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I picked up this book in the bargain rack of Chapter's and was thoroughly surprised at just how much I enjoyed it. Was definately funny (especially if you enjoy British humour) and very sad in some parts. The story is about a suburban stay-at-home mom who has lost her way and confidence. A story all......more

The woman in this story starts to unravel and go down a dangerous road. I won't give anything away but to say that it was an interesting read, dark in some parts and some of her decisions made me cringe. But what I liked about it was I could see how easily this could really happen to a woman and I f......more

Awesome! British. Fran is turning 37. Has 2 kids. Her husband has an affair. Fran used to do voice overs. She feels useless, her son is a good soccer player. Her husband and her get back together.......more

I started this book last year hoping to finish before my 38th birthday, but found the beginning to be a serious downer. But having plugged along even past my birthday, I was relieved to see the story gradually grow in depth and become a triumph for the main character. The ending makes up for it all,......more

I enjoyed this story, a combination of humor and pathos. Although the main character could be considered "annoying," I felt as if I was able to get into the head of this thirtysomething alcoholic mother, and I found it to be quite intrgiuing. Some seem to be labeling it as British chick-lit, but I s......more