The Best Things by Mel Giedroyc

 


I had high hopes as I have loved everything from Mel’s career, but sadly, this book was not for me. 
 
This is not to say it would not be wonderful for other readers. It took me a long time to get into The Best Things and found it lacking to once I got there. 
 
Whilst the main character Sally was funny, and the children insightful sub characters (the sole reason for the 3-star rating), the narrative was all over the place. Granted this could be due to the layout of the copy, but after seeing what other reviewers have noted, I think not. 
 
Maybe I am old fashioned and like a story with a beginning middle and end, and they were there but the changes between the story beats were no significant enough. 
 
Please note that as I was kindly given the opportunity by the publisher Headline, and Netgalley to review Mel’s debut novel 

 

Purchase Links:

Amazon UK:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1472256212/ref=nav_signin?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1472256212&linkCode=as2&tag=netg01-20

 

Amazon US:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1472256212/ref=nav_signin?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1472256212&linkCode=as2&tag=netg01-20

 

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/the-best-things

 

Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-best-things/mel-giedroyc/9781472285089

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