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On the slightly negative side, I did feel that for me personally too much time was devoted to the exes here, particularly as there is not just Scott, but Jon too, not to mention we have Cal's ex Kristina, the woman he jilted at the altar! As such it often feels like there is too much going on in the book and no breathing space. When it comes to Jon, I did actually like the portrayal of his character, and that it was not just him to blame for the failing of this relationship, but Harriet too, as whilst she may not have admitted it to herself at the time, she was in many ways using Jon as a safe bet after Scott. As such I thought both relationships made sense in terms of the context in which they were presented, however, it did mean that the present day evolving relationship with Cal didn't get as much air time, and given how much I liked the scenes that Cal and Harriet did have together, I just thought this a shame. Also whilst they totally worked as friends throughout most of the book, and whilst there was an undeniable spark between them, I did think the ending felt rushed and may be not quite convincing between them, simply because it hadn't been properly built up to. Burningly funny, achingly romantic, and a plot so tightly crafted it’s like a song’ LAURA JANE WILLIAMS
Mad About You :HarperCollins Australia Mad About You :HarperCollins Australia
The other characters felt flat to me outside of Lorna and Sam. If only the book had followed them both. Roxy didn't ring true at all. Once again there's no set-up for what happens there and then there's no resolution. Jon was the same issue. So was Harriet's past boyfriend before that. I also called BS on the way that whole thing got resolved. It just didn't fit. But it did remind me a bit of the [redacted] thing which made me grimace. I think that McFarlane got it right in how people always seem to pile up on women online and decide they are suddenly 'experts' on everything under the sun when it comes to women they have decided to hate. if you haven't read this author before then you might be surprised by the "deeper" & "emotional" twist...A woman’s rose-colored view of her tight circle of friends is shattered in this heartfelt and funny story of loss and recovery from McFarlane (If I Never Met You). Thirty-something Eve Continue reading » Mhairi consistently writes flawless romantic comedies and Mad About You is no exception’ HOLLY BOURNE McFarlane (Don’t You Forget About Me) brings a welcome dose of reality to the fake office romance trope with flawed, honest, but still endearing protagonists. After Laurie’s boyfriend of 18 Continue reading » Gorgeously romantic, as well as a story about friendship and grief and loss; I never wanted it to end' Beth O'Leary, #1 bestselling author of The Flatshare
Mhairi McFarlane discusses her eighth novel, Mad About You Mhairi McFarlane discusses her eighth novel, Mad About You
I won’t get much into the details for the fear of giving away the story. But am sure, fans of Mhairi McFarlane will love her latest release.Hit or miss, McFarlane always brings across the banter. And this one is a hit, so that's always a plus. The heart of this story, and what drives a lot of the plot, is emotional abuse and the lingering effects it leaves on its victims. Also friendship, trust, and healing so it's not a huge downer. Indeed, I think it handles that subject extremely well, considering the depth of the darkness it manages to explore. And, meanwhile, we had some good laughs, some self-discovery, and a slow-burn awakening of something delicious, all in true McFarlane style, as the MC slogs through the mire to earn herself a lovely ending (or beginning, depending on perspective). The book's female protagonist is an in-demand wedding photographer who loathes romance and does not want to get married (loved that!) and moves in with a charming stranger, who also happens to be a runaway groom (loved that, too!).
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