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Anyone else read 'When will there be good news?' by Kate Atkinson

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kimlouiseb · 03/12/2009 22:09

I really liked it. It was a tad unrealistic at times but I couldn't put it down.
Have to admit I'm a bit in love with Jackson Brodie too!
Anyone read any of her others and are they any good?

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penona · 03/12/2009 23:03

Oh and scotty, after 2 failed IVFs I had success with my third and used acupuncture. But can't tell you for definite that was the reason - might have worked anyway!

BitOfFun · 03/12/2009 23:02

You need to click on Topics and find the conception boards, I think.

That was surreal

scotty2 · 03/12/2009 23:01

thanks will get there,,,been up since 5.15 and should be in bed!

penona · 03/12/2009 23:01

I finished this about a week ago. I have loved her other stuff, but found this a bit contrived and frankly preposterous. When I got to the end I went back and 'checked' all the stuff made sense, but still felt it was a bit far-fetched. There seemed so many loose ends and unlikely situations.

I do recommend her other stuff though. One Good Turn was great, as was Behind the Scenes. She also writed lovely short stories if you are interested - great for a quick-fix read when not enough time to get into a proper book.

LightShinesInTheDarkness · 03/12/2009 22:59

hi scotty2 - welcome, I did not intend to be mean! Hope you find your way around soon and someone comes along to talk to you about acupuncture

scotty2 · 03/12/2009 22:57

sorry i am new and wanted to raise a questions will go back to the menu! apologies

LightShinesInTheDarkness · 03/12/2009 22:56

scotty2 - are you meant to be on this thread?!!

scotty2 · 03/12/2009 22:50

Hi Just interested in anyones thoughts re acupuncture. I have had 3 ivf cycles - first one when i was 38 and succesful with a beautiful son, whose now 3..just been back to the clinic and considering another cylce. Good egg production and im 42 next week - FSH 4.6 and amh 16.5- so these are positive...(taken about 3 weeks ago) Prev Cycles result in pregancy but last one no heatbeat at 8 weeks.... have booked an acupuncture appt at the Kite clinic. anyone have any feedback on this? success stores ? thanks

Deadworm · 03/12/2009 22:30

Agree about the endings, esp in 'When will there be ...' I enjoyed that book though. Fun and warm, though absurd plot. The doctor character is a lovely warm creation.

'Behind the Scenes' is a much better book. Altogether different and more thoughtful.

potatofactory · 03/12/2009 22:25

Although now you have said that about the ending Janeite, I'm swayed by that - maybe the ending wasn't so great. I'm very suggestible.

potatofactory · 03/12/2009 22:24

Have just read 'One Good Turn' which also has Jackson Brodie in. Very, very good, seemingly effortless brilliance, I think. Loved it. 'Voddabitch' my favourite line!

JaneiteMightBite · 03/12/2009 22:24

I do have a bit of a thing for Brodie but, as a whole, the books disappointed me. I thought they were driven far too much by coincidence and were a bit predictable. I also don't thik she does endings very well - it's like she gets bored half way through.

I liked the Museum one but can remember absolutely nothing about it.

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kimlouiseb · 03/12/2009 22:22

Will put 'Behind the scenes at the museum' on my christmas list I think. Thanks Twinmam

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AvadaKedavra · 03/12/2009 22:20

read it and loved it

twinmam · 03/12/2009 22:19

Loved it. She is a fab writer and she creates really cool female characters. I especially loved how the ones who did all the rescuing were women.

I've read a few and I too can't remember which one I didn't like BUT 'behind the scenes at the museum' is, IMO, just stunning.

BitOfFun · 03/12/2009 22:12

I've read all of them- there was only one I didn't like much, but typically, I can't remember which one

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