Louise Roddon

Advantages: Good characters, escapist literature
Disadvantages: Unrealistic, doesnt seem overly thought out

...I have been a fan of Louise Bagshawe for a good few years now, and when I heard she had bought out another book, I decided to purchase it in hardback, something I don't really do, but this was on special offer. I did have a quick look on Amazon before I ordered the book and was shocked by the low ratings people have given the book. I do in a way understand why they have rated it low, but I will explain why I am giving it 3 stars as I go through the review. *The Author* Louise Bagshawe has written many successful novels, and is now a parliamentary candidate for the Conservative party. Her sister is also a successful novelist. For more imformation on the author please see www.louise-bagshawe.com *The Novel* The story "Glamour" follows 3 young women through turbulent times in their life, and their struggle to come through... Read review

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Advantages: Words of Encouragement, Examples of actions you can take, relating stories
Disadvantages: Chapter end affirmations, envansive, too perfect like sounding

...Apparently Louise L. Hay is one of the founders of many, of the self-help movement that has been around for generations, but only now taken real form. Louise uses healing techniques and positive philosophy, as guidance to many, who loose hope in themselfs, and everyday life. She has suffered much in her own time, and even was diagnosed with Cancer at a turning point in her life, which made her re-think her own presence and value in the world. This book was referred to me by a stranger I met on a coach, whilst on a work journey. I only just recently purchased it, as I was undergoing personal reflection and improvement, and thought this book would be helpful at this stage in my life, to give me a guiding hand and broaden my horizons. The book starts off with, exploring what the Author believes from experience, and gives you... Read review

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Advantages: good characters, interesting plot with lots happening
Disadvantages: men aren't going to want to read it, but they should give it a try

...If you’re about my age, you’ll probably remember a band called Sleeper. They had a bit of success in the early 1990s, their biggest hit being ‘Inbetweener’. I personally liked their first album, and not much else, and will freely admit to finding their singer, Louise Wener, an annoying, skinny tart. Fast forward a few years later, and I spot a review of a book called ‘Goodnight, Steve McQueen’ by the erstwhile Ms Wener. Touted as a ‘Nick Hornby’ style romantic comedy novel, about a musician given an ultimatum by his girlfriend, I was intrigued. Wener obviously had the inside knowledge needed to make a book about a musician believable (in much the same way as Hornby wrote believably about a music fan), and yet her feminine touch would no doubt make it a light, bedtime read on nights when I might have otherwise chosen something... Read review

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