Getting Rid of Matthew by Jane Fallon

[nicx27]

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.

[scottishbookworm]

that was written by Jane fallon Rick gervais' partner

[nicx27]

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?

[Ruth]

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:)

[Blossom]

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

[Louiseog]

Its on the pile! moving it up now

[scottishbookworm]

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!

[Cocoa]

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.