THURSDAY THREE : London Lit

In previous weeks the Thursday Three has visited LA and New York, so I thought it was about time I had a look at London.

First up comes Chris Manby's 'Getting Personal'. This is the story of three single friends who decide that the way they're going to solve their terminal singledom is by placing personal adds for each other. This is a funny story of their dating exploits that will entertain all of you Bridget fans out there!

Secondly 'Mr Maybe' by Jane Green follows the fortunes of Libby, a London girl searching for Mr Right. The problem she has is that she's met two fellas, and if she combined the features she liked about each of them then she'd have her Mr Right. Both men make her wonder what she really wants from a relationship - does she want luxury and status, or a man who's genuine and gorgeous?

Finally we have 'Long Way Down' by Nick Hornby. On New Years Eve four strangers all find themselves on the top of one of London's most notorious spots for 'jumpers'. Each one feels that their life is at an end, but none of them is prepared to share the moment with the rest. They all begin talking, and end up forming their own brand of support group.

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THURSDAY THREE : London Lit - Comments

  • I gave up on Nick Hornby after &#39How to Be Good&#39- ugh...

    and I&#39m still not convinced he can write well about suicide if he hasn&#39t truly considered it (not that I&#39m suggesting he should!!)

    I did enjoy &#39Getting Personal&#39 but I&#39ll always prefer books set in New York! :)

  • I haven&#39t read the other two, but I&#39ve read A Long Way Down and didn&#39t particularly enjoy it (don&#39t get me started on how Hornby is suddenly considered to be writing "Literature" instead of LadLit!).

    Can&#39t believe you missed out Lisa Jewell! I think she writes brilliantly about London!!

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