Fun, light and entertaining (Pure Fiction - Julie Highmore)

Member Name: bigh11

Product:	Pure Fiction - Julie Highmore
Date:	17/05/09 (4 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Easy to read, great characters

Disadvantages: Could have been longer

I have just finished reading this book and must say I found it thoroughly enjoyable. If you are looking for a light, easy read then this is the book for you. I read it in about 2 days, it is written very simply but in a good way.

The main plot is a group of strangers start a reading group. They are a mixed bunch: Ed is a househusband who cares for baby girl and hates his partner; Kate runs her own furniture store and has a troublesome daughter; Donna is a young single mum with two little boys but is desperate for an education; Zoe is a highly strung City worker having an affair with a well known politician; Bronwen is a library worker who has travelled the world; Bob is retired and his wife persuaded him to join the group to get him out of the house and Gideon, the last to join the group, a University English lecturer but likes the sound of his own voice.

The group suddenly find themselves entwined in each others lives, firm friendships are formed and love blossoms.

It's funny, it's honest and it's real. You can really believe in the characters. Sometimes after reading a book, I feel that it's very unrealistic and I like books that I can relate to. This is why I love this so much, it had a nice message and made me feel happy and warm inside.

The author is Julie Highmore; it says inside the book that Julie has been an English teacher, she's worked in a publishers office and she's had articles and short stories published. She has another book published called Country Loving and I am very keen to read this.

Summary: A great book, perfect for reading on the beach!