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Three Way
TV news producer Ollie Hayward needs to get over his ex. Like right now.
When his editor sends him to interview a beautiful city trader, his luck might just have changed….
Then an old school friend shows up on Ollie’s doorstep and things get…complicated.
Three Way is a humorous yarn told through the eyes of a man desperate to get his love life back on track. Or at the very least dodge the relationship wrecking ball swinging his way.
When his editor sends him to interview a beautiful city trader, his luck might just have changed….
Then an old school friend shows up on Ollie’s doorstep and things get…complicated.
Three Way is a humorous yarn told through the eyes of a man desperate to get his love life back on track. Or at the very least dodge the relationship wrecking ball swinging his way.
388 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2013
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August 31, 2016
DNF on page 144/390 36% (25/05/14 to 04/06/14)
The train pulls away, I spot the man staring at the ten pound note then over to me. He gives me a smile, followed by a thumbs up as the train disappears into the tunnel. Shit. That was my lunch money. How the hell did that happen? Who falls asleep on the nearest hobo? Don’t answer that.
Whenever I see a DNF, I always think “Wow, that must suck.” but this is not the case with this one. I enjoyed it, yet a lot of the parts were really chick-litty. And I don't like Chick Lit, which kinda sucks. There's also comedy and a love interest, which is what spurred me on to give it a 3.25. Thumbs up for ma homie's dialect!
Ollie is a news-reporter, and has been stuck with it for years. Svelta, his girlfriend left him six months ago. He then meets Lauren and knows it's time to move on...
Ollie is quite humorous, which was also a bonus...
“Not really, just me and a couple of the Hitler Youth playing fisty cuffs.”
Ollie comes across as really adorable, I'm not sure if he's supposed to- but he does. But if he happened to be a woman... This would be chick lit (maybe... I'm no expert on the genres).
The main thing that I liked (which I have never read in a book before, may I add) is that it has the London/British dialect and I thought it was fantastic. I found it more comfortable to read than a huge majority of ‘correctly’ written books.
Three Way is written really well, but the content sadly just wasn't for me.
I will definitely be coming back to this in the future, and I will see if my tastes have changed by then...
A copy of Three Way was kindly provided to me by Daniel Grant, the author, in exchange for an honest review.
3.25 “Who falls asleep on the nearest hobo?” stars
The train pulls away, I spot the man staring at the ten pound note then over to me. He gives me a smile, followed by a thumbs up as the train disappears into the tunnel. Shit. That was my lunch money. How the hell did that happen? Who falls asleep on the nearest hobo? Don’t answer that.
Whenever I see a DNF, I always think “Wow, that must suck.” but this is not the case with this one. I enjoyed it, yet a lot of the parts were really chick-litty. And I don't like Chick Lit, which kinda sucks. There's also comedy and a love interest, which is what spurred me on to give it a 3.25. Thumbs up for ma homie's dialect!
Ollie is a news-reporter, and has been stuck with it for years. Svelta, his girlfriend left him six months ago. He then meets Lauren and knows it's time to move on...
Ollie is quite humorous, which was also a bonus...
“Not really, just me and a couple of the Hitler Youth playing fisty cuffs.”
Ollie comes across as really adorable, I'm not sure if he's supposed to- but he does. But if he happened to be a woman... This would be chick lit (maybe... I'm no expert on the genres).
The main thing that I liked (which I have never read in a book before, may I add) is that it has the London/British dialect and I thought it was fantastic. I found it more comfortable to read than a huge majority of ‘correctly’ written books.
Three Way is written really well, but the content sadly just wasn't for me.
I will definitely be coming back to this in the future, and I will see if my tastes have changed by then...
A copy of Three Way was kindly provided to me by Daniel Grant, the author, in exchange for an honest review.
September 14, 2013
I've just finished reading "Three Way" by Daniel Grant. Read the original review at:
http://thischickreads.wordpress.com/2...
*Copy provided by author in exchange for an honest review*
When I got this book for review I was so trilled. After ‘Sex Lessons’ (author’s debut novel), I couldn’t wait for the second book to be out.
So, here is the plot: Ollie Hayward shares apartment with his best friend from childhood, Parker. Also just broke up with the love of his life-Svetla. After couple of months suffering for his lost love he meets Lauren. At the same time, an old friend of his, Ashley, moves into the apartment. So, there are three women in his life and he feels torn between them.
I liked Ollie a lot. He is so clumsy and has such a good soul. There are always some silly situations that can happen only to him. I don’t want to reveal the interesting stuff, but, who falls asleep on the nearest hobo? Don’t answer that. Also, he works as a news producer and makes interviews with important people. But only Ollie can make that mistake to spread in the air the moment when the Prime Minister says “shit”.
I also liked his flatmate Parker. He is a writer-to-be with very unique ideas in his mind. I was thrilled that his bestselling book is going to be translated in Macedonian. His character reminded me of Spike from Notting Hill movie. Do you remember Spike, William’s flatmate?
The women in the book weren’t that interesting. Svetla was cheating Ollie, left him, then wanted to come back to him. The relationship with Lauren was always on-off, and Ashley was his BFF since childhood. But there was nothing interesting about any of them.
I liked the book, it had some really great moments, but unfortunately it didn’t make me laugh so hard as ‘Sex Lessons’ did. I mean, the book is funny and entertaining, but less funny than the previous one. Overall, I did enjoy reading it. Will Ollie choose the right path in his love life? Well, you’ll have to read the book.
http://thischickreads.wordpress.com/2...
*Copy provided by author in exchange for an honest review*
When I got this book for review I was so trilled. After ‘Sex Lessons’ (author’s debut novel), I couldn’t wait for the second book to be out.
So, here is the plot: Ollie Hayward shares apartment with his best friend from childhood, Parker. Also just broke up with the love of his life-Svetla. After couple of months suffering for his lost love he meets Lauren. At the same time, an old friend of his, Ashley, moves into the apartment. So, there are three women in his life and he feels torn between them.
I liked Ollie a lot. He is so clumsy and has such a good soul. There are always some silly situations that can happen only to him. I don’t want to reveal the interesting stuff, but, who falls asleep on the nearest hobo? Don’t answer that. Also, he works as a news producer and makes interviews with important people. But only Ollie can make that mistake to spread in the air the moment when the Prime Minister says “shit”.
I also liked his flatmate Parker. He is a writer-to-be with very unique ideas in his mind. I was thrilled that his bestselling book is going to be translated in Macedonian. His character reminded me of Spike from Notting Hill movie. Do you remember Spike, William’s flatmate?
The women in the book weren’t that interesting. Svetla was cheating Ollie, left him, then wanted to come back to him. The relationship with Lauren was always on-off, and Ashley was his BFF since childhood. But there was nothing interesting about any of them.
I liked the book, it had some really great moments, but unfortunately it didn’t make me laugh so hard as ‘Sex Lessons’ did. I mean, the book is funny and entertaining, but less funny than the previous one. Overall, I did enjoy reading it. Will Ollie choose the right path in his love life? Well, you’ll have to read the book.
September 23, 2013
Three Way tells the story of Ollie, recently split from girlfriend Svetla, providing a place to stay for, long time friend and sometime more than that, Ashley and exploring a potential new relationship with financial hot shot, Lauren. I didn't find Ollie and his relationship indecision or soul searching particularly sympathetic. It's a light hearted story with an unsurprising happy ending. A quick, diverting read with a London setting.
August 22, 2013
Actual rating: 3.5/5
November 21, 2013
I really liked this book. It's a fun read, with likable characters, especially the main character Ollie, and the story is good.
May 12, 2014
A good read. Good characters. Some very funny moments.
January 8, 2018
Good read
I enjoyed this book but I didn't want it to end the way it did, I hope there is another book coming out following up on Ollie and Ashley. I liked how it related to the first book.
Personally thought the first book was funnier but this is a good read
I enjoyed this book but I didn't want it to end the way it did, I hope there is another book coming out following up on Ollie and Ashley. I liked how it related to the first book.
Personally thought the first book was funnier but this is a good read
March 28, 2021
A romantic comedy but so much more than that. I lost it laughing out loud at the, ahem, 'chocolate brownie' scene, and the friendship between Parker and Ollie also had its comedy genius moments too. A pure joy to read.
June 18, 2017
Gripping read
Follow on to sex lessons
Good account of relationship
Well written
Can't wait for next book to come out
Brilliant
Follow on to sex lessons
Good account of relationship
Well written
Can't wait for next book to come out
Brilliant
February 24, 2020
I really enjoyed the book, it felt like a friend telling me about his daily life.
May 27, 2024
I found this on reddit, don't really remember how. I wanted to try something new and fun. And this seemed to be a good idea. And it was.
I want to preface my review by saying that I'm a "new reader" and never really consumed any chick-lit content before. Always had a mild prejudice for those kinds of books. The start of the book is... sorry I forgot how it was, I only remember it being fast. Like I was strapped in and had to finish the journey. I was surprised at myself for continuously reading words that lasted longer than 5 minutes. Instead of breaking the story apart in stages, let me give you a consolidated review of how it was.
Sometimes you hate the main character for his decisions, but sometimes you understand (not agreeing with him though). I also loved how he incorporated the GoodReads review from his previous book into the story. I read through the last chapters with Adele playing, partly because she's from the UK. Yeah, the story does remind you where it's taking place, pubs and tubes. And I did have to google what the word "karzi" meant. The ending is plain wonderful, I wish I could divulge more but then I'd be spoiling. Tied up most of the loose ends as well. Though there were times when I couldn't follow the dialogue, I had to re-read to understand who said what. That's my only gripe. Loved the Asian girl reading on the tube dialogue.
I wanted to write an email to the author showing how good his book was but unfortunately couldn't find it anywhere. When I came back to his Goodreads page, I was quite shocked to see that his last book (this one) was published back in 2013, and no other published books since. Such a shame. Hopefully, Mr. Grant is writing some banging book right as I write this.
Though I don't think I'll be reading any more lad-lit any time soon, I'll be definitely stealing the quick, made-in-Britain, sarcastic remarks. Thank you Mr. Grant for writing this, very fun to read and it sparked my interest in reading once again. God knows how I'll finish The Count of Monte Cristo. And I also couldn't bother finding out how to pronounce the name "Svetla", so maybe try adding how to pronounce them in brackets? Thanks. Cheers!
I want to preface my review by saying that I'm a "new reader" and never really consumed any chick-lit content before. Always had a mild prejudice for those kinds of books. The start of the book is... sorry I forgot how it was, I only remember it being fast. Like I was strapped in and had to finish the journey. I was surprised at myself for continuously reading words that lasted longer than 5 minutes. Instead of breaking the story apart in stages, let me give you a consolidated review of how it was.
Sometimes you hate the main character for his decisions, but sometimes you understand (not agreeing with him though). I also loved how he incorporated the GoodReads review from his previous book into the story. I read through the last chapters with Adele playing, partly because she's from the UK. Yeah, the story does remind you where it's taking place, pubs and tubes. And I did have to google what the word "karzi" meant. The ending is plain wonderful, I wish I could divulge more but then I'd be spoiling. Tied up most of the loose ends as well. Though there were times when I couldn't follow the dialogue, I had to re-read to understand who said what. That's my only gripe. Loved the Asian girl reading on the tube dialogue.
I wanted to write an email to the author showing how good his book was but unfortunately couldn't find it anywhere. When I came back to his Goodreads page, I was quite shocked to see that his last book (this one) was published back in 2013, and no other published books since. Such a shame. Hopefully, Mr. Grant is writing some banging book right as I write this.
Though I don't think I'll be reading any more lad-lit any time soon, I'll be definitely stealing the quick, made-in-Britain, sarcastic remarks. Thank you Mr. Grant for writing this, very fun to read and it sparked my interest in reading once again. God knows how I'll finish The Count of Monte Cristo. And I also couldn't bother finding out how to pronounce the name "Svetla", so maybe try adding how to pronounce them in brackets? Thanks. Cheers!
September 22, 2016
I read a lot of 'Lad Lit', which means covering the same ground many times, often the same tired comic situations, a generic male voice - self-depreciating, unsure, wanting love. I wasn't expecting a great deal from this one. I recently finished Daniel's SEX LESSONS and enjoyed it without ever feeling like it set my world on fire. This one I liked a lot more.
Perhaps it was the main character, the uncertain and cynical-beyond-his-years Ollie who clearly does a good job despite his feelings about it, it definitely a fine friend without ever appreciating the fact, and he has a nice, very identifiable way of not seeing what's right in front of his face. He's coming out of a long-term relationship, obviously one that was doomed and he let it be so, and it's almost as though he doesn't miss the girl, rather he longs for the security and comfort blanket of being loved and once it's pulled away he's lost, and that's something I can remember feeling once upon a time.
In THREE WAY, Ollie meets Miss Perfect, Lauren from SEX LESSONS, she of the gorgeous face and sculpted figure (Kate Upton?); wealthy, self-reliant and yet vulnerable enough to make you want to move mountains for her. Ollie, damaged and rebounding, senses that she's good to be true and of course she is, yet in time-honoured fashion he only finds out once he's decided, reluctantly, to commit to her.
And then there's his relationships with the friends in his life - flatmate Parker, the Rhys Ifans of the story, equally broken Angela with whom he has more history than he cares to think about, even Tristan, the dealer next door who in the film adaptation would be played by a famous actor - I pictured Matt Smith.
It isn't a perfect novel. The comedy moments are as contrived as ever and there are times you want to reach into the pages and slap the lad, just to wake him up and make him smell the coffee - Nescafe Instant, yuk! Yet there's a very lovely, almost 'stream of consciousness' style to the prose, the conversational manner in which Ollie spins his tale of cracked hearts and falling asleep on hobos whilst on the tube. He's fully rounded, far from a hero and he cocks up. We all do. His story is one I found well worth reading.
Perhaps it was the main character, the uncertain and cynical-beyond-his-years Ollie who clearly does a good job despite his feelings about it, it definitely a fine friend without ever appreciating the fact, and he has a nice, very identifiable way of not seeing what's right in front of his face. He's coming out of a long-term relationship, obviously one that was doomed and he let it be so, and it's almost as though he doesn't miss the girl, rather he longs for the security and comfort blanket of being loved and once it's pulled away he's lost, and that's something I can remember feeling once upon a time.
In THREE WAY, Ollie meets Miss Perfect, Lauren from SEX LESSONS, she of the gorgeous face and sculpted figure (Kate Upton?); wealthy, self-reliant and yet vulnerable enough to make you want to move mountains for her. Ollie, damaged and rebounding, senses that she's good to be true and of course she is, yet in time-honoured fashion he only finds out once he's decided, reluctantly, to commit to her.
And then there's his relationships with the friends in his life - flatmate Parker, the Rhys Ifans of the story, equally broken Angela with whom he has more history than he cares to think about, even Tristan, the dealer next door who in the film adaptation would be played by a famous actor - I pictured Matt Smith.
It isn't a perfect novel. The comedy moments are as contrived as ever and there are times you want to reach into the pages and slap the lad, just to wake him up and make him smell the coffee - Nescafe Instant, yuk! Yet there's a very lovely, almost 'stream of consciousness' style to the prose, the conversational manner in which Ollie spins his tale of cracked hearts and falling asleep on hobos whilst on the tube. He's fully rounded, far from a hero and he cocks up. We all do. His story is one I found well worth reading.
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