- Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: Arrow; New Ed edition (29 April 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0099278375
- ISBN-13: 978-0099278375
- Product Dimensions: 12.7 x 2.5 x 19.7 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 129,542 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Freya North's latest novel, Pip, can only consolidate the reputation she has already established for sharply written, high-energy novels of character, in which her heroines battle against considerable odds to maintain successful careers and relationships. As in such books (similarly bearing their protagonists' names) as Sally,Chloe and Holly, North has created a memorable central character. Thirty-year-old Pip McCabe has been surviving quite nicely (she says) without a man, love or money. But her sisters and her friends disagree: Fen and Cat (the heroines, in fact, of North's last two novels) are trying to inject a little more love and sex into her life. She, however, is something of an obstacle to this plan, with a tendency to wear outrageous clothes and an indifference to her general appearance. Then along comes the 34-year-old Zac Holmes, who is living the life of Riley, enjoying his successful career and looking after his much-loved young son. Freya North's strategy, needless to say, is to keep both these individuals apart--and get them together. She creates canny obstacles in her plotting, and in the process delivers a highly enjoyable read.
Against a series of strongly realised urban backdrops, we watch the hero and heroine dance around each other, and utilise language the way an earlier generation used rapiers. This is not Booker Prize material, and doesn't pretend to be. But readers seeking a highly entertaining, exuberant read (with a capricious heroine who charms the reader as much as she infuriates) need look no further. --Barry Forshaw --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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‘A sure-fire winner’ Sunday Mirror
‘In true Freya North style, Pip is a heart-warming, funny character who you actually care about. A charming and fun jape – and a sure-fire hit’ Company
‘In three words: kinky, very kinky’ Evening Standard
‘One of our best writers of feisty female fiction’ Sunday Express
--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After finishing university, looking for a job, working only part time in the evenings...i wanted something better to do with my time other than watch TV. However at the same time, having read so many accademic books over the years i wanted something light-hearted, funny, something that would keep me wanting more..THIS WAS IT!
I coudnt put it down! i finished it within a couple of days, the night i finished it i was up reading till 2am just so i could sleep in peace otherwise the suspence of the last few chapters would have killed me!
I only bought it because i heard Freya North was fantastic and she hasnt let me down. i plan to read all of her books, starting with Fen and Cat. Cant wait to start them. IM HOOKED!
I coudnt put it down! i finished it within a couple of days, the night i finished it i was up reading till 2am just so i could sleep in peace otherwise the suspence of the last few chapters would have killed me!
I only bought it because i heard Freya North was fantastic and she hasnt let me down. i plan to read all of her books, starting with Fen and Cat. Cant wait to start them. IM HOOKED!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Throughout the book and probably the rest of her life, if she had her way, Pip is determined to stay as agony aunt to her two sisters. Although she does not want a life of celibacy; she sees not having a serious relationship; the ultimate way maintaining her independence. Her dual personality fused into one by her love of children sometimes gets in the way of her getting what she wants.
The first twenty one chapters I read with no stopping; but I personally felt it then lost its way; but then found itself again a few chapters later with me at the end wanting more detail, more story in fact I wished it had not ended.
I had not read anything by Freya North before, in fact I only came across her by accident. A throat infection kept me away from work, an interview on day time television where she was described as a woman who was paid to dream all day about sex left me intrigued. Next day I went out and purchased Pip. Glad that I did I will read more of her books so here hoping they live up to their reviews and are as good as Pip.
The first twenty one chapters I read with no stopping; but I personally felt it then lost its way; but then found itself again a few chapters later with me at the end wanting more detail, more story in fact I wished it had not ended.
I had not read anything by Freya North before, in fact I only came across her by accident. A throat infection kept me away from work, an interview on day time television where she was described as a woman who was paid to dream all day about sex left me intrigued. Next day I went out and purchased Pip. Glad that I did I will read more of her books so here hoping they live up to their reviews and are as good as Pip.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
..so much i read it 4 times! lol maybe im sad but this one really did it for me!you wont be able to put it down!
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I liked this book the reason I give it 4 is that it was slightly alow to start with but then the descriptions of the characters was brilliant you could really get to know them. Read more
Published on 30 Dec 2009 by Ms. B. H. Howe
A real feel good Book!
This was one of the first books I ever read a few years ago and I just could not put it down. It had me thinking about it months after. Read more
Published on 3 Dec 2008 by L. M. C. Noble
Amazing
This is one of those books that once you start reading you never want to put down and you get so attached to the characters you feel their emotions and you sceam at the page trying... Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2008 by N. Maesepp
Brilliant North
A lovely and romantic book that had me gripped from the start. My friend Lynsey dared me to read this as it wasn't my usual kind of book, and I'm so glad she did! Read more
Published on 22 Aug 2007 by stu
Best Book ever
I'm not a big reader but i read the occasional book. i got a shortened copy of this book free in my magazine, it had about 300 pages so it was still quite a long book, once i... Read more
Published on 7 Oct 2005 by Jamie-Leigh Turner
It'll keep you entertained, but isn't a satisfying read.
I read this book on holiday after reading Harry Potter (so maybe that would explain why it disappointed me in comparison). Read more
Published on 30 July 2005
Great Book
Since J.K. Rowling came out with Harry Potter, I haven't really been able to read much else. I went to the mobile library with a friend and picked up this one, read the back and... Read more
Published on 7 Sep 2004 by simcritic
LOVED IT!!!!!!!!
This book was excellent i enjoyed it from start to finish there was never a moment i got bored. I laughted out loud and could not stop laughing, some situations were so funny, i... Read more
Published on 11 Jun 2004 by natasha
A fitting follow-up to 'Cat' and 'Fen'
This is the fifth novel by Freya North, and the last about the McCabe sisters.
Pip is a 30 year old clown who works at children's parties and in hospitals, cheering up sick... Read more
Published on 22 May 2004
Pip-by Freya North
I've thoroughly enjoyed all of Freya North's books to date, craving the moment when the next one comes out. Read more
Published on 8 May 2004 by "angels1704"
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