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'A delicious comedy' Red 'Witty and clever' Heat 'Fast-paced, funny, poignant and well observed' Daily Mail 'Hugely entertaining and very funny' Cosmopolitan 'A funny, clever page-turner' Closer 'A quirky tale of love, work and the meaning of life' Company 'She is very, very funny' Express 'A smart, witty love story' Observer 'Chick-lit with an ethical kick' Mirror
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was expecting more from this book but the plot just got even more ridiculous and so unrealistic. I thought it would be a nice girly chick lit but it ended up turning into a Nancy Drew/ Hardy boys. I just felt like abandoning it halfway and even when I was around 12 pages towards the finish. It's a shame because it had looked promising at the start but most of it was cringe worthy. All characters were over exaggerated including the main one Evie, who came across as the biggest loser in the world.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Hmmm well I am a Jenny Colgan fan but this novel wasn't quite as good as Amanda's wedding (Amazing debut novel) but far better than the average Chick Lit writer.
Evie the main character was fun, witty with an awkwardness that is endearing. Evie is in need of a good holiday but short on offers. When her employers her a "business trip" she cant refuse.
Operation Sunshine is a fun lighthearted read. Not quite as sharp a read as Amanda's wedding or as attention grabbing as The Good, The Bad and The Dumped but it is worth a read if you looking to while away a few hours on a sun lounger.
Evie the main character was fun, witty with an awkwardness that is endearing. Evie is in need of a good holiday but short on offers. When her employers her a "business trip" she cant refuse.
Operation Sunshine is a fun lighthearted read. Not quite as sharp a read as Amanda's wedding or as attention grabbing as The Good, The Bad and The Dumped but it is worth a read if you looking to while away a few hours on a sun lounger.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Despite my best intentions to read a wide variety of literature to 'broaden my mind,' sometimes I just have to reach for a chick-lit novel. The good ones are a breath of fresh air - easily digestible and relaxing, and you can get through them in a couple of days. Operation Sunshine is one of the good ones. Heat Magazine dubbed it "a perfect sunlounger read," and I have to say I'm inclined to agree. I wasn't fortunate enough to be reading it on a sunlounger, but it was very enjoyable nonetheless.
The action centres around Evie, a receptionist in a high profile cosmetic surgery. Feeling miserable, Evie starts fantasising about going on holiday. All the holidays she's ever been on in her life have gone wrong in some shape or form so she's not a huge holiday fan, but feels she ought to try again. After all, people rave about them so they can't be that bad, can they?
Soon enough, Evie gets the chance to find out as she's invited to accompany the two doctors she works for to the South of France. It's a plastic surgery conference, so Evie is hoping for the chance of sun, sea, sand and hopefully sex with a hot rich doctor. However, things don't quite pan out that way when she realises it's more than just a conference. There's something rather untoward going on involving highly questionnable surgery on a cruise ship, which by a scary coincidence has been designed by her childhood friend. The more Evie pokes around for information, the more disturbing the story becomes and she feels she has to intervene for the sake of many people. And that's when things start getting interesting...
Operation Sunshine is a right giggle! From the very beginning you'll appreciate the witty characters and the situations they find themselves in, and as the plot thickens, things just get better. Right in the middle of the action, I found myself laughing out loud on several occasions. This really is an ace read; it's fun, humourous and has a dash of romance - everything a girl could want from a book in this genre. Highly recommended.
The action centres around Evie, a receptionist in a high profile cosmetic surgery. Feeling miserable, Evie starts fantasising about going on holiday. All the holidays she's ever been on in her life have gone wrong in some shape or form so she's not a huge holiday fan, but feels she ought to try again. After all, people rave about them so they can't be that bad, can they?
Soon enough, Evie gets the chance to find out as she's invited to accompany the two doctors she works for to the South of France. It's a plastic surgery conference, so Evie is hoping for the chance of sun, sea, sand and hopefully sex with a hot rich doctor. However, things don't quite pan out that way when she realises it's more than just a conference. There's something rather untoward going on involving highly questionnable surgery on a cruise ship, which by a scary coincidence has been designed by her childhood friend. The more Evie pokes around for information, the more disturbing the story becomes and she feels she has to intervene for the sake of many people. And that's when things start getting interesting...
Operation Sunshine is a right giggle! From the very beginning you'll appreciate the witty characters and the situations they find themselves in, and as the plot thickens, things just get better. Right in the middle of the action, I found myself laughing out loud on several occasions. This really is an ace read; it's fun, humourous and has a dash of romance - everything a girl could want from a book in this genre. Highly recommended.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A let down
I have recently read Jenny Colgan's 'West End Girls' and i really enjoyed it. Unfortunately, this book was a let down. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sophie
Operation Sunshine by Jenny Colgan
Evie works on reception for a plastic surgeons clinic in Harley Street in London, when her employers invite her to attend a conference with them in the South of France; she sees it... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Nikki Bywater
Operation Sunshine
I would not recommend anyone buying this book as it is just totally boring and has no plot what so ever. Also lots of error's in the book aswell.
Published 16 months ago by Karen Gooderham
Sunshine with aplomb!
Jenny Colgan's operation sunshine is a wildely fun novel with a gritty edge centering around main character Evie. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Sms
Giggles
I love Jenny Colgan's books and this one didn't disappoint. I agree the plot isn't taxing but do you want that in a chick-lit novel? Read more
Published on 10 Dec 2009 by S. A. Houghton
I liked it!
Read this on holiday and actually really enjoyed it. Yes it's a bit fluffy with not a very taxing plot but it made me laugh out loud several times, and her style of writing is... Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2009 by Phoebe Buffay
The worst book I have EVER read
This really is the worst book I have ever read and to make matters worse I spotted 4 or 5 typos and gramatical errors in the first 3 chapters.... Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2009 by Ms. Louise Johnson
A complete waste of time
Well, what a disappointment. The cover promised so much, and while there were some funny one liners, this book was pointless from beginning to end. Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2009 by Jill
So disappointing
I have always enjoyed Jenny Colgan's books up until now but this was awful. It was so unrealistic and I was almost embarrassed for her as read it. Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2009 by crystaleagle
Nonsence
This book was complete drivel. My first Jenny Colgan book and most probably the last.
The novel started off rather well, and I was expecting a nice easy girly read based in... Read more
The novel started off rather well, and I was expecting a nice easy girly read based in... Read more
Published on 6 July 2009 by PrincessClaire
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