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3.67 AVERAGE
3.67 AVERAGE
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
I really liked this one! It reminded me of my first vacation to England when Taylor & I did the whole canal tour on our own narrowboat. Heavenly it was and so is this book.
At first I thought this book was everything I want in my chick-lit - three spunky heroines, a gorgeous setting, a narrowboat;
and two of the love interests were quite attractive.
& I liked the cleaning business idea. I've worked as a cleaner in the past and I do like seeing unglamorous jobs used in novels. We can't all be fashion models after all. & I loved that the women were such supportive friends to each other.
The story starting coming a bit unglued in the middle. (but it was still a page turner) Originally May seemed to be the main character but all three were given
So three characters as equal mains was too much for the writer to keep control of the story. The strands weren't worked together equally. I had no trouble putting the book down when at 91% & frankly the ending was totally predictable - & not in a good way.
4★ beginning
3★ middle
2★ ending
As this is an early Fforde I may try another. I know she is a big [a:Georgette Heyer|18067|Georgette Heyer|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1336748892p2/18067.jpg] fan and maybe she gets some of GH's wit & deftness in her later books.
But I'm not in any rush.
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and two of the love interests were quite attractive.
& I liked the cleaning business idea. I've worked as a cleaner in the past and I do like seeing unglamorous jobs used in novels. We can't all be fashion models after all. & I loved that the women were such supportive friends to each other.
The story starting coming a bit unglued in the middle. (but it was still a page turner) Originally May seemed to be the main character but all three were given
Spoiler
love stories. May still seemed like the main character, but Sally (my favourite character) had a stronger love story and owned her sexuality. By around 80% Ms Fforde seemed to have lost interest in Harriet & Leo. I don't blame her. I didn't find Leo very interesting either!So three characters as equal mains was too much for the writer to keep control of the story. The strands weren't worked together equally. I had no trouble putting the book down when at 91% & frankly the ending was totally predictable - & not in a good way.
4★ beginning
3★ middle
2★ ending
As this is an early Fforde I may try another. I know she is a big [a:Georgette Heyer|18067|Georgette Heyer|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1336748892p2/18067.jpg] fan and maybe she gets some of GH's wit & deftness in her later books.
But I'm not in any rush.
https://wordpress.com/view/carolshessonovel.wordpress.com
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Cute!
This book is almost as old as I am and it shows. The references to old technology were jarring and there's definitely some un PC stuff.
It's the same formula as all her other books but a little less endearing so doesn't quite hit the spot.
It's the same formula as all her other books but a little less endearing so doesn't quite hit the spot.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
An enjoyable chic lit read.
3 girls end up working together as cleaners and then living together on a barge in London. They go through mishaps and learning experiences and meet some men along the way. Will they or won't they find true love along the way?
3 girls end up working together as cleaners and then living together on a barge in London. They go through mishaps and learning experiences and meet some men along the way. Will they or won't they find true love along the way?