Marshmallows for breakfast! (Marshmallows for Breakfast - Dorothy Koomson)

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Product:	Marshmallows for Breakfast - Dorothy Koomson
Date:	28/05/09 (15 review reads)
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Advantages: likeable characters.

Disadvantages: bit dull

If I hadn't of accepted this book from somebody I know, it would probably be sat on the shelf of a local charity shop right now. I'm not saying that it's a terribly boring book but it wouldn't be one that would draw my attention. I haven't read any of Dorothy Koomsons books before and I'm not entirely convinced that this one will make me decide to either.

Marshmallows for Breakfast is largely surrounding the main character, Kendra, who seems to have a problem with staying where she is. There is something in her pass which she insists on running away from and won't open up to anybody about it and so on moving to Britain from Australia, she envows to start a new and uncomplicated life. That, however, never seems to go to plan.

After renting out a small flat from Kyle, a recently separated man,she soon realises that by doing so she has somehow also adopted his two small children Summer and Jaxon. Quickly coming to terms with the fact that she is now going to be a part of their lives she decides that there is no way that she could turn her back on them and leave again.

As the story continues we see how much she has grown to love the family but also catch a glimpse as to what it is she is running away from. Something which, although no actions had been taken, has affected her ever since. Although this story is mainly about Kendra there are little interweaven aspects thrown in as well. Kyles inept struggle to bond with his children, whilst also dealing with the separation from his wife.

This isn't by any means a slow story. There is always something going on which stops you from being tired of it. The fact that you get to know the characters so well is something which is also very appealing. Whilst Kendra is confident and knows how to deal with different scenarios, Kyle is somewhat subdued and vulnerable. This appears to have an impact on Jaxon, the younger of the two children and the quietest. Like Kendra, Summer is also very bold and unfront with things.

The novels explores a lot of different issues, love, separation, divorce, assault, betrayal and alcoholism. All of which are done in a sensitive way. Unlike a few other books this one doesn't have the ending I initially wanted. The bit that frustrated me a bit was that it appeared as though there was no ending and sometimes that is something you want out of certain books.

This is an average book but I don't think I'll be reading it again. You can get it for £5 on Amazon but I wouldn't completely recommmend it.

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