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Women of Greece #1
Seven Days of Friday
Alternate cover edition of ASIN B00JKKPACE
Seven Days of Friday opens with Days of the Week underwear and closes with a forty-year-old secret that refuses to stay submerged.
Thirty-four-year-old Vivi Tyler is living her nightmare: gay husband, self-harming teenager, melodramatic mother. They’re picking apart her sanity, one stitch at a time. She’s crawling along rock bottom when the arrival of a mysterious package opens a new door to a new country. A desperate Vivi dives headfirst into the quicksand that is Greece—her parents’ birthplace.
But it’s a paradise far from perfect, and instead of the new beginning she covets, Vivi discovers trouble is determined to keep her in its pocket. Soon she’s fighting for her daughter’s life in a Greek hospital, clashing with her Greek relatives, and cobbling together an inadequate cage around her heart, lest she fall for an unavailable man.
Before this story ends, somebody will be dead. And if some people are to be believed, this particular death is a good thing. A blessing, of sorts . . . .
Seven Days of Friday opens with Days of the Week underwear and closes with a forty-year-old secret that refuses to stay submerged.
Thirty-four-year-old Vivi Tyler is living her nightmare: gay husband, self-harming teenager, melodramatic mother. They’re picking apart her sanity, one stitch at a time. She’s crawling along rock bottom when the arrival of a mysterious package opens a new door to a new country. A desperate Vivi dives headfirst into the quicksand that is Greece—her parents’ birthplace.
But it’s a paradise far from perfect, and instead of the new beginning she covets, Vivi discovers trouble is determined to keep her in its pocket. Soon she’s fighting for her daughter’s life in a Greek hospital, clashing with her Greek relatives, and cobbling together an inadequate cage around her heart, lest she fall for an unavailable man.
Before this story ends, somebody will be dead. And if some people are to be believed, this particular death is a good thing. A blessing, of sorts . . . .
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First published April 8, 2014
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January 11, 2019
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What on earth have I just tried to read? It was so bad I forced myself to read to 100 pages, usually give up by page 50 if not interested. But this was so bad thought it must improve. I was wrong, somehow it got worse.
No wonder it was free.
What on earth have I just tried to read? It was so bad I forced myself to read to 100 pages, usually give up by page 50 if not interested. But this was so bad thought it must improve. I was wrong, somehow it got worse.
No wonder it was free.
December 23, 2015
Agonizing read! These Greek mothers would drive me batsh*tcrazy... The drama didn't stop throughout the book. For that reason- I've had it up to my eye balls of the soap opera and even though I enjoyed the authors wit and style I don't think I am able to pick up another of her books. Not yet anyway. :)
October 10, 2014
I'm not really sure how to rate this book. I hated it and I liked it. I almost quit reading it a few times, but by the end, I couldn't put it down. Max was likable but I was frustrated over his mother issues. The book balances uncomfortably between humor and serious issues, but in the end, the author makes it work.
May 15, 2015
The way the women in this book talk to each other and treat each other needs some getting used to. But once you see beyond that, you'll see the humor in it. And then you can't help but love it!
Never knew that a story about fighting women could be so funny!
P.S. There are also men in this book. And it is filled with love!
Never knew that a story about fighting women could be so funny!
P.S. There are also men in this book. And it is filled with love!
July 23, 2019
Just an opener
I've once again fallen into the trap of reading the first book in a series that is merely there to open the door to the rest of the series. This book is like the 'previously ' recap at the start of a TV show. It gives you a taste of who everyone is and what is to come. It gives you the highlights needed to understand the rest of the story. As a stand alone novel it's an easy holiday read with a thin plot, a few sassy lines and a happyish ending which is actually just the beginning.
I wouldn't mind at all of it was strong enough to persuade me to continue with the series but it's not. There's nothing really bad about it. It's just not great either.
*shrugs*
I've once again fallen into the trap of reading the first book in a series that is merely there to open the door to the rest of the series. This book is like the 'previously ' recap at the start of a TV show. It gives you a taste of who everyone is and what is to come. It gives you the highlights needed to understand the rest of the story. As a stand alone novel it's an easy holiday read with a thin plot, a few sassy lines and a happyish ending which is actually just the beginning.
I wouldn't mind at all of it was strong enough to persuade me to continue with the series but it's not. There's nothing really bad about it. It's just not great either.
*shrugs*
April 29, 2020
This is a hard book for me to rate. I really enjoyed it; however, some of the stuff was hard to believe. There was also a mystery at the end of the book that felt like it took away from the story.
I really liked Vivi, the main character. She made a lot of mistakes but she was still trying her hardest to be the best mom she could be. I think that makes her extremely relatable even if I don't have kids myself. Melissa, Vivi's daughter, was kind of a boring character. And Max was a pretty likable character but I felt like his whole story was hard to believe. Even though I'm rating this book only 3 stars, I still felt really connected to each character. I was excited to read about how they each progressed throughout the book and where their story was going to go.
I enjoyed the pacing of the story. I felt like it was a pretty fast read for having 400 pages but the romance in the story was too fast-paced. It felt more like infatuation rather than true love. Neither character was ready for a relationship but alas, they're "in love", *eye rolls*.
I enjoyed the writing for the most part. There were a lot of grammar problems though so that was annoying. The author would also write weird sometimes. Example, "so and so is smiling, smiling." What does that even mean!? Apart from that, the author did a pretty good job writing about family drama and secrets. This was like reading some kind of soap opera.
One thing I really hated about the book was how the author seemed to romanticize self-mutilation. I'm sure that wasn't her intent; however, it felt like the author just decided to have a character in the book who cut themselves without knowing anything about it. I'm not sure if that makes sense? It either needed to be written more realistic or needed to be removed from the story all together. I'm not Greek nor have I visited Greek but I felt like the author was painting a bad picture about Greek people. The book talked a lot about how Greek people like to gossip, cause drama, and bitch.
Overall, I really enjoyed the story even if there were parts I disliked about it. It was a nice drama filled book to get me out of my sadness I was filling when I finished a book I loved. I'm not sure if I'll read anything else by the author but I am glad I read this nonetheless. :)
I really liked Vivi, the main character. She made a lot of mistakes but she was still trying her hardest to be the best mom she could be. I think that makes her extremely relatable even if I don't have kids myself. Melissa, Vivi's daughter, was kind of a boring character. And Max was a pretty likable character but I felt like his whole story was hard to believe. Even though I'm rating this book only 3 stars, I still felt really connected to each character. I was excited to read about how they each progressed throughout the book and where their story was going to go.
I enjoyed the pacing of the story. I felt like it was a pretty fast read for having 400 pages but the romance in the story was too fast-paced. It felt more like infatuation rather than true love. Neither character was ready for a relationship but alas, they're "in love", *eye rolls*.
I enjoyed the writing for the most part. There were a lot of grammar problems though so that was annoying. The author would also write weird sometimes. Example, "so and so is smiling, smiling." What does that even mean!? Apart from that, the author did a pretty good job writing about family drama and secrets. This was like reading some kind of soap opera.
One thing I really hated about the book was how the author seemed to romanticize self-mutilation. I'm sure that wasn't her intent; however, it felt like the author just decided to have a character in the book who cut themselves without knowing anything about it. I'm not sure if that makes sense? It either needed to be written more realistic or needed to be removed from the story all together. I'm not Greek nor have I visited Greek but I felt like the author was painting a bad picture about Greek people. The book talked a lot about how Greek people like to gossip, cause drama, and bitch.
Overall, I really enjoyed the story even if there were parts I disliked about it. It was a nice drama filled book to get me out of my sadness I was filling when I finished a book I loved. I'm not sure if I'll read anything else by the author but I am glad I read this nonetheless. :)
February 5, 2022
When I first started this book, I thought I wasn't going to like it much, and to be honest, it did take me a bit to REALLY get into it. But the more I read, the more intrigued and interested I became. Once the characters get to Greece, I was hooked.
I really liked the alternating points of view throughout the book to show what's going on from all sides of this complicated story. I also loved that it wasn't a definitive every other chapter type of deal, but just sort of flowed with which character had more to say at the time.
As a former "cutter" I feel the need to share that there is a possible trigger in that area. For me, it helped me identify with that character, but not everyone is in the same place in their lives, so please be aware of that.
I think women from teens to mature adults will enjoy this book. It really showcases how things can be different throughout our growing up, but also remain the same. There is a definite generational feel as you read about the various characters, so there is something for everyone, no matter what stage of life they are in. I'm interested to see where the next book might take us.
I really liked the alternating points of view throughout the book to show what's going on from all sides of this complicated story. I also loved that it wasn't a definitive every other chapter type of deal, but just sort of flowed with which character had more to say at the time.
As a former "cutter" I feel the need to share that there is a possible trigger in that area. For me, it helped me identify with that character, but not everyone is in the same place in their lives, so please be aware of that.
I think women from teens to mature adults will enjoy this book. It really showcases how things can be different throughout our growing up, but also remain the same. There is a definite generational feel as you read about the various characters, so there is something for everyone, no matter what stage of life they are in. I'm interested to see where the next book might take us.
August 25, 2022
Confession time - this book has been in my TBR pile for a long time. I was on again off again about launching into it. I'm not sure what was holding me back. I guess I just wasn't in the right mood. This time I decided to hold no prisoner, and dive in.
I'm glad I did.
This was a delightful story with some huge missteps and long journeys into the night. Alex A. King must be Greek, or closely related to. The writers ability to accurately depict the Greek moms was awesome hilarious. We follow three generations of American / Greek women and the messes they make of their lives, and the resilience to overcome them. It was beautifully written and totally engrossed me. Why did it stay in my TBR pile for so long?
I'm glad I did.
This was a delightful story with some huge missteps and long journeys into the night. Alex A. King must be Greek, or closely related to. The writers ability to accurately depict the Greek moms was awesome hilarious. We follow three generations of American / Greek women and the messes they make of their lives, and the resilience to overcome them. It was beautifully written and totally engrossed me. Why did it stay in my TBR pile for so long?
August 24, 2017
entertaining
October 8, 2018
Top Quotes:
"That's okay, I care enough for both of us"
"Wouldn't that be something?"
"That's okay, I care enough for both of us"
"Wouldn't that be something?"
November 2, 2020
Truly not sure what just happened. Everything actually. Every bad thing that could happen did. Every predictable thing happened. And the “twist” at the end just as lame.
February 11, 2015
3.5 stars - Seven Days of Friday is a somewhat charming story line with a mix of humorous as well as some unexpected dark plot lines. Most of these worked. Some didn't. There were many things I liked about this novel. The heroine, Vivi Tyler, was attempting to start a new life with her fifteen-year-old daughter in Greece after the surprising end of her marriage and there were enough moments of levity to make the story enjoyable.
However King also took on some heavy topics with this novel, in terms of a thirty-ish mother coping with her unhappy teenager, a marriage ending, and a willing acceptance to start over in a foreign country--Greece to be exact. At times, it felt like it might be spinning out of control because there was too much going on, but overall I loved the humorous aspects of the first person narrative, especially Vivi's. For the most part, I think the author handled the various challenges the two main characters faced fairly well. Readers get some insight into the hero, Max, who is a pediatrician and more or less in search of himself because he operates under the heavy opinion of his mother instead of himself. In that sense,the stereotypes about the Greek culture were easy to spot and more character development beyond the cliches would have helped.
Additionally, there were multiple points-of-view which sometimes left me confused as a reader. Some characters were stronger than others. Then, towards the end of the novel, a mystery of sorts was thrown in, but I felt it took away from the main story of Vivi and Max. In fact, the ending was from a point of view of the Vivi's father, who barely played a part in this novel. That was disappointing. It didn't have to be.
However King also took on some heavy topics with this novel, in terms of a thirty-ish mother coping with her unhappy teenager, a marriage ending, and a willing acceptance to start over in a foreign country--Greece to be exact. At times, it felt like it might be spinning out of control because there was too much going on, but overall I loved the humorous aspects of the first person narrative, especially Vivi's. For the most part, I think the author handled the various challenges the two main characters faced fairly well. Readers get some insight into the hero, Max, who is a pediatrician and more or less in search of himself because he operates under the heavy opinion of his mother instead of himself. In that sense,the stereotypes about the Greek culture were easy to spot and more character development beyond the cliches would have helped.
Additionally, there were multiple points-of-view which sometimes left me confused as a reader. Some characters were stronger than others. Then, towards the end of the novel, a mystery of sorts was thrown in, but I felt it took away from the main story of Vivi and Max. In fact, the ending was from a point of view of the Vivi's father, who barely played a part in this novel. That was disappointing. It didn't have to be.
August 28, 2017
Crazy Family Done Right and Oh So Wrong
5 Platypires
Great Scott @ Platypire Reviews
I was searching for free ebooks and this one caught my eye. First because of the title and second because of the cover. I mean, the title itself is enough to draw you in.
On a hunch, I downloaded it and seconds later, it appeared in my kindle app.
King hooked me from the first sentence and for that, she deserves a round of applause. If I'm not instantly drawn in by the first page, I usually bail. Why? Because I have the patience of a two year old.
Everything she wrote, I felt. Her characters were complex human beings, which is why at times I loved them and hated them. Emotions aren't always easy to convey through words, but King made it look like child's play. Another round of applause for her.
It was unexpectedly hilarious, which deserves her another round of applause. The synopsis will bring you to the conclusion that this is an intense drama, and it is. But King didn't stop there. It's young adult, it's romance, it's comedy, it's crime. It's breath taking.
I am grateful to have stumbled across this story and will most certainly read on.
5 Platypires
Great Scott @ Platypire Reviews
I was searching for free ebooks and this one caught my eye. First because of the title and second because of the cover. I mean, the title itself is enough to draw you in.
On a hunch, I downloaded it and seconds later, it appeared in my kindle app.
King hooked me from the first sentence and for that, she deserves a round of applause. If I'm not instantly drawn in by the first page, I usually bail. Why? Because I have the patience of a two year old.
Everything she wrote, I felt. Her characters were complex human beings, which is why at times I loved them and hated them. Emotions aren't always easy to convey through words, but King made it look like child's play. Another round of applause for her.
It was unexpectedly hilarious, which deserves her another round of applause. The synopsis will bring you to the conclusion that this is an intense drama, and it is. But King didn't stop there. It's young adult, it's romance, it's comedy, it's crime. It's breath taking.
I am grateful to have stumbled across this story and will most certainly read on.
August 17, 2017
This paragraph pretty much sums up the whole story
"Someone kills herself on your land, your mother goes to jail, you go to jail, you take a beating from your cousin, and what do you do? You tell me life is good.”
“You forgot the part where my ex-husband is gay and my daughter tried to kill herself."
This was such a delighting read, I loved the Greek family drama, the superstition, the description of food, of Greece, of their traditions and weird behaviors. The only thing that annoyed me was the careless editing, there were so many typos throughout the story and this really bothers me.
Vivi was funny and delightful despite and the crap she was going through. Max, ah Max... I will leave it at that.
"Someone kills herself on your land, your mother goes to jail, you go to jail, you take a beating from your cousin, and what do you do? You tell me life is good.”
“You forgot the part where my ex-husband is gay and my daughter tried to kill herself."
This was such a delighting read, I loved the Greek family drama, the superstition, the description of food, of Greece, of their traditions and weird behaviors. The only thing that annoyed me was the careless editing, there were so many typos throughout the story and this really bothers me.
Vivi was funny and delightful despite and the crap she was going through. Max, ah Max... I will leave it at that.
August 12, 2014
A good book with a story line that held my attention. I am constantly drawn in by books that have chapters told from the different character's perspectives and feel that this author did a pretty good job at it (although still feel that Barbara Kingsolver did it best in The Poisonwood Bible). There are some moments of amazing humor in this book that took me by surprise and I got a couple of strange looks from my boyfriend from randomly laughing out loud. Not sure I will be seeking out other books in this series to purchase, but if I happen to come across them for free or at the library I would pick them up for an entertaining and comical read.
February 14, 2016
This was the first Alex A King book I've read, recommended to me because it's about women of Greece. I am a big fan of all things Greek! It definitely won't be my last. This was a triumph. I loved everything about it. The writer's style was unique and refreshing and I lapped up the humor and tragedy in equal measure. It tells the story of Vivi and her teenage daughter, Melissa, travelling back to Greece to re-start her life after a marriage break up. Romance is provided by the delicious doctor, Max, but there's so much else going on for everyone will love win the day?
Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!
April 23, 2020
OMG... what did I just read? Having read a few lately that earned a DNF, I was determined to complete this book. The trouble is I'm not sure what I've just read. I can't even tell you if I liked it or not. I can say is it was different and that I eventually needed to know the outcome for all characters... but boy it was like pulling teeth!!
I can honestly say I won't be reading anymore by this author.
I can honestly say I won't be reading anymore by this author.
April 21, 2020
I live all of Alex A.King books, Greek Mafia and Women of Greece. I can't wait to read new ones. I love the people and the way they are woven into all the series. We live across the street from a Greek Cathedral, I love looking at their gold dome.
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July 5, 2018
3.5 stars. I enjoyed this one, but I have to say there was a scene towards the end that was badly handled afterward by the characters.
Apart from the aftermath of that scene, I did enjoy the book. I read it while I was in Greece, and really was tickled by how the author was so able to capture the cultural idiosyncrasies of the country as they would appear to a foreigner. The fact that you can't flush toilet paper! The delicious food! Everyone mainlining frappés at every opportunity! The use of vinegar and rubbing alcohol as cure-alls! I kept reading parts of it out loud to the Greek-Canadian friend I was traveling with and she was like, "Yup, totally accurate."I liked the author's voice and style--she avoids the cliched and stilted writing that sometimes plagues romance novels. She's much more naturalistic and less mannered. I suppose some readers could find her dialogue a bit choppy, but I think that's a stylistic choice, not poor writing.
I also liked the characters--this novel passes the Bechdel Test and portrays some good relationships between Vivi and her daughter, Vivi and Max, and Max and his brother. Vivi's and Max's mother were hellish, but I have actually met people like that, so...lucky you if you think they're completely unrealistic, I guess. I was not crazy about the fat shaming of Vivi's awful cousin Effie. Yes, she was horrid, but it didn't have anything to do with her size.
Overall, I found it a good holiday read, though not unproblematic. Despite its issues, I'd say it is head and shoulders above a lot of romance novels. It seems to straddle the line between romance and chick lit, but there were definitely aspects of romance and it fit some of the parameters. I would consider reading another book by this author.
Apart from the aftermath of that scene, I did enjoy the book. I read it while I was in Greece, and really was tickled by how the author was so able to capture the cultural idiosyncrasies of the country as they would appear to a foreigner. The fact that you can't flush toilet paper! The delicious food! Everyone mainlining frappés at every opportunity! The use of vinegar and rubbing alcohol as cure-alls! I kept reading parts of it out loud to the Greek-Canadian friend I was traveling with and she was like, "Yup, totally accurate."I liked the author's voice and style--she avoids the cliched and stilted writing that sometimes plagues romance novels. She's much more naturalistic and less mannered. I suppose some readers could find her dialogue a bit choppy, but I think that's a stylistic choice, not poor writing.
I also liked the characters--this novel passes the Bechdel Test and portrays some good relationships between Vivi and her daughter, Vivi and Max, and Max and his brother. Vivi's and Max's mother were hellish, but I have actually met people like that, so...lucky you if you think they're completely unrealistic, I guess. I was not crazy about the fat shaming of Vivi's awful cousin Effie. Yes, she was horrid, but it didn't have anything to do with her size.
Overall, I found it a good holiday read, though not unproblematic. Despite its issues, I'd say it is head and shoulders above a lot of romance novels. It seems to straddle the line between romance and chick lit, but there were definitely aspects of romance and it fit some of the parameters. I would consider reading another book by this author.
June 20, 2021
While Vivi is trying to escape the drama of her life, between her now-gay husband and overbearing mother, she's faced with so much more drama in her homeland of Greece. Her teenaged daughter Melissa, passes out while cutting herself. She has met and fallen in love with the pediatrician who treated Melissa, Max. Max has his own problems as he's stuck in a loveless engagement with an awful woman who his mother set him up with.
This book had potential. It really did. The story could have been quite likeable. Unfortunately, it fell way short. I'm wondering if this book was written in Greek first and was translated to English, or if the author and/or editor just overlooked many errors. When I start feeling like I could do a better job as an editor while reading the book, I have to automatically deduct stars. Add in the completely unrealistic drama, it just seemed like one thing after another happened to these poor women. Curses and hexes? Come on. And the overbearing "Greek Mother" stereotype was overkill. What really lost me was when Vivi bought a house and a car all in the same day, while her daughter was in the hospital. I mean, there were so many other awful moments but that was the kicker for me. The only halfway redeeming part of this story was Max, and probably the only reason I kept reading. Will I read "Women of Greece #2?" No, I will not, and I won't be picking up anything else by this author.
This book had potential. It really did. The story could have been quite likeable. Unfortunately, it fell way short. I'm wondering if this book was written in Greek first and was translated to English, or if the author and/or editor just overlooked many errors. When I start feeling like I could do a better job as an editor while reading the book, I have to automatically deduct stars. Add in the completely unrealistic drama, it just seemed like one thing after another happened to these poor women. Curses and hexes? Come on. And the overbearing "Greek Mother" stereotype was overkill. What really lost me was when Vivi bought a house and a car all in the same day, while her daughter was in the hospital. I mean, there were so many other awful moments but that was the kicker for me. The only halfway redeeming part of this story was Max, and probably the only reason I kept reading. Will I read "Women of Greece #2?" No, I will not, and I won't be picking up anything else by this author.
January 8, 2019
This is a very cute story about change in women's lives of different ages. It tells of family bond and how even family can be a person's worst enemy or the closest ally. It is also a love story of women who love their daughters and between a man and a woman. The story is fairly simple but spiced up with Greek culture and Greece itself. The writing is funny and entertaining, very much different from what I am used to, and the characters with their problems are relatable.
The only criticism I would give is the lack of current climate affecting on any of the characters lives. No talk of unemployment, which would affect fairly many even in a small village. In addition, things seemed to happen fairly easily to the main character, even though there were a lot of bumps in the road, but when she wanted something she got it.
It is a fairly light read considering that it involves accidental suicide attempt, death, cheating and murder investigation, but I guess the greek culture lightens the mood, and especially the protagonist's attitude towards everything.
I couldn't put the book down and found the book enjoyable to read.
The only criticism I would give is the lack of current climate affecting on any of the characters lives. No talk of unemployment, which would affect fairly many even in a small village. In addition, things seemed to happen fairly easily to the main character, even though there were a lot of bumps in the road, but when she wanted something she got it.
It is a fairly light read considering that it involves accidental suicide attempt, death, cheating and murder investigation, but I guess the greek culture lightens the mood, and especially the protagonist's attitude towards everything.
I couldn't put the book down and found the book enjoyable to read.
April 30, 2018
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Once I had starts ftp read it I wasn't sure what was going on to be honest. There was a lot of side bar conversations, but I guess it was supposed to read like a soap. Either way this worked well for the plot.
There wasn't really a character that I didn't like. I feel like each of them had their perks and quirks. It starts off with Vivi and her husband separating. Apparently he's a slimeball that had been cheating on her for a while prior to him telling her he was leaving her. It's so easy to feel sympathetic towards her because she's such a strong character from the jump. But you also realize she's a bit crazy. Once you meet her mom, Eleni, you realize where she gets her crazy gene from. While Vivo is having a crisis, her daughter is having a psychological breakdown and begins self harming. Vivo makes a big decision to leave all of her problems in America and move her and her daughter to Greece.
Unfortunatley the problems only follow her. As she meets Max, whom the story is told through alternate points of view with.
There wasn't really a character that I didn't like. I feel like each of them had their perks and quirks. It starts off with Vivi and her husband separating. Apparently he's a slimeball that had been cheating on her for a while prior to him telling her he was leaving her. It's so easy to feel sympathetic towards her because she's such a strong character from the jump. But you also realize she's a bit crazy. Once you meet her mom, Eleni, you realize where she gets her crazy gene from. While Vivo is having a crisis, her daughter is having a psychological breakdown and begins self harming. Vivo makes a big decision to leave all of her problems in America and move her and her daughter to Greece.
Unfortunatley the problems only follow her. As she meets Max, whom the story is told through alternate points of view with.
April 23, 2024
So, I just finished reading this book, and let me tell you, it's like the epitome of every trope out there. I mean, it's got everything under the sun in terms of topics. But you know what? Despite that, I found myself quite invested in the story.
One thing I'll give props to the author for is their ability to write from each character's perspective. It really gave the story depth and allowed me to connect with each of them on a different level. However, there were some moments where the wording felt a bit off, especially when it came to expressing passionate feelings.
Now, did I see most of the plot twists coming? Yep, pretty much. But strangely enough, it didn't really bother me. I still found myself enjoying the ride and eagerly turning the pages to see how it all played out. And you know what else? I'm definitely planning to read the next book in the series.
Overall, I'd say this book falls squarely into the category of a light summer read. It's the kind of book you can breeze through without exerting too much brainpower, but still find yourself thoroughly entertained. So if you're in the mood for something easygoing and fun, this might just be the perfect pick for you.
One thing I'll give props to the author for is their ability to write from each character's perspective. It really gave the story depth and allowed me to connect with each of them on a different level. However, there were some moments where the wording felt a bit off, especially when it came to expressing passionate feelings.
Now, did I see most of the plot twists coming? Yep, pretty much. But strangely enough, it didn't really bother me. I still found myself enjoying the ride and eagerly turning the pages to see how it all played out. And you know what else? I'm definitely planning to read the next book in the series.
Overall, I'd say this book falls squarely into the category of a light summer read. It's the kind of book you can breeze through without exerting too much brainpower, but still find yourself thoroughly entertained. So if you're in the mood for something easygoing and fun, this might just be the perfect pick for you.
August 10, 2021
Loved this book! The style of writing meant that it had me gripped from the very first page! I started it yesterday morning on my day off and I've just finished it now, at lunchtime the following day.
An easy read, multiple storylines, relatable characters and a good know of the change of location as well as culture makes for a captivating, light hearted book that still deals with some pretty serious topics.
It wasn't wishy-washy in places like how a lot of books tend to lose themselves in the middle. This was strong from start to finish.
Really enjoyed it and have already looked up other books by this author and I have the next one ready to start in the next 15 minutes or so.
Definitely pleasantly surprised by this one. It has been in my Google play library for a long long time now. Easily for over a year. I don't know why I didn't start it sooner but I'm glad that I made the decision to start it yesterday as it exceeded my expectations substantially. 😊👍👌
An easy read, multiple storylines, relatable characters and a good know of the change of location as well as culture makes for a captivating, light hearted book that still deals with some pretty serious topics.
It wasn't wishy-washy in places like how a lot of books tend to lose themselves in the middle. This was strong from start to finish.
Really enjoyed it and have already looked up other books by this author and I have the next one ready to start in the next 15 minutes or so.
Definitely pleasantly surprised by this one. It has been in my Google play library for a long long time now. Easily for over a year. I don't know why I didn't start it sooner but I'm glad that I made the decision to start it yesterday as it exceeded my expectations substantially. 😊👍👌
June 16, 2020
Seven Days of Friday
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Just finished this and at first I have to admit I was like, what on Earth is this about and this was 4 chapters in, but I thought rightly about carrying it on. It was an easy read, short, quick chapters and just what I needed after Elton’s biography
.
So we have a few characters but the main ones are Vivi and John and their daughter Melissa, Vivi’s Greek parents Eleni and Elias and lastly Max
.
Vivi and John separate and Vivi decides to see if Greece is the place for her to start a new life with Melissa
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Max and his Greek mother are having constant battles about him marrying and arranges for him to marry Anastasia, that is until he meets Vivi
.
If you want a lighthearted summery chick lit read then head for this, it is the first of 7 and I believe each book is different stories, will definitely look at the others for a quick change!
🌟🌟🌟🌟
Just finished this and at first I have to admit I was like, what on Earth is this about and this was 4 chapters in, but I thought rightly about carrying it on. It was an easy read, short, quick chapters and just what I needed after Elton’s biography
.
So we have a few characters but the main ones are Vivi and John and their daughter Melissa, Vivi’s Greek parents Eleni and Elias and lastly Max
.
Vivi and John separate and Vivi decides to see if Greece is the place for her to start a new life with Melissa
.
Max and his Greek mother are having constant battles about him marrying and arranges for him to marry Anastasia, that is until he meets Vivi
.
If you want a lighthearted summery chick lit read then head for this, it is the first of 7 and I believe each book is different stories, will definitely look at the others for a quick change!
December 28, 2017
Hoo boy. Wasn't this book a wild and crazy ride?! Almost as wild and crazy as the majority of the characters in the book. I always find it educational to read things set in different cultures but I struggle to relate to certain elements of the book. And some things which I do relate to, I struggle to relate to the extremeness of them. I don't know if they are overexaggerated for the story or if things are really like that in Greek culture. Some of it made me sad, some of it made me angry, some of it just left me bewildered. I'm still sitting much closer to bewilderment even now, a few weeks after finishing the book. And yet there were some truths there too. Yeah. What a trip.
May 3, 2020
I found this book to be a fun and an entertaining read. Most times I was laughing out loud. Even though I was expecting more to the love story between the two main characters. This book was a definite page turner since I wanted to find out what was going to happen next. I can’t believe over 400 pages flew by so fast.
I was able to picture the story so clearly that I think I was taking in one of those romantic comedies where the families are super nosy and think the know what’s best for the main characters.
I wonder though, do real Greek people actually curse like that? If they do, I didn’t like that though, since it was very shocking.
I was able to picture the story so clearly that I think I was taking in one of those romantic comedies where the families are super nosy and think the know what’s best for the main characters.
I wonder though, do real Greek people actually curse like that? If they do, I didn’t like that though, since it was very shocking.
April 28, 2022
Entertaining.
I liked this more than I thought. I picked up probably because I had a reading challenge that said to read a book with a day of the week in the title, so I went scrolling and this cover was so colorful I decided to try it. I'm glad I did.
Life can be hard. Marriage can be hard. And families..... Both the greatest gift and biggest difficulty ever. Watching Vivi balance a gay ex-husband, her teenaged daughter, her mother, the whole tiny town in Greece she moved to and her family was both interesting and yet spoke to me in ways I couldn't put in words. My family may not be Greek but the dynamics are familiar.
I liked this more than I thought. I picked up probably because I had a reading challenge that said to read a book with a day of the week in the title, so I went scrolling and this cover was so colorful I decided to try it. I'm glad I did.
Life can be hard. Marriage can be hard. And families..... Both the greatest gift and biggest difficulty ever. Watching Vivi balance a gay ex-husband, her teenaged daughter, her mother, the whole tiny town in Greece she moved to and her family was both interesting and yet spoke to me in ways I couldn't put in words. My family may not be Greek but the dynamics are familiar.
May 22, 2022
When a married woman, Vivi, discovers her husband has left her for a man, she decides to take her teenage daughter and move to Greece. After her daughter injures herself and ends up in a hospital, Vivi takes another look at her life, buys a home and a car, and looks into ways to help herself financially. She makes friends with the dr. who tends to her daughter's injuries and finds herself attracted to him even though she knows he is engaged to be married. I liked this author's writing style and would probably read another in this series. The book flips between Vivi, her daughter, and the dr. While I'm not keen on this writing style, in this book, it works.
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