- Paperback: 400 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins; Reprint edition (2 Sep 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0007126867
- ISBN-13: 978-0007126866
- Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 11 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 241,774 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The wonderful new novel from the author of Nothing to Lose.
A large village somewhere in Britain, with church, pub, shop, school and bus shelter for the young to hang about in, its people coming to terms with life and work in the new century, and three maverick characters give Christina Jones the opportunity to create a vivid, frequently hilarious, sometime poignant picture of unusual partnerships and changing small town life.
Posy Nightingale, Lola Wentworth and Flynn Malone are strangers to each other and all seem to be in losing situations, but their chance coming together in a struggling B&B gives each of them an unlikely opportunity – will they have the guts to take it?
Christina Jones, whose most recent novel is Nothing to Lose, has created a wonderful cast of characters set in a lively unusual country background, which one is very sorry to leave at the end.
From the Author
I'm - er - tickled pink by Tickled Pink, and I really hope you will be, too. When I'm asked what it's about and I say - well, it's an everyday story of carnival queens and karaoke kings; of traction engines and tattooists; of love and friendships; of carnivals and village pubs; of Adam Ant and the Orient Express, - I get some very odd looks. Really, it's simply a very happy book about a village and villagers, and I loved writing it and hated finishing it - and now my lifetime's ambition is to live in Steeple Fritton and drink at The Crooked Sixpence and drool over Ellis and Flynn and... yeah, okay, sad, I know - but we authors are a strange bunch... I wrote Tickled Pink as an antidote to all the bleak and unhappy things that are going on in the world - so, yes, it's pure escapism, and a bit wacky (think Miss Read meets H.E. Bates in Ambridge and goes completely mad, and you may get the picture), and real feel-good fiction, but hopefully you'll enjoy a wallow in the company of Lola and Posy (and Flynn and Ellis who both have a very high phwoar factor in my opinion, of course, but then I'm a bit biased...) and Tatty Spry and Rose Lusty and Glad Blissit and the Pinks (Martha, Mary and Neddy)and all the other characters who scamper merrily across the pages. If you're kind enough to buy Tickled Pink, and read it, I'd really, really love to know what you think of it - and I hope it at least makes you smile.
With thanks,
Christina.
With thanks,
Christina.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read this book whilst on holiday and when I came home I really felt like I'd been to two places in that week, Tenerife and Steeple Fritton! Christina Jones defiantely brings that little village alive. I really wished I could go to the fair!
It's the first Christina Jones book I have read and have just ordered 2 more. It's both funny and poignant and the characters are both lovable and eccentric. It's not your usual romance, it's about people finding happiness in their lives, the romance is an added bonus.
A thoroughly enjoyable read and a definate page-turner which will have you chuckling out loud.
It's the first Christina Jones book I have read and have just ordered 2 more. It's both funny and poignant and the characters are both lovable and eccentric. It's not your usual romance, it's about people finding happiness in their lives, the romance is an added bonus.
A thoroughly enjoyable read and a definate page-turner which will have you chuckling out loud.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My daughter and I both wanted to move to Milton St John (Going the Distance and Jumping to Conclusions) until we read Tickled Pink, but we now want to go to Steeple Fritton, too! What do you mean, it doesn't exist? Lola's my best friend.
Seriously, I can't praise this book too highly. A must for anybody who wants to be taken out of themselves and royally entertained. Can't wait for the next one.
Seriously, I can't praise this book too highly. A must for anybody who wants to be taken out of themselves and royally entertained. Can't wait for the next one.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read TICKLED PINK in double quick time because I loved it and couldn’t wait to see what happened next! It was a book that made me smile as I was reading it, even during the poignant bits, and when I’d finished I felt quite sad to leave the characters that Christina Jones has brought so fully and vividly to life.
At the centre of TICKLED PINK is the story of two women who are both at a turning point in their lives, and who have each suffered an enormous emotional blow. As the book unfolds, they both learn to deal with what’s happened to them, and begin to move forward, tentatively at first, towards a better life, and in both cases a surprising new relationship. This book isn’t just a romance novel, though, because the characters that stand around these two women are just as fascinating and instantly appealing. A whole village lives and breathes and exhibits its joys and eccentricities.
Christina Jones writes in a wonderful flowing style that sounds just as if she’s a old friend telling you a story she’s been longing to share with you. Her prose is natural and unaffected, yet also beautifully literate. On one page she can move you to tears, while on another she can have you laughing out loud.
I heartily recommend TICKLED PINK as an uplifting, escapist read that gladdens the heart while at the same time commenting wryly and relevantly on human nature and the complexity of relationships.
I can’t wait to read Christina’s next book!
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Tickled Pink
This was an absolute pleasure to read and a book i just could not put down! I am now wanting to read more of Christina Jones' books. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2008 by Mr. R. Marshall
So enjoyable!
I love Christina Jones' books. Tickled Pink was the first I read. I laughed so much, it was a true joy.
She describes village life perfectly. Read more
She describes village life perfectly. Read more
Published on 14 Mar 2007 by Denise
Easy read...great fun
I love all of Christina Jones books and this one follows the normal formula. It's fun, frothy and easy to read and is a great book for the beach. Highly recommended.
Published on 9 Oct 2006 by L. Fairbrother
Light and breezy read
This is a very light read, but enjoyable non-the-less. The only this you need to get your head around is the names of the characters in the story, very original and suited to the... Read more
Published on 19 July 2004 by "j_f_c_98"
Tickled Pink
THE BEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ. Tickled Pink is the only book that I just have to look at that makes me smile. Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2003 by "nelliewilliams"
Tickled Pink
If you don't find this book funny, you must be in a coma.
Published on 28 Aug 2003 by Diane Turner
Simply couldn't put it downs says 'Sleepy' from Mid Wales
I loved 'Tickled Pink' but I am so cross with Christina Jones!!! She has written such a 'page-turner' that on a recent transatlantic flight to Canada instead of sleeping, as I had... Read more
Published on 8 May 2003 by "flissathome"
Most heartwarming book
Tickled Pink is by far one of the best books I have read in a long time, no make that ever! I felt I knew everyone in the book and having read more of Christina Jones' books I... Read more
Published on 2 May 2003 by "nelliewilliams"
Tickled Pink
A brilliant book with some fabulous unforgettable characters in it! It's about ordinary people striving to do something good. Read more
Published on 22 April 2003
A little too sugary
This was a great read and I really enjoyed it, but I couldn't help feeling that Christina was working a little too hard to have an all round 'feel good' factor and the end result... Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2003 by Joanna
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