Kate Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 Synopsis: 'My beautiful girls. If you've read this, you'll know it contains some - not all, but some - of the things I want my daughters to know. And the greatest of these is love ...' How would you say goodbye to those you love most in the world? Barbara must say a final farewell to her four daughters. But how can she find the words? And how can she leave them when they each have so much growing up to do? There's commitment-phobic Lisa. Brittle, unhappily married Jennifer. Free-spirited traveller Amanda. And teenage Hannah, stumbling her way towards adulthood. Barbara's answer is to write each daughter a letter, finally expressing the hopes, fears, dreams and secrets she couldn't always voice. These words will touch the girls in different - sometimes shocking - ways, unlocking emotions and passions to set them on their own journey of discovery through life. I was so excited about reading this book, and I wasn't let down. The story follows four daughters after their mother died. The story is full of love, grief, sex, family and of course, death. Noble is a good writer and I enjoyed this book a lot. It took longer to read than I thought it would, but actually that wasn't a problem. I was gripped and wanted to know the outcome, and at the end I was happy, but sad too. This book definitely sparked emotion; as well as made me laugh and gasp. It is hard to pick my favourite character. Probably Mark, the step-father. He was strong and held the family together. He remained there, even though he was just the step-father. He seemed like a good guy. I liked all the characters however, and I found myself willing the best for all of them. This was a fun, engaging book, that I thoroughly recommend. 8/10 Quote
bethany725 Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 Glad to hear you enjoyed this, as I just bought it yesterday --- it sounds sooo great from the back of the book! Quote
Charm Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 I read the taster of it (from some website, sorry I can't remember which one) and got the impression it was gonna be a weepy. My friend read it and said she was in tears for about the first 4 chapters! Which makes me wanna ask the question, why would you want to read a book which makes you cry? Quote
Kate Posted February 2, 2009 Author Posted February 2, 2009 Not all of it makes you cry! And because it is a lovely, fun book! Quote
Charm Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 Well since you put it like that She's offered to lend it to me so I may just take her up on it Quote
Louiseog Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 I found it quite uplifting although didn't weep that much! Quote
bethany725 Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 Just started this book today.. Bawled through the first few pages! It's good so far though.. 80 pages in now! Quote
rwemad Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 I have just been recommended and loaned (yay) this book by a friend and shall be starting it tonight. Quote
bethany725 Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Just finished this book yesterday.. Really enjoyed it! I liked how many different stories were going on with the 4 daughters and the step-father (Mark), because it kept it interesting and made me want to keep reading to see what would happen with the next daughter. A good solid story for me.. I'll post a review soon my bookshelf but just wanted to add my comment here. Quote
shaka1909 Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 this was just a joy to read from start to finish, i couldnt get thruit quick enough, a rollercoaster right enough. Quote
bethany725 Posted March 26, 2009 Posted March 26, 2009 Glad you liked it, too, Shaka! Was this your first read of hers? It's the only book I've read by Elizabeth Noble. Quote
shaka1909 Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 hi, i have read The reading group and the tenko club, both when they came out a while ago. i enjoyed them both, i really like how she writes her female leads. Quote
Lorelei Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 I read this book a few months ago and I really enjoyed it,same as all the previous ones, I finished a couple of weeks ago her latest one 'THE GIRL NEXT DOOR' and I liked it a lot too Quote
Scarlett Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 I read this a while ago and i really enjoyed it. I picked it up shortly after my own mum died and it sat on my desk for a while because I wasn't sure I would be able to read it. I loved how different the characters were and how they all dealt with it different ways. Quote
amethyst Posted August 7, 2009 Posted August 7, 2009 I loved this book, I'm always on the look out for the less well known chick lit authors and I really wasn't disappointed with this one. It's a while since I read it now but I don't really remember crying that much, I know it was sad but also uplifting because she writes about how they all get on with life after death. I've read Alphabet Weekends by the same author and thoroughly enjoyed that too so am now on the look out by other books by her! Quote
Melisa Posted February 6, 2010 Posted February 6, 2010 I loved this book! It really grabbed me from the first few pages and I'll admit to crying a couple of times too! Quote
Denise Posted March 26, 2010 Posted March 26, 2010 .. Really enjoyed it! I liked how many different stories were going on with the 4 daughters and the step-father (Mark), because it kept it interesting and made me want to keep reading to see what would happen with the next daughter. My views exactly.In fact I picked this up and didnt want to put it down hence why I finished it within a day.. Will try a few more of her books I think. Quote
nin0uch Posted May 27, 2010 Posted May 27, 2010 It seems so sad !! A mother telling goodbye to her daughters through letters ? But well, all of you seem to like the book so I guess I could add it in my list of books to read ^^ Quote
Kate Posted May 28, 2010 Author Posted May 28, 2010 It seems so sad !! A mother telling goodbye to her daughters through letters ? But well, all of you seem to like the book so I guess I could add it in my list of books to read ^^ It is very sad, but that is what makes the book special I think. It is honest and heartbreaking. Lovely book Quote
wmarshall81 Posted June 3, 2010 Posted June 3, 2010 Looking forward to reading this one, I am going to add this to my wish list! Quote
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