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Praise for The Love of Her Life:
‘Brilliantly observed and emotionally charged’ Daily Mirror
‘A top holiday holiday read.’ Closer
‘A blissfully entertaining read’ Woman and Home
Praise for Harriet Evans:
‘Enchanting’ Jilly Cooper
‘Fabulous…I loved it’ Sophie Kinsella
A joy from start to finish – sharp, funny and modern as well as warm, cuddly and nostalgic’ Fiona Walker.
‘A gorgeously feel-good book to snuggle up with in front of the fire’ Heat
A lovely, funny heart-warmer…Evans’ heightened comic style and loveable characters make it effortlessly readable’
Marie Claire
‘Events and characters fairly leap off the page in this touching, engrossing and convincing novel. It’s a rollicking ride of joy, disappointment and self-discovery, which you’ll want to devour in one sitting’ Daily Telegraph
‘Will warm you up like a brandy on a winter’s night…witty, entertaining, self-reflective and full of characters you’ll grow to love’ Heat
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39 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I had this on pre-order from Amazon as I'd loved GOING HOME and HOPELESS ROMANTIC, but this is definitely Harriet Evans's best novel yet. It's as witty and warm as her debut, as romantic as her second, but somehow this is more accomplished and grown-up. I even cried.
Kate is living in New York & running from her past. Something made her flee her former life in London three years ago, and The Love of Her Life takes you back to find out why. The flashbacks to 'This Life' era London are brilliantly done - they start as light nostalgia for those post-university entry level job days & before long you're utterly gripped as you race to the end to find out what went so horribly wrong.
Despite Evans's trademark humour, it's a heartwrenching read at times, so thank goodness for the happy (but not implausible) ending. I'm putting her next novel on pre-order right now.
Kate is living in New York & running from her past. Something made her flee her former life in London three years ago, and The Love of Her Life takes you back to find out why. The flashbacks to 'This Life' era London are brilliantly done - they start as light nostalgia for those post-university entry level job days & before long you're utterly gripped as you race to the end to find out what went so horribly wrong.
Despite Evans's trademark humour, it's a heartwrenching read at times, so thank goodness for the happy (but not implausible) ending. I'm putting her next novel on pre-order right now.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the first book I've read by Harriet Evans, and I loved it. I want to read her other novels now. This book cleverly switches between past and present, London and New York, and tells Kate's story. I was gripped early on, wanting to know what happened to Kate in the past, to make her as she is when we first meet her (sad and distant). You can tell she has been hurt, and little hints here and there keep you compelled. I guessed something of what happened to her, but one incident really surprised me. As the plot unravels you come to understand Kate more and more. The sense of place, along with Evans' description and insights, play a major part in making this a wonderful book. It's poignant, and hard hitting in parts, but there is also joy to lighten the mood.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'd never read anything by Harriet Evans - I was lured by the cheap price and the reviews that have popped up in all the magazines I read. I ended up reading it in two sittings.
The beginning was frustrating for me, as you slowly get given some clues as to what went on and why Kate's in New York. once you get past that and the whole story comes out, it's so built up you actually gasp. Later in the book I was crying, and by the end I was smiling.
It's not the most original of stories - several books have similar stroylines - but it is well written, with a likeable heroine and several twists and turns. Well worth the read, and I'll be passing it onto my friends.
The beginning was frustrating for me, as you slowly get given some clues as to what went on and why Kate's in New York. once you get past that and the whole story comes out, it's so built up you actually gasp. Later in the book I was crying, and by the end I was smiling.
It's not the most original of stories - several books have similar stroylines - but it is well written, with a likeable heroine and several twists and turns. Well worth the read, and I'll be passing it onto my friends.
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The love of her life
What a beautiful writer Harriet Evans is, i was so engrossed in this book there were several times when i had to stop reading because my eyes were full of tears. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Kc
Really good
This was really good. Much better than the currently popular One Day. I did want to shake Kate a few times, but as her story unravelled, it felt real and I could eventually have... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Bookworm168
Couldnt put down!!
This is th first book by harriet evans that i have read and i am loving it.....i have not finished it yet as i dont want it to end!! Read more
Published 14 months ago by siobhan
One of Harriet Evans' best!!
'The Love of Her Life' is the chick lit book that will capture the heart of all it's readers. The novel tells the story of Kate who, under circumstances is forced to return home to... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Suzanne
nothing as sparkly like the front cover shows
sad. sad. sad. just far too depressing for me. And i didn't expect that. That night that i went to bed after reading the bad part, i had a really bad sleep! Very unsettling. Read more
Published 16 months ago by febebs
Unable to put down !
I loved this book from the beginning. I was unable to put it down, just wanted to know what happend to the main character. One of my favourite books ever so far.
Published 22 months ago by Martina
Nice book, bit predictable
This is my first Harriet Evans book, I enjoyed the book but it was a little bit predictable and went on a little bit.
But for the $7 I paid for it in Australia, well worth it!
But for the $7 I paid for it in Australia, well worth it!
Published on 28 Dec 2009 by Emma Roberts
Yet another fab read from Harriet Evans
A well written and great story.
I bought this book after reading A hopeless romantic. I loved that book , so i hoped i wouldn't be disapointed. I certainly wasn't. Read more
I bought this book after reading A hopeless romantic. I loved that book , so i hoped i wouldn't be disapointed. I certainly wasn't. Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2009 by Pinkyogi
A captivating story
This is the first Harriet Evans I have read but I suspect it won't be the last.
The love of her Life has been sitting on my bookshelf for ages. Read more
The love of her Life has been sitting on my bookshelf for ages. Read more
Published on 19 Sep 2009 by Daddy's girl
Highly recommended read
I have a bit of a love affair going on with Harriet Evans's novels, and this one is yet another winner. Read more
Published on 26 July 2009 by Aleks
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