Advantages: very enjoyable read Disadvantages: none
...collection. Her latest novel is Friday Nights which is an excellent read and is probably one of her best to date. It’s not a book where a lot happens. There isn’t really that much action. It is, however, a book about people and human nature and if you find that fascinating you will probably love this book. Friday nights are very important to six very different women. They vary greatly in age and circumstances but all rely on the companionship and ... ...The six form a wonderfully eclectic mix from Eleanor a sprightly spinster in her seventies to young Jules who is struggling to find her way in life. Lindsay and Paula are both single mothers with young sons. Lindsay was tragically widowed before her son Noah was born and Paula’s young son Toby was the result of her long term affair with a married man. The final two in the group are business partners Blaise and Karen. Blaise is very single minded ...
kingfisher111 14.04.2009
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Friday Nights - Joanna Trollope
Advantages: True Joanna Trollope fans will love it no doubt Disadvantages: A slow book with unmemorable characters
...explore a paticular issue, and Friday Nights is no exception - in this book the issue that is covered is female friendship. Friday Nights has no great plot or a lot of action so if you are looking for a fast-paced romance or a gripping thriller this book will not be for you. On the other hand if you enjoy a leisurely story where you can watch each character's complex tale unfold, and are fundamentally a big fan of Trollope's work - I'm sure that ... ...go to visit her on Friday night. This is where the tradition of the Friday night 'girlie nights' begins. Slowly the group, consisting of elderly Eleanor, Lindsay , a young widow and Paula - a single mum, expands when single, thirtysome-thing Blaise, her friend and business partner - Karen, and Jude, a disc jockey join them. Together this diverse group of six women enjoy their regular meetings where they drink wine, talk, laugh and talk about their ...
oldchem 31.07.2009
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