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Botte Charlotte
Charlotte Small, alleenstaande moeder, heeft het niet gemakkelijk. En dat is nog zwak uitgedrukt. Nadat de hond van haar vriend Arthur, die met vakantie is, wordt platgereden, ze niet één maar drie baantjes is kwijtgeraakt en haar dochter die met kerstvakantie gaat heeft uitgezwaaid, breekt er iets in haar. Plotseling raakt ze overweldigd door jaren van onderdrukte teleurstellingen en verdriet. Charlotte koelt haar woede op haar huisraad. Ze gooit alles zomaar op straat. Als ze eindelijk is uitgeraasd wordt ze gevonden door de politie, plat op haar rug onder de kerstboom, naast een lege fles port en een homp kaas. Zal het Charlotte lukken om uit de afgrond van het leven omhoog te klauteren? En zal het haar deze keer beter afgaan?
271 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2006
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July 11, 2018
This book was absolutely awesome. Initially, the lead character is extremely hard to like and it all feels rather uncomfortable, but as it gathers pace and her story unfolds, empathy builds and you begin to root for her.
This is one of those 'there but for the grace of god..." type stories - I think because I read it during a really difficult and emotional time, that's where the discomfort came from - but humour is a golden thread throughout, and the vivid characters are a breath of fresh air.
Although it has far more depth and grit than your standard chick lit, don't let this put you off. It's one of those books you feel a better person for reading. The only downside is you'll need to clear your diary as you won't want to put it down.
Have ordered two more Annabel Giles books already.
This is one of those 'there but for the grace of god..." type stories - I think because I read it during a really difficult and emotional time, that's where the discomfort came from - but humour is a golden thread throughout, and the vivid characters are a breath of fresh air.
Although it has far more depth and grit than your standard chick lit, don't let this put you off. It's one of those books you feel a better person for reading. The only downside is you'll need to clear your diary as you won't want to put it down.
Have ordered two more Annabel Giles books already.
May 25, 2024
"Did you find the love you were desperately looking for, Charlotte?"
"Yes"
"A new man?"
"No a new woman"
"Oh, Who?"
"Me."
A lovely tale of a single mum trying to get her life together, brutally honest, with no filter. A must read
"Yes"
"A new man?"
"No a new woman"
"Oh, Who?"
"Me."
A lovely tale of a single mum trying to get her life together, brutally honest, with no filter. A must read
August 8, 2023
Mostly enjoyable read about Charlotte Small and the unravelling of her life. Having hit rock bottom the only way is up! Nice enough with some good humour but found her a little irritating sometimes!
February 9, 2011
And yet another one from my towering chick lit stack that finally made it into my hands for reading and proved to be a quick read that you can effortlessly read through in a day or two.
Mental breakdown, anyone? Some people need to have one to change, or thaw, for that matter. A fun, yet clever read, with lots of quirky characters, this book offers a story-line with perfect timing and, which is important even for fiction, believable true-to-life characters.
Following Charlotte through her depression and breakdown, straight into a clinic and back into a life that's suddenly reigned by her parents and the wish to make something out of her life, this is a witty and believable journey Annabel Giles takes us on in her fluently written style.
In short: A witty and smart novel, perfect for a lazy weekend!
Mental breakdown, anyone? Some people need to have one to change, or thaw, for that matter. A fun, yet clever read, with lots of quirky characters, this book offers a story-line with perfect timing and, which is important even for fiction, believable true-to-life characters.
Following Charlotte through her depression and breakdown, straight into a clinic and back into a life that's suddenly reigned by her parents and the wish to make something out of her life, this is a witty and believable journey Annabel Giles takes us on in her fluently written style.
In short: A witty and smart novel, perfect for a lazy weekend!
October 25, 2013
Chick lit with a bit of a difference. The Defrosting Of Charlotte Small tells the story of a single mother for whom life gets too much. After a mental breakdown, she is determined to get her life back on track, for the sake of both herself and her daughter.
Witty and well-written, it's worth a read if you're into this genre.
Witty and well-written, it's worth a read if you're into this genre.
December 10, 2016
I love the writer's writing style. Modern approach yet funny. Since it's a reality adapted, I can say this book is very good and fun to read. I took quite a long time to finish, but still enjoy the story.
At the very beginning of new chapter, best quotes from novels and famous people had been included and that's made this book is very worth to read.
At the very beginning of new chapter, best quotes from novels and famous people had been included and that's made this book is very worth to read.
April 16, 2014
I started off thinking I wouldn't like this. I found it irritating - well the MC irritating and then something changed and I began to like her and the book just flowed after that. Amusing, touching, insightful, it was a cut above other books of this type. I really enjoyed it.
February 3, 2021
I absolutely love this book! It’s so raw and honest.
January 10, 2016
I have read a few of her books, but not for a while. I thought this was a touching story, quite funny in places too.
April 25, 2016
An amusing book to read in 2 days..
August 19, 2016
At first I didn't think I would like this book but it changed quickly and I was absorbed!! Heart-warming
June 19, 2017
Amazing
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