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'In this tense domestic drama who will be the first to crack?... Stimson delivers a fast-paced page-turner.' --Image Magazine
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'We've always been big fans of Tess Stimson's chick-lit-with-a-twist, and this is her best yet... A racy roller coaster of a read.'
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Main character Clare Elias has always known that she was running a risk by marrying a handsome man so much younger than herself. In the beginning, though, it didn't appear to bother Marc that his wife was earning more than him, running her own very successful florist business whilst he slogged away in banks. However, things change for the happy couple when Clare gives birth to twins. Thinking she'll cope with the babies the same as she copes with everything else - with complete efficiency, nobody is worried about Clare's state of mind. Until the twins actually come along, that is.
After giving birth to babies on the street, things go from bad to worse when one of the children is taken ill, along with Clare. Clare is in one hospital, one of her babies in another, and the other child at home with its father. So when everyone finally gets together at home, over the worst, everything should have worked out. But Clare soon comes to realise that she can't actually cope. One child is as good as gold, the other, not so good. And when the worse one upsets the better one... Clare's life becomes one long stream of screaming, nappies, cleaning up sick and breastfeeding. Feeling more and more depressed, Clare gives in and hires a nanny.
Jenna bounds in and takes over, making motherhood look a breeze, and Clare feel more inadequate than ever. However, as time passes and things start to calm down, Clare gets used to looking after children. But just as one area of her life appears to be calming down, all the others are in severe danger of crashing down around her ears. Somehow, she must emerge from the other side unscathed... easier said than done.
This wasn't a bad book. On the one hand, I liked the multiple viewpoints because it gave you an understanding of what all the characters were thinking. But this was also a downside because it means you didn't get an in-depth knowledge of any one person's viewpoint. But it balances out. There's plenty of action: blood, sweat and tears. And some sex thrown in there for good measure. For saying this novel covers many bases with its plot and various subplots, it still ties together really nicely and comes to a satisfactory ending. My personal opinion, though, is that it could have been more powerful had it been told from a single, or possibly duel viewpoints.
Regardless, if you like chick-lit, this is a perfectly pleasant way to spend some time chilling out. I'll be looking out for Tess' other novels too.
After giving birth to babies on the street, things go from bad to worse when one of the children is taken ill, along with Clare. Clare is in one hospital, one of her babies in another, and the other child at home with its father. So when everyone finally gets together at home, over the worst, everything should have worked out. But Clare soon comes to realise that she can't actually cope. One child is as good as gold, the other, not so good. And when the worse one upsets the better one... Clare's life becomes one long stream of screaming, nappies, cleaning up sick and breastfeeding. Feeling more and more depressed, Clare gives in and hires a nanny.
Jenna bounds in and takes over, making motherhood look a breeze, and Clare feel more inadequate than ever. However, as time passes and things start to calm down, Clare gets used to looking after children. But just as one area of her life appears to be calming down, all the others are in severe danger of crashing down around her ears. Somehow, she must emerge from the other side unscathed... easier said than done.
This wasn't a bad book. On the one hand, I liked the multiple viewpoints because it gave you an understanding of what all the characters were thinking. But this was also a downside because it means you didn't get an in-depth knowledge of any one person's viewpoint. But it balances out. There's plenty of action: blood, sweat and tears. And some sex thrown in there for good measure. For saying this novel covers many bases with its plot and various subplots, it still ties together really nicely and comes to a satisfactory ending. My personal opinion, though, is that it could have been more powerful had it been told from a single, or possibly duel viewpoints.
Regardless, if you like chick-lit, this is a perfectly pleasant way to spend some time chilling out. I'll be looking out for Tess' other novels too.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I loved this novel so much, I couldn't put it down! I stayed up all night to finish it. It's such a satisfying read - the characters are believable and rounded, and I really didn't see some of the twists and turns of the plot coming. It's a fantastic book - dark, seductive, each character clearly defined.
The author uses different character's points-of-view in each chapter, which turns the tables and keeps you on the edge of your seat. I love that her characters are flawed and not always likeable or perfect, because it makes them seem so real. You really feel like you know someone like Clare, the mother, or Jenna, the nanny. She's taken a familiar theme and turned it into something totally new and unexpected.
I've read both Tess Stimson's other novels, The Adultery Club and The Infidelity Chain, and thought they were brilliant, but this is her best one yet. Her style is so easy and readable, and yet the book is also incredibly clever and well-written.
Even though she deals with serious themes, it's totally gripping. This is brilliant escapist fiction, which we all need right now! If you only buy one book this year, this should be it!
The author uses different character's points-of-view in each chapter, which turns the tables and keeps you on the edge of your seat. I love that her characters are flawed and not always likeable or perfect, because it makes them seem so real. You really feel like you know someone like Clare, the mother, or Jenna, the nanny. She's taken a familiar theme and turned it into something totally new and unexpected.
I've read both Tess Stimson's other novels, The Adultery Club and The Infidelity Chain, and thought they were brilliant, but this is her best one yet. Her style is so easy and readable, and yet the book is also incredibly clever and well-written.
Even though she deals with serious themes, it's totally gripping. This is brilliant escapist fiction, which we all need right now! If you only buy one book this year, this should be it!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
No words are wasted here, as best-selling author Stimson delivers another pacy, gripping tale. Contemporary and cunningly crafted, "The Cradle Snatcher" gets below the surface of middle-class motherhood and family ... who says professional parents are dull? Read it!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
If you enjoy profanity, this is the book for you!
Hard to understand why so many chic lits use so much filthy and profane language, and especially by the female characters (and in another book, repeatedly by the young female... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Maureen M. Rich
Not what i was expecting
As the title says, this book wasnt what i thought it would be at all. I expected Nanny's having affairs with husbands and such but it wasnt like that. Read more
Published 17 months ago by S. Firth
Falls a little flat
I haven't read any other Tess Stimson books , but I had heard good things, so I was quite looking forward to adding her to my favourite authors list. Read more
Published on 3 May 2010 by daisyduck1976
fantastic plot!
Could not put this book down, excellent read, a great page turner, my frist tess stimson read, so glad i did :)
Published on 8 April 2010 by Angel
unpredictable
I read this in a matter of days, (which is quick for me). It kept me engrossed til pretty much the end, part of which was a little far fetched but a good read none the less.
Published on 27 Mar 2010 by sonia418
Well worth reading
This was a great book. The characters were all very believable and the dialogue between them was very good. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2010 by Janine Routley
Would definitely recommend to others
Was expecting this to be a run of the mill chick-lit book that helped me relax after a busy day and was surprised at just how good it was. Read more
Published on 13 Dec 2009 by R. Robinson
Cradle Snatcher
Took me a while to get into this book. the last few chapters get quite exciting, however, the start i took a few days to get into. Picking it up, putting it down, re-reading it. Read more
Published on 15 Aug 2009 by Mrs Broon
The Cradle Snatcher
LOVED this book by Tess Stimson. Have bought two more of hers since! Well worth a read if you get the chance. Lovely item, in great condition exactly as described. Many thanks.
Published on 7 Jun 2009 by K. S. Mckenzie
Brilliant read
This is the first time I have read a book by Tess Stimson and it surely will not be the last. I borrowed this book from the library and quite simply could not put it down until it... Read more
Published on 16 April 2009 by C. Morrison
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