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Наричат го синдрома на високите макове. Ако преуспяваш, все ще се намери кой да ти подреже крилата...
Пътищата на две млади и амбициозни жени от различни краища на света се пресичат и преплитат по странен начин съдбите им. Нина е американка от бедно семейство, а мечтае за бизнес кариера. Елизабет е дъщеря на богат английски лорд, а се стреми към олимпийското злато в ски спускането. И двете опитват да избягат от миналото си, твърдо решени да постигнат мечтите си. И двете нямат късмет в любовта, но за сметка на това имат врагове, които ще направят всичко възможно, за да им попречат да успеят...
Точно това е проблемът на високите макове – когато те търсят, е много лесно да те открият...
Пътищата на две млади и амбициозни жени от различни краища на света се пресичат и преплитат по странен начин съдбите им. Нина е американка от бедно семейство, а мечтае за бизнес кариера. Елизабет е дъщеря на богат английски лорд, а се стреми към олимпийското злато в ски спускането. И двете опитват да избягат от миналото си, твърдо решени да постигнат мечтите си. И двете нямат късмет в любовта, но за сметка на това имат врагове, които ще направят всичко възможно, за да им попречат да успеят...
Точно това е проблемът на високите макове – когато те търсят, е много лесно да те открият...
432 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1997
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Louise Bagshawe
64 books488 followersLouise Daphne Bagshawe was born on 28 June 1971 in England, UK. She attended local all-girls Catholic schools near her family home in Surrey, before going to Oxford University in 1989. After graduating with a degree in Anglo Saxon and Norse, she worked as press officer with EMI records and then as a marketing official with Sony Music. On her 22nd birthday, her passion for writing was realised with a major publishing deal as Louise Bagshawe. She is the author of more than fifteen novels, published in more than eight languages. She is sister of the also writer Tilly Bagshawe.
Louise married Anthony LoCicero, and they had three children, but since June 2011, she is married with her second husband Peter Mensch. She lives in Northamptonshire with her family, and has been the Parliamentary Candidate for Corby and East Northants since November 2006, and became the Member of Parliament for Corby after winning the seat at the 2010 general election.
Louise married Anthony LoCicero, and they had three children, but since June 2011, she is married with her second husband Peter Mensch. She lives in Northamptonshire with her family, and has been the Parliamentary Candidate for Corby and East Northants since November 2006, and became the Member of Parliament for Corby after winning the seat at the 2010 general election.
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April 5, 2020
Apzinīgi uz atvadām pārlasu grāmatas, kuras plānoju atdot/pārdot. Un nonāku pie secinājuma, ka ir divu veidu grāmatas. Pirmās ir grāmatas, kuras nenoveco. Klasika, ja gribat. Tās ir grāmatas, kuras gadu desmitus un pat simtus pēc to izdošanas šķiet svaigas, jo runā par mūžam aktuālām tēmām. Nu kaut vai Raiņa "Uguns un nakts", vai Brontē "Džeina Eira", vai Makjavelli "Valdnieks". Šādās grāmatās centrā ir idejas, attiecības, cilvēcei svarīgi koncepti. Otrās grāmatas ir sava laikmeta liecinieces. Tas nav nekas slikts, jo šādās grāmatās ir ļoti daudz spilgtu detaļu, sākot no apģērbu modes un beidzot ar atsaucēm uz tābrīža slavenībām. Un vēl šādas grāmatas parasti labi piefiksē sabiedrībā valdošos viedokļus.
"Garās magones" par divu jaunu sieviešu piedzīvojumiem un pārdzīvojumiem korporatīvajā pasaulē ir otrās grupas grāmata. 20.gs 80tie visā krāšņumā, spilgti zilas acu ēnas un sievietes kā milzīgs retums ārpus mašīnrakstītāju telpas, kas neizbēgami lasot liek izjust nelielu, bet tomēr pārākumu. Un tādēļ arī visas romāna drāmas - attiecības, sports, bizness - pēc 40 gadiem šķiet pārspīlētas un nedaudz bērnišķīgas, lai arī necik diži tālāk nemaz neesam pavirzījušies. Bet pārlasīt gan vairs nepārlasīšu.
"Viņam nebija iebildumu pret vienas otras sievietes klātbūtni. Viņas izmaksāja mazāk, bet strādāja vairāk."
"Garās magones" par divu jaunu sieviešu piedzīvojumiem un pārdzīvojumiem korporatīvajā pasaulē ir otrās grupas grāmata. 20.gs 80tie visā krāšņumā, spilgti zilas acu ēnas un sievietes kā milzīgs retums ārpus mašīnrakstītāju telpas, kas neizbēgami lasot liek izjust nelielu, bet tomēr pārākumu. Un tādēļ arī visas romāna drāmas - attiecības, sports, bizness - pēc 40 gadiem šķiet pārspīlētas un nedaudz bērnišķīgas, lai arī necik diži tālāk nemaz neesam pavirzījušies. Bet pārlasīt gan vairs nepārlasīšu.
"Viņam nebija iebildumu pret vienas otras sievietes klātbūtni. Viņas izmaksāja mazāk, bet strādāja vairāk."
September 8, 2022
Не си спомням почти нищо от тези книги, а и сега вече ми се струват доста елементарни. Но се четат лесно и бързо.
February 18, 2014
Another one of Louise Bagshawe's great chick-lit books! The audience are put through their emotions where they are angry, happy and sad on behalf of the characters; a real mix of emotions! I even cried during two particular parts in the book!
This book definitely has a lot of romance in it but it still shows the women as strong and very intelligent! It can also be a little long at times but still worth reading!
This book definitely has a lot of romance in it but it still shows the women as strong and very intelligent! It can also be a little long at times but still worth reading!
July 6, 2018
I really enjoyed reading Tall Poppies by louise Bagshaw.
August 19, 2013
Tall Poppies isnthe story of two girls from completely different backgrounds. It describes the troubles they face and how their lives intertwine, and I really liked it!
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. I read it all in one go on a seven hour flight and thought it was very well written with inspiring, motivated characters and an interesting plot. I thought it was very interesting that Louise Bagshawe wrote in such a way that although both Nina and Elizabeth were a bit stroppy, unreasonable, and made numerous stupid decisions, I still wanted the best for them and I was still happy when they got what they deserved. The banter between them was also pretty funny and very accurate for girls!
As far as love interests go, I thought Elizabeth and Jack's relationship was a bit more interesting and engaging than Harry and Nina's, althought this may have been because Harry wasn't introduced until later on in the book. However, all the characters were strong and individual enough to have firey relationships that twist and turn but eventually come through, and you couldnt't deny the chemistry between either of the couples.
I did, however, have one major criticism with this book, which caused it to drop a whole star in my rating. I didn't understand why Bagshawe was so obbsessed with the fact that both Elizabeth and Nine were drop-dead gorgeous. I didn't see why it mattered; they were both strong, independent women who didn't need to rely on their looks, and every time there was an endless description about their perfect boobs and bums and skin I just got more and more annoyed - I felt like Bagshawe was undermining her own message about standing up for yourself by making Nina and aelizabeth rely on their beauty a lot of the time. The novel would have had just the same impact if the had both looked like trolls. Then again, I'm willing to admit that - as a teenage girl myself - I may have been a teeeeeeeny bit jealous.
In sunmary, Tall Poppies was a romace without all the fluffy bits in between - it made me want to hop off the plane and do something with my life! A fun summer read I definitely recommend.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. I read it all in one go on a seven hour flight and thought it was very well written with inspiring, motivated characters and an interesting plot. I thought it was very interesting that Louise Bagshawe wrote in such a way that although both Nina and Elizabeth were a bit stroppy, unreasonable, and made numerous stupid decisions, I still wanted the best for them and I was still happy when they got what they deserved. The banter between them was also pretty funny and very accurate for girls!
As far as love interests go, I thought Elizabeth and Jack's relationship was a bit more interesting and engaging than Harry and Nina's, althought this may have been because Harry wasn't introduced until later on in the book. However, all the characters were strong and individual enough to have firey relationships that twist and turn but eventually come through, and you couldnt't deny the chemistry between either of the couples.
I did, however, have one major criticism with this book, which caused it to drop a whole star in my rating. I didn't understand why Bagshawe was so obbsessed with the fact that both Elizabeth and Nine were drop-dead gorgeous. I didn't see why it mattered; they were both strong, independent women who didn't need to rely on their looks, and every time there was an endless description about their perfect boobs and bums and skin I just got more and more annoyed - I felt like Bagshawe was undermining her own message about standing up for yourself by making Nina and aelizabeth rely on their beauty a lot of the time. The novel would have had just the same impact if the had both looked like trolls. Then again, I'm willing to admit that - as a teenage girl myself - I may have been a teeeeeeeny bit jealous.
In sunmary, Tall Poppies was a romace without all the fluffy bits in between - it made me want to hop off the plane and do something with my life! A fun summer read I definitely recommend.
October 23, 2016
I started reading Louise Bagshawe's books only recently and have liked them. They have strong women characters and a good story which moves fast.
This is a story of two women with very different backgrounds – Nina Roth comes from poverty but is determined to make it, while Elizabeth Savage is from a rich family who just want her to get married. Their paths intersect at Dragon Corporation which is owned by Tony Savage, Elizabeth's dad. He is domineering and also manipulative.
Elizabeth is keen to work and contribute to Dragon much against her Dad's wishes who sends her off to school in Switzerland. Elizabeth turns to skiing and surprises everyone with her skill to emerge a top rated skier with hopes of a gold in the Olympics.
Nina works her way to Dragon the hard way. Her go-getter attitude sees her rise steadily. Elizabeth meets Nina her at Dragon when she comes to work there during a break and the women grow to hate each other.
Difficult times strike both of them and their relationship changes then on.
While the book has a good story, it is still fairly predictable. The first 75% of the story could have been crisper, rather more space could have been devoted to the events in the last sections of the book.
Nevertheless, still well worth a read..
This is a story of two women with very different backgrounds – Nina Roth comes from poverty but is determined to make it, while Elizabeth Savage is from a rich family who just want her to get married. Their paths intersect at Dragon Corporation which is owned by Tony Savage, Elizabeth's dad. He is domineering and also manipulative.
Elizabeth is keen to work and contribute to Dragon much against her Dad's wishes who sends her off to school in Switzerland. Elizabeth turns to skiing and surprises everyone with her skill to emerge a top rated skier with hopes of a gold in the Olympics.
Nina works her way to Dragon the hard way. Her go-getter attitude sees her rise steadily. Elizabeth meets Nina her at Dragon when she comes to work there during a break and the women grow to hate each other.
Difficult times strike both of them and their relationship changes then on.
While the book has a good story, it is still fairly predictable. The first 75% of the story could have been crisper, rather more space could have been devoted to the events in the last sections of the book.
Nevertheless, still well worth a read..
April 27, 2021
I had this listed down as 'read' on my goodreads shelves, but either I'm having total early onset alzheimer's or, actually, I never read it! Because as I was reading, not one of the characters or plot lines were familiar to me = an actual Bagshawe I haven't read! Score!
Of course I loved it, call it glitter trash if you want to but I can't get enough of LBs strong female characters going head to head with male chauvinists and inevitably besting them in the end.... That said, if I could change one teeny thing would be the ending where harry's ingenuity saves the day, I would have preferred the girls to have the last laugh.
If I could write books, I wish I had Bagshawes easy-to-read, gripping-from-start-to-finish style.
Of course I loved it, call it glitter trash if you want to but I can't get enough of LBs strong female characters going head to head with male chauvinists and inevitably besting them in the end.... That said, if I could change one teeny thing would be the ending where harry's ingenuity saves the day, I would have preferred the girls to have the last laugh.
If I could write books, I wish I had Bagshawes easy-to-read, gripping-from-start-to-finish style.
June 7, 2013
I call books like this one literary pallete clensers.Nice, easy fun chick lit. Nothing more, nothing less. Perfect for when you just want something to pass the time and ease you into your next thriller or thought provoking novel.
January 9, 2019
I was given this book by my Mam who was raving about it, so I repurchased it on my Kindle.
It is the first Louise Bagshaw novel I've read and although very well written, my issue is with the character arcs which just didn't seem believable. So if that doesn't worry you, then I have no issue recommending this book, but if you're looking for something original or different then this is not it.
The story follows Elizabeth and Nina two girls from different lives, who's paths inevitably cross and their world's become subsequently intertwined. It begins with Elizabeth. Born into privilege, but hated by her step-mother and with her father's only ambition to marry her off ... really! I almost stopped reading at this point wondering if I had picked up a children's Disney story by mistake, or thinking I had misunderstood the historical context of the novel for this scenario to seem real. It must surely be set sometime between the two world wars - but no, this was meant to be a contemporary story, relevant today.
Meanwhile, Nina, born on the wrong side of the tracks in New York, abandoned by her first love, is forced to battle through life, her path stereotypically following the School of Hard Knocks.
Elizabeth eventually gains her father's attention by becoming a world-class skier when all she really wants, is to be taken seriously as a marketeer in his company and Nina wins his affection by becoming his mistress, after first becoming a top rising executive in his firm. Initially hating each other, the girls eventually plot his downfall. (This final segment of the story was the weakest element for me, simply for the simplicity of the way they were able to accomplish their goal.)
I found the sub-plots of the romances between Nina and Harry, and Elizabeth and Jack, which I assume were there to add some romantic tension and give the author the excuse to include some saucy scenes (which weren't in my opinion that hot - I've read some much steamy scenes by others, Rosalind James, Maria Luis to name a few), simply not compelling enough and added to my confusion.
I just couldn't work out what the point of the whole plot was. Was this a story about revenge against a controlling antagonist? Or about struggle and self-discovery? Or about finding love? To me, it tried to be all three and therefore wasn't strong enough in any one area.
I persevered with the story by just felt 'meh' when I reached the end. It was well written and I have no issue with Louise's craft as a writer. Technically her writing is more than sound, I just simply didn't believe any of it, which meant I wasn't invested in the characters - but then perhaps that's the point, and I'm just not the target reader for this type of novel.
I'm sure Louise Bagshaw fans will love it, but it hasn't turned me into one. Sorry (sad emoji face)
It is the first Louise Bagshaw novel I've read and although very well written, my issue is with the character arcs which just didn't seem believable. So if that doesn't worry you, then I have no issue recommending this book, but if you're looking for something original or different then this is not it.
The story follows Elizabeth and Nina two girls from different lives, who's paths inevitably cross and their world's become subsequently intertwined. It begins with Elizabeth. Born into privilege, but hated by her step-mother and with her father's only ambition to marry her off ... really! I almost stopped reading at this point wondering if I had picked up a children's Disney story by mistake, or thinking I had misunderstood the historical context of the novel for this scenario to seem real. It must surely be set sometime between the two world wars - but no, this was meant to be a contemporary story, relevant today.
Meanwhile, Nina, born on the wrong side of the tracks in New York, abandoned by her first love, is forced to battle through life, her path stereotypically following the School of Hard Knocks.
Elizabeth eventually gains her father's attention by becoming a world-class skier when all she really wants, is to be taken seriously as a marketeer in his company and Nina wins his affection by becoming his mistress, after first becoming a top rising executive in his firm. Initially hating each other, the girls eventually plot his downfall. (This final segment of the story was the weakest element for me, simply for the simplicity of the way they were able to accomplish their goal.)
I found the sub-plots of the romances between Nina and Harry, and Elizabeth and Jack, which I assume were there to add some romantic tension and give the author the excuse to include some saucy scenes (which weren't in my opinion that hot - I've read some much steamy scenes by others, Rosalind James, Maria Luis to name a few), simply not compelling enough and added to my confusion.
I just couldn't work out what the point of the whole plot was. Was this a story about revenge against a controlling antagonist? Or about struggle and self-discovery? Or about finding love? To me, it tried to be all three and therefore wasn't strong enough in any one area.
I persevered with the story by just felt 'meh' when I reached the end. It was well written and I have no issue with Louise's craft as a writer. Technically her writing is more than sound, I just simply didn't believe any of it, which meant I wasn't invested in the characters - but then perhaps that's the point, and I'm just not the target reader for this type of novel.
I'm sure Louise Bagshaw fans will love it, but it hasn't turned me into one. Sorry (sad emoji face)
June 24, 2021
I love Louise Bagshawe and I have been a fan of her books for years now. When I saw this book, I had to get it.
The start of the book was like any other Lousie Bagshawe book, it was gripping and extremely well written. However, as I continued to read I found myself really disliking the main characters. Yes, they were focused, hard-working and were not to be walked all over. They knew what business they were getting themselves into and they conquered it. I really admired them, and I applaud Louise for writing such strong independent characters. That being said their attitude and bitchiness really bothered me.
Fortunately, as I have read Louise Bagshawe's books before I knew there would be some type of twist on its way so I powered through and I was not disappointed. Even though I didn't like the main characters, the storyline and supporting characters were strong enough for me to rate this book 3 stars.
As always I loved Louise's writing technique and I am glad I read this book.
The start of the book was like any other Lousie Bagshawe book, it was gripping and extremely well written. However, as I continued to read I found myself really disliking the main characters. Yes, they were focused, hard-working and were not to be walked all over. They knew what business they were getting themselves into and they conquered it. I really admired them, and I applaud Louise for writing such strong independent characters. That being said their attitude and bitchiness really bothered me.
Fortunately, as I have read Louise Bagshawe's books before I knew there would be some type of twist on its way so I powered through and I was not disappointed. Even though I didn't like the main characters, the storyline and supporting characters were strong enough for me to rate this book 3 stars.
As always I loved Louise's writing technique and I am glad I read this book.
September 14, 2022
Ех, какво можеше да бъде... Първокласен Сафо роман за две силни жени... Иначе до средата романът е увлекателен, макар и предвидим. Любовно обяснение към капитализма и феминизма на 80-те години на XX век (Книгата е писана към края на 90-те на XX век за предишното паметно десетилетие)... Книжна версия на любимия ми филм "Работещо момиче"... След средата на книгата, обаче, фокусът ѝ се разпиля, разконцентрира и разхвърли в прекалено много посоки и внушения... Събра се за края, който беше по-скоро претупан и избързан, в последните 50 страници, предвидимо щастлив, добрите са добри, лошите са лоши, и всеки си получава заслуженото (и част от капитала на цялата баница)... Силно начало... Слаб, слаб край...
April 14, 2023
Уважението ми към една от главните героини в романа Нина Рот растеше прогресивно в положителна посока до момента в който започна "афера" с шефа си и стремглаво кариерно развитие разбира се.. След това отново започнах да я харесвам когато създаде своята компания и съумя да преодолее себе си и да работи успешно с Елизабет. Борбата в живота на двете дами ми направи силно впечатление, особено несломимият им дух, макар животът да им поднасяше всякакви предизвикателства и изпитания. Финалът ми хареса, но ми се щеше историята да бъде продължена малко повече.
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January 11, 2024
Корицата на книгата, която аз си купих беше доста заблуждаваща тип тийнейджърска, но всъщност бях очарована от историята и развоя ѝ. Може би 5* е много, но пък я прочетох много бързо, което за мен е знак че книгата е написана добре и историята е увлекателна. Накратко, историята на две жени, които имат общ враг - на едната е шеф а на другата е баща..мисля, че и двете успяват да се справят доста добре с него ;)
November 26, 2022
Wow, such an amazing book!
It's so inspiring, adorable and not so much. It's very motivational, considering what the characters went trough and what happened at the end. It was a crazy rollercoaster, it kept you guessing until the very end. The characters' development and the plot were so good. I loved everything about this book.
It's so inspiring, adorable and not so much. It's very motivational, considering what the characters went trough and what happened at the end. It was a crazy rollercoaster, it kept you guessing until the very end. The characters' development and the plot were so good. I loved everything about this book.
March 16, 2023
Personally I really loved this. I loved the real struggles of the main characters and I really hated the villain who I will not name - read the book.
This is probably the umpteenth time I’ve read TALL POPPIES and it never gets old. I passed it on to a friend because books like this need to be shared.
I was very inspired by this book.
This is probably the umpteenth time I’ve read TALL POPPIES and it never gets old. I passed it on to a friend because books like this need to be shared.
I was very inspired by this book.
August 21, 2021
Loved this book. Have read it around 4 times. I just love the way Louise Bagshawe develops her characters and creates such diverse personalities. I always find myself completely rooting for the women in her book. And the romantic stories are always so good.
November 4, 2023
История за непокорство,борбеност,безотказност, за търсенето на твоя път, за премеждията по пътя, за смелостта да продължиш, да се изправи, когато сякаш краят е настъпил или да започнеш от начало и разбира се за любов.
May 12, 2020
great story! Couldnt put it down!
April 21, 2024
Too much skiing!! Gosh!
July 18, 2025
the closest I have come to not finishing a book. It wants to be feminist but comes out entirely sexist.
January 25, 2016
Written in 1997 I enjoyed this book but perhaps not as much as the previous one (Passion). I found this one to be a lot like Career Girls, in that it focussed on the two main characters Nina Roth & Lady Elizabeth Savage. These two characters are both strong and independently successful; Nina in business and Elizabeth in sport. Their paths cross however when Nina comes to work for Lord Caerhaven (Tony Savage), Elizabeths father. Tony Savage is equally unlikeable as the two females are likeable. He is domineering, manipulative and in some way, ruins the lives of each of the girls. For Nina, it's when she tries to end their relationship that he sets about ruining her reputation and any chance of becoming employed elsewhere. For Elizabeth, it's always been the way and mainly because he believes his first wife had an affair with his best friend and he doesn't actually think he's Elizabeth's father. Either way, when Nina and Elizabeth meet they dislike each other immensely. It's only when Tony has ruined their lives that they decide to come together to wreak havoc and get some revenge on him. Which of course they do. The story has an element of romance, although that wasn't the main point of this book. As a reader you want the best for each of the girls and they both end up as successful business partners, friends and happily partnered with their men...so it was an all's well that ends well story.
Lady Elizabeth Savage/Jack Taylor & Nina Roth/Harry Namath & Lord Tony Savage
Lady Elizabeth Savage/Jack Taylor & Nina Roth/Harry Namath & Lord Tony Savage
August 10, 2024
Exhilarating story of girls’ revenge in “Tall Poppies” by Louise Bagshawe.
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March 12, 2015
Two brilliant, beautiful, headstrong girls, living two continents apart, suffer the consequences of lack of parental love under vastly different environments. In America, Nina Roth struggles to get by under extreme poverty while Lady Elizabeth Savage lives in the lap of luxury. They are both deprived of the opportunity to peruse higher education, which would have ensured their success in whatever fields they chose.
Nina runs away from home and fights to survive on the streets with her meager savings, in order to change her destiny, while Elizabeth is banished from home to a finishing school in Switzerland, to be disciplined and schooled in the arts and crafts a lady needs to know, before being married off.
They suffer, survive and succeed..and their paths cross flaring instant dislike and animosity.
They work hard to achieve the highest echelons in their chosen fields, an Olympic God Meddle for Elizabeth and promotion and acceptance to the top management for Nina in the Dragon Magnate..which has been a playing field for men only.
They are finally united with the common goal of vengeance to bring down the Man who tried to destroy their dreams and break them, in whose eyes….they are merely two “Tall Poppies” that need to cut off & crushed.
Nina runs away from home and fights to survive on the streets with her meager savings, in order to change her destiny, while Elizabeth is banished from home to a finishing school in Switzerland, to be disciplined and schooled in the arts and crafts a lady needs to know, before being married off.
They suffer, survive and succeed..and their paths cross flaring instant dislike and animosity.
They work hard to achieve the highest echelons in their chosen fields, an Olympic God Meddle for Elizabeth and promotion and acceptance to the top management for Nina in the Dragon Magnate..which has been a playing field for men only.
They are finally united with the common goal of vengeance to bring down the Man who tried to destroy their dreams and break them, in whose eyes….they are merely two “Tall Poppies” that need to cut off & crushed.
July 29, 2013
I did not know what to expect from Tall Poppies, when I read the blurb I felt intrigued and I am happy to say it is one of the best novels I have read. Both lead characters are very likeable, two tough cookies...one an unwanted daughter of a smarmy British Lord and the other a poor Brooklyn girl-come ritch girl. I have never before read a book with a skiing backdrop and wow louise bagshaw obviously knows her stuff!!! I would have to agree with a quote on the book cover, the sex scenes are orgasmic. Both the narrative and characterisation captured my emotions and I found myself feeling deep sorrow for Nina at the time of her miscarriage and I cried for Elizabeth when she lost her foot and Jack....A fantastic read! !!
September 5, 2015
Only a few chapters in & already sub-par research is annoying me. The author can't stress that it's the 1970s in depression-crushed Brooklyn & then have the high school drop-out character get a job paying only $6/hr. On top of it, Nina gets 2 raises within a few months. It's silly fiction, but it's reading like fantasy. I'd be willing to bet anything that minimum wage in the 1970s was under $3/hr. (Yes. I looked it up. Took ~3 seconds. In 1979, minimum wage was $2.90/hr.)
Predictable (reminded me of Career Girls) which both bored & irritated me. The heroines may have admirable work ethics but there's not much else to recommend them. Still, they get their happy endings.
Predictable (reminded me of Career Girls) which both bored & irritated me. The heroines may have admirable work ethics but there's not much else to recommend them. Still, they get their happy endings.
October 18, 2011
I read this in the summer of 2011, at the recommendation of a friend. This was my first Bagshawe read, and I guess my first official British read.
I really enjoyed the story, but I remember feeling as though it dragged in a little. I felt the book was a little long, but the end result was worth it.
As I read this, I remember wondering what I would do in this particular situation. I really, to this day, have no idea.
A good read if you like chick lit, but a little on the long side. Also, some of the British slang is in it, but definitely not difficult to understand.
I really enjoyed the story, but I remember feeling as though it dragged in a little. I felt the book was a little long, but the end result was worth it.
As I read this, I remember wondering what I would do in this particular situation. I really, to this day, have no idea.
A good read if you like chick lit, but a little on the long side. Also, some of the British slang is in it, but definitely not difficult to understand.
June 19, 2010
It started out quite nicely and I enjoyed it but after a while it felt like i was reading a harlequin or as we in The Netherlands call them, a bouquet reeks. The women are gorgeous, smart and very horny, the men are handsome, domineering, bronzed , manly and also very horny. lol
They like each other but by misunderstanding each other they are not couples. Typical like a harlequin. I do think this is much better than those. There is at least a bit of substance in the book.
They like each other but by misunderstanding each other they are not couples. Typical like a harlequin. I do think this is much better than those. There is at least a bit of substance in the book.
July 8, 2012
To be honest, I picked this book up without much expectations. I thought its going to be just a ok read for me to pass time on the train but I found myself unable to let it go. I read every page from start to end, feeling a little lost when I'm on the last page.
February 10, 2016
I enjoyed this book. It had much of Louise Bagshawe's usual mixture of rich powerful characters and strong willed heroines. The plot as always moves along at a good pace.
Good holiday reading.
Good holiday reading.
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November 20, 2008"When You are too successful, you must be cut-down to size." Austrian proverb about the Tall Poppy syndrome.
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