- Paperback: 368 pages
- Publisher: Flame; 2 edition (6 Jun 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0340768150
- ISBN-13: 978-0340768150
- Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 948,902 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Rubber Gloves & Jimmy Choos? observes the highs and lows in the lives of a group of twentysomething girls, newly arrived in London, as they try to adapt and fit into the urban scene. Ruth and her flatmates Sophie, Sarah and Jess are just out of university and suffering from "what-next syndrome?". Ruth, the lead character, devastated by the break up of her long-term relationship at 21, drifts to London, drifts into a job and drifts into a series of one-night stands. As she and her friends navigate their paths through bars, recruitment agencies and flats of unknown men, the reader is treated to a bird's-eye-view of relations between the sexes.
As Bleasdale's book treads its well-worn route, it does take one interesting detour, which is the prologue to each chapter--surreal interludes, consisting of dreams, fantasies and nonsense--that set the agenda for the upcoming pages. These sharp shifts to fantasy can be viewed humorously, mockingly or otherwise. Either way, they stand out: "A little man approached me. He was very fat and very red. He introduced himself as the devil. He asked me if I would sell him my soul ... We struck a deal. I can't tell you what life is like without my soul, because I can't remember what it was like with it." If, however, jimmy choos aren't your thing and rubber gloves are so passé, but you're still a city girl at heart, Wendy Holden's Simply Divine, Helen Fielding's Cause Celeb and Patricia Scanlan'sCity Girl may be designed just for you. --Nicola Perry
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'Riotously funny' (Company 20000730)
'A steamy rampage through London . . . No bed is left unturned in this brilliant comedy' (The Mirror )
'What-next romp for the twenty somethings' (The Bookseller, Star Ratings )
'A light and entertaining novel . . . many a twentysomething will empathize' (Scotland on Sunday )
'Fast-paced and wickedly funny' (Heat, on Pinstripes )
'Girl power which will make you giggle. A lot.' (Company, on Pinstripes )
'Sparks fly . . . this is a juicy reality TV read' (Heat, on Peep Show )
'A steamy rampage through London . . . No bed is left unturned in this brilliant comedy' (The Mirror )
'What-next romp for the twenty somethings' (The Bookseller, Star Ratings )
'A light and entertaining novel . . . many a twentysomething will empathize' (Scotland on Sunday )
'Fast-paced and wickedly funny' (Heat, on Pinstripes )
'Girl power which will make you giggle. A lot.' (Company, on Pinstripes )
'Sparks fly . . . this is a juicy reality TV read' (Heat, on Peep Show )
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After reading a few varying reviews, I thought I would give the book a go. Armed with a few days filled with nothing to do, I began reading the debut novel by Faith Bleasdale. The subject matter seemed something I could possibly relate to, having just graduated from university. However, the university that each and every selfish and self centered character in this book attended, was certainly not one I had ever heard of.
From page one, the incessant and annoying ramblings of the main character Ruth, made me want to slap her. Add to that one equally annoying ex boyfriend and three 'one dimensional' flat mates and the result is a book which both bored and irritated me.
I persevered however, through each and every ridiculous one night stand and 'relationship' until I finally reached the end.
The book did have a few good parts, but I felt the development of characters, other than Katie, were severely lacking.
I had already read the second installment by Ms Bleasdale 'Pinstripes', which is altogether a much more accomplished and well rounded novel. So if you have only read this one and been put off for life, I would recommend having a look at her second offering. Much better!
From page one, the incessant and annoying ramblings of the main character Ruth, made me want to slap her. Add to that one equally annoying ex boyfriend and three 'one dimensional' flat mates and the result is a book which both bored and irritated me.
I persevered however, through each and every ridiculous one night stand and 'relationship' until I finally reached the end.
The book did have a few good parts, but I felt the development of characters, other than Katie, were severely lacking.
I had already read the second installment by Ms Bleasdale 'Pinstripes', which is altogether a much more accomplished and well rounded novel. So if you have only read this one and been put off for life, I would recommend having a look at her second offering. Much better!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I loved this book, consuming it within a couple of days. I have grown sick of some of the more predictable Lager Saga type novels focussing around girls who always get their man, so this novel made a refreshing change. Initially the main character annoyed me, but I soon came to recognise quite frightening similarities between myself and Ruth and I am sure anyone else who reads the novel would agree (drama queens anyone? ). The dialogue was excellent, I laughed out loud in many places, whilst feeling quite emotional towards the end! When is the next book out Faith?
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A funny and introspective look into the life of a young woman suffering trials and tribulations of an unfair world. Faith Bleasdale captures Ruths feelings and emotions and you can't help but laugh out loud while being taken on Ruths journey to find a man - any man, that will marry her and take her away from life on her own paypacket!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Steamy, sassy, satisfying.
This book had sex scenes to make your hair curl. Not only that but the author managed to refrain from the usual corny 'lurve scenes'. Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2001
Irritating main character - evokes little sympathy
I was so disappointed with this book - I'd read a few reviews and it sounded interesting. But I found myself getting really frustrated with Ruth and her complete lack of 'get up... Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2001
Modern fairy-tale feel
This book was true to life while maintaining a modern fairlytale feel. I laughed and cried and particualary welcomed the fact that in the end she didn't get the boy. Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2001
funny, true to life but poor ending
I felt as if i had known Ruth I have definitely worked with her and met her at parties. The main part of the book was interesting and good but had overtones of a fairy tale and... Read more
Published on 4 Dec 2000
Realistic, and wonderfully funny
The story of this book was so true to my life. I couldn't help but compare the 'leaving university panics'. It was funny but also moving and true to life. I couldn't put it down. Read more
Published on 20 Nov 2000
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