A review by sandysmith
Becoming Ted by Matt Cain

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

4.5

A gorgeous book full of wonderful characters that gently explore themes of acceptance, love, and friendships. I loved Ted and his coming if age story in his 40s. At the beginning of the book, Ted's husband Giles leaves him for another man, not a spoiler, as this happens in the first few pages and is in the blurb. Ted is devastated, but out of this, he begins to question his self-worth, self-esteem, having been put down by his husband, and his acceptance of how things were, putting himself on the back burner and other people first are explored. He also keeps his family happy by working in the family business whilst his sister goes off to follow her dreams. Ted's story of becoming "Ted First" is one of self-discovery. Easy to read, accessible, engaging wonderfully written, and developed, you can't help fall in love with Ted and his relationships and how he begins slowly to follow his own dreams. A fabulous comfy read.
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