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'Set in Newcastle, there is a fresh and vital edge to this superior debut novel... A bittersweet narrative and ambiguous outcomes make this much grittier and more substantial than standard chick-lit fare.' (Financial Times )
'An eye-opener to those of us unmarrieds who see the grass as greener on the other side... At last a modern story of life in the North East, not a clog or flat cap in sight, just three thirty-somethings trying to sort out their lives. Realistic and entertaining.' (New Books )
'There's a big buzz around this tale of three Newcastle wives tempted to cheat on their husbands and I can see why...' (Eve ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
'An eye-opener to those of us unmarrieds who see the grass as greener on the other side... At last a modern story of life in the North East, not a clog or flat cap in sight, just three thirty-somethings trying to sort out their lives. Realistic and entertaining.' (New Books )
'There's a big buzz around this tale of three Newcastle wives tempted to cheat on their husbands and I can see why...' (Eve ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
The Daily Telegraph, 22 December 07
It could easily have slipped into formulaic chick lit but it doesn't... the writing is strong and the story is full of realistic emotional twists.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I thought this book was so funny. The main character, Jill, is so honest about the stuff women don't always speak about - or at least, that they're not supposed to. I laughed so much and found it a very fast read - especially the second half that just flew coz the plot got so gripping. But it definitely got more serious too. Loved the ending. Thought it ended exactly as it should have, with a little surprise thrown in there too. A great read over the Christmas hols.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
...this is great fun and comes highly recommended. I started it last night, and finished it this morning - which just shows how addictive it is!
I'm a huge reader anyway, and this was one of the better ' chick lit ' novels that I've read. My only quibble would be that the ending is kinda unbelievable, but hey, it's a story and we're supposed to suspend our disbelief!
Read this - you won't be disappointed!
I'm a huge reader anyway, and this was one of the better ' chick lit ' novels that I've read. My only quibble would be that the ending is kinda unbelievable, but hey, it's a story and we're supposed to suspend our disbelief!
Read this - you won't be disappointed!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I got this book from a friend on loan but am going out to buy it because it was so good! One of the best books I've read in a long long time. The characters are so real and down-to-earth and I got to know them so well and their dilemmas that I could not put this book down until I found out what was going to happen. This writer reminds me of Marian Keyes in some ways, in that she writes about Newcastle and Geordies like Marian does the Irish, with that same warmth and honesty, and you can believe every page of this book. It's a really funny read - I lost count of how many times I laughed out loud - yet a chapter later I'd be crying. And there were so many twists to the plot that I did not see coming, even though I usually am great at guessing what's going to happen. Not in this case. Especially the end! This is a far richer and deeper book than the cover suggests with such brave and true obvservations about people and life and marriage - not at all a chick lit read because there's nothing superficial about the story or the characters, and the writing is far more sophisticated and intelligent than your average chick lit read. There were lines that I read twice because they really made me think hard about life, or love, or something touching which makes me say that this book is not your average straightforward read. It has layers to it that set it apart from so much of the women's fiction out there. I will definitely look out for her next book as there's something very true and sincere in this writers voice. Cannot recommend this book highly enough!
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Huge depth of feeling
I loved every minute, every word of this novel. From page one I was drawn into the complexity of Jill and Leigh's friendship, recognizing elements of my own friendships in theirs. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Nina
Searingly honest while most entertaining
It's a long time since I had to read the last few pages through a haze of tears because I was so emotionally stirred by a book. Read more
Published 20 days ago by Elizabeth Jasper Writer
a gripping pageturner!
Once in a while I read a book that feels as though it was written about me. This is such a book. At first I thought it might be a superficial read, touching on the emotions... Read more
Published 3 months ago by stephanieW
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I loved this book. The characters were likeable and the story flowed along really well. That was until about half way through. Read more
Published 20 months ago by C. Rucroft
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This was fine for a holiday read but there are a lot of factual inaccuracies related to it being set in the North-East which spoiled it for me, since this was the reason that... Read more
Published 21 months ago by vicp
Sassy read
The author writes as though she's talking to you, her best friend and telling you the story..revealing her innermost thoughts. She tells it like it is.. Read more
Published 23 months ago by J. Charlton
A gritty look into the true consequences of affairs
Ok, so admittedly I do think of this book as `chick-lit;' however, I will concede that this is rather `grown up' chick-lit compared to some of the other more fluffy books of the... Read more
Published on 27 April 2010 by Nicola F (Nic)
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BUY THIS BOOK. YOU WILL LOVE IT. IT IS SO TRUE, AND SO INSPIRING,JUST LIKE REAL LIFE....FUNNY,SAD,AND TRUE
Published on 9 Aug 2009 by Daniela Spanu
The Secrets of Married Women
This is the best book I have ever read, absolutely brilliant and one that I could hardly bear to put down. Read more
Published on 8 Aug 2009 by Mrs. E. Tomlinson
Could not put this book down...
If ever you are thinking of having an affair .... read this book .... it will make you think twice ....
Published on 24 July 2009 by Debra Lynn Mace
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