TBR. Will probably bookray this one.

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Off to find new readers in the Anything Goes Bookbox

Lifted from the box.Looks interesting.

Rather glad I picked this one out.
'The Essence of the Thing' is a perfectly crafted account of a relationship break-up. Nicola comes home after popping out to buy some cigarettes and her partner Jonathan, with whom she co-habits, informs her that he wants to break-up. In short, punchy chapters Madeleine St John then skillfully sets out the events that led to the pronouncement that takes so Nicola completely by shock, and the aftermath of Jonathan's unilateral decision for both parties.
The story is told mostly through large chunks of wonderful dialogue allowing the characters to tell their own stories, although it does focus more on Nicola.
The Authorhas an incredible ear, convincingly relying on dialogue both to develop the storyline and to flesh out the characters of the troubled couple, their friends and parents.

Despite the sadness obviously inherent in the storyline, the mood of the novel is elevated by the warmth and humanity demonstrated by many of the characters, particularly towards Nicola. Furthermore, 'The Essence of the Thing' contains generous doses of humour including lively banter from Nicola's friends to cheer her up; sparkling marital exchanges between Nicola's friend Susannah and her loving husband Geoffrey; and the delightful observations of their wonder child, Guy.

Thanks NICNIC2 for including this little gem in the bookbox and allowing me to read a book I would probably never have come accross otherwise.

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Hapy trails little book

Many thanks for this unexcpected RABCK, which has come out of the blue :D
It seems an intriguing story, I'm really looking forward to reading it!