Kate Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Synopsis from Amazon: Lisa is forty-two, divorced and a mum of three. For the past year, Lisa has been going out with Mark, who is five years younger than her. Lisa really likes him but she worries that one day he will leave - just like her ex-husband did. On top of everything else, Lisa feels really tired and moody, and has put on weight. She thinks it's the menopause but could there be another reason for how she's feeling? Lisa's life is about to change in a big way but does she want Mark by her side? Does he even want to be there? With the help of her family and friends, Lisa starts to believe that a second chance of love and happiness might just be possible. This was a fun quick read. I enjoyed this book however I didn't find the menopause story line convincing. Being 42 she should have been more clued up. The problem with the Quick Reads is that they aren't long enough to get in touch with the characters however, I did get emotionally involved with the lead character Lisa, just not the others. It was interesting briefly exploring family dynamics and how people punish others for other people's mistakes. It was nice to see a happy ending and everything resolved. It was an easy read and I read the book in one day. I would love to read this story in a full novel, there is potential here for a great book. A good, quick read! 7/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooncat Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 (edited) . I enjoyed this book however I didn't find the menopause story line convincing. Being 42 she should have been more clued up. Excuse me!! I am 42 and am no more clued up about the menopause than probably a 20-year old - 42 would be Young to have the menopause!! blimey pass me my bathchair and slippers was she pregnant by any chance? sounds a good read Edited November 7, 2008 by Spooncat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 Excuse me!! I am 42 and am no more clued up about the menopause than probably a 20-year old - 42 would be Young to have the menopause!! blimey pass me my bathchair and slippers was she pregnant by any chance? sounds a good read Oh I'm sorry, I just read that back and it does sound like I mean she should know about the menopause. That isn't what I meant, I meant about life, having a family and raised children etc. And yes she was. That was what I was trying to get out with the age comment - she probably would have known! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooncat Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 lol I will let you off then;) x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookBee8 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I've read all of Adele Parks books; her novels are always enjoyable, light reads. But I can't actually remember this one. I'm assuming that's because it was a quick read so the story didn't stick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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