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Good twist on a very worn genre

Advantages: good plot, interesting characters, quite funny
Disadvantages: ending somewhat predictable and unbelievable.

...book has been sat on my shelf for a while, and after reading "The Outcast" I fancied a bit of light reading, but I got a bit more enjoyment out of this than I thought I would!! Heres why.... THE STORY = Getting Rid Of ...

burtybookworm 21.10.2008 · Read full review
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Be careful what you wish for!

Advantages: great book
Disadvantages: none

Getting Rid of Matthew is the first book written by Jane Fallon and for a debut it's absolutely stunning. From the very first page I was drawn into the lives of the brilliant characters and I really did not want to put it down. It's an immensely readable ...

kingfisher111 18.10.2008 · Read full review
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I've fallen out of love with Jane Fallon!

Advantages: Pleasant enough chick lit, good premise to the story
Disadvantages: Characters weren't likeable, not as good as Fallon's subsequent novel

...Having recently read (and thoroughly enjoyed) Jane Fallon's second novel, Got You Back, I looked forward to reading this, her debut novel. I managed to pick up a copy of Getting Rid Of Matthew in a local charity shop, paying only £1.50, rather than the RR ...

jo-1976 23.07.2009 · Read full review
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Witty, funny first novel, a must read!

Advantages: Funny, great characters, gets you really involved
Disadvantages: None

I first saw this book when it was on offer in my local bookstore, and the plot looked like something I would be interested in so I thought I would give it a go. I am so glad I did, I think this is one of the best books I have read in a long time! The char ...

mummy2harry 11.06.2007 · Read full review
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Getting rid of the book

Advantages: lighthearted read with humor
Disadvantages: it can be a bit coring if it's not your style of writing

I brought this book as I read a review on it from ciao and it sounded good. So, I went to my local W.H.Smiths and picked it up for £6.99 took it home and started reading immediately. I now want to write a review based on my own feelings for the book. ...

glitter-fairy 13.07.2007 · Read full review
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