Not having read any of Dorothy Koomson's books before, I didn't have any expectations about Marshmallows... What I found was a beautifully-written, poignant page turner, both funny and heartbreaking by turns. Couched in the story of a family trying to keep themselves together in the aftermath of one of the parents leaving is an incredibly brave, honest and touching account of one woman's battle to overcome a horrific event in her past. There are elements of mystery and comedy entwined in the story too, giving it extra layers and dimensions beyond your average chick lit experience. I can't wait to read more
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I was bought this book by a friend as she knows I'm a huge chick lit fan. Although this wasn't the worst book I've ever read, considering the two very strong subject matters I... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Marshmallows for breakfast
I have to admit Iam very fussy when it comes to the books I read, my friend then recommended this one & have to say I loved it. It was such an easy read but not boring read.. Read more
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I bought this booked and loved it. A captivating story which is hard to put down.

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When Kendra Tamale returns to England from Australia she rents a room from Kyle, a separated father of two, and begins a new job. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars The cover helps
When I finished this book, I thought it was exactly like the cover suggests, so my recommendation is to let the cover design guide you!
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Another brilliant book by Dorothy Koomson,although not as good as goodnight beautiful and my best friends girl i enjoyed it very much all the same. Read more
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Dorothy Koomson was a new author for me and I was given the book on holiday, where normally I devour books at a fast pace. Read more
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I have just read this book and I have to say i really really enjoyed it! It is about kedra who sort of adopts two children in a sense - and they call her mummy 2! Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Lightly toasted magic
Kendra Tamale returns to Britain from Australia following a failed affair. She goes back to work for an old friend. Read more
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Hmm, i brought this book as i really enjoyed my best friends girl..I was quite excited about reading this book.. Read more
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