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by Lisa Jewell (Author)
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  • Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin; New Ed edition (4 Aug 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0140295976
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140295979
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 48,140 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Meet the Londons, a family in need of a friend … Gerry and Bernie London are proud parents of Tony, Sean and Ned, three wayward lads whose lives have suddenly reached crisis points: Newly divorced Tony is fantasizing about someone he really shouldn’t; prize-winning novelist Sean’s got a hot new girlfriend and a dose of writer’s block; and Ned’s just back from Australia, without the girl he took with him – or a clue what he’s going to do with his life. If that wasn’t enough for one household, the Londons also have a new lodger – a mysterious rockabilly called Gervase. Will he turn out to be a friend – or foe – to the family?


About the Author

Lisa Jewell is in her thirties and was born and raised in north London, where she lives with her husband and their baby girl Amelie Mae. She worked as a secretary before redundancy, a bet and a book deal took her away from all that. She is the author of four huge bestsellers: Ralph’s Party, Thirtynothing, One-Hit Wonder, Friend of the Family and most recently Vince & Joy.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A dose of hope, 5 Jul 2004
By A Customer
When i finished " A Friend of the family" I couldn't believe that I wasn't going to know more about Gervase and the rest of the family London.
It is the perfect book to take on holiday or even to read at home in your free time. It is charming, funny and full of emotion. It makes you think that in the world there is people who helps people in one way or another. And shows you how important is being a member of your own family.

I recomend it to anybody who want to have a nice and cheerful reading time.

Julia

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Jewell continues to surprise....and delight, 9 Mar 2004
By Colin (Manchester) - See all my reviews
The appropriately named Jewell releases her fourth novel, which is destined to become her fourth entry to the bestsellers club.
A warning to the men of Britain- disregard this as a "women's book" at your peril. Jewell seems to have an understanding of the complexities of relationships of the heart (whether friend, family or lover) and the ability to translate to paper with an easy and jovial style.
A Friend of the Family tells the tale of the London family and the web of romantic entanglement woven around three brothers. I defy any reader to get through this tale without recognising on some level, similarities to their own family life. The London family will have you laughing out loud and cringing in equal measures as the tale is played out, but you will stay with them for the duration. Suburban life has never been so much fun!
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Lisa gives us another great read! More than 'chick-fic'., 25 Jul 2003
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I've just finished this book after receiving it as a birthday present from my best friend - I got through it in no time as it's a real page-turner. I've read all of Lisa Jewell's books and enjoyed each one immensely, so was really looking forward to reading this one.

This one is slightly different from the others, focusing as it does on a whole family (the London family - mum Bernie, dad Gerry and their three sons), rather than just a couple, or friends. Jewell's description of the family background is great - you really feel at home in the Londons' house and are drawn in to each one of the characters' lives. I found it easy to relate to them all - with the possible exception of the enigmatic Gervase. Although he is a key character (but not a member of the family), I didn't find him particularly believable. He's not explained fully enough, and I was left wondering who he was and why he was there (but maybe that was the point?). I was just slightly dissatisfied with his whole 'gift' thing - and this is the only reason that I have given 4 stars to this book instead of 5.

Otherwise, an excellent read - the depiction of the anniversary party is brilliant, and Gerry's speech so touching it had me welling up. There is plenty of humour here, mixed with just the right amount of sentiment, and even though you basically know things are going to work out for everyone in the end, it's not necessarily predictable in the way that so many so-called 'chick fic' stories are (there is an element of suspense to Ned's story and you're not quite sure how things are going to go for him). I'd recommend this book - and not just to established Lisa Jewell fans.

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5.0 out of 5 stars couldn't put this book down
I loved this book, all of the characters were very well described. I particularly liked Gervaise, and although there wasn't much information about his background there was just... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Iona Skye

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Easy Reading
'A friend of the family' is well written, very easy to read,yet thought provoking, book. I've read all of Lisa Jewels Books and find her style very entertaining. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Ms. S. J. Wake

5.0 out of 5 stars Lisa Jewel - Friend of the family....Great read!
Another great book by Lisa Jewel! I enjoyed reading this book so much and the characters were brilliant! I couldn't put it down! :)

Much love
Andrea
Published 24 months ago by Andrea Murphy

2.0 out of 5 stars not very good
I was a bit disappointed in this. Nothing special and not well written. I really couldn't recommend it
Published on 27 Oct 2007 by Adele

3.0 out of 5 stars A nice light read
I hate having to call a book 'nice' but i can't think of a better way of describing this novel. It is an easy read with likeable central characters but there is nothing memorable... Read more
Published on 14 Aug 2007 by Hayles

5.0 out of 5 stars a lovely book
i really enjoyed this book. i think this author has a great knack of making you actually care about the characters, and therefore care about finishing the book so you can find out... Read more
Published on 2 April 2007 by ktc

5.0 out of 5 stars A Truly Wonderful Book
This book got me hooked from the moment I started it.

It's a wonderful story about a man that is drawn to a family, while he stays with the family helps them all out... Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2006 by Ladymoonlight

5.0 out of 5 stars What a Brilliant Book
Lisa Jewell does it again! I was totally addicted to this book, just like the others, I just could not put it down. The Characters are brilliantly thought out and planned. Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2005 by londonsarah1982

4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable But Who Is Gervase?
As usual, Lisa Jewell doesn't disappoint. She writes such engaging and believable characters that you really want to find out what happens to them, which is surely the sign of a... Read more
Published on 25 Aug 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars A friend of mine!!!!
Well this was fantastic. I read it in one go! Just could not put it down.The story of the London family is unique, yet you feel like it is a very familiar one. Read more
Published on 16 Jul 2004 by npissia

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