 |
 Growing Pains of a Hapless Househusband - Sam Holden
Newest Review: ... author and lead character in the book are indeed the same, but don't be fooled. Sam Holden is the pen-name of a well-known ... more  ... author journalist (although we aren't told exactly who), and this book, as well as the first, is based loosely of Sam's experience of being a stay-at-home Dad to his children, but of course some is fictional and these 2 elements are combined to create an unusual style of writing and story. The book is written entirely in a diary format, with entries being quite random, sometimes every day and then others missed out which does make it seem more like a real diary I suppose. It's obviously written in the first person by Sam...more |
||
Price Comparison for Growing Pains of a Hapless Househusband - Sam...
|
Growing Pains of a Hapless Househusband
Pages: 400, Paperback, Arrow Books Ltd Last Update 08.12.2009 06:07
|
£ 5.49 |
 Free!   within 24 hours |
|
Read Reviews for Growing Pains of a Hapless Hou...
Growing Pains of a Hapless Househusband - Sam Holden: A Growing Pain to read (1011 words)
by - written on 18/11/08 (Very useful, 223 readings)
Rating:
I do love it when I read an author's debut novel and I find it to be a brilliant read, so much so that I really look forward to the next material they are going to release. One such author was Sam Holden, whose debut book 'Diary of a Hapless House-husband' was a complete hit with me last year. I was pleased when I saw on Amazon he was bringing out a follow up to that book entitled 'Growing Pains of a Hapless House-husband' last month, so I reserved my copy at the library, and finally managed to read it, hoping I'd enjoy it just as much as its predecessor. Sam Holden has been a stay-at-home Dad to his 2 children Daisy and Peter since he was made reduntant from ... Read the complete review
Products similar to Growing Pains of a Hapless Hou...
Exceptional writing 
Not his best work Funny, easy to read It's not going to stretch your intellectual muscles Wonderfully written, interesting, poetic, I want more...... Some interesting side plots Aimless, miserable, depressing, not funny a story like no one before, wonderfully told none Nicely narrated by the main character, very enjoyable story None really, it's a great book!Lord Robert - Jean Plaidy
Easy to read tale of Lord Robert Dudley, "friend" to Elizabeth I, mostly based on fact. Not as well written as the author's Queen Victoria series.
IR$ Vol. 1: Taxing Trails - Desberg
Great art, wonderful story and intriguing main character None at all for me
Everything is Not Enough - Bernardine Kennedy
Great characterisation, a deep and thought-provoking read None for me
Fault Lines - Nancy Huston
Written fairly well Predicable, patronising, unrealistic and unauthentic at times
John the Revelator - Peter Murphy
Very emotional writing Quite slow paced
Drop Dead Gorgeous - Katie Agnew
Involving storyline, fantastic book in general None for me
The Big Adventures of Majoko Volume 1 - Tomomi Mizuna
well plotted stories, positive themes, captivating art, appealing to even relunctnat readers probably will not appeal overly much to your average boy in the target age group
That's Not My Tractor - Fiona Watt
bright- colourful - textured areas - basic text none
It's Different for Girls - Jo Brand
Cause for Alarm - Erica Spindler
I'll get back to you Under - developed characters, lack of realism, no suspense
Advantages and disadvantages from the dooyooCommunity
Home - About dooyoo.co.uk - Advertising - Contact dooyoo - Terms and Conditions
dooyoo Europe:
Deutschland 
España 
Italia 
France - Sitemap - Product Index
