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Pip (Paperback)

by Freya North (Author)
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  • Paperback: 364 pages
  • Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd; New edition edition (29 April 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0099278375
  • ISBN-13: 978-0099278375
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 106,850 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Amazon.co.uk Review

Freya North's latest novel, Pip, can only consolidate the reputation she has already established for sharply written, high-energy novels of character, in which her heroines battle against considerable odds to maintain successful careers and relationships. As in such books (similarly bearing their protagonists' names) as Sally,Chloe and Holly, North has created a memorable central character. Thirty-year-old Pip McCabe has been surviving quite nicely (she says) without a man, love or money. But her sisters and her friends disagree: Fen and Cat (the heroines, in fact, of North's last two novels) are trying to inject a little more love and sex into her life. She, however, is something of an obstacle to this plan, with a tendency to wear outrageous clothes and an indifference to her general appearance. Then along comes the 34-year-old Zac Holmes, who is living the life of Riley, enjoying his successful career and looking after his much-loved young son. Freya North's strategy, needless to say, is to keep both these individuals apart--and get them together. She creates canny obstacles in her plotting, and in the process delivers a highly enjoyable read.

Against a series of strongly realised urban backdrops, we watch the hero and heroine dance around each other, and utilise language the way an earlier generation used rapiers. This is not Booker Prize material, and doesn't pretend to be. But readers seeking a highly entertaining, exuberant read (with a capricious heroine who charms the reader as much as she infuriates) need look no further. --Barry Forshaw --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.



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She always lands on her feet, but can she fall in love? Pip McCabe, 30, likes to say she doesn't need a man and she doesn't need money. However, her friends and sisters think she would probably benefit from a little more of each. But stripy tights, starched pigtails, a bright red nose and an ability to juggle whilst doing the splits only just about pay the bills and seldom lead to romance or romps. Pip, though, takes her clowning very seriously, whether at spoilt kids' parties or on the wards of children's hospitals. She simply doesn't have time for a man, she claims. And her bank balance hovers just above the red, so that's OK. At 34, Zac Holmes has a successful, high-powered career, a fabulous flat and an adored 6-year-old son from a previous relationship. Popular, charming and affluent, Zac feels that no-strings flings suit his lifestyle as much as the pleasing bonuses he earns at work. When Zac and Pip first meet, it is far from love or lust at first sight. What can a clown and an accountant possibly have in common? Against a lively backdrop of parties and parks, hospitals and hotels, they attempt to find out -

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Coudn't Put it Down!!!!!!!!!!!!, 23 Jun 2006
This review is from: Pip (Paperback)
After finishing university, looking for a job, working only part time in the evenings...i wanted something better to do with my time other than watch TV. However at the same time, having read so many accademic books over the years i wanted something light-hearted, funny, something that would keep me wanting more..THIS WAS IT!

I coudnt put it down! i finished it within a couple of days, the night i finished it i was up reading till 2am just so i could sleep in peace otherwise the suspence of the last few chapters would have killed me!

I only bought it because i heard Freya North was fantastic and she hasnt let me down. i plan to read all of her books, starting with Fen and Cat. Cant wait to start them. IM HOOKED!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Pip., 26 Aug 2003
By Sue Burrows-Simpson (Gloucesterhsire) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Pip (Paperback)
Throughout the book and probably the rest of her life, if she had her way, Pip is determined to stay as agony aunt to her two sisters. Although she does not want a life of celibacy; she sees not having a serious relationship; the ultimate way maintaining her independence. Her dual personality fused into one by her love of children sometimes gets in the way of her getting what she wants.
The first twenty one chapters I read with no stopping; but I personally felt it then lost its way; but then found itself again a few chapters later with me at the end wanting more detail, more story in fact I wished it had not ended.
I had not read anything by Freya North before, in fact I only came across her by accident. A throat infection kept me away from work, an interview on day time television where she was described as a woman who was paid to dream all day about sex left me intrigued. Next day I went out and purchased Pip. Glad that I did I will read more of her books so here hoping they live up to their reviews and are as good as Pip.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A fitting follow-up to 'Cat' and 'Fen', 22 May 2004
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This is the fifth novel by Freya North, and the last about the McCabe sisters.

Pip is a 30 year old clown who works at children's parties and in hospitals, cheering up sick children. She claims she doesn't need a man and doesn't need money, but her friends and sisters disagree.

Zac is a 34 year old father who meets Pip at a birthday party for his nephew. An accountant, he's happy with one night stands. But he can't get the clown out of his head.

After several diasterous meetings, and confusion over current partners and future desires, Pip and Zac finally realise what they want. But will either be brave enough to make the first move?

I really enjoyed this book. It's girly fluff, the sort you can read on one sunny day. But I'd recommend it, even if you haven't read Fen or Cat - Frey North's one of the better chick lit writers, and this book is funny and sweet.

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