esli's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.25
dobbyhasnomaster's review against another edition
2.0
Eh. Geen spanning in het verhaal, te veel irrelevante personages, te veel onrealistische competitie tussen vrouwen (Jemima vs Nell), en het verhaal van Rachel vond ik ook iets te veel normaliseren dat vrouwen hun lichaam moeten haten als ze wat zwaarder zijn. In het kort, dit boek is niet echt goed oud geworden.
itchyfingers's review against another edition
1.0
Nell O'Driscoll's known Marcus Kilburton for years - according to her diary, she even had a crush on him as a teenager. When he decides to open Kilburton Castle to the public, Nell takes a job as his assistant - and soon sparks are flying between them. But is Nell free to pursue Marcus, when a figure from her past refuses to let go? Meanwhile, Nell's best friend, Hetty Brewster, has other problems. Her husband has abandoned her for a bitchy but successful writer. Now the press is full of stories about the frumpy, boring wife losing out to a younger, slimmer model. But Hetty's about to get her chance for sweet revenge - if she can stop being a nice person long enough to take it!
"I did not like this book by Jill Mansell at all, one of the worst I've read from her by a mile. it was just such a slow and boring read that I actually had a hard time finishing the book."
"I did not like this book by Jill Mansell at all, one of the worst I've read from her by a mile. it was just such a slow and boring read that I actually had a hard time finishing the book."
f4rhana's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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? No
4.5
An old favourite. This might have been the first Jill Mansell I ever read years ago. Was lovely to revisit. Needed something light after my last read which had me crying!
chrissireads's review
I love reading books from Jill Mansell. I find her work so easy to read and satisfying. With this particular book I warmed to some characters and hated others! A good, easy, quick read for chick lit lovers.
kaixxx's review against another edition
4.0
I have read this book a few times and find it quite a nice easy read. I always like reading Mansell books as I love reading about the different quirky characters. I always like reading about the different characters and their different storylines. There was a lot going on in this novel, but it never felt like too much. Mansell even describes various people in the village, painting a portrait of life in a small town, where everyone knows everyone's business. I would recommend this book if you want a nice book that has a lovely heart warming ending which will leave a smile on your face. Another great book by Mansell xxx
funsizesteffi's review against another edition
4.0
This book is a rollercoaster read full of ups and downs with very relatable characters. This s a highly recommended read
ellie124's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25