Two Days in Biarritz: Irish Fiction

by Michelle Jackson

Praise for Two Days in Biarritz “I just couldn’t put this book down, lovely feeling of Biarritz, and back to Howth, in Dublin. A fabulous holiday read.” Trip Fiction “A heartwarming story of women finding their own strength.” Evening Herald “Brilliant, one of the best books I’ve ever read.” Goodreads. “A story fashioned with sufficient light and dark to suit many tastes.” The Irish Emigrant. “Jackson carved a niche for herself with a winning formula for her first novel.” Irish Independent. They're chalk and cheese but always the best of friends . . . until Biarritz! Meet best friends Kate and Annabel, all set to celebrate a big birthday in style. And where better to do it than the chic resort of Biarritz packed with yummy food, heady wine and surfers? Kate is an artist and lives in France, while Annabel's only ambition is to hang on to her Yummy Mummy status back in Dublin. But Annabel has been keeping a shocking secret from Kate for years. Then in Biarritz, in a haze of alcohol, she at last lets it slip. Kate is devastated and runs back home to the Pyrénées. Then her mother's illness forces her to return to Dublin . . . to Shane, a pilot, the one-time love of her life . . . and to Annabel. Meanwhile Annabel's perfect suburban life is rocked and she throws herself into setting up a small business. Her husband Colin is appalled at the new Annabel . . . new friend Gary, however, approves . . . Can the women's friendship survive deception, betrayal and anger? Can they survive Biarritz?

Genres: Chick Lit

305 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

Michelle Jackson studied printed Textile Design in The National College of Art and Design and kicked off her career as a sock designer.

She has written six bestselling novels which have been translated into several European languages.
In 2010 she co-wrote What Women Know a book of wisdom for women.

She is a panelist on the Midday Show on TV3 and writes articles and travel features for several national newspapers and magazines.

She lives in Howth, Co. Dublin, with her husband and two children.

Reviews

[Christien · Rating 3 out of 5]

Een genre wat ik eigenlijk nooit zo gauw pak. En toch heerlijk is om te lezen. Zalig feelgood verhaal over twee vriendinnen. Helaas is één van de hoofdpersonen nogal kortzichtig en kort door de bocht. En daar ook nog heel koppig bij. Waardoor ik soms met gekromde tenen verder zit te lezen. Gelukkig komt alles aan het einde weer goed.

[Lindsay · Rating 2 out of 5]

pfff, a nice book to read on holiday because you don't have to think much. The story is a bit too much fairy tale like, people are just not that silly in real life. So all in all, I didn't like it much, but I didn't dislike it much either. A good book to read during a long boring trip on an airplane.

[Liz Balaam · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this was a light hearted chick-lit book. But was mistaken as I discovered when I started reading it. It is a lovely book - exploring friends, friendships and relationships. I really enjoyed it.

[Kelsey van Dillen]

Oh kom op zeg, dit boek ging echt helemaal nergens over! Letterlijk iedereen ging vreemd. Er waren buitenechtelijke kinderen, kinderen van 11 die dronken thuiskwamen en de beste vriendin van Kate deed het met Kates vader. Waar slaat het op?

[Stephanie M · Rating 5 out of 5]

brilliant!! one of the best books ive ever read can't wait for her next book!!

[Celliej · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wat heb ik weer genoten van dit boek van Michelle Jackson! Een chicklit met een wat complexer verhaal dan gebruikelijk. Ik kijk nu al uit naar het derde boek dat nog op de leesplank ligt...

[Aedin · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brilliant book from a brilliant author

[Noelle O'callaghan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good book, easy read. enjoyed it.

[Eamonn Blaney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another excellent read by Jackson

[Margo R. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this book. It's a fast read. It's amazing how all the characters relationships seem to come together.

[Gina · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book had a lot of cheating, that really didn't seem to bother the characters too much.
I'm not big on cheating, and the characters weren't easy to connect with.