Fast Friends
9 journalers for this copy...
One of my favorite chick-lit authors
From the back of the book:
A reunion with old schoolfriends can be a truly joyful occasion. Then again, as Camilla Stewart disvovers, sometimes it can change your world forever.
Meeting up again with Roz Vallender has devastating consequences for Camilla. Thankfully the outrageous Loulou Marks come to the rescue, persuading her that all is not lost. Loulou's own life might be completely chaotic but she's great at giving other people advice. And when Camilla starts taking it, she soon discovers that life in the fast lane is a lot more fun than being a cheated-on house-wife...
From the back of the book:
A reunion with old schoolfriends can be a truly joyful occasion. Then again, as Camilla Stewart disvovers, sometimes it can change your world forever.
Meeting up again with Roz Vallender has devastating consequences for Camilla. Thankfully the outrageous Loulou Marks come to the rescue, persuading her that all is not lost. Loulou's own life might be completely chaotic but she's great at giving other people advice. And when Camilla starts taking it, she soon discovers that life in the fast lane is a lot more fun than being a cheated-on house-wife...
Journal Entry 2 by 
mariabokmal
at A Fellow Bookcrosser in By Mail, A RABCK -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, July 6, 2006
mariabokmal at A Fellow Bookcrosser in By Mail, A RABCK -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, July 6, 2006
Released 17 yrs ago (7/7/2006 UTC) at A Fellow Bookcrosser in By Mail, A RABCK -- Controlled Releases
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Sent of to England as a summer-RABCK!
Sent of to England as a summer-RABCK!
This book arrived today, courtesy of mariabokmal. Thankyou so much for sending this book onto me. It looks like it will be fun to read.
It is likely destined to become another bookring, by Jill Mansell from me, once read. So should get lots of journal entries...Finger crossed.
It is likely destined to become another bookring, by Jill Mansell from me, once read. So should get lots of journal entries...Finger crossed.
Another good Jill Mansell. This book however, seemed to span far more of the people in it's life. It was spread over at least 4 years. Regularly I think things happen so quick for the characters in Jill's books. But this one you knew what you wanted to happen and other things kept getting in the way for the characters.This is the 2nd one she has mentioned Shropshire in too, So I am wondering if she has roots around here? A good read.
I am adding this book to my 'Think Pink' Breast Cancer Awareness Challenge.
Reserved for Mass Release Day, 15th December 2006 Reserved Shrewsburylass
This book was caught and released as part of the ’Think Pink’ Breast Cancer Awareness Bookcrossing Challenge 2006. Organanised by Pinkagirl.
Pinkagirl< was sponsored to see how many ‘PINK’ books, she could collect from all over and then release on a Mass release day.
I managed to collect 285 < books.
From the following countries
Brazil.
Canada.
France.
Finland.
Germany.
Italy.
Portugal.
New Zealand.
Sweden.
UK.
USA.
And so far managed to raise £ 247.50 in sponsorship and donations.
Thank you to everyone who took part in this challenge.
Your support for Cancer Research UK is appreciated and all the kind messages were heart-warming.
This book is now being released for the Mass Release 15th December 2006.
Good luck little book and travel well! X
Pinkagirl x
I am adding this book to my 'Think Pink' Breast Cancer Awareness Challenge.
Reserved for Mass Release Day, 15th December 2006 Reserved Shrewsburylass
This book was caught and released as part of the ’Think Pink’ Breast Cancer Awareness Bookcrossing Challenge 2006. Organanised by Pinkagirl.
Pinkagirl< was sponsored to see how many ‘PINK’ books, she could collect from all over and then release on a Mass release day.
I managed to collect 285 < books.
From the following countries
Brazil.
Canada.
France.
Finland.
Germany.
Italy.
Portugal.
New Zealand.
Sweden.
UK.
USA.
And so far managed to raise £ 247.50 in sponsorship and donations.
Thank you to everyone who took part in this challenge.
Your support for Cancer Research UK is appreciated and all the kind messages were heart-warming.
This book is now being released for the Mass Release 15th December 2006.
Good luck little book and travel well! X
Pinkagirl x
Journal Entry 5 by Pinkagirl at Controlled release in -- Controlled Release, Shropshire United Kingdom on Monday, December 11, 2006
Released 17 yrs ago (12/15/2006 UTC) at Controlled release in -- Controlled Release, Shropshire United Kingdom
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This book is being released as part of the 'Think Pink' Breast Cancer Awareness Bookcrossing Challenge'. Today is Mass Release Day (15th December 2006).
This book is being released as part of the 'Think Pink' Breast Cancer Awareness Bookcrossing Challenge'. Today is Mass Release Day (15th December 2006).
Journal Entry 6 by Shrewsburylass from Telford , Shropshire United Kingdom on Friday, December 15, 2006
Thanks Pinkagirl! will read and pass on. If I dont see you before have a great xmas - see you soon xx
Journal Entry 7 by Shrewsburylass from Telford , Shropshire United Kingdom on Saturday, February 17, 2007
I received a copy of my own for christmas so will mark this available
Journal Entry 8 by Shrewsburylass at -- Controlled release in Shrewsbury, Shropshire United Kingdom on Friday, February 8, 2008
Released 16 yrs ago (2/12/2008 UTC) at -- Controlled release in Shrewsbury, Shropshire United Kingdom
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I am sending this book on to tabby-cat-owner a trade hope you enjoy it :)
I am sending this book on to tabby-cat-owner a trade hope you enjoy it :)
received in the mail from Shrewsburylass of Telford, Shropshire, UK in a book trade.
Thank you, Shrewsburylass. I've already started reading this book.
Thank you, Shrewsburylass. I've already started reading this book.
This book seemed to go on forever. I enjoyed it, but the two characters who loved each other kept having obstacles, like marriages to other people in their way. This book is about three women who were roommates in boarding school whose lives bring them back together years later when they are in their early thirties. One thing that I liked about the book was the way one woman, Camilla divorced her husband when she found out he was cheating on her with her old friend. She got mad and walked out. Very little time is spent on what a creep this man was. Camilla also spent very little time being heartbroken and wanting him back. There was always a lot happening and it was very diverting being caught up in this book.
Bookray shipping list:
pammykn (Hobe Sound, Florida)
yinny (Capelle aan den Ijssel, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)
Joanazinha (Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands)
BOKWORMY (Lisbon, Portugal) <--rec'd 9/08
Bookray successfully completed. Yahoo!
pammykn (Hobe Sound, Florida)
yinny (Capelle aan den Ijssel, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands)
Joanazinha (Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands)
BOKWORMY (Lisbon, Portugal) <--rec'd 9/08
Bookray successfully completed. Yahoo!
Journal Entry 12 by tabby-cat-owner at n/a in book ring/ray, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, March 13, 2008
Released 16 yrs ago (3/13/2008 UTC) at n/a in book ring/ray, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases
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RELEASE NOTES: mailed to pammykn of Hobe Sound, Florida to start off a bookray.
I hope you all enjoy the book.
Thanks -- looking foward to reading!
Thanks for sharing another enjoyable Jill Mansell book. Will send off to Yinny today.
04/23/08
TITLE/AUTHOR: FAST FRIENDS by Jill Mansell
RATING: 4.5/B+
GENRE/PUB DATE/# OF PGS: Women's Fiction/1991/600 pgs
SERIES/STAND ALONE: Stand-Alone
TIME/PLACE: 1990's, England
CHARACTERS: Camilla/ housewife, mother; Loulou/club mangaer; Roz/TV personality
FIRST LINES: Camilla stared at the girl sitting cross-legged on the bed oppoiste her.
COMMENTS: Bookcrossing ring/ray. Camilla, Roz & Loulou were roomates in school. Roz & Loulou have remained friends, while Camilla has led a more subdued conservative lifestyle of wife & mother. She invites Roz to a party thinking she'll be popular w/ her friends & neighbors for knowing a celebrity. When she discovers her husband Jack & Roz already know each other her world is about to change. The three women, now in their early 30's each go through all sorts of drama and life changes -- sometimes at odds w/ each other but ultimately supporting each other.
04/23/08
TITLE/AUTHOR: FAST FRIENDS by Jill Mansell
RATING: 4.5/B+
GENRE/PUB DATE/# OF PGS: Women's Fiction/1991/600 pgs
SERIES/STAND ALONE: Stand-Alone
TIME/PLACE: 1990's, England
CHARACTERS: Camilla/ housewife, mother; Loulou/club mangaer; Roz/TV personality
FIRST LINES: Camilla stared at the girl sitting cross-legged on the bed oppoiste her.
COMMENTS: Bookcrossing ring/ray. Camilla, Roz & Loulou were roomates in school. Roz & Loulou have remained friends, while Camilla has led a more subdued conservative lifestyle of wife & mother. She invites Roz to a party thinking she'll be popular w/ her friends & neighbors for knowing a celebrity. When she discovers her husband Jack & Roz already know each other her world is about to change. The three women, now in their early 30's each go through all sorts of drama and life changes -- sometimes at odds w/ each other but ultimately supporting each other.
Journal Entry 15 by Yinny from Capelle aan den IJssel, Zuid-Holland Netherlands on Monday, May 5, 2008
Oops, seems that I have forgotten to let you know that this book has been sound and safe with me. And I have finished the book already. I love Jill Mansells' writing, but I found this book just too long. You know it has a happy ending, but it just takes sooooo much time to get there!
I will PM Joanazinha for her address.
Edit: I am very sorry, due to many things I have not the time to go to the post office and now this book will have to wait until I have returned from my holiday. That means the end of May. I'm very sorry...
I will PM Joanazinha for her address.
Edit: I am very sorry, due to many things I have not the time to go to the post office and now this book will have to wait until I have returned from my holiday. That means the end of May. I'm very sorry...
Journal Entry 16 by Yinny at controlled release in By mail, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Monday, June 9, 2008
Released 15 yrs ago (6/9/2008 UTC) at controlled release in By mail, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases
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I'm very sorry for the delay...Finally posted today!
I'm very sorry for the delay...Finally posted today!
Yes! I just came home 2 hours ago from being at a congress for 8 days and this book is waiting for me! Looks very nice, as so many other books by Jill Mansell. Thanks yinny for sending it to me and tabby-cat-owner for making this a ring. Looks nice!
I finished the book yesterday; read it in 3 to 4 sittings during my holiday. It was a fun and quick read, despite its 600 (!) pages. At the end I grew a little bit tired of all the misunderstandings and breakups, since you know that at the end all will end well for the main characters. But it took them a long time to get there...
All in all a nice read. I will PM bokwormy to see if the book is welcome in Portugal. Thanks tabby-cat-owner for including me in this ring as well!
All in all a nice read. I will PM bokwormy to see if the book is welcome in Portugal. Thanks tabby-cat-owner for including me in this ring as well!
Released 15 yrs ago (8/11/2008 UTC) at Mail, Bookring -- Controlled Releases
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Finally the book is on its way to Bokwormy. Happy reading!
Finally the book is on its way to Bokwormy. Happy reading!
Yuppi just received it in the post today. Thanks Joanazinha for posting it over & thank-YOU Tabby-cat-owner for sharing yet another bookring with me =)
Just what I expected another fantastic book by Jill Mansell :)
PMing tabby-cat-owner for address.
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PMing tabby-cat-owner for address.
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Released 15 yrs ago (3/24/2009 UTC) at Lisboa - City, Lisboa (cidade) Portugal
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On the way to Kimbyz as a Paperback book swap.
Hope you enjoy it!
On the way to Kimbyz as a Paperback book swap.
Hope you enjoy it!
Thank you so much Bokwormy! As you may have noticed... this sat unopened for quite a long time... I was very excited to receive it and wanted to clear some of my stack of "to read" away and delay the surprise of what could be inside! It looks like the perfect summer read. Thanks again!
