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'A worthy successor to Maeve Binchy and Rosamunde Pilcher '
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'If you liked CHOCOLAT by Joanne Harris, you'll love FOREIGN FRUIT by Jojo Moyes ... blissful, romantic reading' - -- Company 'A worthy successor to Maeve Binchy and Rosamunde Pilcher ' -- Publishers Weekly 'A charming and enchanting read' -- Company
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book was a really nice suprise! With a young family I have rarely get the chance to read but I went out of my way to make time for this one - locking the bathroom door and reading it in the bath every night for a week until I finished it! And, although the pages are slightly rippled around the edges from dipping in and out of the bubbbles, this book will forever remain on my bookshelf because I really felt part of the story, the characters were realistic and I felt totally involved in their lives and the story they had to tell...I even shed a tear or two in parts! I don't want to spoil the plot or reveal too much but rest assured that this is a great read! If you want to wind down and take yourself off into someone elses world grab a cuppa and visit The Peacock Emporium!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the second novel of Moyes' I've read and she's quickly becoming a favourite author of mine, mainly due to her ability to create quirky characters and imaginitive settings.
The Peacock Emporium focuses on Suzanna Peacock, a somewhat 'spoiled little rich girl,' her struggling marriage and her family secrets. It's centered around her vintage knick-knacky shop and the people she encounters there with a nice dash of romance and a splash of heartache thrown in for good measure.
The story jumps backwards and forwards in time from different characters perspectives which *could* be confusing though eventually Moyes ties it all together with a nice lacey bow. I went through stages of despising and feeling sympathy for all the characters involved, which I think is the sign of a good author and a good read. I was sorry to see this book end, I wish there was a Peacock Emporium in my local high street!
The Peacock Emporium focuses on Suzanna Peacock, a somewhat 'spoiled little rich girl,' her struggling marriage and her family secrets. It's centered around her vintage knick-knacky shop and the people she encounters there with a nice dash of romance and a splash of heartache thrown in for good measure.
The story jumps backwards and forwards in time from different characters perspectives which *could* be confusing though eventually Moyes ties it all together with a nice lacey bow. I went through stages of despising and feeling sympathy for all the characters involved, which I think is the sign of a good author and a good read. I was sorry to see this book end, I wish there was a Peacock Emporium in my local high street!
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I picked this book up completely by chance and read it in practically one go. Its an easy read but so satisfying. Characters and plot are really inviting. Went on to read all of the rest of Jojo Moyes books after this and have loved them all. Would recommend this book.
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Jojo Moyes........brilliant!!
I found this book absolutely brilliant. I did not want it to end. The characters were all soooo good and real. This is the first Jojo Moyes book that I have read........ Read more
Published 25 days ago by robdeb
Slow Start
I did enjoy this eventually; it took for me an exceptionally long time to read, over a week. I found it very slow and it took me ages to feel involved enough in the story to want... Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2009 by LindyLouMac
Disappointing - and not just the writing...
I had high hopes for this because I'd just read and adored SILVER BAY. I couldn't wait to read more of Jojo Moyes' work, took the plunge and bought this one and SHIP OF BRIDES... Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2009 by Helen
women's realm
I lost the will to live quite quickly with this mish mash of stereotypical inhabitants of a woman's mag type world. Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2009 by Vm Postlethwaite
A woman's book but none the worse for that!
This is a woman's book and that is a compliment! This book has a central plot that is good and umistakable but the way the story unfolds is definitely in the style of a soap opera... Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2005 by Duncan Williamson
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