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A poignant novel about friendships and betrayal.
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Gina and Laurence have been the best of friends ever since they were teenagers.They have never been in love - just friends.Now, Gina is married to the exquisitely tasteful Fergus and lives in stylish perfection at High Place.Laurence is married to down-to-earth Hilary and lives in the Bee House, a home and hotel.
Then, with elegant disdain, Fergus announces that he is leaving Gina and their teenage daughter.As Gina's misery ricochets through the two homes, she turns for emotional support to Laurence, her dearest friend.And as Laurence gives comfort, so his own marriage and the stability of his children edges towards destruction ...
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have read and enjoyed other novels by Ms. Trollope but this portrayal of the complicated relationships of modern family life struck me close to home. The story depicts so well the difficulties as well as the joys of married family life. Above all it reveals so clearly the effect of parental behavior on their children. No moralising. Thoroughly credible and convincing characters both adult and juvenile. I enjoyed it so much that I am buying a copy for my eldest daughter with the hope that if she finds it as rewarding as I did, she may pass it on to her siblings.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As usual the ideal bed time reading. Interesting combination of complex characters and setting. Am I the only one not to like Gina or even see where she is coming from except perhaps selfishness?
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I couldn't put it down! Joanna Trollope writes some of the best midlife 'coming of age' novels. The characters in this like in all her books, are real and multi-dimensional. If you don't see yourself in her characters, you see your sister or best friend. Her female characters are underdogs in some form, who triumph in the end.
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The Best of Friends
As usual Joanna Trollope's story is modern,well written and deals with current issues. The characters are fairly easy to empathise with, but many of them seem wooden and slightly... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr David S Silver
No disappointments here
I am not ashamed to reveal that I am a big Joanna Trollope fan. This latest novel does not disappoint. A cracking pace does not let up throughout. Read more
Published on 18 April 2010 by Mags057
Another great read by this author
I find read reading Joanna Trollope is like watching a really good television drama. You feel involved and absorbed and a couple of hours fly by. Read more
Published on 20 Oct 2007 by rubybluelady
I enjoyed reading The Best of Friends by Joanna Trollope
I enjoyed reading The Best of Friends by Joanna Trollope, this is the first book I've read by Joanna Trollope although I do know she has written more. Read more
Published on 12 Jun 2004
Good for all ages
This book had a wide range of characters that makes it suitable for all ages. As a teenager, I found Sophy's (Gina's daughter) story compelling, yet the affection of Vi and Dan... Read more
Published on 18 July 2001
This is Joanna Trollope at her very best
A truly gripping tale of two families devastated by events that overtake them and the lives of their loved ones. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2000
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