Reviews

The Corner Shop in Cockleberry Bay by Nicola May

leesdame's review against another edition

3.0

Het boek leest lekker door, ik heb mezelf dan ook geen moment verveeld! Er gebeurde genoeg en ik vond al die smeuïge situaties waarin Rosa verzeild raakte vermakelijk om te lezen. Zo zat ik echt te grinniken tijdens het radio dubbel-interview met journalist Joe en Rosa. Een van mijn favoriete bijpersonages is de jonge vrouw Titch, vooral hoe ze het heft in eigen handen neemt als haar leven drastisch dreigt te veranderen.

Lees verder op mijn blog :)

freyadr's review against another edition

3.0

2.5 ideale strandlectuur

riikka_s's review

lighthearted medium-paced

2.75

maeve_littooij's review against another edition

3.0

I liked this book a lot. I've never read anything from Nicola May, but this is not the last book I will read from this author. There was a little bit of everything in this book. Drama, romance humour, heartache, nosy people in Cockleberry Bay and dogs.

cabbagecakes's review

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

2.0

craftyemma's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

After reading and loving the Ferry Lane Market series, I have to confess, I was disappointed in this book, as the blurb on the back makes it sound cosy and lovely, when it is far from it. The opening of a pet shop was cute and little Hot really was quite the star of the novel, so much love for him from most of the characters.

A few of the support characters were likable, but the main ones mostly just wanted to get drunk and sleep around, which isn't what I'm looking for in a novel like this.

Multiple infidelities, drugs and no morals, as well as the language being coarse, I'm afraid this just wasn't for me. Thankfully it was very easy and quick to read, so I did make it to the end. Unfortunately I won't be reading any more in this series after reading the blurb for the next book....

jessysilvy's review against another edition

5.0

I absolutely loved this book.

I came across it accidentally 2 days ago and haven’t been able to put it down. A mixture of real magic, real life situations and love. Such an easy read and would truly recommend again and again.

The last page gave me goosebumps!

I’m now onto the next in the trilogy!

leelee77's review against another edition

3.0

I liked it, enjoyable enough summer read but the Rosalar nickname from Josh cost this book a point. This is not Gavin and Stacey and this is not Smithy. Made me cringe every time.

mrose21's review against another edition

2.0

Quick Info
Standalone/Cliffhanger?: Standalone
Part of a Series?: No
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Meeting the Characters
Rosa Larkin
Joshua Smith
Lucas
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What happens?
Rosa is having a difficult time so when she gets the opportunity to restart her life in charge of her own shop she takes it somewhat reluctantly. Her friend Josh tries to help her through the process but shes got quite thick walls around her from a difficult childhood.
Final thoughts
I didn't like this and I'm so disappointed. I didn't expect to just hate Rosa as much as I did. I get shes had a hard time of it, shes got no family but she has a fantastic mate in Josh who clearly likes her but she can't see that. She gets betrayed by Lucas but still sleeps with him? I can't even like the dog.
Its a no from me and I don't get how its got such a good rating.
Would I read again?: No
Would I read this author again?: Doubtful

c_temple's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0