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"'A wonderfully enjoyable read - no wonder Irish eyes are smiling' Heat 'Chicklit at its best... this is one to savour' Irish Independent"
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Sometimes living apart is easier than living together...
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Format:Paperback
I've read several of Sarah Webb's books before, so when I saw this one I picked it up instantly. And from the very first page I thought it was hilarious. Full of manic things that happen in any family; but lots of unusual things thrown in too like the life of a woman with a professional sailor as a partner which is a bit different.
It's basically about a woman called Meg whose partner is a sailor and is always flying around the world to sail and is never home. She makes friends with Tina who lives next door who has her own man problems. And then there's Hattie, Meg's mad sister who falls for a guy called Ryan. Then Simon comes back to live with Meg and she finds this even more difficult than him being away. Oh and Simon's parents are awful and Meg can't stand her mother in law who is pretty horrible.
I could really relate to Meg's life as my husband works away a lot too. I think a lot of women will identify with Meg's life in fact - a mixture of highs and lows with some frantic times when things go wrong and some fun times when you finally get to spend some time together.
I thought the children - Lily and Dan were very well described - nice, normal and funny children. No angels either! And I loved the bad boy, Sid, Meg's ex and the dad of her first child. And Hattie who is so funny she had me crying with laughter at one stage.
There's a great twist towards the end I wasn't expecting at all too. All in all it's a lovely book, funny, sweet and a bit sad. But with a happy ending of course. I'd highly recommend it if you like writers like Sinead Moriarty, Clare Dowling or Martina Reilly.
It's basically about a woman called Meg whose partner is a sailor and is always flying around the world to sail and is never home. She makes friends with Tina who lives next door who has her own man problems. And then there's Hattie, Meg's mad sister who falls for a guy called Ryan. Then Simon comes back to live with Meg and she finds this even more difficult than him being away. Oh and Simon's parents are awful and Meg can't stand her mother in law who is pretty horrible.
I could really relate to Meg's life as my husband works away a lot too. I think a lot of women will identify with Meg's life in fact - a mixture of highs and lows with some frantic times when things go wrong and some fun times when you finally get to spend some time together.
I thought the children - Lily and Dan were very well described - nice, normal and funny children. No angels either! And I loved the bad boy, Sid, Meg's ex and the dad of her first child. And Hattie who is so funny she had me crying with laughter at one stage.
There's a great twist towards the end I wasn't expecting at all too. All in all it's a lovely book, funny, sweet and a bit sad. But with a happy ending of course. I'd highly recommend it if you like writers like Sinead Moriarty, Clare Dowling or Martina Reilly.
Format:Paperback
Great product yet again. Daughter loved it said it was a great read . A1 seller thanks
Format:Paperback
I've read a couple of other books by Sarah Webb and I've enjoyed them, but I think this is her best to date. It's the story of a young mother, Meg, who is at home with a toddler and a teenager while her partner is off sailing for a living.
I found myself thinking a lot about the main character, Meg, and I could identify with her situation as my husband is away a lot too. Her situation was well handled and very realistic.
I loved Megs sister Hattie, who was like a breath of fresh air - bold and sassy. She's a bit of a man eater but when she meets sailing coach Ryan things change a little.
Meg and Simon (her partner) have a major falling out and Meg has to decide what's important to her in life.
All in all a very funny book and the kind of book most women will easily identify with. I'm not sure why the last reviewer didn't connect with it - I certainly did and I'd highly recommend it if you're looking for a light, easy read with excellent dialogue and a realistic story line.
I found myself thinking a lot about the main character, Meg, and I could identify with her situation as my husband is away a lot too. Her situation was well handled and very realistic.
I loved Megs sister Hattie, who was like a breath of fresh air - bold and sassy. She's a bit of a man eater but when she meets sailing coach Ryan things change a little.
Meg and Simon (her partner) have a major falling out and Meg has to decide what's important to her in life.
All in all a very funny book and the kind of book most women will easily identify with. I'm not sure why the last reviewer didn't connect with it - I certainly did and I'd highly recommend it if you're looking for a light, easy read with excellent dialogue and a realistic story line.
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I've read worse chicklit just recently but I wouldn't buy another novel by this author
Published on 21 Aug 2007 by Ali Mc
Wonderfully funny and honest novel about modern women's lives
I loved this book. It's laugh out loud funny in places and made me cry in others. It's about a woman called Meg who's partner is a professional sailor. Read more
Published on 30 July 2007 by Sam Reader
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