I enjoyed this book and found it quite amusing in places. The characters were well-drawn and there was a twist to the tale. Although it would be easy to categorise as "women's fiction," I think the story is strong enough to entertain just about anyone.
Can anyone really be "all good?" In this story, a "good" woman with a grumpy husband is about to leave him when he undergoes a transformation at the hands of a hippie guru of sorts. Suddenly, he's "all good." The result is some truly hilarious scenarios that would make for a great comedy movie. And the truth it exposes is that we need to be at least a little bit selfish or "bad." Loved this book! I also found it interesting that a male author can write from a woman's perspective and still be absolutely convincing. It's a pet theory of mine that only really good authors can develop characters of the opposite sex believably. Hats off! This isn't great literature, but its a brilliant read!
A NASA roboticist tackles the real answers to weird "what if" questions complete with stick diagrams. I laughed so much I had to start reading it aloud to family which slowed me down a little. They loved it too. I'm going to hunt down the first book in this series! A great mood lightener!
This account of a family in lockdown and how they rethink their choices is quite engaging but not particularly exciting. All the same, it's a pleasant book with likable characters. I would class it as "women's fiction," or possibly even "older women's fiction." Not bad, but not memorable. All the same, relaxing and not demanding in any way - which can be nice. It won't keep you up at night at all events!
I found this book interesting in more ways than one. Set against the backdrop of post-WW1 London nightlife, what you decide it's about might end up being up to you. "Villains" in stories are all too often two-dimensional, but not in this one. There are several central characters, both "goodies" and "baddies," and some of them are very engaging while others are tragic or at least, relatable. The story includes mystery, romance, and plenty of surprises in a rich tapestry of interwoven plots. It takes a few chapters to get into, but after that, it rushes along at a spanking pace. I recommend it!