scottishbookworm Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Title: wicked Author: Jilly cooper ISBN:978-0-552-156-6 (paperback) Two schools bagley hall, wild ultra smart independent crammed with the children of the famous, and Larkminster comprehensive, demoralised, cash-strapped and stinking fast. Here Jilly cooper given us all entertainment with her words in the books. This books is a wicked read the book! I would recommend it to anyone that is going on holiday. Or is wanting something good to read in bed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nici Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I have it in my TBR pile! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcow Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I have it in my TBR pile! Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishbookworm Posted August 3, 2007 Author Share Posted August 3, 2007 I have it in my TBR pile! I assure you it's great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aromaannie Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I struggled with the amount of characters in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishbookworm Posted August 5, 2007 Author Share Posted August 5, 2007 I struggled with the amount of characters in itthat's what I did at first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 I thought it was a good book, I have tried to read one of her books before and gave up. I think it was called Pandora. I thought I was going to find this a hard read when I saw the character list but found it okay after a few chapters. Def a good holiday read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mia Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 I'm about a third of the way through this at the moment. It's okay, but seems like she's kind of just going through the motions. It's not a patch on Riders, Rivals, Polo etc. The characterisation just doesn't seem as good as usual - it makes it difficult to care about these people. The only one with a bit of depth seems to be Paris. Even Janna's character is pretty sketchy - she is beautiful (of course!), has red hair, is kind-hearted and emotional and tends to go for married men. The way she's supposedly turning Larks around is laughable - she invites the Wolf Pack to tea and puts some of the children's work on the walls?! I know Cooper's focus in going to (rightly) be on the relationships, and it's all escapism, but you need a bit of reality, surely? All in all, a bit disappointed so far. Maybe I will change my mind as I read on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishbookworm Posted August 6, 2007 Author Share Posted August 6, 2007 I'm about a third of the way through this at the moment. It's okay, but seems like she's kind of just going through the motions. It's not a patch on Riders, Rivals, Polo etc. The characterisation just doesn't seem as good as usual - it makes it difficult to care about these people. The only one with a bit of depth seems to be Paris. Even Janna's character is pretty sketchy - she is beautiful (of course!), has red hair, is kind-hearted and emotional and tends to go for married men. The way she's supposedly turning Larks around is laughable - she invites the Wolf Pack to tea and puts some of the children's work on the walls?! I know Cooper's focus in going to (rightly) be on the relationships, and it's all escapism, but you need a bit of reality, surely? All in all, a bit disappointed so far. Maybe I will change my mind as I read on.You're quite right to air your opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aromaannie Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 I'm about a third of the way through this at the moment. It's okay, but seems like she's kind of just going through the motions. It's not a patch on Riders, Rivals, Polo etc. The characterisation just doesn't seem as good as usual - it makes it difficult to care about these people. The only one with a bit of depth seems to be Paris. Even Janna's character is pretty sketchy - she is beautiful (of course!), has red hair, is kind-hearted and emotional and tends to go for married men. The way she's supposedly turning Larks around is laughable - she invites the Wolf Pack to tea and puts some of the children's work on the walls?! I know Cooper's focus in going to (rightly) be on the relationships, and it's all escapism, but you need a bit of reality, surely? All in all, a bit disappointed so far. Maybe I will change my mind as I read on. I tend to agree. I far prefer her earlier books you mentioned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishbookworm Posted August 19, 2007 Author Share Posted August 19, 2007 i went to the library today. The size of the book is huge. I go back once i read most of the books i have out.Yep laura the book is big but it does give you a lot of reading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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