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Polly (Paperback)

by Freya North (Author)
3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (31 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd; New edition edition (6 May 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0749323434
  • ISBN-13: 978-0749323431
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 67,904 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Freya North has a startling talent to amuse, and in Polly that talent--first spotted in the divine Chloe and Sally --is given free and unfettered reign, as she recounts the story of her latest heroine and her search for truth, love and fulfilment.

When Polly heads off to Vermont leaving her flat in Belsize Park, her fat cat Buster and her yummy boyfriend Max in the hands of Jen Carter, her long-legged teacher's exchange partner for the year, you just know that things are going to go wrong.

But clever old North manages to keep the suspense building alongside the lust, as Polly's life and beliefs are unravelled before your very eyes, and by using the very smart and sneaky technique of turning the reader into the narrator, the questions that are on the tip of everyone's tongue (as opposed to Chip Jonson, the school athletic trainer, who spends quite a lot of time on the tip of Polly's tongue) are fully dealt with.

Saucy, sexy and sassy, with some of the horniest, to-die-for sex scenes around, Polly is gem of a book and will appeal to the old romantic hidden in every girl.

Read it in the bath, read it in bed, read it on the train or read it on the beach. Just read it and enjoy.--Susan Harrison --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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'A breath of fresh air’ --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, frustrating and weak, 18 May 2000
By A Customer
This is the fist Freya North novel I have read and it does not inspire me to read the others. The main character, Polly irritated me. The constant mention of Marmite every other page started to get on my nerves and to be honest it was slow.

I normally read a book in a week or so but it was hard to keep picking this one up.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is on my favorites list!!, 22 May 1999
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I really enjoyed this book, I couldn't put it down and I read it in four days flat. It was the first book that I have read of North and it is not the last as today I purchased "chole" and I am already enjoying that. I purchased "polly" out of luck, and I am really glad that I did. The theme of this book is self-discovery, a woman called polly trades places with another woman called Jen for a year. For that year, Polly has to make a lot of decisions and she also has to fight tempations, while forgetting that her friends and family back home are most probably doing the same. This book has some wit and some reference to sex in it and I have to admit I cried in a few places. This book will stay on my bookshelf for many years to come! I will be reading more of North's books and I will be purchasing "Cat" as soon as it comes out in November.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Witty and funny. A great light hearted read!, 2 Jul 1999
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This review is from: Polly (Paperback)
Previously I had read Chloe, so I was quite looking forward to reading Polly. Personally I have found Polly to be a far more enjoyable read. I love the way in which Freya identifies the language and also cultural differences between England and the USA and as I have visited the States a number of times myself I can really relate to them. All in all Polly is great read and the perfect book to pick up if you need cheering up.
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1.0 out of 5 stars This was really not very good
I'm sure it's a taste thing, rather than a reflection of Freya North's writing skills, but I thought this book was rubbish. it annoyed me intensley. Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2003 by belma79

2.0 out of 5 stars Irritating
As other reviewers commented, Polly really is in irritating "heroine", babyish and full of little girl mannerisms that begin to jar after a few pages. Read more
Published on 29 Oct 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars Superb
Well she's done it again! This is the third book by Fryea North I have read, and I loved this as much as Sally and Chloe. Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, mellow, enjoyable read, not gripping, just relaxing.
Although the main characters themselves, Polly & Max, were interesting characters; what really made the book stand out for me was the supporting cast, Max's brother &... Read more
Published on 1 Aug 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars FANDABIDOZIE!
I'm surprised that this book is as unpopular as it is!

I loved it (one of my favourite Freya North books)and couldn't put it down. Read more

Published on 12 April 2001

1.0 out of 5 stars Absolute Bilge
Polly needs a good slap and doesn't deserve a boyfriend in my opinion. Why are the heroines in Freya North's books all so idiotic? Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2000 by Mrs. K. A. Wheatley

2.0 out of 5 stars Rather disappointing but quite an easy read
Polly was OK. It was easy to read, it didn't require much thought or imagination. There were few surprises and the ending was pretty tiresome. Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, once again a great novel by Fraya North
Funny, heartwarming, tear jerking, a brilliant account of the temptations of working away from loved ones. Read more
Published on 3 Oct 2000

1.0 out of 5 stars No stars!
I am so glad that so many others have the same opinion as me on this book. I bought to cheer me up, it was the first book I have ever read that I didn't enjoy. Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than Sally but still a little slow
I really enjoyed this book. I think that Freya North is a great author for the late teen, early twentys age range. Read more
Published on 6 Jul 2000

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