This Twentysomething Life: A sort-of prequel to This Thirtysomething Life

by Jon Rance

The hilarious and heart warming short story prequel to the top ten Kindle best seller This Thirtysomething Life. Perfect for fans of Mike Gayle, Matt Dunn and David Nicholls.


SYNOPSIS

Before Harry and Emily were thirty-somethings on the cusp of parenthood, they were twenty-somethings about to get married. Set during the build up to their wedding, this is the story of why Harry started a diary and how he almost, in typical Harry fashion, didn’t make it down the aisle.

Just as hilarious and heartwarming as 'This Thirtysomething Life' and 'This Family Life', this smaller dose of Harry and Emily, will give you an insight into their life before they were ‘happily married’.

Essential reading for all fans of 'This Thirtysomething Life' and 'This Family Life' and the perfect introduction to Harry and Emily for newcomers. Brutally honest, laugh-out-loud funny and heartwarming, this is one man’s first diary entries on the road to adulthood.

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories, Ebooks, Romance

80 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 7, 2013

About the author

Jon Rance is the author of seven novels: the Kindle top ten bestseller, This Thirtysomething Life, Happy Endings (both published by Hodder and Stoughton), This Family Life, Sunday Dinners, Dan And Nat Got Married, About Us, and The Summer Holidays Survival Guide. He's also the author of the Christmas novella, A Notting Hill Christmas.

Jon studied English Literature at Middlesex University, London, before going travelling and meeting his American wife in Australia. Jon loves comedy (especially sitcoms), the films of Richard Curtis, travelling and tea. He just turned forty, which is a terrifying time, so his books might get a bit edgier and possibly angrier as a result.

Jon writes dramatic, romantic, comedy fiction similar to the work of Mike Gayle, Matt Dunn, Nick Spalding and David Nicholls.

You can email him at: jonrance@yahoo.com

Please visit his website: www.jonrance.co.uk

Follow him on Twitter: @JRance75

Reviews

[Sandy Samuel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fun read!

[Marina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I downloaded this book for free on Amazon. com. It is still free. I laughed a lot while reading this short story. The only thing that I didn’t like here is that it’s too short. Yes, I know it’s a prequel, but I wanted more.

Seeing the relationship from a guy’s perspective was really cool. I really enjoyed while reading about Harry and Emily and their wedding. What a guy thinks the day before he marries, when he marries, and after he gets married, find out in this funny and entertaining short story. After this, I’m definitely a fan of this author. He reminds me a little bit of another author, Daniel Grant, but in a positive way. In this short story it’s also included a part of the second book, “This Thirtysomething Life” which I’m definitely gonna buy it.

You will definitely enjoy in this funny and humorous read.

[Jackie Chanel · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a really short story, and as a prequel, it did exactly what it was supposed to do: make me want to read the next book.

When I downloaded it, I did so because I thought the title was interesting. I don't remember reading the blurb because I had no idea what this was about. Turns out, it's about a guy in his mid-twenties who decides to start a diary two weeks before his wedding and records his feelings and activities leading up to the wedding.

It was a good introduction of the characters I hope come to play in the novel. Overall, I wouldn't say it was a 5 star read but it was good enough to look forward to This Thirtysomething Life

[Chrystelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I downloaded this short story from Google Play Books.

It's way too short. I know why it's short, I wasn't expecting it to be this short.
Anyhow, I laughed so hard and felt so much for Harry, it felt almost like the relationship I have with my bf, whom I love to death. His wife also seems to be such a nice and cute gal!

I have never read a book from a man's perspective, at least not when it comes to relationships and such and I thought at first I wasn't going to like it (since I am a lass) but I did!

I will definitely read the prequel!

[Honeypie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a prequel to the book, This Thirtysomething Life.

This prequel, again, showed me a glimpse of what goes on inside men's heads. English men, that is.

This is still funny, especially when I remember how Harry Spencer, the protaganist in both books, "adores" the weatherman, and his elderly neighbor, and his father-in-law. It's a short story, after all, but it's still worth the time I allowed it to have. Haha!

[Kenechi Udogu · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very, very, very short prequel to This Thirtysomething life but I loved it! Recommended if you liked Jon Rance's debut work. Only thing I noticed was that there were at least 6 typos/editing errors in such a short story, which isn't usual for a big publishing house (Hodder and Stoughton). Weird but thought I'd note it as indie writers get so much stick for one or two errors in works three times the length. Just goes to show were not all perfect. Other than that great read!

[John Wiley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty good, but incredibly short - which I was aware of. It just didn't give me a good sense of who people are, though Harry does seem like he'll be a good narrator. This short didn't put me off of reading thirty something, but it was good enough to push it to the front of my queue either.

[Gina Basham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't wait to read thirtysomething

Laughing in bed. Not a bedtime story as it's not lulling me to sleep. I love this couple already. I am so ready for the next. I would recommend. Gbash

[Joo · Rating 2 out of 5]

A very short advert for the other book.

[Adri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting, honest and funny. I enjoyed discovering this fresh new voice. And I look forward to reading more of his work.

[Kat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really funny, Now moving on to this thirty something life

[K.H. Leigh · Rating 1 out of 5]

Dull and in desperate need of a good editor.

[Becca]

um, okay. this was over before i thought it would be because half of it is an 'excerpt' from the sequel. skip.

[Nicole Benitez · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cute but short, although I can't complain too much considering it was free from Amazon

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very short read but i love this authors style of writting .. Very amusing

[Lisa · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a prequel so very short...good job really as not my cup of tea!

[Ashley Hedden · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a book that I downloaded because it was free. It was a great read that made me laugh a lot. This book was a quick read that everyone should read especially if you need a great laugh.

[Ami Samsuri · Rating 2 out of 5]

plot was light and interesting.
the wife was kind of crazy. to be honest, so was he.
writing style felt rushed.
dialogue didn't flow, wasnt realistic enough and sounded too planned out.

[Riwyboy · Rating 1 out of 5]

Complete crap!!

[Heather Berkowitz · Rating 3 out of 5]

I knew this was a short story but my nook told me it was 92 pages, so I thought it would be longer. its really only about half of that - the rest is a preview of another book

[Anjeli Crisanto · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute fun and refreshing diary of a guy who gets cold feet the days leading to his wedding day.

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

Super short, cute, but not enough to convince me to read the actual book. Worked as a short story though!

[Um mar de fogueirinhas · Rating 2 out of 5]

chopped like the diary writing moron fiance's thoughts, imo...

[Sarah c · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very short story

[Hil · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is unnecessary, although there's nothing particularly wrong with it.

[Dj Acrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick Read

Although this is a short "prequel" to "This Thirtysomething Life" it is packed with uplifting glimpses that leaves you nodding your head and grinning.

[S.C. · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a cute little story. Short and sweet but I didn't really fall in love with it.

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute little short read, which I enjoyed and found quite humorous. On to the sequel :-)

[Shay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Laughed out loud!

OMG this book did not fail to deliver, it had me laughing out loud on the train!
The characters in this story could have been me, loved the way the author captured the twenty something mind perfectly!
Would recommend this book to everyone and anyone over 18 who likes to read! I cannot say enough how much this book made me laugh!!!