- Mass Market Paperback: 377 pages
- Publisher: Mira Books (Jan 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0778323803
- ISBN-13: 978-0778323808
- Product Dimensions: 16.8 x 10.4 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,235,443 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Four characters, four lives, one unforgettable story. Every Thursday at eight, four women meet to talk and share their lives. As one life-changing year unfolds it becomes a true celebration of friends helping each other through the tough times. Having just suffered a heartbreaking divorce, Clare is bitter and angry. And then she learns some devastating news about her ex-husband. Elizabeth, in her late fifties, is recently widowed and finds herself back in the dating game. Twenty-something Karen is desperate to be an actress if only her parents didn t want her to be more like her respectable sister. Julia is turning forty. Her kids are finally in their teens and she s just started her own business. Now she finds out that she s pregnant.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As I meet up with friends every Thursday evening at eight, I bought this book on impulse and it was on my "to read" pile for a while - but once I picked it up, I could not put it down. It is unashamedly chick-lit, but the best of its kind, offering four cleverly interwoven stories unfolding over breakfast every Thursday at eight.
From page one you will be drawn into the stories of four very different women: Clare has just been through a divorce and needs to rethink her life; Elizabeth is in her fifties, widowed, successful and is determined to live life to the full; Karen wants to act but her appalling mother just wants her to be like her equally appalling but very respectable sister; Julia finally has time for herself and for her new business until she finds out she is pregnant!
Strong and appealing characters, great pace and plotting and some unexpected twists makes this a true page turner.
Debbie Macomber has an interesting and informative website: www.debbiemacomber.com .
From page one you will be drawn into the stories of four very different women: Clare has just been through a divorce and needs to rethink her life; Elizabeth is in her fifties, widowed, successful and is determined to live life to the full; Karen wants to act but her appalling mother just wants her to be like her equally appalling but very respectable sister; Julia finally has time for herself and for her new business until she finds out she is pregnant!
Strong and appealing characters, great pace and plotting and some unexpected twists makes this a true page turner.
Debbie Macomber has an interesting and informative website: www.debbiemacomber.com .
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The mixture of first person and third person narrative works well in this book. The format is not used as a feature as other books seem to, but just blends in well with the story, adding to the book, and I was very comfortable with it.
The four main characters are continually developed throughout the book and I think that the range of ages worked well.
The language used by the women was very natural and I could imagine it as language I would use (even though it is an American author!!)
The events in the book are very real and there were lots of descriptions and snippets of dialogue which made me smile with recognition.
The only complaint I would have was that it was a bit too tidy at the end but I guess it is a book.
Very good book to pick up as an easy read but not outstanding.
The four main characters are continually developed throughout the book and I think that the range of ages worked well.
The language used by the women was very natural and I could imagine it as language I would use (even though it is an American author!!)
The events in the book are very real and there were lots of descriptions and snippets of dialogue which made me smile with recognition.
The only complaint I would have was that it was a bit too tidy at the end but I guess it is a book.
Very good book to pick up as an easy read but not outstanding.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you like your chicklit on the cosy, albeit a bit on the cliche and predictable side then this is the book for you to curl up and lose yourself in.
Centred around four very different women who originally meet at a writing class and then continue meeting for breakfast once a week when it ends, this is the story of friendship, families and relationships from four different perspectives. It's heartwarming in places and the depiction of the womens' friendship is very well done, but the book also touches on some difficult subjects which stops it from being too nicey-nicey.
Whilst I enjoyed the novel, for me it loses one star simply because I felt it ended a bit too abruptly. Whilst all the loose ends were tied up nicely, I feel like some aspects could have been elaborated on a little bit more. Nevertheless, a nice pleasant read. If you haven't read any of Macomber's books before then this would be a good place to give them a try.
Centred around four very different women who originally meet at a writing class and then continue meeting for breakfast once a week when it ends, this is the story of friendship, families and relationships from four different perspectives. It's heartwarming in places and the depiction of the womens' friendship is very well done, but the book also touches on some difficult subjects which stops it from being too nicey-nicey.
Whilst I enjoyed the novel, for me it loses one star simply because I felt it ended a bit too abruptly. Whilst all the loose ends were tied up nicely, I feel like some aspects could have been elaborated on a little bit more. Nevertheless, a nice pleasant read. If you haven't read any of Macomber's books before then this would be a good place to give them a try.
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Thursday at eight
An excellent read , Debbie managed to keep me entertained throughout the book. Such vivid description of the love between friends. Read more
Published 3 days ago by link
Thursdays at 8
This was my first book read by Debbie Macomber and i am pleased to say i am now well and truly hooked!! Read more
Published 12 days ago by shelly
Thursdays at eight
I bought this book on my kindle when it was the daily deal so only paid 99p for it. I am glad I did not pay full price for it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs E.
good but not great
This is an enjoyable story but a bit lightweight. It's absolutely fine for a relaxed read but not if you are looking for thought provoking content. Read more
Published 1 month ago by harvel7
Predictable
Sadly this follows the predictable path of 4 women of different ages & interests, becoming friends & sharing their experiences over the year. Read more
Published 1 month ago by DocE
Brilliant
I bought this book cause I liked the cover and it was on sale. Isn't that always the best way....... I loved the book and felt it was such a wonderful discovery. Read more
Published on 23 Jun 2008 by Copper Angel
Simply true....
Wonderfully written about 4 very different women. Clare, Liz, Julia and Karen who are different in ages but all of them are intelligent, strong and believeable. Read more
Published on 3 Jun 2008 by Book Buff
Excellent read
As a fan of Debbie Macomber novels, this book did'nt dissapoint. The characters are believable, endearing and you could imagine these to be the kind of people you could be friends... Read more
Published on 20 July 2007 by Jayne
thursdays at eight - my review
I'm quite new to Debbie's work, some i have enjoyed, some i haven't, so it was great to find this book. Read more
Published on 30 Jun 2006 by Ap Nj Dorrall
Surprisingly enjoyable
I have recently returned to reading for pleasure with slightly more time on my hands & this is the first of Debbie Macomber's books that I have read. Read more
Published on 18 May 2006 by L. McMahon
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