Men at Work [Quick Read] (Quick Reads 2011)
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'Mike Gayle is brilliantly funny' (Daily Mail )
'Mike Gayle creates real, ordinary people with real ordinary lives who are so real and so believable that you mourn for them from the moment you finish reading.' (Lisa Jewell )
'What I love about Mike Gayle is the way he seamlessly blends humour and sensitivity - his books are always rip-roaringly funny, yet so humane too.' (Freya North )
'Mike Gayle creates real, ordinary people with real ordinary lives who are so real and so believable that you mourn for them from the moment you finish reading.' (Lisa Jewell )
'What I love about Mike Gayle is the way he seamlessly blends humour and sensitivity - his books are always rip-roaringly funny, yet so humane too.' (Freya North )
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Ian Greening loves his job at the Department of Work and Pensions. It might not be the best paid job in the world but it gives him lots of scope for fun. He loves his girlfriend, Emma, too.
But when Emma is made redundant, and gets a temping job in Ian's office, he doesn't like it at all. Emma only knows Home Ian - and Work Ian is a different kettle of fish. Spending twenty-four hours a day together is too much of a good thing. But how can he tell her that without hurting her?
Ian comes up with a plan to get things back the way they were. But it puts his relationship at risk and forces Ian to decide which really matters most: the job, or Emma.
A sweet, funny novel about love and work.
But when Emma is made redundant, and gets a temping job in Ian's office, he doesn't like it at all. Emma only knows Home Ian - and Work Ian is a different kettle of fish. Spending twenty-four hours a day together is too much of a good thing. But how can he tell her that without hurting her?
Ian comes up with a plan to get things back the way they were. But it puts his relationship at risk and forces Ian to decide which really matters most: the job, or Emma.
A sweet, funny novel about love and work.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
If you've read Mike Gayle before then you already know what to expect. Told from the male point of view this is a not-too-serious look at what happens if your girlfriend starts working in the same office.
There's not much new here - the man has a cozy life, messes up, has an emotional revelation and it all comes good in the end. What makes all Gayle books interesting though is the obvious talent at writing warm, personable characters.
At 99p this is a genuine bargain and will suit Gayle regulars or is ideal if you're looking to get into a new author and want a 'taster'.
There's not much new here - the man has a cozy life, messes up, has an emotional revelation and it all comes good in the end. What makes all Gayle books interesting though is the obvious talent at writing warm, personable characters.
At 99p this is a genuine bargain and will suit Gayle regulars or is ideal if you're looking to get into a new author and want a 'taster'.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Have you ever wondered what might happen if your partner suddenly started working in the same office as you? Particularly if you had a different persona at work to home and she only knew the latter. This is the book to read. Another in the 2011 Quick Read series, but too laddish and predicatble for me
Format:Paperback
Being small and all this book has still managed to tell the full story. And I liked it immensely!!!!!:-) and I relate strongly to the main character (not his actions though - those are hideous) even though he's a boy
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Typical Mike Gayle - But still good
Not one of his best books. But good for people who have not read any of his books before. Still looking forward to reading more of his books though.
Published 3 months ago by Lauralee
Incredibly Perceptive
Men at Work is a fantastic book and I related to it straight away as it happened to me. Ian Greening is quite happy in his easy job and loves the routine of it all, he has his... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Freddie
Had me chuckling
As ever a fun read, typical Mike Gayle. I found it funny although being a girl, it was a bit pass-the-sick bag at the cringeworthy romantic bits (and I write as a girl). Read more
Published 11 months ago by Velvet
Mike still on form
This was my first Kindle book purchase. Love the Kindle what a great product. I remember reading plenty of Mike Gayle's books when I was in my early thirties and they stuck a... Read more
Published 13 months ago by cardiffdavies
Men at Work
Very good short read and up to Mikes usual standard, and echoes well the thought processes of many men i bet.
Published 13 months ago by Paul
A good quick read with a laugh
School sweethearts, Ian and Emma have been together 7 years, Ian loves his job, so much he won't accept promotion, and is a bit of a joker, he likes a laugh and to be "one of the... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Ails
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