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The ice cream girls

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Whatshouldmyusernamebe · 10/09/2017 19:28

Not read any Dorothy Koomson before. Loving this book. Can't put it down! Especially as the last book I read was crap.

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Whatshouldmyusernamebe · 10/09/2017 22:21

Anyone? Will I be disappointed? Been reading it all day!

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MrsOH04 · 10/09/2017 22:24

Have not read it but I will look out for it as it sounds really good Smile

babynugget · 10/09/2017 22:29

It's excellent and they did aTV adaptation but finish the book first if you want to watch it. Dorothy Koomson is great. The stories get a bit 'samey' after a while but what author doesn't and it doesn't detract from each and every book. 'The Chocolate Run' was my least favourite bit still loved it. 'Marshmallows for Breakfast' was the first one I read and lived it. It in hindsight probably not her strongest work either. One of the most gripping was something like 'The Woman before me' I can't remember the exact title. I can get lost her books for days. 'Ice Cream Girls' is one of her best though - they are not all quite the same genre.

babynugget · 10/09/2017 22:30

Sorry I LOVED marshmallows for breakfast. I didn't live it - I've never had Marshmallows for breakfast total lie.

sleepykidsplease · 10/09/2017 22:37

Great book, I really enjoyed it and would recommend her books. All of the ones I have read have been beautifully written, and although have quite 'deep' story lines i.e. death, have been easy to pick up and put down. Good holiday reads I find!

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Whatshouldmyusernamebe · 10/09/2017 23:41

Love it. Wonder if there's a way I can watch it after I've read it.

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AndNoneForGretchenWieners · 10/09/2017 23:42

I liked the book. I think the tv adaptation used to be available on Sky box sets.

FlowerTink · 10/09/2017 23:48

I loved this book, it's one of my favourites. Agreed watch the adaptation after you've read, it's slightly different and doesn't compare to the book but it is worth a watch.

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Whatshouldmyusernamebe · 11/09/2017 14:49

Jeez it's uncomfortable reading isn't it. Can't put it down though.

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Muddlingalongalone · 11/09/2017 14:53

I loved it. Binge read it because it was sooooo captivating.
Thank you for the reminder OP.

2014newme · 11/09/2017 14:55

Tv adaptation was good. Featured line of duty man steve arnott

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Whatshouldmyusernamebe · 11/09/2017 15:00

Yes I saw that. He would be a creepy Marcus

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Matilda2013 · 11/09/2017 18:58

The first I read was My Best Friends Girl. It was so very sad but I've read every one of her books now! Really enjoyed this one.

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Whatshouldmyusernamebe · 11/09/2017 20:19

I have that to read too. Picked up about 15 books at various feted over the summer!

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Whatshouldmyusernamebe · 12/09/2017 12:36

I've just finished it. Wow. Found it traumatic. Watched a bit of the tv series on YouTube. What was the ending in the tv series?

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