seven year itch just too true (The Seven Year Itch - Emlyn Rees)

Member Name: lisaocal

Product:	The Seven Year Itch - Emlyn Rees
Date:	10/08/09 (21 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: realistic amusing, unpredicatable

Disadvantages: wanted more

If you have ever been married or had children then there are aspects of this story that you will identify with. I spent a lot of time smiling while reading this book and even giggling the reason yes it was funny, but mainly because I had had that converstaion, made that comment or just thought that thought.

Jack and Amy have been together for seven years and have a two year old son. I feel that the story builds a wonderful picture of the relationship between both parents with their child and how that relationship differs from parent to parent. and Amy feels somewhat isolated after she leaves her job to care for her son Ben. So desperate for company that she clings to a group of women that she trys to live up to and in her eyes falls short.

Jack has been forced to grow up and drop his ambitions to support his wife and family and has managed really well until temptation comes his way. This book is a voyage of self discovery for the two central charecters and they are left with a big decision about their future. I was thoroughly convinced by the writing and felt the characters frustration and confusion. Didn't want to put this one down.

Summary: Brilliant for anyone in a long term relationship.