Journal Entry 1 by rapturina from Yantai, Shandong China on Saturday, March 28, 2009

I'm a big fan of Marian Keyes, though it's been ages since I read any of her books. So I was really looking forward to reading this book and I wasn't disappointed. I found it very enjoyable and interesting, though I'm not too big a fan of telling a story from different characters. It takes such a long time to introduce all the characters & their backstory, as well as explaining their involvement in the book's main story, that it doesn't really push the narrative forward as much as I would've liked. Some characters were also far more interesting than others, and the tone was so unbelievingly different between Lola and the other three characters that the book seemed very disjointed. It almost reads like two completely different books. Having said all that, I still really enjoyed the book, especially the Lola and Grace parts. Marian Keyes is a master in her genre and many of Lola's antics made me laugh out loud, whereas Grace is a really interesting and realistic character. 

Journal Entry 2 by rapturina from Yantai, Shandong China on Monday, August 10, 2009

Reserved for antonettes. 

Journal Entry 3 by rapturina from Yantai, Shandong China on Friday, August 28, 2009

On its way to antonettes! Happy travels! 

Journal Entry 4 by antonettes from Arnhem, Gelderland Netherlands on Sunday, August 30, 2009

Thanks for sending Rapturina! 

Journal Entry 5 by antonettes at Arnhem, Gelderland Netherlands on Sunday, July 31, 2011

The book was totally different than I expected. I thought I was going to read some cheesy chicklit but it ended up being more than a romance novel. I will not tell you what else the book was about because I certainly didn't have a clue in the beginning. I thought all the trannie stuff was a bit over the top but other than that, Lola was definetely my favorite character. Or maybe Grace. At least I thought that Marnie should just get herself together and reconsider her life. And Alicia, well yeah, she's such a small part in the book... Anyway, it was a nice read and I this will accompany me on a trip to Iceland where I am gonna leave it with one of my friends.  

Journal Entry 6 by antonettes at Reykjavík, Reykjavík (Höfuðborgar svæðið) Iceland on Thursday, August 11, 2011

Released 9 mos ago (8/11/2011 UTC) at Reykjavík, Reykjavík (Höfuðborgar svæðið) Iceland

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Will take this book with me on tomorrow's flight for one of my Icelandic friends... 

Journal Entry 7 by birnsen at Selfoss, Suðurland Iceland on Monday, August 15, 2011

arrived in Iceland! brought to me in person by my friend antonettes :-) 

Journal Entry 8 by birnsen at Selfoss, Suðurland Iceland on Monday, September 12, 2011

agree with antonettes; it's far more than a cheesy romance and my favorite character is definitely Lola but I will not say more ... ;-) 

Journal Entry 9 by birnsen at Selfoss, Suðurland Iceland on Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Released 8 mos ago (9/13/2011 UTC) at Selfoss, Suðurland Iceland

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mailing it off to a friend in Germany now - I'm curious to hear what the next readers will think of it :-) 

Journal Entry 10 by Chremajora at Siegen, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany on Sunday, September 25, 2011

I have read Marian Keyes books in the past so am looking forward to this one - a surprise RABCK from birnsen in Iceland. Thank you! It's on my "to be read" list. 

Journal Entry 11 by Chremajora at Siegen, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany on Sunday, October 23, 2011

Yes, it was enjoyable and not at all what I expected! And I think I have to join the Lola fan club...

Now passing on for the chicklit & chocolate RABCK - enjoy, you lucky winner! 

Journal Entry 12 by debbie4osu at Carrollton, Texas USA on Sunday, November 06, 2011

This book was caught as a controlled release by Chremajora. She sent it to me as part of the October Chocolate and Chicklet sweepstakes. I was the lucky recipient of this book, a lovely bookmark, and some excellent chocolate. Thanks so much, looking forward to everything!!