Perfect Day

by Imogen Parker

On a perfect spring morning, Alexander catches a train into London, but never reaches work. Instead, he spends the day with Kate, a waitress he met the night before. Such a perfect day, Nell goes to the seaside, hoping that the sea air will blow away the doubts she has about her life. As Nell ponders why falling in love is so different from loving someone, Alexander allows himself to imagine leaving his old life behind and starting afresh. And by a strange turn of fate, there's an opportunity to do just that.

Genres: Chick Lit, Fiction

384 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Melanie Williams]

Sorry, but I did not like this book - I found all the characters irritating. The writing is lively though - maybe with different subject matter, I might have enjoyed it, so I'll read another one and see if I like it more.

[sarah]

This is the second book I’ve read of this author. Quite an interesting concept and I liked how each chapter alternates between him and her. I was disappointed with the ending, as I feel despite the big days and revelations they’ve both had that he hasn’t changed anyway.
It was ok and a easy read just didn’t personally agree with each characters morals!

[Alexandra Firth]

I didn't really feel like this had much of a storyline and as such, it took me a while to finish it. I'm glad I didn't give up, as I hate not finishing books, but I wouldn't read any more like this in a hurry.

[Teresa D]

Slightly annoying & irritating characters.

[Sarah Baglee]

Didn’t like the story or any of the characters.

[Jodie]

his book is based around a few days which is unusual for most books l read as they are spaced out over days or weeks. Because of this you get to know the characters, Nell, Alexander and Kate quite quickly. In this book people are brought together, but for these relationships to continue other relationships will have to be broken. This book is about responsibility, love and realisation.

This book is a hard one to review because l can't say l loved it as l didn't, it took me a while to get into it but as the book goes on the characters start to form more strongly and the book does become better.

[Michele]

I had a hard time getting into the first few pages of this book, but then became thoroughly engrossed in the story set within such a brief span of time. The author did a good job with all the characters, even one who had died. but especially the main ones, Lucy, Nell, Alexander and Kate. The big What Ifs are realistically explored and the reader is left with a comfortable feeling they'll manage well after the end of the book.

[Geraldine]

It must be more than ten years since I read this, and I still remember aspects of it, especially its atmosphere and the sense that life can change as a result of a small random decision coinciding with one big catastrophe.

It's not a Classic, but it must have something about it that it has stayed in my consciousness for so long!

[Aylin Youlin]

Историята е доста плоска.Нещата от живота описани за период от два дни.За хората,които навлизат в ежедневието ни и го променят понякога завинаги.Замисъла е хубав,но като цяло не съм впечатлена.Това е от типа романчета,които можеш да четеш на плажа...без да напрягаш мозъчните си клетки.

[Kristy Cunningham]

This book was different but easy to get into. I couldn't wait to see what happened. Great read!