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Nobody's Fault
Drama, mystery, romance: a family with secrets...
Adrienne is the love of his life. Nick is the love of her life. Six days after meeting her, Nick leaves home. He has no choice; they can’t live without each other.
Nick’s wife Ria and eldest daughter Cat find various ways of working out their anger and resentment, while fifteen year old Tara is caught in the middle. And then there is Nick’s cousin Caroline, with her own axe to grind when it comes to marital affairs…
When tragedy strikes, they are all looking for someone to blame.
Lonely and trusting Sharon, seeking love and friendship on internet dating and social networking sites, has no suspicion of the part she plays in the drama – or that the people she meets in cyberspace might not be all that they seem…
Adrienne is the love of his life. Nick is the love of her life. Six days after meeting her, Nick leaves home. He has no choice; they can’t live without each other.
Nick’s wife Ria and eldest daughter Cat find various ways of working out their anger and resentment, while fifteen year old Tara is caught in the middle. And then there is Nick’s cousin Caroline, with her own axe to grind when it comes to marital affairs…
When tragedy strikes, they are all looking for someone to blame.
Lonely and trusting Sharon, seeking love and friendship on internet dating and social networking sites, has no suspicion of the part she plays in the drama – or that the people she meets in cyberspace might not be all that they seem…
251 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 8, 2012
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Terry Tyler
34 books584 followersI am self-published with thirty books on Amazon. Most recently I've published the first two books in my Revenge series, Served Cold and So Shall Ye Reap. More to come!
Other recent releases include Safe Zone, a dystopian/post-apocalyptic thriller. It follows on from the SFV-1 series (Infected, Darkness and Reset), but is completely stand-alone, so can be read as a story within itself.
I love watching and reading anything to do with history, post apocalypse, dystopian scenarios, anthropology, mountaineering and polar exploration. Big Walking Dead fan.
Favourite writers: Gemma Lawrence, Kate Mary, Blake Crouch, Deborah Swift, Carol Hedges, Douglas Kennedy, John Boyne, Deborah Moggach, Judith Arnopp, Jon Krakauer, Phillipa Gregory, John Privilege, Zeb Haradon, Dylan Morgan, Kate Atkinson, Norah Lofts, Dorothy Parker, Bill Bryson, PJ O'Rourke, Ann Swinfen, Keith Blackmore, Frank Tayell.
Other recent releases include Safe Zone, a dystopian/post-apocalyptic thriller. It follows on from the SFV-1 series (Infected, Darkness and Reset), but is completely stand-alone, so can be read as a story within itself.
I love watching and reading anything to do with history, post apocalypse, dystopian scenarios, anthropology, mountaineering and polar exploration. Big Walking Dead fan.
Favourite writers: Gemma Lawrence, Kate Mary, Blake Crouch, Deborah Swift, Carol Hedges, Douglas Kennedy, John Boyne, Deborah Moggach, Judith Arnopp, Jon Krakauer, Phillipa Gregory, John Privilege, Zeb Haradon, Dylan Morgan, Kate Atkinson, Norah Lofts, Dorothy Parker, Bill Bryson, PJ O'Rourke, Ann Swinfen, Keith Blackmore, Frank Tayell.
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April 25, 2012
I found this book very different to I expected, but in a good way. For some reason I had it in my mind that it was an out and out thriller. It isn't exactly. More it is a tale of a dysfunctional family and how each element of the family copes with the crisis that has presented itself. I liked the voice used and each character I could envisage in my head quite easily. I could imagine them speaking the words they spoke, crying the tears they did, throwing wobblers, etc. I particularly sympathised with Tara, who was my favourite character. Ria had little to endear her to me, and I wanted to slap her hard a few times, but she did rescue herself a little towards the end. Cat I could see oh so clearly and was only glad I didn't have a daughter like her, not that it was all her fault. I really enjoyed the way first one, then the second, then finally a third major plot-line were all woven together. They were very distinct, but I thought the author carried it off wonderfully. I had no idea of the massive twist in the tale until very very near the end and I am sure I am not alone in that. Have already downloaded Terry's other book You Wish and will start that shortly. Look forward to seeing more from this author.
June 9, 2012
I have to say that the Kindle is proving an excellent platform for discovering new authors. Having picked up You Wish by Terry Tyler as a freebie and loved it, I was keen to discover more by this author, and this book was an interesting one.
Nick and Ria are your average couple - married forever with two teenage daughters, they muddle along ok - until Nick announces he's met the love of his life and moves out. The family are plunged into chaos, with Ria and older daughter Cat venting their anger and younger daughter Tara finding herself caught in the middle between her mother and sister, and the father she idolises. It doesn't help that Nick's new love Adrienne is a lot younger than him, and the best friend of his cousin. However, over time the family adjust to the new circumstances and start to rebuild their Iives - until a shocking event leaves them all changed forever.
Interspersed with the family drama is the story of a group of women who met on a Facebook fan page. They chat about their favourite TV show, Internet dating and their average lives. I couldn't work out where this was going and what the point of this thread of the plot was - but then the women meet up for a weekend and all is revealed.
Each chapter is told from the perspective of a different character, which worked really well, and the Facebook plot had some genuinely funny moments and provided some light relief from the heavier angst of the unfolding family drama. However, I have to admit I don't think the connection between the two storylines worked for me, In fact I thought it made the whol thing seem a bit daft. If this had been left as a drama about a family overcoming adversity I feel it would have been a far stronger book. As it was it felt a bit trite and unrealistic, and the ending was a bit too saccharine sweet for me.
So an interesting read, and nice to see social media cropping up in modern literature, and I will look out for more by this author, but I didn't think this was as good as it could have been.
Nick and Ria are your average couple - married forever with two teenage daughters, they muddle along ok - until Nick announces he's met the love of his life and moves out. The family are plunged into chaos, with Ria and older daughter Cat venting their anger and younger daughter Tara finding herself caught in the middle between her mother and sister, and the father she idolises. It doesn't help that Nick's new love Adrienne is a lot younger than him, and the best friend of his cousin. However, over time the family adjust to the new circumstances and start to rebuild their Iives - until a shocking event leaves them all changed forever.
Interspersed with the family drama is the story of a group of women who met on a Facebook fan page. They chat about their favourite TV show, Internet dating and their average lives. I couldn't work out where this was going and what the point of this thread of the plot was - but then the women meet up for a weekend and all is revealed.
Each chapter is told from the perspective of a different character, which worked really well, and the Facebook plot had some genuinely funny moments and provided some light relief from the heavier angst of the unfolding family drama. However, I have to admit I don't think the connection between the two storylines worked for me, In fact I thought it made the whol thing seem a bit daft. If this had been left as a drama about a family overcoming adversity I feel it would have been a far stronger book. As it was it felt a bit trite and unrealistic, and the ending was a bit too saccharine sweet for me.
So an interesting read, and nice to see social media cropping up in modern literature, and I will look out for more by this author, but I didn't think this was as good as it could have been.
December 29, 2012
I downloaded this one quite some time ago when it was going as a kindle freebie. Glad I did! Story was really good and I found I could not put it down as I kept wanting to know what would happen next.
All the characters are really good, although I didn't really warm to Ria. For me, Sharon was the best character. I really found her wine and Facebook Fridays relatable. I saw in the promos for this there was a stalker. I must be thick, because it didn't actually occur to me where that one was going to go! I was thinking more along the lines of a "romantic" stalker, but really I was too busy enjoying this and trying to sneak in a few extra pages (gotta love kindle mobile app!) to spend much time thinking about it and trying to guess where it would pop up - was more than happy to go along for the ride with this one!
If there is any flaw, I would say maybe it leans a little too heavily on Adrienne's story towards the end. I would have liked to have read a little more about Sharon and actually Abi was quite an interesting character - maybe Terry could write a book about her next! It's a minor grizzle, anyhow, overall very entertaining book. Quality writing easily up there with authors such as Sheila O'flanagan and better than some who are quite popular (wont be horrible and name names!). I have downloaded a few of Terry's others when they were also free, and look forward to reading them soon! More than happy to purchase books by this author in the future, will have a look and see if there's any I don't have yet!
All the characters are really good, although I didn't really warm to Ria. For me, Sharon was the best character. I really found her wine and Facebook Fridays relatable. I saw in the promos for this there was a stalker. I must be thick, because it didn't actually occur to me where that one was going to go! I was thinking more along the lines of a "romantic" stalker, but really I was too busy enjoying this and trying to sneak in a few extra pages (gotta love kindle mobile app!) to spend much time thinking about it and trying to guess where it would pop up - was more than happy to go along for the ride with this one!
If there is any flaw, I would say maybe it leans a little too heavily on Adrienne's story towards the end. I would have liked to have read a little more about Sharon and actually Abi was quite an interesting character - maybe Terry could write a book about her next! It's a minor grizzle, anyhow, overall very entertaining book. Quality writing easily up there with authors such as Sheila O'flanagan and better than some who are quite popular (wont be horrible and name names!). I have downloaded a few of Terry's others when they were also free, and look forward to reading them soon! More than happy to purchase books by this author in the future, will have a look and see if there's any I don't have yet!
May 6, 2012
I got drawn into this one. It starts with a family situation that touches a nerve for me personally, but as I read on I got more and more interested in the characters, and found I could identify with many aspects of all of them. This is a writer who understands women of all ages and circumstances and, as far as I can understand from a woman's point of view, has a good handle on all sorts of men also. I liked the two entirely different story threads, as I knew they would come together in the end but couldn't at all imagine how. Some parts of the Facebook story made me laugh out loud, as I could really identify with the incidents. The ending was effective, I thought - very true to life.
Oh and, please tell me I'm not the only person who thinks Ria is great!
Oh and, please tell me I'm not the only person who thinks Ria is great!
June 23, 2012
It can’t be easy writing a book where the storyline moves from one perspective to another, but in this book it has really come off. You know it will all come together in the end, but it isn’t immediately obvious. And for me this really makes the book. Well developed characters and places I guess the author knows well. Another book I’m glad I listened to a recommendation for, and look forward to reading more by the same author.
June 23, 2012
I found Terry on Twitter and wasted no time downloading this to my Kindle. I am so glad I did!
If you like novels that are packed with well thought loveable characters, the ability to make you laugh and cry, great description and plenty of twists, then this is the book for you!
I will definitely be reading more from Terry, I'm a huge fan! Definitely recommended!
If you like novels that are packed with well thought loveable characters, the ability to make you laugh and cry, great description and plenty of twists, then this is the book for you!
I will definitely be reading more from Terry, I'm a huge fan! Definitely recommended!
July 6, 2014
May I offer a 4 plus rating for this book? Author Terry Tyler writes about ordinary people experiencing a variety of issues; her characters go through modern-living situations and relationships that readers can relate to even if they may not initially admit it to themselves.
For me, the events and well-developed characters brought my favourite 'soap' to mind - 'Coronation Street' where I hear the UK regional colloquialisms which Tyler uses in this book. Although in 'Nobody's Fault', Tyler peppers her novel with much stronger language - her characters think and speak profanity. I have to laugh because often that's what's in my head which I try to restrain in public, but Tyler sure, 'gets-it' about human nature, in general. These fleshed-out characters are definitely relatable. I found the book for the most part, a satisfying, fun read, also a bit of a 'reality' show, as well as a 'Corrie Street' take on things.
Tyler has designed plot twists and suspenseful moments where you are truly interested in reading more! She has that talent of story-telling of pulling you into the web. I see this style of writing having appeal for the masses not only for the suspense, but of being seduced by the relationships and behaviours of these characters; thus, the reader's hunger for more information.
I find this writing hard to classify. What is the genre? chick lit? thriller? romance? A little of it all. I found, at times, some over-the-top ideas, but these days anything seems plausible, so okay.
Occasionally, there was too much detail and backstory on secondary characters for my taste, but all in all, I looked forward to continue reading this book every night until finished.
Following is a sample of a seemingly sub-plot. Four women make friends on Facebook and decide to meet:
" Two hours later, the four of them were making their way to Northstrand from their different corners of the country.
Three of them were looking forward to meeting their internet friends.
The other one had a different agenda entirely."
After reading all the prior chats these women had together on-line, this part was pleasurably creepy! How could one resist reading more?!
Read it and discover for yourself!!
For me, the events and well-developed characters brought my favourite 'soap' to mind - 'Coronation Street' where I hear the UK regional colloquialisms which Tyler uses in this book. Although in 'Nobody's Fault', Tyler peppers her novel with much stronger language - her characters think and speak profanity. I have to laugh because often that's what's in my head which I try to restrain in public, but Tyler sure, 'gets-it' about human nature, in general. These fleshed-out characters are definitely relatable. I found the book for the most part, a satisfying, fun read, also a bit of a 'reality' show, as well as a 'Corrie Street' take on things.
Tyler has designed plot twists and suspenseful moments where you are truly interested in reading more! She has that talent of story-telling of pulling you into the web. I see this style of writing having appeal for the masses not only for the suspense, but of being seduced by the relationships and behaviours of these characters; thus, the reader's hunger for more information.
I find this writing hard to classify. What is the genre? chick lit? thriller? romance? A little of it all. I found, at times, some over-the-top ideas, but these days anything seems plausible, so okay.
Occasionally, there was too much detail and backstory on secondary characters for my taste, but all in all, I looked forward to continue reading this book every night until finished.
Following is a sample of a seemingly sub-plot. Four women make friends on Facebook and decide to meet:
" Two hours later, the four of them were making their way to Northstrand from their different corners of the country.
Three of them were looking forward to meeting their internet friends.
The other one had a different agenda entirely."
After reading all the prior chats these women had together on-line, this part was pleasurably creepy! How could one resist reading more?!
Read it and discover for yourself!!
September 12, 2012
From my Amazon Review:
So I downloaded Terry's book a few weeks ago. When I finally had some free time to engage in some "me" time, I turned on my Kindle and tapped into the first page of Nobody's Fault. Kapow! I was immediately thrust into a family conflict that gave me crucial insight into the cast of characters I would be reading about. Opening a book in that fashion is a sure fire way to hook readers and get them to buy into the story. Well, for me it worked. I was drawn in.
And there I was, reading page after page, marveling at Terry's insight into people, relationships and the struggles that we all have at one time or another. I was thinking, "Heh. I got this story. I think I know where this is going." I didn't think the story was predictable, I just felt like my hand was being held and I was willing to go along.
And then:
Bam! What the hell just happened? I actually had to go back a page to make sure I hadn't missed something. A World-Series worthy curve ball just flew across my Kindle! Wha? Now I've got NFI where the story is going. It was the first time I've had a 2/3-through-the-book hook hook me. It was awesome. Totally re-immersed me into the story.
Let me just finish this by saying that I (obviously) enjoyed the book. Terry's writing style is real. It's conversational. It's descriptive. I know she has other books out there and I must leave you now so that I can download them.
So I downloaded Terry's book a few weeks ago. When I finally had some free time to engage in some "me" time, I turned on my Kindle and tapped into the first page of Nobody's Fault. Kapow! I was immediately thrust into a family conflict that gave me crucial insight into the cast of characters I would be reading about. Opening a book in that fashion is a sure fire way to hook readers and get them to buy into the story. Well, for me it worked. I was drawn in.
And there I was, reading page after page, marveling at Terry's insight into people, relationships and the struggles that we all have at one time or another. I was thinking, "Heh. I got this story. I think I know where this is going." I didn't think the story was predictable, I just felt like my hand was being held and I was willing to go along.
And then:
Bam! What the hell just happened? I actually had to go back a page to make sure I hadn't missed something. A World-Series worthy curve ball just flew across my Kindle! Wha? Now I've got NFI where the story is going. It was the first time I've had a 2/3-through-the-book hook hook me. It was awesome. Totally re-immersed me into the story.
Let me just finish this by saying that I (obviously) enjoyed the book. Terry's writing style is real. It's conversational. It's descriptive. I know she has other books out there and I must leave you now so that I can download them.
March 21, 2013
"An unexpectedly good read"
... don't assume from the title of the review that I was expecting very little from the author, either. I had already gathered from the Twittersphere that Tyler had quite a following, and the reviews of her books on Amazon reaffirm that.
However, I don't usually read this type of fiction (usually opting for fantasy and post-apocalyptic) and, wanting to give another genre a try, thought "why not" ... if so many people like it, they can't really be wrong (though this wasn't particularly true for me about a number of other series!).
Anywho, back to the point! I won't go in to too much plot detail, as that would spoil the deliciousness for you all. However, Tyler has built up a story with realistic characters that, depsite some of the circumstances, you can't help but empathise with. By two thirds of the way through, you are practically begging for a happy ending for all involved.
I did think that some of the characters' roles were underdeveloped or circumstantial, and this did detract slightly from the overall quality. However I do emphasise on the slightly. Moved to tears at some points, Tyler pulls on urban humanity's heartstrings in a romantic drama that pulls together a lot of society's paranoias, obsessions with social networking, frailty of online and human relationships and - well, just read the book, you won't be disappointed!
... don't assume from the title of the review that I was expecting very little from the author, either. I had already gathered from the Twittersphere that Tyler had quite a following, and the reviews of her books on Amazon reaffirm that.
However, I don't usually read this type of fiction (usually opting for fantasy and post-apocalyptic) and, wanting to give another genre a try, thought "why not" ... if so many people like it, they can't really be wrong (though this wasn't particularly true for me about a number of other series!).
Anywho, back to the point! I won't go in to too much plot detail, as that would spoil the deliciousness for you all. However, Tyler has built up a story with realistic characters that, depsite some of the circumstances, you can't help but empathise with. By two thirds of the way through, you are practically begging for a happy ending for all involved.
I did think that some of the characters' roles were underdeveloped or circumstantial, and this did detract slightly from the overall quality. However I do emphasise on the slightly. Moved to tears at some points, Tyler pulls on urban humanity's heartstrings in a romantic drama that pulls together a lot of society's paranoias, obsessions with social networking, frailty of online and human relationships and - well, just read the book, you won't be disappointed!
December 12, 2012
'Nobody’s Fault' examines how the lives of a family are blown apart when one partner, completely out of the blue, falls deeply in love with someone new, abandoning his family and stretching family relationships to their limits.
Terry Tyler writes about serious events and emotional turmoil with a deceptively light touch. Well-written, and eminently readable, Nobody’s Fault draws together disparate narrative threads in a climactic conclusion that keeps the reader on the edge of her seat.
Characterisation is insightful and strong, with each one distinct and engaging. Dialogue is natural, contemporary and perfect for the situations in which the characters find themselves. It is apparent that Terry Tyler loves all the characters she writes about, good as well as bad, and they stick in the memory long after the final page has turned.
I recommend this book to readers of contemporary romance who are looking for an emotional rollercoaster of a read. This one will not disappoint.
Terry Tyler writes about serious events and emotional turmoil with a deceptively light touch. Well-written, and eminently readable, Nobody’s Fault draws together disparate narrative threads in a climactic conclusion that keeps the reader on the edge of her seat.
Characterisation is insightful and strong, with each one distinct and engaging. Dialogue is natural, contemporary and perfect for the situations in which the characters find themselves. It is apparent that Terry Tyler loves all the characters she writes about, good as well as bad, and they stick in the memory long after the final page has turned.
I recommend this book to readers of contemporary romance who are looking for an emotional rollercoaster of a read. This one will not disappoint.
January 16, 2013
ANOTHER STUNNING PLOT!
As with her other books, Terry Tyler’s writing magically hooks you in by the end of the 1st chapter! Nobody’s Fault is filled with intriguing, likeable characters that live life in a realistic way, one that you can definitely relate to. After a few chapters you feel as though she is writing about a good friend of yours, one that you have known for years. You feel the emotions that the characters display and experience. It is due to the clever, unpredictable and multi-dimensional plot, that you end up ignoring the phone or put off doing the dishes, so that you can keep reading, uninterrupted until you have reached the end. If you have read just one of Terry Tyler’s books and enjoyed it, you can be assured that the all her books have the same high quality. This is the 2nd of Tyler’s books I have read (The Other Side was the 1st), and there are currently 2 more available, and I believe a 5th on the way, that I cannot wait to read. Just read all the 5 Star reviews on Amazon UK, US & CA. A guaranteed excellent time reading!
As with her other books, Terry Tyler’s writing magically hooks you in by the end of the 1st chapter! Nobody’s Fault is filled with intriguing, likeable characters that live life in a realistic way, one that you can definitely relate to. After a few chapters you feel as though she is writing about a good friend of yours, one that you have known for years. You feel the emotions that the characters display and experience. It is due to the clever, unpredictable and multi-dimensional plot, that you end up ignoring the phone or put off doing the dishes, so that you can keep reading, uninterrupted until you have reached the end. If you have read just one of Terry Tyler’s books and enjoyed it, you can be assured that the all her books have the same high quality. This is the 2nd of Tyler’s books I have read (The Other Side was the 1st), and there are currently 2 more available, and I believe a 5th on the way, that I cannot wait to read. Just read all the 5 Star reviews on Amazon UK, US & CA. A guaranteed excellent time reading!
April 11, 2013
This is a lively tale of a dysfunctional family where the father falls in love and leaves his wife and teenage daughters to start a new life. Terry has a conversational style which is deceptively easy to read and makes for an enjoyable re-working of a well-trodden theme. She paints her characters with broad but incisive brushstrokes and I loved the way she showed the different viewpoints and the evolution of the characters over several years. But there was a super twist to the tale as well. Alongside the family saga ran Sharon’s story. Middle aged and desperate for love, Sharon spends much of her time on social media with ‘virtual’ friends. I kept wondering how the two stories were going to come together, but I simply couldn’t guess – the twist took me completely by surprise and was very well executed (although perhaps a little implausible in retrospect!). I was also impressed by Terry’s awesome knowledge of how Facebook works! I shall definitely be reading more of this author’s work in coming months.
May 6, 2012
Well-paced, gripping and realistic, Nobody's Fault is a kitchen-sink drama with a twist. At the start, I was puzzled by the apparently unrelated stories of Adrienne et al & Sharon and friends, but the story unfolded well & wove together effortlessly.
At the start of the book, I found Adrienne a little bit stereotyped - her apparent ditziness & ideas on life felt a bit hackneyed - but by the end of the story she felt much more like a well-rounded, believable character.
Adrienne's journey felt real & I really empathised with her. I was a bit disappointed that after playing such a pivotal role in the story, Sharon was discarded without so much as a by your leave. The way she was written made it seem as the writer thought she was pitiable, which was a real shame.
Overall it was a good read, though, and well-crafted.
At the start of the book, I found Adrienne a little bit stereotyped - her apparent ditziness & ideas on life felt a bit hackneyed - but by the end of the story she felt much more like a well-rounded, believable character.
Adrienne's journey felt real & I really empathised with her. I was a bit disappointed that after playing such a pivotal role in the story, Sharon was discarded without so much as a by your leave. The way she was written made it seem as the writer thought she was pitiable, which was a real shame.
Overall it was a good read, though, and well-crafted.
June 24, 2012
I really enjoyed this. I liked the way it started, loved the way it handled the break up, affect on teenage daughters struck a personal chord, having one and gone through a break up. Loved the characters, some more than others, loved the way they all developed. Enjoyed the two stories but wasn't sure of the connection and had no idea where we were going! In some ways I was disappointed when the story swiftly changed direction, I had so loved the story we were in. But then I thought, fair play, it's been done well over and over and will continue to be done so, why not if she wants to do it differently. There is a bit in the middle where I just wasn't sure, personally I lost it slightly, but I was happy again by the end, all ends brought neatly together and a satisfying ending. :-)
August 12, 2012
Excellent Family Drama ...
Tyler captures the pain and passion of family life absolutely beautifully in this emotionally charged novel. Her characterisation comes naturally and she writes fluently. It brought a tear to my eye more than once. Writing in the first person from the points of view of different characters is a hard thing to pull off but Terry does it spectacularly giving each a distinct voice and set of ideals. No one can imagine the heartache brought on by the break up of a family until you've been through it but this novel gives an accurate and realistic representation.
I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone, hat's off Ms Tyler.
Tyler captures the pain and passion of family life absolutely beautifully in this emotionally charged novel. Her characterisation comes naturally and she writes fluently. It brought a tear to my eye more than once. Writing in the first person from the points of view of different characters is a hard thing to pull off but Terry does it spectacularly giving each a distinct voice and set of ideals. No one can imagine the heartache brought on by the break up of a family until you've been through it but this novel gives an accurate and realistic representation.
I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone, hat's off Ms Tyler.
June 16, 2013
There is much anger and resentment when Nick leaves his wife and two teenage daughters for a woman he met only a few days earlier. But Nick and Adrienne are meant for one another and have to ride out the storms. Gradually, Nick’s younger daughter gets closer to her father’s new partner but then disaster strikes.
The story is told from various characters’ perspectives. Interspersed with these is another character, Sharon, whose separate story we get to hear too – she gets to meet up with three friends she’s made on a social network site. We know these two stories will come together at some point and the author doesn’t disappoint us with the denouement. I thoroughly enjoyed this.
The story is told from various characters’ perspectives. Interspersed with these is another character, Sharon, whose separate story we get to hear too – she gets to meet up with three friends she’s made on a social network site. We know these two stories will come together at some point and the author doesn’t disappoint us with the denouement. I thoroughly enjoyed this.
July 22, 2012
Yes, this book could probably do with a really good editor before any major publishing house would look at it, but I really enjoyed it. A little gem about relationships, love and the way that every member of a family can be affected by an event. I got quite invested in the characters, and I adored the little side-plot with Sharon and the twist which linked her into the main plot. Thoroughly enjoyable.
August 6, 2012
When I began reading this novel I found myself moving from chapter to chapter at quite a pace as I wanted to know what was going to happen. The characters were well developed and many were likeable. the author used description of people and place very well, allowing me to immerse myself within the story. I did, however, guess two of the outcomes, which is why I have given the book 4 stars, as I was hoping for a bit more of a twist. Well written and an enjoyable read.
December 28, 2012
A book I would never of considered reading if it hasn't been recommended to me. I can say I really enjoyed it, the characters where brilliant and really drew you in. They made you want to read on to find out what was going to happen to them and you could I tyre how they would look from the description. The twists kept the story moving and you could never tell the direction it was going to head in next. Will definitely be looking for more of his books.
September 12, 2012
This is the third book I have read from Terry and it made me cry! This is not something that happens to me very often and it means I am totally involved in the story. It becomes real for me and I will, at some point, return to it because it becomes a memory. Five stars is a given but getting onto my 'favourite-books' shelf is a rarity, but well deserved.
April 28, 2012
I wanted a change from my usual Crime, Thriller books, & Downloaded Terry Tyler's other book first & discovered this was her other book, I haven't read the first book yet, that is next....So read this - Its a great read, totally unable to put it down.
I liked :)~
I liked :)~
March 14, 2017
This book seemed to have so much potential.... I loved that I was getting to know several different characters and wondering how their lives were entwined, turns out the way they shared their lives was totally unbelievable, a really rubbish, unbelievable few chapters after about 75% of actually quite riveting story, shame really....
November 16, 2012
** Spoiler Alert** Don't read my review if you don't want to know the ending. My overall impression is in the last paragraph.
I wanted to love this book. Really wanted to. It is the first indie book I’ve ever purchased because the author interested me with her Twitter feed.
I rate the first half five stars. The emotions ran high and she struck a balance between Ria, Cat, Tara, Nick, Adrienne, and Caroline that drew me into their lives. I related to these complex characters and understood their motivations. I loved every word until Sharon Potts.
Sharon Potts is a fascinating character. So fascinating, in fact, that she deserved a novel of her own. Her insecurity jumped off the page and every woman can relate to a Friday night spent with a glass of wine on the computer. However, Sharon didn’t harmonize with the rest of the book. I loved her storyline until Adrienne went batshit crazy and tried to kill her.
As the story shifted, the second half became essentially a tale of Adrienne, told from various perspectives. The character resolutions were addressed, but not in the depth of emotion of the first half. Why didn’t Sharon press charges against Adrienne? What happened on the holiday between Cat and Tara? Where were Caroline’s complex emotions after learning Darren’s secrets? Did Ria ever acknowledge her role in the decline of her marriage to Nick? Once I was that far into the book, I was invested. I wanted details.
I couldn’t put the book down; I yearned for the characters and story to return to the initial depth. Cat disappeared on her explorations. Ria relocated for a new man. Their resolutions are a quick tell with no show. Even Tara and Caroline, who received more attention, lost depth. In the end, the women all found their identities and resolutions in men, which disappointed me because I expected more from them. The characters deserved a resolution as real and complex as they began. For this reason, my rating for the second half of the book drops to three stars.
Overall, my impression of Tyler Terry is that of a beautiful writer with a strong grasp of character development. I give her kudos for taking this story off a predictable path. My overall rating would be 4/5 stars and I will definitely read another of her books.
I wanted to love this book. Really wanted to. It is the first indie book I’ve ever purchased because the author interested me with her Twitter feed.
I rate the first half five stars. The emotions ran high and she struck a balance between Ria, Cat, Tara, Nick, Adrienne, and Caroline that drew me into their lives. I related to these complex characters and understood their motivations. I loved every word until Sharon Potts.
Sharon Potts is a fascinating character. So fascinating, in fact, that she deserved a novel of her own. Her insecurity jumped off the page and every woman can relate to a Friday night spent with a glass of wine on the computer. However, Sharon didn’t harmonize with the rest of the book. I loved her storyline until Adrienne went batshit crazy and tried to kill her.
As the story shifted, the second half became essentially a tale of Adrienne, told from various perspectives. The character resolutions were addressed, but not in the depth of emotion of the first half. Why didn’t Sharon press charges against Adrienne? What happened on the holiday between Cat and Tara? Where were Caroline’s complex emotions after learning Darren’s secrets? Did Ria ever acknowledge her role in the decline of her marriage to Nick? Once I was that far into the book, I was invested. I wanted details.
I couldn’t put the book down; I yearned for the characters and story to return to the initial depth. Cat disappeared on her explorations. Ria relocated for a new man. Their resolutions are a quick tell with no show. Even Tara and Caroline, who received more attention, lost depth. In the end, the women all found their identities and resolutions in men, which disappointed me because I expected more from them. The characters deserved a resolution as real and complex as they began. For this reason, my rating for the second half of the book drops to three stars.
Overall, my impression of Tyler Terry is that of a beautiful writer with a strong grasp of character development. I give her kudos for taking this story off a predictable path. My overall rating would be 4/5 stars and I will definitely read another of her books.
September 11, 2013
I normally shy away from domestic dramas, especially when it's that old plot line "middle-aged man dumps family for young cutie." It's been done. And done. And done again. Yet there was something about the descriptions I'd read of Terry Tyler's books that told me she was an author with an edge. That if there was a way to make this type of story new, she might be the one to pull it off. Pull it off, she does. In NOBODY'S FAULT, Terry Tyler takes exciting risks with her narrative that, combined with carefully drawn characters, make for a funny but powerful novel. Adrienne, Nick's new love, is a strong and complex personality who never set out to become involved with a married man. Nick's wife Ria is no sad drab little housewife tattooed with the footprints of all the family members she's allowed to walk over her. She's gorgeous and tough and gives as good as she gets. Tyler is clever in how she handles the end of Ria and Nick's long marriage. There's no extended melodrama. The characters rush headlong into their new lives willing to take the bumps and bruises that come with grabbing for their dreams. Yet the normal pains of dislocated daughters and their guilt-ridden father sitting uncomfortably over holiday dinners isn't enough for the author. Instead, just as everyone settles into a new--if fragile--normal, Tyler shatters them again with a single violent blow. This time when the women in Nick's life are sent spinning, there's no telling what the result will be. Madness? Murder? NOBODY'S FAULT is an amazing ride--climb on board and HOLD ON!
November 1, 2013
When Nick returned from a job interview and announced that he was leaving home, his family was shattered. His wife, Ria, after screaming and shouting for some time, gave up her job, tarted herself up and went looking for another man. His elder daughter, Cat, lost interest in trying to pass her exams and fell in with a very dubious crowd. His younger daughter, Tara, was devastated. She adored her father and couldn’t deal with the battleground her home had become. And Nick? Nick was in love – utterly, irrevocably – with the girl he had met when he went for the interview. They were blissfully happy – until something unspeakable happened!
This is the second book I’ve read by Terry Tyler. I was hooked after the first one. Every so often you come across an author who has got everything right. Beautiful, accurate writing; wonderful, living characters – people you really care about; and a plot that holds you to the very end.
I won’t tell you what happens in this book because I don’t want to spoil it for you, but it made me cry. It made me cry in the dentist’s waiting room, actually. I could neither stop crying, nor put the book down, so I carried on, wiping my eyes with a tissue. I can’t remember the last time a book made me feel like that. Probably Kate Atkinson’s Case Histories. I have kept that book and read it over and over. I shall do the same with this one.
Please keep writing, Terry. I have to feed my habit.
This is the second book I’ve read by Terry Tyler. I was hooked after the first one. Every so often you come across an author who has got everything right. Beautiful, accurate writing; wonderful, living characters – people you really care about; and a plot that holds you to the very end.
I won’t tell you what happens in this book because I don’t want to spoil it for you, but it made me cry. It made me cry in the dentist’s waiting room, actually. I could neither stop crying, nor put the book down, so I carried on, wiping my eyes with a tissue. I can’t remember the last time a book made me feel like that. Probably Kate Atkinson’s Case Histories. I have kept that book and read it over and over. I shall do the same with this one.
Please keep writing, Terry. I have to feed my habit.
July 5, 2012
Nobody's Fault was very well written and the author uses descriptions and dialogue with expertise and care. The story itself was told well and the loose ends tied together nicely in the end. The author wove multiple points of view from different perspectives about the same incidents and gave us a clear picture of what each character felt and saw and why.
Despite all that, I still came away from Nobody's Fault feeling sad and more than a little ticked off. The title is wrong... it was clearly the husband/father's fault. ALL OF IT WAS - any man that walks away from his marriage and children to live with another woman so he can be "fulfilled" with "true love" is a sleazeball. When those kids are grown and gone you can find your own freedom and a new life if that's what you need to. But to walk away from your wife, leave your children to live in a single parent home for your own emotional needs? Selfish beyond description. As for the feelings of his new love, the other woman? I had no sympathy for her in any shape or form - so she fell in love, so what? She knew he was married and she trespassed anyway. None the less, I will read other work by this author on a different subject matter, she definately knows how to tell a story.
Despite all that, I still came away from Nobody's Fault feeling sad and more than a little ticked off. The title is wrong... it was clearly the husband/father's fault. ALL OF IT WAS - any man that walks away from his marriage and children to live with another woman so he can be "fulfilled" with "true love" is a sleazeball. When those kids are grown and gone you can find your own freedom and a new life if that's what you need to. But to walk away from your wife, leave your children to live in a single parent home for your own emotional needs? Selfish beyond description. As for the feelings of his new love, the other woman? I had no sympathy for her in any shape or form - so she fell in love, so what? She knew he was married and she trespassed anyway. None the less, I will read other work by this author on a different subject matter, she definately knows how to tell a story.
July 25, 2013
Nobody's Fault is the story of Tara, Cat, their mother Ria and father Nick. The story starts out that Nick is leaving them as he has fallen in love with a woman called Adrienne, who is a friend of Nicks sister. Each chapter is told from different points of view and how certain things have affected them and their lives. After the initial separation of Nick and Ria, you are drawn along with each character as they grow and begin to deal with a new life with things different to how they used to be. Without giving too much away - i don't like to give spoilers - but something happens that completely changes all of their lives, more so than having to deal with the breakup of a marriage.
I found the story was little slow to get started but once it all started to unfold i really enjoyed it. The characters are expertly written and the emotions are very engrossing, with each persons point of view drawing you further into the story. It took a while to work out where Sharon featured into it all but as it went on it became apparent as to who she was. The twist at the end really had me on the edge of my seat and i thoroughly enjoyed it.
I found the story was little slow to get started but once it all started to unfold i really enjoyed it. The characters are expertly written and the emotions are very engrossing, with each persons point of view drawing you further into the story. It took a while to work out where Sharon featured into it all but as it went on it became apparent as to who she was. The twist at the end really had me on the edge of my seat and i thoroughly enjoyed it.
April 19, 2014
I guess you could say I've become a true Terry Tyler fan. This is interesting because hers are the only books I read and enjoy in this genre, but then that's possibly because hers is a genre all of its own. It is contemporary fiction with a strong focus on the contemporary. I would say it is very much 'reality fiction'. Nobody's Fault is almost starkly real - it is about the pain, the intensity and the complications of real life in what is ostensibly a very normal setting. It is also about great and enduring love. Terry's characters are all people we know or have met, and her skill is that she dips into the story almost everyone has lurking in their background and brings it to vivid and dramatic life. This is why we can relate so well to Nick and Adrienne, to Sharon and her internet buddies, to Nick's daughters, fighting their own teenage battles. This is a gripping and very well woven story told in different threads and at two different times, all brought together with a shocking twist. But... the end will see it right. A great 21st century read and another cracker from this talented author. Now where's the next?
November 14, 2013
I've read a few things by Terry Tyler now (all very good), but this novel is by far my favourite.
It's just completely enthralling. The premise, father finds new love and 'abandons' family, is handled beautifully, with the story shown from multiple viewpoints. The characters obviously interpret this event differently, but all the reactions are fascinating and, importantly, evocative of real life; this is a believable story which does not fail to entertain.
Being a fan of YA, I loved how the teenager's dealt with the situation, as well as the interactions with each other on a more general note. I think Terry should consider writing a YA at some point as she nailed the tone of the dialogue etc.
Also, one of the characters is a writer and muses on the inner-workings of the art. This kind of meta-analysis within a piece of writing was a really interesting idea and I enjoyed it a lot. I also feel it kind of gave a bit of an insight into the way Terry works, a kind of making-of embedded into the novel - a fantastic and well executed (it's never too drawn out) idea.
Loved it.
It's just completely enthralling. The premise, father finds new love and 'abandons' family, is handled beautifully, with the story shown from multiple viewpoints. The characters obviously interpret this event differently, but all the reactions are fascinating and, importantly, evocative of real life; this is a believable story which does not fail to entertain.
Being a fan of YA, I loved how the teenager's dealt with the situation, as well as the interactions with each other on a more general note. I think Terry should consider writing a YA at some point as she nailed the tone of the dialogue etc.
Also, one of the characters is a writer and muses on the inner-workings of the art. This kind of meta-analysis within a piece of writing was a really interesting idea and I enjoyed it a lot. I also feel it kind of gave a bit of an insight into the way Terry works, a kind of making-of embedded into the novel - a fantastic and well executed (it's never too drawn out) idea.
Loved it.
January 20, 2013
For Nick and Adrienne it is love at first sight. Within six days of their meeting at his cousin Caroline’s house Nick has left his wife, Ria, and teenage daughters, Cat and Tara, to move in with Adrienne. They have to be together. Ria and her daughters cope with the split in different ways, and Caroline has her own take on the situation. When tragedy strikes everyone casts about for someone to blame.
Sharon is looking for love and friendship on the internet, totally unaware of the role she plays.
Page one, and you’re plunged directly into the drama. This entertaining story is full of quirky characters who talk like real people (plenty of swearing included). If you like a fast-paced, in-your-face tale that also has its touching moments then you’ll love this.
I knew there was going to be a twist (I made incorrect guess after incorrect guess), but I had no idea how good the twist was going to be.
Sharon is looking for love and friendship on the internet, totally unaware of the role she plays.
Page one, and you’re plunged directly into the drama. This entertaining story is full of quirky characters who talk like real people (plenty of swearing included). If you like a fast-paced, in-your-face tale that also has its touching moments then you’ll love this.
I knew there was going to be a twist (I made incorrect guess after incorrect guess), but I had no idea how good the twist was going to be.
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