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Practically Perfect (Charnwood Large Print) [Large Print] [Hardcover]

Katie Fforde
3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)

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1 Dec 2006 Charnwood Large Print

Anna, a newly qualified interior designer, has decided it's time to put her money and her expertise where her mouth is. She's risked everything on buying a tiny but adorable cottage so she can renovate it, sell it on, and prove to her family that she can earn her own living.

Outside, the chocolate-box cottage is perfect, but inside all is chaos: with a ladder for a staircase, no downstairs flooring, candles the only form of lighting and a sleeping bag and camping mat for a bed, Anna's soon wondering whether she's bitten off more than she can chew.

Her neighbour Chloe comes to the rescue, providing tea, wine and sympathy - and a recently rescued greyhound, Caroline. But just as Anna's starting to believe she's found the perfect idyll, the good-looking yet impossible Rob Hunter arrives on the scene, putting up more obstacles than the Grand National. Can Anna get over all of life's hurdles?

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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  • Hardcover
  • Publisher: Ulverscroft Large Print Books Ltd; Large Print edition edition (1 Dec 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1846175380
  • ISBN-13: 978-1846175381
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,723,695 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"Perfect for the beach" (Bella )

"Fun summer read" (Choice )

"A fun helping of chick-lit" (OK! )

"Funny and heartwarming" (Newmarket Journal )

"I can see this being carried in many a beach bag because fans simply adore her humorous, lively and character-driven stories. They will certainly warm to Anna" (Peterborough Evening Telegraph ) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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From the bestselling author of Wedding Season and Going Dutch. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Not Quite Practically Perfect 13 Jun 2006
By Piglet
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have read all of Katie Fford's books, and up until now have always really enjoyed reading her books, and usually can't wait until the next one comes out...Regretfully I did not enjoy this book as much as the others and at times only stuck with it out of loyalty and the knowledge that Katie's books are usually very good....I found the DIY/Building skill details all very boring to be honest and I did feel that the story line was a bit ploddy in places...Sorry!!!
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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing 22 July 2006
Format:Paperback
I am sorry to say that this is the first Katie Fforde book to disappoint me. I've read all her books but this one is seriously lacking and does not have the same flow as her previous novels. I struggled to finish this book and found I was unable to relate to the characters.

Fforde is normally a great author - just don't let this book put you off.
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Really disappointing 10 Jun 2006
Format:Paperback
I have read and own a copy of all of Katie Fforde's novels - they vary in quality but have never failed to hit the spot. Unfortunately 'Practically Perfect' is rather a misnomer. The characters were all right but the plot was seriously thin - pages and pages of detail about what Anna did to her house, then pages more of her varous friends looking at what she'd done to the house... I found it hard to care. Also, and this is something I've noticed with Katie's characters before, Anna was the oldest sounding 27 year old I've ever come across. If she'd been 47 I might have found her more credible - but that's probably quite insulting to 47 year olds.

Not the best Katie Fforde read - try 'Thyme Out' or 'Living Dangerously' first if you're new to this author.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars The first disappointment 2 Dec 2009
Format:Paperback
I have loved all Katie Fforde's books up to this one (I havent liked the two after that either but this was the start of the decline) It felt rushed and unfinished - towards the end she has suddenly bought another cottage to but it jusr happened on one page as a kind of 'oh by the way'. Very disappointing Katie
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Can't figure out why there are negative reviews! 30 Sep 2012
By ReeJan
Format:Kindle Edition
I cannot figure out why anyone has given the negative reviews of this book. It is well written, the story is entertaining, the characters are all well played. Like all of Katie Fforde's novels, this one is a true joy to read. The author doesn't create any OTT characters that make you wince and toss the book aside. The characters are just "real" people, doing 'real' people things and for that, I'm grateful and well entertained. Ignore the crap reviews, read the book! In fact, read all of Katie Fforde's books, they're that good.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Predictably putrid 6 Dec 2009
By Moonlit TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback
You know when a young woman has an aggressively bad tempered encounter with a slightly older man that she will inevitably end up with him even though she thinks she's in love with someone else. The plot summed up in a sentence. Add in the beautiful English countryside, some animals (greyhounds - how elegant) and you seem to get a book that sells reasonably well. Thank goodness I borrowed this from the library. Just one more thing: hero with 'a twinkle in his eye'. Writer with a cliche in her mind, more like!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Better than some other Katie Fforde books 29 July 2009
Format:Paperback
It's funny how peoples' tastes vary isn't it? I have read four of KF's books, starting with Wedding Season which I enjoyed. I have also read Highland Fling and Love Letters which I found less good. I really enjoyed "Practically Perfect", despite the fact that lots of reviewers here didn't, and read it more or less in one sitting. However, I did find the reason for the final big argument between the main two protagonists rather contrived - yes you need a reason to kiss and make up in these types of books, but it was a bit unconvincing. That said, I liked the characters and wanted them to get it together- you have to care about the characters and with this book I did.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Dull 2 Aug 2008
Format:Paperback
I always finish what I start, and so despite not enjoying this book a great deal I forced myself to read it all. It is the first book I have read by this author, and I won't be reading anymore from her.

First of all, one look at the cover and you would think you were getting a jolly good dose of youthful chick lit, the reality is quite different.
It took me a while to pin point what was irritating me about the book, until I realised that the main character, who must have been in her mid twenties, sounded more like someone in their mid 50's, this made more sense when I realised how old the author was herself. It became increasingly frustrating, plodding story line, boring romance, all written by a more mature woman who simply cannot pull off the thoughts, actions, language and ideas of a young twenty something.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars A really lovely escape from it all read
This was a really lovely escape from it all,
lots of twists and turns, and a decent storyline, which had me hooked from the opening page
Published 7 days ago by debbyl
4.0 out of 5 stars Practically Perfect
I read some of the reviews on this book, which weren't very good. I must say that I enjoyed the book very much and didn't agree with the reviews. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Thelma M. Judge
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it!
Excellent read as usual from Katie Fford. Would definitely recommend it to a friend, a perfect summer, feel- good book.
Published 2 months ago by M
5.0 out of 5 stars Another fantastic Katie Fforde!
I was so surprised by the negative reviews about this book on here, it nearly put me off myself, but being a die-hard fan I got the book anyway and found it to be just as... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jack
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
I really enjoyed this story and wanted to keep reading .it was relaxing to read and not too demanding .
Published 3 months ago by ANN WEBSTER
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
I love her stories and this one didn't disappoint. She is very clever at mixing old characters with new ones.
Published 3 months ago by Mrs MV Sharples
2.0 out of 5 stars more like a greyhound manual...
Normally adore this author. However, up to page 102 this was extremely hard work - read more like a manual for how to train a greyhound or do up a listed cottage. Very dull. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Buy the best
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous
Fabulous read, great story line couldn't put it down once I started. Looking forward to reading more by Katie .
Published 4 months ago by Cheryl Chudleigh
4.0 out of 5 stars Quick and easy read
I am a fan of Katie Fforde's books so was looking forward to reading this. I knew where the story was going from the start but enjoyed the twist towards the end. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Deborah b
4.0 out of 5 stars pretty perfect really
i have enjoyed this journey with anna (the leading lady in the book)renovating a lovely cottage in the cotswolds and her greyhound caroline although it dos`nt go according to plan... Read more
Published 9 months ago by ALEX2007
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