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Setting off from London to Leeds... Ceri vows to leave behind her old matchmaking antics. But can she help herself? A laugh-out-loud, feelgood page-turner. (She )
In a nutshell: A page-turning, bang-up-to-date romantic comedy and a must for every woman's handbag. (Spirit & Destiny )
In a nutshell: A page-turning, bang-up-to-date romantic comedy and a must for every woman's handbag. (Spirit & Destiny )
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Setting off from London to Leeds... Ceri vows to leave behind her old matchmaking antics. But can she help herself? A laugh-out-loud, feelgood page-turner. She In a nutshell: A page-turning, bang-up-to-date romantic comedy and a must for every woman's handbag. Spirit & Destiny
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I must say I am very very disappointed with this book! After just reading my best friends girl and the chocolate run and absolutely loving them - I couldnt wait to read it and I have to say how disappointing it was! It just seemed to go on forever about nothing to be honest - I would recommend her other books but this one was awful - dire infact! The only thing I can say is that Dorothy has definitely got better since writing this her first book so I will continue to read any new books she has out!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I wavered between 2 stars and 3 stars for this book, but feel that 2, or 2 and a half is most fitting.
It isn't an awful novel, but neither is it particularly memorable, affecting or stunning.
The writer is obviously enjoying herself but I just felt that the style lacks something, even though, having read the
back cover and found out a little about the novel and writer, I had an idea of the sort of story I was expecting.
I somehow hoped it would still be a little deeper, and have more flow and development.
But I don't want to be completely negative about it. I did finish it, (albeit I rushed it a bit and kind of wanted to move on) and I was interested enough to want to know how it all turned out for all the characters. Certainly it improved in the second half of the book for me.
The main character, Ceri, is likeable and is independent and interesting, to an extent.
The surrounding cast somehow never quite become fully rounded characters though.
Ceri decides on a major change in her life, and moves from London to Leeds, and through the course of the novel we hear how her friends and acquaintances confide their deepest secrets in her, but she feels she has no one to really listen to her wants and needs. It transpires that love is happening all around her, often with her help, to everyone but her.
I have never watched the tv series 'Angel' so her frequently mentioned obsession with the lead male star was a bit lost on me! I have spent a lot of time in Leeds so it was nice to hear a lot of the old familiar areas mentioned in the novel and enjoyable to have something set there as opposed to London.
I am looking forward to something grittier again for my next read though.
It isn't an awful novel, but neither is it particularly memorable, affecting or stunning.
The writer is obviously enjoying herself but I just felt that the style lacks something, even though, having read the
back cover and found out a little about the novel and writer, I had an idea of the sort of story I was expecting.
I somehow hoped it would still be a little deeper, and have more flow and development.
But I don't want to be completely negative about it. I did finish it, (albeit I rushed it a bit and kind of wanted to move on) and I was interested enough to want to know how it all turned out for all the characters. Certainly it improved in the second half of the book for me.
The main character, Ceri, is likeable and is independent and interesting, to an extent.
The surrounding cast somehow never quite become fully rounded characters though.
Ceri decides on a major change in her life, and moves from London to Leeds, and through the course of the novel we hear how her friends and acquaintances confide their deepest secrets in her, but she feels she has no one to really listen to her wants and needs. It transpires that love is happening all around her, often with her help, to everyone but her.
I have never watched the tv series 'Angel' so her frequently mentioned obsession with the lead male star was a bit lost on me! I have spent a lot of time in Leeds so it was nice to hear a lot of the old familiar areas mentioned in the novel and enjoyable to have something set there as opposed to London.
I am looking forward to something grittier again for my next read though.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have read many of DK's books and was always struck by the way in which I empathised with the main character to the extent that on occasion I could be seen holding my book and trying not to cry. However CE is very very disappointing - there is no real depth to the book and after reading 100+ pages I wondered if I could or should read more - alas I gave up.
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More a confessional journal than a novel with a twist!
I've just finished this and confess to also reading the (mixed) reviews half way through, but thanks for not giving anything away. Read more
Published 29 days ago by Skaty Katie
I love Dorothy!
I am a huge Dorothy Koomson Fan. I have all of her books. This one especially gripped me from the beginning. It is one of them books which you just cannot put down. Read more
Published 3 months ago by tumay
Boring
I've read 'my best friends girl' and loved it, but I'm afraid this book just really dragged. I found myself scanning the pages just to finish it. Read more
Published 9 months ago by D. Levett
A lighthearted read!
After reading previous reviews of this book, I felt compelled to stand up for it! Yes it is different from My Best Friends girl and Goodnight Beautiful but it certainetly does not... Read more
Published 18 months ago by A Customer
Boring
I picked up this book as I had recently read My Best Friend's Girl which I loved and couldn't put down, however this was nothing like it. Very boring with a poor plot. Read more
Published 20 months ago by S Jones
Have read better
I have read Marshmallows for Breakfast and My Best Friend's Girl and thoroughly enjoyed both of them. I was bought this book as my aunt knew how much I loved the other two. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Dawn
The Cupid Effect - Dorothy Koomson
What an excellent book! This author was referred to me by a friend and I am so pleased with the recommendation. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Carole Gill
Disappointing
This book really disappointed me - too many characters, not enough detail about them to feel as though you know them or care about them, and a random turn of events half way... Read more
Published on 2 May 2010 by E. Smithies
A Plod!
When I discover for me a new author as I did when I read My Best Friends's Girl in 2006, I often add their back catalogue of novels to my wish-list. Read more
Published on 3 April 2010 by LindyLouMac
Good Read
If you are a fan of Dorothy Koomson, you won't be disappointed with this book. It's an easy and enjoyable read.
Published on 15 Dec 2009 by AO Bamidele
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