happyanddandy Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 I believe this is the third novel by this author and I have enjoyed her two previous books. The main character is Ally married to Tom with a teenage son Ben. They live next door to Juno, her husband and two teenage girls. Juno takes part in a wife swap called 'Queen Mum'. The swap is with Kim and Lee who have two teenage boys. The stories of the families unfold slowly revealing dissatisfaction with marriages, tragic bereavement, childhood loneliness intertwined with day to day teenage angst, worry, deceit and resolution. I do enjoy this type of modern fiction if characters and the nuances of life are explored in depth. It sustains my interest and I want to know more. I would recommend it to others who enjoy this genre. The cover of the book is salmon pink and frivolous. I would not have chosen it in a bookshop if I had not been familiar with the author. It would put me off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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