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Just What Kind of Mother Are You by Paula Daly

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Optimist1 · 03/09/2014 19:29

I've just finished "reading" this in audiobook format and was very impressed indeed. I'm usually a listener to Crime stories, and although there is crime at the heart of this story, it's the feelings and interactions of the characters that are more important here.

At the end of the recording the author gives an explanation of how she came to write the book - her realisation that modern mothers have so many responsibilities to their partners, children, jobs, etc, etc and that it's no wonder that sometimes things go wrong. In this case, the omission is dreadful and I genuinely felt for the main character in her journey through the events as they unfold.

If you're looking for a good read, this is to be recommended! Have a look at what Amazon readers thought

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ShanghaiDiva · 07/09/2014 01:03

Despite guessing what had happened I enjoyed this too.

CeeloWeevil · 07/09/2014 01:12

I enjoyed it as well and am looking forward to reading her next book, which i think is out in hardback at the moment.

Optimist1 · 07/09/2014 08:22

Just had a look, Ceelo, and there's "Keep Your Friends Close" that was published earlier this year - that'll do me in a few weeks time.

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CeeloWeevil · 07/09/2014 08:50

Yes optimist, that's the one! but i'm going to make myself wait until it comes out in paperback!

Optimist1 · 07/09/2014 09:52

I hesitate to mention Amazon twice in one thread, Ceelo, but according to this it is available in paperback - not a huge bargain, though!

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CeeloWeevil · 07/09/2014 18:51

it says paperback due out May 2015. Hmm, may have to capitulate and get it sooner and in hardback then!
Thanks so much for the heads up, optimist, but i'll use my local bookseller as I fancy the owner I like to buy local!

Optimist1 · 07/09/2014 19:21

Agree about buying local (especially if the locals are easy on the eye!), Ceelo. Sorry to have got over-excited about current availability of the paperback.

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CeeloWeevil · 07/09/2014 21:38

Don't apologise, optimist. This thread has spurred me on to buy the hardback - or ask for it as a birthday present next month!

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