nicx27 Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 I've just finished this book, one of the Richard & Judy Summer Reads, and I thought it was brilliant. It's a very light read, but not dumbed down because of it. It's about Helen, who has been having an affair with Matthew, her married boss, for 4 years. Just as she is starting to think that she is going off him, he leaves his wife and turns up on her doorstep, completely out of the blue. Helen is mortified, even though she has been asking him to leave his wife for years. What follows is a sometimes hilarious time in which Helen tries to get rid of Matthew. Along the way she makes friends with his wife under an assumed name, kisses his grown up son, and gets herself in various tangles. I thought it was a great book. There are no spoilers in this, by the way. Everything I have put in this post is already in the blurb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishbookworm Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 that was written by Jane fallon Rick gervais' partner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicx27 Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 that was written by Jane fallon Rick gervais' partner Yes I know. They have been together for about 20 years I think. Have you read the book? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 I've not read it Nicx, but I have picked it up and almost bought it several times. I think I might have to get it after reading your review - sounds like the kind of thing I would enjoy:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blossom Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 I read it a while ago and really enjoyed it. I didn't want to like the main character, since she was having an affair, but couldn't help myself Jane's doing a webchat on the Richard and Judy book forum tomorrow after 6pm, I think. Kerri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louiseog Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Its on the pile! moving it up now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishbookworm Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Yes I know. They have been together for about 20 years I think. Have you read the book?I Just bought a copy of the book yesterday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cocoa Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 I have recently finished this book and though not my usual type of book I really enjoyed it and have already passed it around a few of my friends who have also really enjoyed it. A great easy read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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