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Cocktails for Three [Audiobook] (Audio Cassette)

by Madeleine Wickham (Author), Gabrielle Kruger (Reader)
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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  • Audio Cassette
  • Publisher: ISIS Audio Books (1 May 2001)
  • ISBN-10: 0753111683
  • ISBN-13: 978-0753111680
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,619,525 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Cocktails for Three focuses equally on three different women, and on their friendship, unlike many books aimed at twentysomething and thirtysomething females. It is not told in the first person, thus avoiding solipsistic navel-gazing about the lack of decent men and their early-life crises. This is enough to make it stand out from the mass of "women-friendly" novels that crowd the marketplace with their pink book jackets and lurid strap-lines (unfortunately, its book jacket would have you think otherwise, but don't be put off).

Wickham cleverly puts herself in turn into the shoes of Maggie, Roxanne and Candice, exploring their contrasting lives and outlooks. All three appear incredibly successful in their glamorous careers working for a glossy magazine (perhaps in order to up the typical aspirational stakes of this genre). However, they harbour other facets: the diffidence and depression of the new mother; the hidden grief and yearning of the mistress; and the guilt and idealism of the daughter attempting to right her late father's wrongs. Heather, the fourth woman who plays a pivotal role in the plot, is never given her own voice or viewpoint, but instead is judged and discussed by the others, which does mean her eventual character resolution is somewhat predictable. Yet these elements of predictability in the characterisations and plot detail act as a catalyst for a series of events that are less predictable and are thus both satisfying and moving.

Along the way, Wickham successfully tackles death, birth, guilt and romantic love with a depth of emotion that does credit to her ability to localise these universal themes without trivialising them. Cocktails for Three blends familiar ingredients with a few sharp twists to create an exhilarating mix. Olivia Dickinson --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Three women, smart and successful, working in the fast and furious world of magazines, meet for cocktails and gossip once a month. Roxanne: glamorous, self-confident, with a secret lover - and hoping that one day he will leave his wife and marry her. Maggie: capable and high-achieving, until she finds the one thing she can't cope with - motherhood. Candice: honest, decent, or so she believes - until a ghost from her past turns up, and almost ruins her life. A chance encounter in the cocktail bar sets in train an extraordinary set of events which upsets all their lives and almost destroys their friendship. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Why didn't anyone tell me!?!?, 6 April 2006
By DevJohn01 (Somerset, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cocktails for Three (Paperback)
Sophie Kinsella is one of my favorite authors and I have been anxiously anticipating a new release from her to no avail, but I had no idea that she had previously penned five novels under the name Madeleine Wickham! Although 'COCKTAILS FOR THREE' is not her usual fare it still contained all of the spark and flare that we have come to expect from Ms Kinsella, or should I say Ms Wickham.

'COCKTAILS FOR THREE' is the story of three best friends who are each keeping major secrets from each other. The sexy and worldly Roxanne has been seeing a married man for the last six years but has yet to reveal his identity to anyone but when her friends find out it is sure to astound them. Candice is the sweet-faced girl that is easily taken advantage of and when a new "friend" sets her sights on Candice she attempts to do just that. Maggie the high powered, no-nonsense editor of the magazine where they all work finds herself overwhelmed when she finds herself relinquishing all of her power to her newborn daughter. At a time when these three need each other more than ever their secrets seem to be breaking them apart. Will these three ever be able to come clean and get their lives as well as their relationships back on track?

Anyone who has read Ms Wickham's books penned under the name Sophie Kinsella will be able to clearly tell that these are two very different sides to the same personality. While Sophie Kinsella's books kept me laughing so hard I'd have to put the book down at times to regroup, Madeleine Wickham's books are more refined and subdued in comparison. I will, however, be purchasing all books by Madeleine Wickham as well as all future books by Sophie Kinsella!

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Laugh out loud yet sobering at the same time!!, 27 May 2003
By Kara Kuykendall (Minneapolis, MN United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Cocktails for Three (Paperback)
Madeline Wickham has a way with making you fall in love with her characters, feel like you are part of their group, and keeps you laughing at the same time. This book is a great read for someone who wants in depth character development and a great story line in a few words. The story is believable, honest, and laugh out loud funny yet sobering at the same time.
This was my first book by Wickham but I am hooked and cannot wait to read her other books!
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Rare Find - Wonderful, 3 Mar 2003
By Caroline P. Hampton (Columbus, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cocktails for Three (Paperback)
I've been searching for a book that really makes me laugh, characters I can relate and enjoy and a story that keeps me interested beyond the first 30 pages. Well, I found it! "Cocktails for Three" by English author Madeleine Wickham had me completely enchanted. I found the three main characters (Maggie - the pregnant one on maternity leave / Roxanne - the dating a married man one / Candice - the trusting and will do anything for a person in need one) all well rounded and hilarious.

"Cocktails" goes beyond your basic "friends forever" novel and dives into real life problems and the effects those decisions have on you and those around you.

I found this book really unique and sparkling with touches of really dark and edgy comedy. A great find! I hope others will discover this secret of mine.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Cocktails for Three

I have read all of Sophie Kinsella books and this story is in the same mould. A cracking good tale, humourous,with an insight into humanity and a twist at the end.
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Doreen A. Scott

4.0 out of 5 stars Pleasantly suprised!!
I was a bit unsure about what this book would be like. Being a big fan of all the books written by Sophie Kinsella and having read them all in a two month period, I wasn't... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Ms. N. J. Scott

5.0 out of 5 stars One for keeping
I picked this book up in a charity shop on a whim, I had enjoyed one of Sophie Kinsella's books ("The Undomestic Goddess")and knew she had previously written under the name... Read more
Published 10 months ago by N. Preskey

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Reading
This book is a good read. It is about three friends and what an outsider can do to friendships! I have read all the Sophie Kinsella books and the same author writes under... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Bonnie

5.0 out of 5 stars A really good read!
What a book - thoroughly enjoyed it - the only problem - I didn't want it to end. If you liked Shopaholic etc then you'll LOVE this
Published 12 months ago by M. Geddes

5.0 out of 5 stars Love, Life, Lies...and of course Cocktails!
Three best friends, all smart successful journalists meet up one a month for cocktails and converstation. Nothing could ever get the way of their friendship... Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2007 by KAT

4.0 out of 5 stars The *dawgrrl* review
Madeleine Wickham proves once again that she is more than just a "chick lit" author. Though her novels are short, they do pack a punch and try to teach a little life lesson... Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2003 by dawgrrl

5.0 out of 5 stars marvellous
This book is just so Great & touching...Once you read it ..you can't stop it !!!!
Published on 20 Jan 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT!
I read this book whilst on holiday and couldn't put it down! You really get into the characters and think to your self, "oh she's not gonna do that, is she? Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining
I read this book whilst on holiday. It was brilliant, a real holiday read. I felt I was really involved in the characters lives. I cant wait to buy her other books.
Published on 31 Aug 2000

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