Would a Freya North fan enjoy Marian Keyes as well?

[thepeoplesprincess]

That's it really.

Just looking for a book to buy for a friend.

yes, i do!

Marian is a zillion times better

Yes. I'd also suggest Adele Parks, Jane Green or Fiona Walker

am reading a great book atm 'Muymmy Said the F Word, by Fiona Gibson. Also, Kathy Lette is similar to Freya North in style and humour.

Marian Keyes writes well-written, funny trashy novels. Freya North writes the same trashy novel many times (ditto Adele Parks actually). I'd say Keyes would appeal, certainly.

Yes. Also have a look at Polly Williams.

i love a good old chick lit book

Oh god Marian Keyes is a billion times better than Freya North!!

A Freya North fan will no longer be a (insert-quirky-soap-and-water-lemon-scented-shampoo-posh-background-fallen-on-hard-times-but-ever-so-loveable-and-sometimes-says-cock) fan after reading even the worst Marian Keyes (and the most recent have been twaddle)

FN is just Mills and Boon with swearing.

Aw is she still poorly? Bless her.

By the way, you should probably start her with Watermelon.

Cheers ears, I shall get her Watermelon then.

Rachels Holiday is better

I agree that Marian Keyes is way way way better than FN, but I did LOVE the FN about the Tour de France (Cat?) and would recommend it.

I still have nightmares about cyclists putting mashed bananas in their pants to stop the chafing after that one.

My favourite MK is Lucy Sullivan followed by Last Chance Saloon.

Hmm. I don't like chick lit generally, but FN is a guilty pleasure. Do I kindle an MK novel just to try it out?

Honestly, those sisters made me stabby after a while. And that self-consciously fey writing. Blee.

Marian x a squillion. And I agree with whoever said Fiona Walker (rip off Jilly Cooper, very readable)

oh yeah Last Chance Saloon is a great read!

Rachel's Holiday IS the best but chronologically story wise comes after Watermelon.. not that it matters toooo much.

Rachel's Holiday is the best.