Witty and entertaining, exactly as you'd expect From Wendy Holden (Pastures Nouveaux - Wendy Holden)

Member Name: joodee

Product:	Pastures Nouveaux - Wendy Holden
Date:	16/05/09 (14 review reads)
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Advantages: A good holiday read

Disadvantages: If you're looking for a literary heavyweight this isn't it

For Wendy Holden fans this is a must. It is a light hearted, entertaining and frequently witty read.

The tale is on a contemporary theme - abandoning the stress of the city for a life of simple pleasures in the countryside. Rosie can't believe her luck when her boyfriend agrees to the move and what follows is a foray into village life with all the eccentric characters you'd expect to bump into in a sitcom setting; a reclusive rock star, a family of ageing hippys and a image obsessed, out of work actress.

The tale unfolds in a series of hilarious scenes at a pace that allows you to get to know the characters and all their flaws. Wit is carefully balanced with pathos to engage the reader in Rosie's struggle to achieve her dreams of fulfillment in the country idyll she has set her heart on. It's not the typical boy meets girl romance and there are some interesting twists along the way.

The book may not achieve literary fame but it's a good holiday read when you simply want to get lost in a story.

Summary: Keep it for the beach or a wet weekend