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"1 'A really really good book. One of the best I have read for you. I could identify with so much... It had everything going for it. It was well written with well rounded characters and a very good story to boot! Marks: 9/10. I am almost tempted to give it a 10/10!' - a Sarah Broadhurst reader 2 'This is a remarkable first novel, rich and deep and full of wonderfully realized characters. Oh, these women!' - Anne Rivers Siddons 3 'Heartfelt and absorbing' - Christina Fotinelli, television producer, aged 27 4 'A lovely book to sink into after a day of children and wiping' - Kathy Williams, teacher and mum, aged 37 5 'Wonderfully captivating' - Jane Farrow, school secretary, age 49
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'Although the story jumps frequently from place to place and from one generation to the next, the author is able to make these effortless transitions for the reader. The characters are strong, believable and endearing - and will evoke recognition and sympathy from all ages . . . an enjoyable read and a promising debut novel.' (Sunday Express )
'This perceptive novel does the mothers-and-daughters thing in page-turning style . . . Be sure that your bookmark is a hankie' (Elle )
'An emotional roller-coaster of a read' (Company )
'The attitudes of these strong-minded women and their generations are masterfully captured' (Hello )
'I enjoyed this novel very much' (Rosamunde Pilcher )
'A very beautiful and very moving story' (Lesley Pearse )
'This is a remarkable first novel, rich and deep and full of wonderfully realized characters. Oh, these women!' (Anne Rivers Siddons )
'A really really good book. One of the best I have read for you. I could identify with so much... It had everything going for it. It was well written with well rounded characters and a very good story to boot! Marks: 9/10. I am almost tempted to give it a 10/10!' (Sarah Broadhurst book blog )
'This perceptive novel does the mothers-and-daughters thing in page-turning style . . . Be sure that your bookmark is a hankie' (Elle )
'An emotional roller-coaster of a read' (Company )
'The attitudes of these strong-minded women and their generations are masterfully captured' (Hello )
'I enjoyed this novel very much' (Rosamunde Pilcher )
'A very beautiful and very moving story' (Lesley Pearse )
'This is a remarkable first novel, rich and deep and full of wonderfully realized characters. Oh, these women!' (Anne Rivers Siddons )
'A really really good book. One of the best I have read for you. I could identify with so much... It had everything going for it. It was well written with well rounded characters and a very good story to boot! Marks: 9/10. I am almost tempted to give it a 10/10!' (Sarah Broadhurst book blog )
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It had probably been rather rude, Joy thought afterward, to meet one's future husband on what was really meant to be Princess Elizabeth's day. Read the first page
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm a big fan of Moyes' work and was anticipating another brilliant read with this novel. Whilst I wasn't exactly disappointed by it, I will concede that this isn't as strong as some of her other books.
The premise of the novel works really well- focusing on the relationships between mothers and daughters over three generations of one family, the setting moving between Hong Kong, London and rural Ireland. There's the usual mystery and intrigue and Jojo Moye's ability to craft family secrets, as well as a little bit of romance.
However, I think the characters in this story put me off somewhat. I genuinely found it hard to care about any of them, which is a bit of a shame- and the major flaw with the novel. In Moyes' other books, you find yourself emphasising with her characters and wanting things to go their way, but with this one I felt none of that, which is perhaps why I didn't enjoy it as much.
Nevertheless, a good read- just if you're a first time reader of Moyes' I'd recommend you perhaps start with 'Night Music' or 'Silver Bay' instead.
The premise of the novel works really well- focusing on the relationships between mothers and daughters over three generations of one family, the setting moving between Hong Kong, London and rural Ireland. There's the usual mystery and intrigue and Jojo Moye's ability to craft family secrets, as well as a little bit of romance.
However, I think the characters in this story put me off somewhat. I genuinely found it hard to care about any of them, which is a bit of a shame- and the major flaw with the novel. In Moyes' other books, you find yourself emphasising with her characters and wanting things to go their way, but with this one I felt none of that, which is perhaps why I didn't enjoy it as much.
Nevertheless, a good read- just if you're a first time reader of Moyes' I'd recommend you perhaps start with 'Night Music' or 'Silver Bay' instead.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As good as all her other books. Came upon Jo Jo Moyes quite by accident and each one in my opinion is excellent. Can't wait for her next one.
Dorothy Taylor. Dublin.
Dorothy Taylor. Dublin.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I enjoyed reading this book about the relationships between a family, in particular, concentrating on mothers and daughters. The book covers the feelings and thoughts of three women, the grandmother, mother and daughter and covers the eras these people lived in along with the people they touched.
It wasn't initially a book that made you not want to put it down but as the story progressed it gradually grabbed you more and more. It was a charming and entertaining story with an odd little secret or two coming out but nothing mind blowing which probably makes it more true to life.
So yes I enjoyed the story and think it was well written, however, I will not be seeking out other books by the author as I prefer the more thriller type books.
It wasn't initially a book that made you not want to put it down but as the story progressed it gradually grabbed you more and more. It was a charming and entertaining story with an odd little secret or two coming out but nothing mind blowing which probably makes it more true to life.
So yes I enjoyed the story and think it was well written, however, I will not be seeking out other books by the author as I prefer the more thriller type books.
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Enjoyable with irritating flaws
I really enjoyed the story but a few irritating mistakes, which I guess were just down to poor research, made me quite cross and sort of spoiled it for me:
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Published on 31 Jan 2009 by Belinda J. Russell
disappointing
i have read both Ship of Brides and Foreign Fruit, which i thought both books were fantastic, i would rate both these books 10 out of 10. Read more
Published on 29 May 2006 by Ms. E. Campbell
"emotionally real"
This book takes you through the emotions of three generations of women. It takes in the highs and lows and really allows you to get inside the characters heads. Read more
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A wonderfully evocative saga. Set in Ireland and post war Hong Kong, Jojo Moyes' story takes us gently and thoughtfully through the fractured relationships of three generations of... Read more
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