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Book giveaway: Mums on Strike by Laura Kemp

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AliceMumsnet · 10/02/2014 12:39

We have 50 copies of Mums On Strike up for grabs. A dispute over a squashed grape on the floor tips Laura over the edge and she decides to go on strike. Author of Mums Like Us, Laura Kemp's latest is described as a 'fun, witty novel novel about what it's like when an ordinary mum has had enough'.

Find out more about the book, Laura Kemp and apply for a free copy. We'll let you know next week if you've been chosen to receive a free copy. Come back and let us know what you think on this thread, or post up a review.

This book giveaway has been sponsored by Random House UK.

Book giveaway: Mums on Strike by Laura Kemp
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CloserLook · 27/02/2014 10:32

Done!

I wanted to give this book a go as it's not what I would normally pick myself and I wanted something a bit lighter than usual. I started it reading it within a few hours of receiving it and found it incredibly easy to get into.

I thought the author worked well with the concept of the book, showing the frustration felt by the main character at her husbands failures (and his successes) as she went through with her strike. I also liked that the ending wasn't completely one-sided as they both learnt from the experience.

In summary a very enjoyable book. Thank you so much for letting me try it!

CocktailQueen · 27/02/2014 10:30

My review:
I enjoyed this book. It's written in an engaging, fast-paced, easy to read style. I thought it was a tad far-fetched at the end, when the whole country was involved in the Mums' Strike, but hey ho. The descriptions of all the domestic stuff were very close to home, so I could identify with a lot of that and a lot of the main character's feelings!

(Except, if the main character's husband is so useless and lazy at home, why does she still want to have sex with him?)

I thought it was poorly edited, however - come on, Random House! There are tense changes within sentences, some speech wasn't in speech marks, and the only punctuation used is commas, when colons or semi-colons would have been correct (and this annoyed me enough for me to notice it as I read).

Having said that, I enjoyed this book, and I will look out for the author's next book.

PestoSnowissimos · 27/02/2014 08:38

Finished!
I loved this book, a nice easy read. At first it was all a bit close to home, as DH used to leave all the domestic jobs to me, even before we had children. But the domestic situation of the main characters didn't deteriorate to an un-reconcilable level, fortunately. Loved how everything tied up at the end, and will now read the author's other book 'Mums Like Us'.
Thank you once again I shall pass this book on Smile

Nancyclancy · 25/02/2014 23:10

I about 3/4 of the way through and really enjoying it!

Manchesterhistorygirl · 25/02/2014 21:52

Received mine yesterday and really enjoying it so far.

MummyBtothree · 25/02/2014 20:48

Loving the book.....it all sounds soooooo familiar! lol, thank you xx

PestoSnowissimos · 25/02/2014 15:10

I'm half-way through Grin

Xenadog · 25/02/2014 14:56

I began the book earlier and already I'm on page 88. It really reminds me of Sue Townsend's "The Woman Who Went to Bed for a Year." Anyone else think the same?

ricericebaby · 25/02/2014 13:37

I have now finished the book so before I write my review is there a list of questions that we need to answer or do we just write a paragraph or so on what we thought?

Xenadog · 25/02/2014 13:14

Received my copy yesterday, left it on the coffee table for DP to see. Wonder if he'll get the hint? Grin

CloserLook · 25/02/2014 10:11

My copy arrived yesterday thanks! I started it last night and I'll review it when I've finished.

ricericebaby · 25/02/2014 10:04

Book arrived today. Thank you Mumsnet Grin Have started reading it and will review as soon as I'm finished.

CocktailQueen · 24/02/2014 20:22

Fabulous! Book arrived today and have started it already. Thanks, Mumsnet! Will post a review as soon as I'm finished reading it.

jojack17 · 24/02/2014 18:40

Yaaaaay!!!! Received my copy today, lovely surprise! Can't wit to get started.

AppsUK · 24/02/2014 12:50

Got my copy today in post !! Will surely give feedback. ??

vanbandi · 23/02/2014 19:37

Thank you I have received my free copy yesterday and going to start reading tomorrow. I will provide feedback as soon as I finished.

SweetieXPie · 23/02/2014 00:08

My copy arrived Saturday Morning, as the kids are back at school and nursery tomorrow I shall be sitting down with tea, cake and the book - cant wait x

Nancyclancy · 22/02/2014 16:34

Yay!!!! My copy arrived this morning! Thanks mumsnet!!!

PestoSnowissimos · 20/02/2014 14:08

And mine - thank you!

Suddengeekgirl · 20/02/2014 10:23

I've just had a email - my free copy is in the post! :)

popsocks · 18/02/2014 18:38

Oops, just seen the last post. Sorry, should habe read through them all first.

popsocks · 18/02/2014 18:37

If its not too late, i would love a copy please Smile

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AliceMumsnet · 17/02/2014 10:38

This giveaway is now closed. We will notify those who have been chosen to receive a free copy via email. Whether you have received a free copy or have bought the book, we would love to hear your thoughts so continue to discuss the book here.

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lhibbers · 15/02/2014 13:47

Yes please would love a copy

Dodikemp · 14/02/2014 16:32

Yes please - I'm liking this strike idea. Mum to 3 year old and 7 month old girls.