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Liked It “Once again Lisa Jewell delivers with this mystery, drama, comedy, coming of age story. While it was sad to that Ana wouldn't ever get to know her sister properly it seemed as if Bee's death is what Ana needed to learn to live her life. While the mystery of Zander kept the book enticing it was...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Started off slow but finished off much better.”
Katie J wrote this review Thursday, July 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Actual rating is a 3.5
Michele1021 wrote this review Friday, April 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
”“Once again Lisa Jewell delivers with this mystery, drama, comedy, coming of age story. While it was sad to that Ana wouldn't ever get to know her sister properly it seemed as if Bee's death is what Ana needed to learn to live her life. While the mystery of Zander kept the book enticing it was Ana that I wanted to read about and Jewell did that perfectly.”
Kari R wrote this review Tuesday, April 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“One-Hit Wonder by Lisa Jewell Read by Emma Powell
Debra T wrote this review Thursday, June 19 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Bee Bearhorn had a number-one hit singe in 1985 and was never heard of again. Fifteen years later she is found dead and nobody seems to care. Ana Wills has always daydreamed about the exotic half-sister she hasn’t seen for years. When she comes to London to clear her flat, Ana begins to unravel Bee’s life: her missing cat, her secret country cottage and her mysterious weekends away.
Don’t let the lousy title put you off, this is one absorbing story and brilliantly read by Powell. She covers myriad accents like she was born multi-lingual! The characters are stamped with individuality, from Bee’s friends like the dusky back-up singer Lol; the hunky chauffeur/minder, Flint; 70+ neighbour Amy; to Ana and Bee’s bitchy mother, Gaye, and more – an Indian landlord, a Scottish flatmate, a two-timing TV producer, and 16 year-old disabled boy, Xander.
As befits the setting, the language is very full-on, so if swearing makes you uncomfortable, this is not for you. For the rest of us however, this is a “must borrow”. The story is very well crafted – with a beginning that hooks you in immediately, a teaser that has you chafing at the bit to find out ‘what happened in 1986’, and a fitting ending that leaves you completely satisfied.
Lots of highs and lows, laughs and tears, and genuine food for thought in this story.
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“Pretty good summer read. Not as good as Vince and Joy; still it's got a pretty interesting, if somewhat predictable, plot. Bring it to the beach.”
mollybgolly wrote this review Friday, September 14 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Great beach read!”
slee wrote this review Friday, August 17 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“extremely touching & one of my prized possessions...”
chhavi_00in wrote this review Friday, July 27 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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