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The Only Boy for Me
Single motherhood has never been so much fun.
Annie Baker's got it made-an idyllic life in the country, a part-time job in town as a freelance film producer, and a boy who's crazy about her. The only problem is, he's six years old. Featuring Annie as its frazzled but tireless heroine, Gil McNeil's endearing first novel turns chaos to poetry.
Annie doesn't remember what it feels like to be pulled in any less than seven directions at once, but that's the beauty of her life. It seems like everywhere she turns there's a crisis in the making and a man who needs fussing over--whether it's her son, Charlie, who will only eat sausages for breakfast; her high-maintenance director-boss Barney, who's constantly being attacked by his own espresso maker; the crew on her ad shoots, whose work ethics are controlled exclusively by their stomachs; or her work nemesis, Lawrence, who's simply out to get her fired. And then she meets Mack...
Funny, heartbreaking, truthful, and romantic, The Only Boy for Me is a stunning debut.
Want to know what happens next? Annie Baker is back in the next one In the Wee Small Hours!
Annie Baker's got it made-an idyllic life in the country, a part-time job in town as a freelance film producer, and a boy who's crazy about her. The only problem is, he's six years old. Featuring Annie as its frazzled but tireless heroine, Gil McNeil's endearing first novel turns chaos to poetry.
Annie doesn't remember what it feels like to be pulled in any less than seven directions at once, but that's the beauty of her life. It seems like everywhere she turns there's a crisis in the making and a man who needs fussing over--whether it's her son, Charlie, who will only eat sausages for breakfast; her high-maintenance director-boss Barney, who's constantly being attacked by his own espresso maker; the crew on her ad shoots, whose work ethics are controlled exclusively by their stomachs; or her work nemesis, Lawrence, who's simply out to get her fired. And then she meets Mack...
Funny, heartbreaking, truthful, and romantic, The Only Boy for Me is a stunning debut.
Want to know what happens next? Annie Baker is back in the next one In the Wee Small Hours!
276 pages, Hardcover
First published November 1, 2001
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Gil McNeil
37 books265 followersGil McNeil is the author of the bestselling The Only Boy for Me, Stand By Your Man, In The Wee Small Hours and most recently Divas Don’t Knit. The Only Boy For Me has been made into a major ITV prime-time drama starring Helen Baxendale and was broadcast in 2007. Gil McNeil has edited five collections of stories with Sarah Brown, and is Director of the charity PiggyBankKids, which supports projects that create opportunities for children. She lives in Kent with her son and comes from a long line of champion knitters.
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August 13, 2010
This was a seriously quick, mindless, and slightly annoying, yet sometimes laugh-out-loud read. I can barely believe I even stuck out the whole thing. The book was basically the same as her Beachstreet Knitting ect. books: single mom with a wild child who has fabulously wealthy friends and of course finds a suitably wealthy and handsome man. BLECH. Except, thankfully, she doesn't go with said wealthy man and ends the story having a cuddle with her son. If you need something very vapid to bide your time and you read romance novels as a teen...this is the ticket.
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April 21, 2009
The funniest novel about parenting that I've ever read, AND the first book in ages that made me actually cry so hard I could barely see (but I still COULD NOT put the book down!). Smart, sane and very true.
July 13, 2019
I had enough of Charlie by the third chapter and he never got better.
August 29, 2008
The cover of this book totally caught my eye as I was searching for another book at the library. That impish little boy reminded me of my imps, and so I just had to borrow it. Delightful read and mom's can totally relate to the main character. About a single mom and her son and their lives in rural England and her job in London. I also learned some really useful things, like "pudding" in England apparently means all sorts of sweets and desserts, not just pudding. The sentence with "concussion" made me laugh, you know, how the English say, "She's up in hospital with concussion" drives my friend Trevor batty, so I like to say that to him a lot. But you all don't know Trevor, so nevermind! A delightful read and even more delightful in that it didn't have a all nicey-dicey put together ending. Kinda like a Sophie Kinsella book but the main character is actually an adult.
October 11, 2022
Salvo (drammatiche) sorprese, credo che lo ricorderò come il libro più brutto che io abbia letto quest'anno. Partiamo da dati oggettivi: le prime 80 pagine circa (40%) non sono altro che un'accozzaglia di aneddoti ripetitivi e noiosi della vita della protagonista. In modo particolare la sua sfera domestica, le sue amicizie, il lavoro e, per essere specifici, il rapporto con il principale e con un collega che sembra esistere solo per sabotarla. Il tutto ripetuto in maniera ciclica e abbastanza ridondante. Poi viene introdotto il cosiddetto "maschio alpha" che sembra dare all'autrice l'occasione di scrivere qualche pagina appena più piccante con riferimenti alle acrobazie sessuali della coppietta. Un peccato che questi dimostri lo stesso carisma di un termosifone spento nell'afa estiva e la stessa cordialità di Darth Vader nei confronti dei suoi sottoposti.
Ricomincia quindi il tram tram: vita domestica - vita lavorativa - vita sentimentale della protagonista. Fino a quando con un dubbio colpo di genio l'autrice decide di giocarsi la carta del melodramma (perché in qualche modo bisognerà pure risvegliare il lettore) per poi concludere con un 15-20% finale di pagine che somigliano al rantolo di un paziente che è andato in arresto cardiaco e che i chirurghi non sono riusciti a rianimare malgrado i loro sforzi. Sono giunta alla conclusione del libro con una semplice domanda: perché questo libro è stato scritto? Qual era il messaggio dello stesso?
Se l'obiettivo era farci comprendere il rapporto morboso tra la protagonista e il figlio, beh poteva tranquillamente fermarsi ai primi capitolo per quelli che mi riguarda.
Non si nota un'evoluzione psicologica dei personaggi, è lento e ripetitivo. Inoltre l'autrice fa un utilizzo del tutto gratuito ed esagerato di parolacce anche quando non sarebbe strettamente necessario (per esempio per insultare una persona anziana che guida male) e che non aggiunge quasi mai alcuna sfumatura al contesto in cui sono inserite.
Il maschio alpha, alla fine del tutto, risulta solo una parentesi servita ad "animare" il libro e trasportarci dalla prima metà alla parte conclusiva, senza per altro lasciarci alcuna emozione, se non perplessità e fastidio perché si ha la sensazione di aver sprecato tempo a cercare di conoscerne il personaggio.
Venendo invece a un aspetto puramente soggettivo: il libro non è, a mio parere, aiutato dalla personalità del bambino. Nonostante abbia soltanto sei anni, è un concentrato di tutti i difetti che si possono immaginare e che non si potrebbe che odiare> se incarnati da un figlio/nipote/alunno/cugino/figlio di amici o dei vicini. E' viziato, petulante, fastidioso oltre il comprensibile ed è pure sboccato e, per questo, ancora più pesante. E' già fastidioso trovare una protagonista che usa le parolacce per darsi un "tono" ma in un bambino è qualcosa di davvero aberrante. Persino mentre dorme è una piaga! Le uniche pagine in cui è sopportabile è quando assente o incosciente per l'evento melodrammatico sopra citato. Ho voluto continuare a leggere, sperando che il mio giudizio iniziale nei suoi confronti potesse essere attenuato, ma se possibile con la conclusione del libro diventa persino più insopportabile. Superfluo dire che ho provato grande solidarietà nei confronti della nonna materna che sembrava l'unica a comprendere quanto fosse odioso e che manifestava un palese desiderio di schiaffeggiarlo. Se avessi potuto entrare nel romanzo, lo avrei fatto ben volentieri di persona.
Non mi resta che regalare il libro a una bancarella e dimenticarmi di quel piccolo mostro e sperare che questa recensione funzioni da esorcismo.
Ricomincia quindi il tram tram: vita domestica - vita lavorativa - vita sentimentale della protagonista. Fino a quando con un dubbio colpo di genio l'autrice decide di giocarsi la carta del melodramma (perché in qualche modo bisognerà pure risvegliare il lettore) per poi concludere con un 15-20% finale di pagine che somigliano al rantolo di un paziente che è andato in arresto cardiaco e che i chirurghi non sono riusciti a rianimare malgrado i loro sforzi. Sono giunta alla conclusione del libro con una semplice domanda: perché questo libro è stato scritto? Qual era il messaggio dello stesso?
Se l'obiettivo era farci comprendere il rapporto morboso tra la protagonista e il figlio, beh poteva tranquillamente fermarsi ai primi capitolo per quelli che mi riguarda.
Non si nota un'evoluzione psicologica dei personaggi, è lento e ripetitivo. Inoltre l'autrice fa un utilizzo del tutto gratuito ed esagerato di parolacce anche quando non sarebbe strettamente necessario (per esempio per insultare una persona anziana che guida male) e che non aggiunge quasi mai alcuna sfumatura al contesto in cui sono inserite.
Il maschio alpha, alla fine del tutto, risulta solo una parentesi servita ad "animare" il libro e trasportarci dalla prima metà alla parte conclusiva, senza per altro lasciarci alcuna emozione, se non perplessità e fastidio perché si ha la sensazione di aver sprecato tempo a cercare di conoscerne il personaggio.
Venendo invece a un aspetto puramente soggettivo: il libro non è, a mio parere, aiutato dalla personalità del bambino. Nonostante abbia soltanto sei anni, è un concentrato di tutti i difetti che si possono immaginare e che non si potrebbe che odiare> se incarnati da un figlio/nipote/alunno/cugino/figlio di amici o dei vicini. E' viziato, petulante, fastidioso oltre il comprensibile ed è pure sboccato e, per questo, ancora più pesante. E' già fastidioso trovare una protagonista che usa le parolacce per darsi un "tono" ma in un bambino è qualcosa di davvero aberrante. Persino mentre dorme è una piaga! Le uniche pagine in cui è sopportabile è quando assente o incosciente per l'evento melodrammatico sopra citato. Ho voluto continuare a leggere, sperando che il mio giudizio iniziale nei suoi confronti potesse essere attenuato, ma se possibile con la conclusione del libro diventa persino più insopportabile. Superfluo dire che ho provato grande solidarietà nei confronti della nonna materna che sembrava l'unica a comprendere quanto fosse odioso e che manifestava un palese desiderio di schiaffeggiarlo. Se avessi potuto entrare nel romanzo, lo avrei fatto ben volentieri di persona.
Non mi resta che regalare il libro a una bancarella e dimenticarmi di quel piccolo mostro e sperare che questa recensione funzioni da esorcismo.
April 30, 2014
I picked up this book after reading the Jo McKenzie series which I very much enjoyed. Turns out the author only knows how to write one story. Just swap a knitting shop for an incredibly bratty child and you basically have the same story. The book was enjoyable and had it's humorous moments but overall I'd recommend the knitting series. Gil McNeil's writing improved considerably with each book.
October 21, 2011
Would Not Recommend. The story does not invoke any sympathy or compassion for the reader. By the end of this tale, you are left not caring about any of the individuals or what has happened to them.
March 12, 2014
Instantly warmed to the little boy in this book, so well written he was tangible. Laughed out loud at the dialogue and cried at the heartbreak of being a parent.
June 12, 2024
I have read Gil McNeil's books before and enjoyed them. This is one I found used, as sometimes her books are hard to find. I enjoyed this book, but at the same time I really didn't care for the characters. Wow Charlie is a brat! I had to remind myself a few times that he was only six because the stuff he said sometimes was like wow, and then to remember he was only 6 was like WOW. I would never tolerate my son acting or speaking like that to me. I'm sure it's because he grew up without a father and Annie gave in to him a lot, which we see over and over again. I did feel when he got sick, what a horrible thing for any parent to go through. I was kind of hoping things would work out between her and Mack, but he ended up being a selfish jerk anyway.
January 27, 2022
Gil McNeil’s books are all very similar; set in a village outside London, single mother with a small boy or two, not sure she wants a relationship, has a good connection with her Mum and two close friends who make fun of the annoying other mothers. At least she changes the names. I read them because I like her writing style and wit.
June 30, 2019
I didn't care for this mostly because of the constant complaining by the mothers in the book and a total lack of charm. The "boy" in question was an obnoxious brat as were many of the characters in this story.
February 2, 2019
I'm going to read this again. It had both laughter and tears.
July 5, 2019
Not bad, I think it ended a bit disappointing
April 22, 2023
I love her books!! I really love her other series and hope she writes more in that series.
July 6, 2023
Calm entertainment and she makes me laugh out loud. I thought it seemed like I was reading her previous series and sort of the same story line?
September 25, 2025
67 pages in…I literally couldn’t take any more of Charlie!
June 23, 2022
This was a Light and enjoyable Read. It made me laugh, feel sad at times and relatable! It depicts further into the Book the tiny typical hardships you deal with when it comes to a child. It reminded me of my Mom and I when I was young and the temper tantrums I would have. This is a Book that you certainly want to continue to the end and has a great, self empowering ending.
September 16, 2009
The Only Boy For Me is Gil McNeil’s debut novel. Annie Baker thinks she has a brilliant life: she lives in the countryside, and has a brilliant job as a producer. Trouble is the men in her life drive her slightly crazy. Charlie, her six-year-old son, is inquisitive (read: nosey) and gets traumatised if Annie buys the wrong sort of sausages. Annie’s boss, Barney, is a brilliant director but keeps getting stuck doing dog food commercials. Then Annie meets Mack…
I love The Only Boy For Me and I’ve now read it three times. As I said, I’ve read it three times and I STILL laugh all the way through the book. It’s jam-packed with funny moments particularly from Charlie, Annie’s son.
It’s written in the first-person from Annie’s point-of-view so we get all of Annie’s thoughts – about Mack, Charlie, Barney etc. but it’s Charlie who is the hero of the story. He thinks a lot, asks hilarious questions and the lectures he gives Annie make me laugh out loud (particularly the hedgehog incident).
While I say it’s in first-person I find we get a good grip on the other characters, too. Barney, Annie’s boss, is another funny character. He’s very temperamental (one minute he’s in a good mood, the next he’s screaming at everyone!) but he’s very funny with it.
I quite liked Mack but found he came across a bit selfish sometimes. I liked Annie’s parents and sister and felt when Charlie went through his illness that they rallied round and it was great to read how close they were.Annie’s friends Leila and Kate were also well written and again, only added to the story. It seems as though there are a lot of characters to keep up with but I found it easy to do.
Annie’s and Charlie’s relationship was written so easily as mother and son I just had to keep reading. I loved how perceptive Charlie was even though he’s only 6. I really felt for Annie during Charlie’s illness.
Overall, it’s a hilarious read and is well worth a look. I dare you not to laugh out loud whilst reading it!
Rating: 5/5
I love The Only Boy For Me and I’ve now read it three times. As I said, I’ve read it three times and I STILL laugh all the way through the book. It’s jam-packed with funny moments particularly from Charlie, Annie’s son.
It’s written in the first-person from Annie’s point-of-view so we get all of Annie’s thoughts – about Mack, Charlie, Barney etc. but it’s Charlie who is the hero of the story. He thinks a lot, asks hilarious questions and the lectures he gives Annie make me laugh out loud (particularly the hedgehog incident).
While I say it’s in first-person I find we get a good grip on the other characters, too. Barney, Annie’s boss, is another funny character. He’s very temperamental (one minute he’s in a good mood, the next he’s screaming at everyone!) but he’s very funny with it.
I quite liked Mack but found he came across a bit selfish sometimes. I liked Annie’s parents and sister and felt when Charlie went through his illness that they rallied round and it was great to read how close they were.Annie’s friends Leila and Kate were also well written and again, only added to the story. It seems as though there are a lot of characters to keep up with but I found it easy to do.
Annie’s and Charlie’s relationship was written so easily as mother and son I just had to keep reading. I loved how perceptive Charlie was even though he’s only 6. I really felt for Annie during Charlie’s illness.
Overall, it’s a hilarious read and is well worth a look. I dare you not to laugh out loud whilst reading it!
Rating: 5/5
October 2, 2014
Este livro é mais profundo do que pode parecer à primeira vista, uma vez que fala de um amor maior do que o tipicamente tratado neste género de romance: o amor de mãe.
Charlie é um miúdo ora encantador ora enlouquecedor, mas é a pessoa mais preciosa da vida de Annie, que nunca teve o apoio do pai biológico de Charlie.
Tudo o que faz é pelo filho, e o que realmente a preocupa é que este tenha a melhor vida possível.
Contudo, além de ser mãe Annie também é mulher, e tem as suas necessidades. Mack não é o homem perfeito (não existe o homem perfeito!), mas é talvez a pessoa mais acertada para Annie, uma vez que também tem filhos e consegue, em parte, compreender o apego de Annie a Charlie. Mas Mack é um pai divorciado, que, embora ame os seus filhos, passa menos tempo com eles do que a sua ex-mulher, enquanto Annie é mãe a tempo inteiro, completamente.
Mas nem sempre as pessoas certas ficam juntas, e aqui a autora trata esse facto com grande ligeireza, sem no entanto deixar de demonstrar que o amor por um filho está sempre acima do resto. Aqui também podemos aceitar a decisão de Annie como a mais correcta, porque não se pode mudar assim a vida sem reflectir primeiro! Acho que o final foi verdadeiramente um final feliz, embora não o mais completo de todos, mas feliz ainda assim :)
Na verdade, este é um livro que me fez rir em vários momentos, porque a ironia utilizada é exactamente das coisas que mais me faz rir e sorrir. Também, no capítulo 9, especialmente, a autora conseguiu a proeza de me fazer rir entre lágrimas que teimavam em aparecer, meio tímidas, mas que existiram.
No geral, um livro sincero, que demonstra bem a realidade de muitas mães solteiras, mas que não deixa de tratar o assunto com um humor bem necessário. Bom para nos entretermos algumas horas, sem ser de menosprezar a mensagem importante que passa :)
Charlie é um miúdo ora encantador ora enlouquecedor, mas é a pessoa mais preciosa da vida de Annie, que nunca teve o apoio do pai biológico de Charlie.
Tudo o que faz é pelo filho, e o que realmente a preocupa é que este tenha a melhor vida possível.
Contudo, além de ser mãe Annie também é mulher, e tem as suas necessidades. Mack não é o homem perfeito (não existe o homem perfeito!), mas é talvez a pessoa mais acertada para Annie, uma vez que também tem filhos e consegue, em parte, compreender o apego de Annie a Charlie. Mas Mack é um pai divorciado, que, embora ame os seus filhos, passa menos tempo com eles do que a sua ex-mulher, enquanto Annie é mãe a tempo inteiro, completamente.
Mas nem sempre as pessoas certas ficam juntas, e aqui a autora trata esse facto com grande ligeireza, sem no entanto deixar de demonstrar que o amor por um filho está sempre acima do resto. Aqui também podemos aceitar a decisão de Annie como a mais correcta, porque não se pode mudar assim a vida sem reflectir primeiro! Acho que o final foi verdadeiramente um final feliz, embora não o mais completo de todos, mas feliz ainda assim :)
Na verdade, este é um livro que me fez rir em vários momentos, porque a ironia utilizada é exactamente das coisas que mais me faz rir e sorrir. Também, no capítulo 9, especialmente, a autora conseguiu a proeza de me fazer rir entre lágrimas que teimavam em aparecer, meio tímidas, mas que existiram.
No geral, um livro sincero, que demonstra bem a realidade de muitas mães solteiras, mas que não deixa de tratar o assunto com um humor bem necessário. Bom para nos entretermos algumas horas, sem ser de menosprezar a mensagem importante que passa :)
September 1, 2007
dt. "Der Prinz aus dem Kinderzimmer"
Annie Baker is a single mom, caring for her six-year-old son Charlie and working as a producer for TV-commercials. On a job she meets Mack McDonald (this name was the only thing I didn't like in the book, sounded like "Old McDonald has a farm..."). This Mack is a dream-guy, and would be perfect for Annie. But she also has a (little) man at home, and doesn't know if they are both compatible.
The story seemed often realistic (what a life with a small, "wild" boy is like) - probably because the author is a single mother herself.
Although I've hoped for a different ending, I think there was no other way and sometimes you have to make sacrifices and choose one thing over the other.
Later I found out that there is a sequel ("In the wee small hours"), and maybe there it all takes a turn for the better?
I got this book via BC, and some weeks after I released it I saw it at a library sale and bought it, even though it was only in German - that's how much I liked the book.
I gave 9 stars at the BC-rating, here that would be 4,5 stars - which is unfortunately not possible. So I opted for the better rating (5 stars), althoug it probably is not on the same level in terms of literary value as some other books I reviewed with 5 stars. But for a chick-lit-book it was very good and I enjoyed reading it a lot.
Annie Baker is a single mom, caring for her six-year-old son Charlie and working as a producer for TV-commercials. On a job she meets Mack McDonald (this name was the only thing I didn't like in the book, sounded like "Old McDonald has a farm..."). This Mack is a dream-guy, and would be perfect for Annie. But she also has a (little) man at home, and doesn't know if they are both compatible.
The story seemed often realistic (what a life with a small, "wild" boy is like) - probably because the author is a single mother herself.
Although I've hoped for a different ending, I think there was no other way and sometimes you have to make sacrifices and choose one thing over the other.
Later I found out that there is a sequel ("In the wee small hours"), and maybe there it all takes a turn for the better?
I got this book via BC, and some weeks after I released it I saw it at a library sale and bought it, even though it was only in German - that's how much I liked the book.
I gave 9 stars at the BC-rating, here that would be 4,5 stars - which is unfortunately not possible. So I opted for the better rating (5 stars), althoug it probably is not on the same level in terms of literary value as some other books I reviewed with 5 stars. But for a chick-lit-book it was very good and I enjoyed reading it a lot.
September 25, 2011
This is a funny, quite light hearted read, full of observations of life with children, although I have to say that I haven't had half the 'hilarious' conversations with any of my 4 children that Annie has with Charlie, but still, wittily done. A lot of things do ring true, mopping bathroom floors with towels after bathtime, been kicked in the stomach in the middle of the night by a wriggly child wrestling the duvet from you after they have crept into your bed, having an elbow in your eye....yes, I could certainly relate to that and also to the party observation that those with money usually send the cheapest and nastiest prsents whilst those with little make more effort. All in all, quite clever and amusing.
January 29, 2017
I have become a Gil McNeil fan since I read her series starting with "The Beach Street Knitting Society and Yarn Club". She has a fun way of describing incidents and makes me laugh out loud, especially when I can relate to the circumstances. I received "In The Wee Small Hours" for Christmas and since I like to read the books in order, I had to start with this one. I can relate to having an adventurous little boy, having a sick child and doing it by yourself. Fun book, especially when the little boy brings some of the British word into the mix that I am probably better off not knowing what they mean!
September 7, 2012
I love the Beach Street Knitting Books. This, I believe this is McNeil's first book.
It has much in common with the Beach Street books. However, I think she did it much better in the other books--which stands to reason since she had more experience.
But about Only Boy. There wasn't a whole lot of character development. But it is a light, quick read.
However, it has affected me personally. I now see it is absolutely imperative that I obtain an extremely rich friend as soon as possible. And an extremely rich boyfriend for that matter. I hope my husband does not mind.
It has much in common with the Beach Street books. However, I think she did it much better in the other books--which stands to reason since she had more experience.
But about Only Boy. There wasn't a whole lot of character development. But it is a light, quick read.
However, it has affected me personally. I now see it is absolutely imperative that I obtain an extremely rich friend as soon as possible. And an extremely rich boyfriend for that matter. I hope my husband does not mind.
February 7, 2015
I just love this author - she writes with such humor about the life of her characters and especially the 6 year old boy. A single mother, her son, her girlfriends - she doesn't write of a single mother in woe, rather a single mother who is living life just fine with a full time job, a typical 6 year old and the trials that come with everyday life. It made me laugh out loud a few times and I can quite picture the characters clearly. I will continue to seek out Gil McNeil's books.
May 20, 2010
I laughed out loud all the way through this book. I thought all the comments on life, motherhood and relationships were hysterical..then I got to the end and it was such a downer that I was caught by surprise. I get it, really!! I understand the point the author was making, but it really spoiled the entire book for me..............
March 12, 2015
The story of Annie Baker and her six year old son, Charlie, gives you a multitude of laughs. Anyone that has ever raised a rambunctious boy will really appreciate the things Annie goes through. I was laughing aloud almost constantly. There was one very poignant part in the book that brought tears, but many, many more laughs.
Nice relaxing read.
Nice relaxing read.
January 10, 2010
Cute. I enjoyed this book especially as its set in the U.K. country side. Some of the expressions and explanations from the writing brought back memories of my chilhood. Lovely to while away the hours and immerse oneself in on a cold wintry day.
July 28, 2010
Good, non-traditional chick-lit. It lightly, and then not so lightly contemplates motherhood. While I was a little disappointed in one plot aspect, I also felt like it was justified. Some language.
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January 4, 2011
What's the most amazing about this heart-warming story is that it feels so real! From the characters to the situations at hand, everything flows naturally and easily (or as easily as it can when Charlie's around). Plus, it's one of the funniest books I've read!
August 5, 2014
Very little actual story, and I found I didn't care at all about the characters. However the author has a charming style and is quite witty. I barely stuck it out to the end, but it's quite a short read and there were some entertaining bits.
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