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Lisa Jewell’s writing is like a big warm hug and this book is a touching, insightful and gripping story which I simply couldn’t put down. --Sophie Kinsella
Lisa’s best book yet. I loved it. --Jane Fallon
Lisa Jewell writes the tale so beautifully that the words just dance off the page and sweep you up in a literary waltz ... stunning. --Heat, 5 stars
The Truth about Melody Browne perfectly illustrates the truth about Lisa Jewell. She writes like a dream, creates characters that you really care about and tells a story so compelling that it will still be with you long after you’ve read the last page. --Mike Gayle
Classic storytelling --Elle
Full of heart and humour, this will move you to tears. An absolute must-read. --Cosmopolitan
What is revealed is a network of rewardingly complex characters, a dramatic, suspense-filled explanation of how [Melody] ended up where she did, and a family tragedy that is profoundly moving. --Telegraph
A refreshing departure from the usual girl-in-search-of-boy template…Jewell has a convincing eye for detail, and throws in a roller-coaster-worth of attention-grabbing twists and turns. --Guardian
Sincere and engaging with a great plot and believable characters. --Daily Mail
This will make you laugh, cry – then tell all your friends about it. --Daily Record
Moving and dark --The Times Summer Reading Selection
Easy and uplifting –-Grazia
Lisa’s best book yet. I loved it. --Jane Fallon
Lisa Jewell writes the tale so beautifully that the words just dance off the page and sweep you up in a literary waltz ... stunning. --Heat, 5 stars
The Truth about Melody Browne perfectly illustrates the truth about Lisa Jewell. She writes like a dream, creates characters that you really care about and tells a story so compelling that it will still be with you long after you’ve read the last page. --Mike Gayle
Classic storytelling --Elle
Full of heart and humour, this will move you to tears. An absolute must-read. --Cosmopolitan
What is revealed is a network of rewardingly complex characters, a dramatic, suspense-filled explanation of how [Melody] ended up where she did, and a family tragedy that is profoundly moving. --Telegraph
A refreshing departure from the usual girl-in-search-of-boy template…Jewell has a convincing eye for detail, and throws in a roller-coaster-worth of attention-grabbing twists and turns. --Guardian
Sincere and engaging with a great plot and believable characters. --Daily Mail
This will make you laugh, cry – then tell all your friends about it. --Daily Record
Moving and dark --The Times Summer Reading Selection
Easy and uplifting –-Grazia
Review
Lisa Jewell’s writing is like a big warm hug and this book is a touching, insightful and gripping story which I simply couldn’t put down. --Sophie Kinsella
Lisa’s best book yet. I loved it. --Jane Fallon
Lisa Jewell writes the tale so beautifully that the words just dance off the page and sweep you up in a literary waltz ... stunning. --Heat, 5 stars
The Truth about Melody Browne perfectly illustrates the truth about Lisa Jewell. She writes like a dream, creates characters that you really care about and tells a story so compelling that it will still be with you long after you’ve read the last page. --Mike Gayle
Classic storytelling --Elle
Full of heart and humour, this will move you to tears. An absolute must-read. --Cosmopolitan
What is revealed is a network of rewardingly complex characters, a dramatic, suspense-filled explanation of how [Melody] ended up where she did, and a family tragedy that is profoundly moving. --Telegraph
A refreshing departure from the usual girl-in-search-of-boy template…Jewell has a convincing eye for detail, and throws in a roller-coaster-worth of attention-grabbing twists and turns. --Guardian
Sincere and engaging with a great plot and believable characters. --Daily Mail
This will make you laugh, cry – then tell all your friends about it. --Daily Record
Moving and dark --The Times Summer Reading Selection
Easy and uplifting –-Grazia --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
Lisa’s best book yet. I loved it. --Jane Fallon
Lisa Jewell writes the tale so beautifully that the words just dance off the page and sweep you up in a literary waltz ... stunning. --Heat, 5 stars
The Truth about Melody Browne perfectly illustrates the truth about Lisa Jewell. She writes like a dream, creates characters that you really care about and tells a story so compelling that it will still be with you long after you’ve read the last page. --Mike Gayle
Classic storytelling --Elle
Full of heart and humour, this will move you to tears. An absolute must-read. --Cosmopolitan
What is revealed is a network of rewardingly complex characters, a dramatic, suspense-filled explanation of how [Melody] ended up where she did, and a family tragedy that is profoundly moving. --Telegraph
A refreshing departure from the usual girl-in-search-of-boy template…Jewell has a convincing eye for detail, and throws in a roller-coaster-worth of attention-grabbing twists and turns. --Guardian
Sincere and engaging with a great plot and believable characters. --Daily Mail
This will make you laugh, cry – then tell all your friends about it. --Daily Record
Moving and dark --The Times Summer Reading Selection
Easy and uplifting –-Grazia --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this on a whim for my holidays. I started it last night and will have to buy another book for my holiday as I've finished it already! It was a great read. I love Lisa Jewell's style of writing, she is very sincere without being overly sentimental and creates very believable and likeable characters. I especially enjoyed the way she portrayed the sibling relationships which were incredibly moving. Whilst the plot was far fetched, it still maintained believability - if that isn't too much of a contradiction - and I think that was mainly down to her skill in portraying the main character.
I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it 100%
I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it 100%
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having loved Lisa Jewell's previous books, I approached this one with high expectations, and wasn't at all disappointed! I bought it yesterday, and finished it at 4am, yawning but satisfied!
It's an unusual story of a fragmented life, but skilfully written so that as the strands weave together, they bind you to the characters and leave you desperate for a happy ending... But to find out if you get one, you'll have to read the book!
It's an unusual story of a fragmented life, but skilfully written so that as the strands weave together, they bind you to the characters and leave you desperate for a happy ending... But to find out if you get one, you'll have to read the book!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've been trying to wean myself off of reading 'chick lit' but I think that authors such as Lisa Jewell and Marian Keyes are a cut above the rest, especially as Adele Parks' last two books have been a little under par. Anyway, I digress, the book's plot centres around school dinner lady and single mum, the titular Melody, who lives a fairly quiet existence in a council flat in Covent Garden with her soon-to-turn 18 son, Ed. Melody has no memory of her life prior to a fire which occured when she was 9 years of age, however a date and a visit to a stage hypnotist changes all that when Melody beins to piece together the fragments of her past.
I took this book away with me on a weekend break and I was hooked, which is pretty rare these days! It was written to beautifully and the text flowed nicely. The characters were extremely believable and well crafted. I really admire the way that Jewell is able to deal with difficult, taboo or somewhat challenging topics with consummate ease, as she ably demonstrated in her previous novel 'One Hit Wonder'. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good read and please don't be put off by any fluffy 'chick lit' preconceptions!
I took this book away with me on a weekend break and I was hooked, which is pretty rare these days! It was written to beautifully and the text flowed nicely. The characters were extremely believable and well crafted. I really admire the way that Jewell is able to deal with difficult, taboo or somewhat challenging topics with consummate ease, as she ably demonstrated in her previous novel 'One Hit Wonder'. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good read and please don't be put off by any fluffy 'chick lit' preconceptions!
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Mysteries revealed
I enjoyed this book but wasn't one of my favs. Melody is a strong main character. The story uncovers her interesting past after she is hypnotised. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Lxy Flippa
The Truth About Melody Browne
Another great novel from Lisa Jewell. If you like this genre you won't be disappointed. Great for a beach holiday read.
Published 23 days ago by cup cake queen
it was really good..
Even though there were things I didn't like about the book, It was a great read. Written in a very interesting way and I couldn't put it down till I finished it..Would recommend!!
Published 27 days ago by Seker
I am torn between liking and hating this book!
I would not have chosen this book looking through the library shelf but one of our reading group members chose it and I dutifully read it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by M. K. Brewster
A Sweet Story
This was the first Lisa Jewell book I'd ever read.
Melody Browne is a single mother with a teenage son, who seems to act more sensible than she does. Read more
Melody Browne is a single mother with a teenage son, who seems to act more sensible than she does. Read more
Published 3 months ago by umbrellagalaxy
Absolutely Unbelievable
Lisa Jewell's other books have plots and characters which you can easily believe in, but this one is just ridiculous. Read more
Published 6 months ago by S. A. Bergerac
Fantastic
This is the second book by Lisa Jewell that I have read and it was so good. This story tells the tale of Melody unraveling her childhood and the way the story happens just makes... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Ms. Zl Williamson
Highly recommended
This was the first book I read by Lisa Jewell and I enjoyed it so much that I am now working my way through reading all her other books. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Freda Livery
Utterly wonderful
This is one fantastic book. I was totally and utterly hooked from page 1 and couldnt put it down. Poor darling Melody had me in tears with such a tragic childhood and I was... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Yorkshire Rose
A gripping book and a must read
I am a big fan of Sophie Kinsella and once I read all her books I was trying to find another author of a similar style. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Amelia Keir
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