The Middlesteins

Thanks for the book. I tried reading it and it is not really my genre but very good to broaden my reading horizon. I have passed it to my mother in law and she is thrilled.

I received my book too and am half way through it. i love it! It's my sorta story.

Many thanks for my copy which arrived whilst I was away last week. Looking forward to reading it and sharing views with other readers.

Many thanks for my copy. I have just started to read it.

I echo your thoughts entirely*Grandmanorm*.I have just finished it this minute and was surprised about the ending but will say no more !

I finished it last night and it is not my kind of book, but am delighted to receive all kinds of books from Gransnet as that way I find new authors. I agree Gorki, I couldn't believe the retail price either.
I take my books to the local farm shop where they are sold for the local Children's hospice. Over the last 6 years £20.000.00 has been raise this way.
Sorry, slight diversion of topic, but thought it relevant.

OXFAM. Good idea. That is where mine is going when I've struggled my way through it. Can't believe the retail price is £11.99 ! But I will reserve final judgement until the bitter end. May change my mind.

And don't shout.

Fish it out of the bin, wipe it down, and Oxfam it!

I really like it. Nearly finished it.

GOT OT, READ IT, BINNED IT,WASNT IMPRESSED, SORRY

Didn't!!! -

How soon should we start actually mentioning events in the book? Don't want to put up spoilers for anyone who hasn't read it yet.

It is indeed Ariadne. Personally, I've never been able to stand Jane Eyre - too Mills and Boon for my liking. Just as well for these authors that we don't all like the same stuff!

Isn't that interesting, vegasmags - that two of us can read a book and love it or hate it?! One of the joys of literature; when I taught English, and indeed, when I studied it, is that it twas ever thus. And it doesn't't matter, does it? Think me and ** "Wuthering heights" et al. [ smile]

I have so enjoyed reading this novel - it completely sucked me in and engrossed me. I think her writing is wonderfully witty and accurate - the scenes where she is describing Richard's sorties into internet dating had me rolling about laughing, especially her division of the women into widowed, divorced and single, and the pros and cons of each. She seems to have the gift of describing characters in a way that is accurate and honest, yet still retaining sympathy for them. She is so good at bringing relationships to life - I loved the scene at the Trevi fountain when poor Richard is in agony and Edie is furious with him for not enjoying himself and then, to top it all, a tourist offers to take their photo as if they were the happiest couple in the world.

I would like to ask Jami what she is currently working on and if she has another novel in the pipeline. I would also like to invite her to meet my book group (in the pub) if ever she is in Manchester! (Tonight we are being joined by James Higgerson, who has just published The Almost Lizard.)

I am half way through like others, and struggling, but am determined to finish it.
I wonder where the idea for the book came from.

I am thoroughly enjoying this book so far. I am about half way through (The Golden Unicorn) and looking forward to reading the next instalment. I can only read a chapter ( or two) a day but loving it all so far. Poor Edie was destined to be a fat adult wasn't she? From the very beginning when she wouldn't walk up the stairs I had her worked out..... Bless her.

Read the first couple of chapters and will reserve judgement for a wee while.

Goog job I haven't got to give it back when I've finished. Got jam on a couple of pages.

Quite appropriate really.

I am about half way through and am not enjoying it though I think it is very cleverly written. I can't really see the point of it all and I have no real sympathy with any of the characters especially Robin. She annoys me intensely although I don't really know why.

"tiresome" Yes - that's it, merlot!

I'm struggling as well, Maniac At first I thought I would enjoy the quirkiness but now it's getting tiresome.

Ariadne
I also have trouble with the relationships -need a cast list.
Also don't like the way it moves back and forward in time.I'm struggling on but not really enjoying.

I know - sorry!