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Eve Sturridge, a high-flying divorcee and mother of two girls, is head teacher of Ivy House, an Ofsted 'Outstanding' prep school in Sussex. Eve is passionate about her school and its pupils.
When Danish power couple, Stefan and Anette Sorenson, jet in and choose Ivy House over other schools, Eve is justifiably proud. The Sorensons are A-listers who bring an aura of style and power to Ivy House.
Zoe is Eve's pretty seventeen-year-old daughter. Unlike her mother, Zoe's not so keen on school. She prefers sending nude selfies to her boyfriend.
When glamorous Stefan Sorenson proposes that Zoe interns at his company and invites her to accompany him to New York, Zoe is over the moon with excitement, while Eve is too focused on her job to smell danger . . .
When Danish power couple, Stefan and Anette Sorenson, jet in and choose Ivy House over other schools, Eve is justifiably proud. The Sorensons are A-listers who bring an aura of style and power to Ivy House.
Zoe is Eve's pretty seventeen-year-old daughter. Unlike her mother, Zoe's not so keen on school. She prefers sending nude selfies to her boyfriend.
When glamorous Stefan Sorenson proposes that Zoe interns at his company and invites her to accompany him to New York, Zoe is over the moon with excitement, while Eve is too focused on her job to smell danger . . .
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416 pages, Hardcover
Published April 7, 2016
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August 31, 2016
There are some funny moments, and a number of less amusing ones, in this novel that explores everything from educational ethos to relationships, while tackling family dynamics, revenge porn and finance.
And that, for me, was the key issue with this book. It was entertaining in many ways, and yet there was so much going on and so many characters all interweaving that I couldn't really say I felt that engaged with any of them.
The main character Eve was rather clueless for someone in such a position, and I felt the points about special educational needs and people finding their place was laboured. Excessively so.
Thanks to NetGalley for the advance copy, and though this isn't a novel I'd recommend I'm sure it will have its fans.
And that, for me, was the key issue with this book. It was entertaining in many ways, and yet there was so much going on and so many characters all interweaving that I couldn't really say I felt that engaged with any of them.
The main character Eve was rather clueless for someone in such a position, and I felt the points about special educational needs and people finding their place was laboured. Excessively so.
Thanks to NetGalley for the advance copy, and though this isn't a novel I'd recommend I'm sure it will have its fans.
April 7, 2016
Thank you Kathryn Flett, Quercus and Netgalley for the copy in return for a fair and honest review.
When the wealthy parents of children who attend Ivy House School offer headmaster, Eve Sturridge's seventeen year old daughter an internship at their company, little does she know what will happen.
I enjoyed this book, it was well written, easy to read and yet covered different issues to what I would expect in a light read. I was expecting it to go down a fairly familiar path and, while I guessed some outcomes of the plot, it covered, for me, some unique themes. Topics such as the short comings of independent schools and the problems teenagers can face in a world in which technology is so accessible.
The characterisation is good and I empathised with the issues that each of them faced, from Eve's gradual dissatisfaction with her job to Zoe being influenced by what she has been bombarded with through the various types of media. It certainly made me worry about what our teenagers are up to out of sight and what they consider to be normal behaviour without considering the consequences.
On the whole an enjoyable book which covers some interesting issues.
When the wealthy parents of children who attend Ivy House School offer headmaster, Eve Sturridge's seventeen year old daughter an internship at their company, little does she know what will happen.
I enjoyed this book, it was well written, easy to read and yet covered different issues to what I would expect in a light read. I was expecting it to go down a fairly familiar path and, while I guessed some outcomes of the plot, it covered, for me, some unique themes. Topics such as the short comings of independent schools and the problems teenagers can face in a world in which technology is so accessible.
The characterisation is good and I empathised with the issues that each of them faced, from Eve's gradual dissatisfaction with her job to Zoe being influenced by what she has been bombarded with through the various types of media. It certainly made me worry about what our teenagers are up to out of sight and what they consider to be normal behaviour without considering the consequences.
On the whole an enjoyable book which covers some interesting issues.
May 11, 2016
A little different from the usual, this story covered some interesting education issues, but overall I didn't find it that good (the story, that is, I do appreciate that it was well written which is sadly not that common nowadays). I abandoned it once, but returned and finished it, and was a little sorry I had. The main character, Eve, is not very well fleshed out except in her work capacity, but came across as a somewhat absent mother to her two daughters. I didn't like that the teenage daughter was lavishly rewarded for her reckless and stupid behaviour - no wonder she behaved as she did given Eve's parenting. Also Eve didn't come off well with the 'charity donation' part at the end - don't want to give too much away- but wouldn't that blackmail in the real world?
A review copy was provided by the publisher in return for an honest review.
A review copy was provided by the publisher in return for an honest review.
June 22, 2016
This is sharp and observant modern social satire but while Flett shows herself to be good on observant detail the storytelling doesn't really mount up to a satisfactory novel. There are too many subplots and a lack of narrative drive that slow everything down, yet within that stasis are little gems of nuanced commentary: the rich parents who travel in their 'whirlybird', the way school years are named after classical composers so 'Beethoven' instead of plain year six, Eve reading Wolf Hall and only getting to chapter two after three weeks.
I suspect this reflects Flett's background as a journalist and the material here might have better formed a series of newspaper columns rather than a novel.
I suspect this reflects Flett's background as a journalist and the material here might have better formed a series of newspaper columns rather than a novel.
May 29, 2016
I was fortunate enough to be given this book by net galley for an honest review. Unfortunately this novel wasn't Outstanding. I was drawn to this book as I work in a school and thought it would be a great read. It is well written and I really don't know why it didn't push my buttons. I got to a point where I didn't care what happened to Zoe and felt everything was a little too perfect to be believable.
November 25, 2017
Hello Book Lovers!!!!
How are you all??? Oh! Me? I am doing great.
So as usual I have been busy (crazy as ever). I was reading. I had my birthday on the 23rd. All in all it was cool. Back to the topic, ya I have been reading a lot. Physical books as well as e book on kindle.
For the month of November the book that took my ❤ was, "Outstanding" by Kathryn Flett.
Spot : Eve is head teacher of an outstanding Ofsted "outstanding" school, proud of everything she has achieved. When Danish power couple, Stefan and Anette Sorensen jet in and choose her school over others, Eve is thrilled. She's on her way to the major leagues! Zoe is Eve's seventeen-year-old daughter. Less ambitious than her mother, Zoe prefers sending nude selfies to her boyfriend. When Stefan suggests Zoe interns at his company and invites her to New York, Zoe is over the moon, while Eve is too focused on her work to smell danger.......
My Review : The story has a powerful story line and characters. It talks about a major issue that the parents of the modern society has to face in this decade. Every mother that has a young daughter goes through this phase in different degrees. I would like to analyze each character in the story, individually.
Eve : A divorcee mum of two teenage girls. A high flying career woman, who is successful in her career but in my point of view not in her family life. She is a strong character that takes up no drama. I feel that there are so many Eve's in the society. And all the mothers in this world may have a little bit of Eve in their lives too. It is impressive to see the way she tackles the way through her daughters problems as well as her official matters. But , as a matter of fact, if she paid more attention at the beginning she would have saved her daughter. Overall she is woman that I fell in love with.
Zoe - Eve's seventeen year old daughter, who is not interested in school. She is only concerned about her social life, having sex with her boyfriend and sending him nude selfies, which in the end that leads in to complete chaos. She acts completely for her teenage. Also I should highlight that tennages like Zoe are commonly visible in our societies. All theses restless, hormones kicking teeanages are powerfully represented by this character.
Alice : A teenager and the second daughter of Eve. A horse lover. She is a bit of the opposite of Zoe. I would rather use the word "babyish" to describe her character.
Simon : Eve's ex-husband. But their relationship as the parents to their children, is always in very good terms. While I was reading the story I was just wondering why did Eve and Simon got a divorce because they understand each other very well and they do their best to be good parents to their two girls. Simon is an architect. He finally reveals his idea about getting his life into a new shape by having a gay partner. They are also adopting a boy called Jordan.
Gail : Eve's assistant at Ivy house Preperatary school. What I felt was they were very comfortable with each other but Gail had hidden secrets that she kept to her self deep within. She is a single mother with a teen son. She is the type of assistant that every boss would dream of having. Personally I pretty much liked her character.
Mike : Principal of Eastdene Community Primary. I feel that he might not be successful as Eve in terms of his career, but he understands the what is expected from him. He is very patient. A handsome middle aged , single man. Also the neighbor of Gail. I liked the way he handld the heat of the momet when he first met Eve. His success is shown in he end of the story.
Overall it is an amzing book with powerfull charcters and a huge message to the society. As adults, parants and teachers we all have a duty to safe guard our children, no matter how busy we are. My rating is ★★★★ out of 5 for this amazing book. I highly recommend it to anyone who oves to read!
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Until the bext article,
Happy reading!!!!
How are you all??? Oh! Me? I am doing great.
So as usual I have been busy (crazy as ever). I was reading. I had my birthday on the 23rd. All in all it was cool. Back to the topic, ya I have been reading a lot. Physical books as well as e book on kindle.
For the month of November the book that took my ❤ was, "Outstanding" by Kathryn Flett.
Spot : Eve is head teacher of an outstanding Ofsted "outstanding" school, proud of everything she has achieved. When Danish power couple, Stefan and Anette Sorensen jet in and choose her school over others, Eve is thrilled. She's on her way to the major leagues! Zoe is Eve's seventeen-year-old daughter. Less ambitious than her mother, Zoe prefers sending nude selfies to her boyfriend. When Stefan suggests Zoe interns at his company and invites her to New York, Zoe is over the moon, while Eve is too focused on her work to smell danger.......
My Review : The story has a powerful story line and characters. It talks about a major issue that the parents of the modern society has to face in this decade. Every mother that has a young daughter goes through this phase in different degrees. I would like to analyze each character in the story, individually.
Eve : A divorcee mum of two teenage girls. A high flying career woman, who is successful in her career but in my point of view not in her family life. She is a strong character that takes up no drama. I feel that there are so many Eve's in the society. And all the mothers in this world may have a little bit of Eve in their lives too. It is impressive to see the way she tackles the way through her daughters problems as well as her official matters. But , as a matter of fact, if she paid more attention at the beginning she would have saved her daughter. Overall she is woman that I fell in love with.
Zoe - Eve's seventeen year old daughter, who is not interested in school. She is only concerned about her social life, having sex with her boyfriend and sending him nude selfies, which in the end that leads in to complete chaos. She acts completely for her teenage. Also I should highlight that tennages like Zoe are commonly visible in our societies. All theses restless, hormones kicking teeanages are powerfully represented by this character.
Alice : A teenager and the second daughter of Eve. A horse lover. She is a bit of the opposite of Zoe. I would rather use the word "babyish" to describe her character.
Simon : Eve's ex-husband. But their relationship as the parents to their children, is always in very good terms. While I was reading the story I was just wondering why did Eve and Simon got a divorce because they understand each other very well and they do their best to be good parents to their two girls. Simon is an architect. He finally reveals his idea about getting his life into a new shape by having a gay partner. They are also adopting a boy called Jordan.
Gail : Eve's assistant at Ivy house Preperatary school. What I felt was they were very comfortable with each other but Gail had hidden secrets that she kept to her self deep within. She is a single mother with a teen son. She is the type of assistant that every boss would dream of having. Personally I pretty much liked her character.
Mike : Principal of Eastdene Community Primary. I feel that he might not be successful as Eve in terms of his career, but he understands the what is expected from him. He is very patient. A handsome middle aged , single man. Also the neighbor of Gail. I liked the way he handld the heat of the momet when he first met Eve. His success is shown in he end of the story.
Overall it is an amzing book with powerfull charcters and a huge message to the society. As adults, parants and teachers we all have a duty to safe guard our children, no matter how busy we are. My rating is ★★★★ out of 5 for this amazing book. I highly recommend it to anyone who oves to read!
For more pictures and update catch me on
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Twitter : @totalbooklover_
Until the bext article,
Happy reading!!!!
January 4, 2021
An easy read. I didn't feel I got to know any characters in depth nor did I have any strong feelings about them. The storylines was too wide ranging, some lines were explored in depth others almost abandoned. So a rather disjointed read.
May 29, 2023
Fucking hell, If I had to read ‘frothy coffee’ one more time I would have frothed from the mouth in rage.
Soooooo many unnecessary details & not a single likeable character amongst them, all a bunch of posh twats.
Soooooo many unnecessary details & not a single likeable character amongst them, all a bunch of posh twats.
August 8, 2017
A good, light read, interesting for those of us that work with and in schools.
January 18, 2020
OK; uneven narrative and characterisation. Some things tied up a little too neatly, some things not really explored.
August 10, 2020
This plot was a little too Stepford perfect for me. Not altogether bad, not particularly good either.
May 26, 2016
I would like to thank Netgalley and Quercus for this advance copy in exchange for an open and honest review. Outstanding is a family drama with some comedy thrown in.
Eve Sturidge is the headmistress of Ivy House Preparatory School which is rated outstanding by Ofsted. She was married to Simon for 21 years until he fell in love with a man called Ed. Ed and Simon have since married but Eve and Simon are still very close and see each other regularly. Eve and Simon have 2 children, 17 yr old Zoe who her parents think are sensible and hardworking 15yr old Alice who loves horses. Eve is happy at Ivy House but is looking for new challenges. When Simon and Ed adopt a child called Jordan from abroad. Eve promises that Jordan will be given a place at Ivy House at a reasonable rate. However it soon becomes clear he is on the Autistic Spectrum and Ivy House although excellent, does not provide special needs provision. Eve writes an article about how some children are square pegs in round holes and need a diference form of education. Eve becomes a Cause Celeb for a period and appears on The Today programme. Her boss Tony is not pleased because he is always looking for new pupils and does not like criticism of his school.
Before you go to sleep, this book is actually very good. In the background of the main story Zoe is offered an internship by Stefen and Annette Sorrenson and Danish power couple whose children are pupils at Ivy House. On her first day at work she is taken to New York by Stefen on a business trip. Stefen is a serial phillander, Annette knows about the affairs but makes him promise never to have an affair with a girl under 18. When Stefen finds out he tells Zoe they can't continue. Zoe is upset when she gets back to the UK and cuts herself off from friends and family. Zoe's boyfriend Rob realises what happen in NY, and publishes some private snaps on a revenge porn website.
When Eve finally finds out she doesn't know what to do. How can she keep Zoe's and her reputation in tact?
Eve Sturidge is the headmistress of Ivy House Preparatory School which is rated outstanding by Ofsted. She was married to Simon for 21 years until he fell in love with a man called Ed. Ed and Simon have since married but Eve and Simon are still very close and see each other regularly. Eve and Simon have 2 children, 17 yr old Zoe who her parents think are sensible and hardworking 15yr old Alice who loves horses. Eve is happy at Ivy House but is looking for new challenges. When Simon and Ed adopt a child called Jordan from abroad. Eve promises that Jordan will be given a place at Ivy House at a reasonable rate. However it soon becomes clear he is on the Autistic Spectrum and Ivy House although excellent, does not provide special needs provision. Eve writes an article about how some children are square pegs in round holes and need a diference form of education. Eve becomes a Cause Celeb for a period and appears on The Today programme. Her boss Tony is not pleased because he is always looking for new pupils and does not like criticism of his school.
Before you go to sleep, this book is actually very good. In the background of the main story Zoe is offered an internship by Stefen and Annette Sorrenson and Danish power couple whose children are pupils at Ivy House. On her first day at work she is taken to New York by Stefen on a business trip. Stefen is a serial phillander, Annette knows about the affairs but makes him promise never to have an affair with a girl under 18. When Stefen finds out he tells Zoe they can't continue. Zoe is upset when she gets back to the UK and cuts herself off from friends and family. Zoe's boyfriend Rob realises what happen in NY, and publishes some private snaps on a revenge porn website.
When Eve finally finds out she doesn't know what to do. How can she keep Zoe's and her reputation in tact?
April 4, 2016
3 1/2 stars rounded to 4
I’m not sure the blurb accurately portrays this book. It has a very gentle rhythm and build up, and while the reader can feel and see life getting more out of control—a runaway train, almost—there’s only a small degree of ‘danger’, which is only a tiny part of the over all story. In fact, while the story does gradually ramp up to what could be a perfect storm moment, very little seems to happen. Any resolutions are perfectly British and altogether beige. Characters don’t even need to feel too responsible for their mistakes, as others come swooping in to fix things.
I found the village and private school idylls to be charming, although I don’t think I got to know any of the characters very well. The writing flowed in a very easy to read way, and I often found myself wondering if there was a parenting lesson to be learned about taking your eye off the ball, or if I was reading too much into an entertaining storyline.
One thing I did find quite distracting was the author’s habit of inserting pop-culture/celebrity references into the narrative, and I feel these can actually age a book faster than using actual dates seeing as fashion and celebrity icons are so fluid and change so frequently. I suspend my disbelief to read, too, and to keep having realism thrust at me pulled me out of the moment.
I’d read further books by Kathryn Flett as I enjoyed her writing style and the general direction of the story I’m not sure each thread was entirely resolved to my satisfaction but what is life if there are no loose ends?
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in return for an honest review.
I’m not sure the blurb accurately portrays this book. It has a very gentle rhythm and build up, and while the reader can feel and see life getting more out of control—a runaway train, almost—there’s only a small degree of ‘danger’, which is only a tiny part of the over all story. In fact, while the story does gradually ramp up to what could be a perfect storm moment, very little seems to happen. Any resolutions are perfectly British and altogether beige. Characters don’t even need to feel too responsible for their mistakes, as others come swooping in to fix things.
I found the village and private school idylls to be charming, although I don’t think I got to know any of the characters very well. The writing flowed in a very easy to read way, and I often found myself wondering if there was a parenting lesson to be learned about taking your eye off the ball, or if I was reading too much into an entertaining storyline.
One thing I did find quite distracting was the author’s habit of inserting pop-culture/celebrity references into the narrative, and I feel these can actually age a book faster than using actual dates seeing as fashion and celebrity icons are so fluid and change so frequently. I suspend my disbelief to read, too, and to keep having realism thrust at me pulled me out of the moment.
I’d read further books by Kathryn Flett as I enjoyed her writing style and the general direction of the story I’m not sure each thread was entirely resolved to my satisfaction but what is life if there are no loose ends?
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in return for an honest review.
April 7, 2016
An interesting story that blends insights into teenage girls; relationships old, new and slightly bizarre; the challenges of running a school and "modern" teenage trials and tribulations.
There's a variety of characters including Eve, the formidable head of a Prep school, her ex-husband Simon and her two daughters, Zoe and Alice. Simon and his new partner Ed have adopted a son Jordan who has special needs and there's also Eve's secretary Gail and Gail's dishy next door neighbour, Mike the SuperHead. Oh and there's the super-wealthy Sorensons and Eve's journalist BFF Cathy...
After a lot of scene setting, Zoe is offered an internship with the Sorensons -- and on her very first day is told she is flying to NYC with her male boss. Cue the drumroll. No spoilers, this was in the blurb!!
What follows is as predictable as day follows night. Once it is revealed (and how will be kept under wraps or it spoils the story), the protagonists come together in a very modern fashion to address the fallout.
Clever, witty and weirdly spot-on with some of her observations, this is a well-written story that unfolds well. It's also a cautionary tale for those whose children haven't yet entered their teenage years...
MetLineReader Rating: 4
My thanks to Quercus and Netgalley for an advance review copy in exchange for a fair and honest review
There's a variety of characters including Eve, the formidable head of a Prep school, her ex-husband Simon and her two daughters, Zoe and Alice. Simon and his new partner Ed have adopted a son Jordan who has special needs and there's also Eve's secretary Gail and Gail's dishy next door neighbour, Mike the SuperHead. Oh and there's the super-wealthy Sorensons and Eve's journalist BFF Cathy...
After a lot of scene setting, Zoe is offered an internship with the Sorensons -- and on her very first day is told she is flying to NYC with her male boss. Cue the drumroll. No spoilers, this was in the blurb!!
What follows is as predictable as day follows night. Once it is revealed (and how will be kept under wraps or it spoils the story), the protagonists come together in a very modern fashion to address the fallout.
Clever, witty and weirdly spot-on with some of her observations, this is a well-written story that unfolds well. It's also a cautionary tale for those whose children haven't yet entered their teenage years...
MetLineReader Rating: 4
My thanks to Quercus and Netgalley for an advance review copy in exchange for a fair and honest review
March 23, 2016
This could be called How We Mother's Fail. From the start, it's evident Eve isn't aware of what her daughter Zoe gets up to- as her boyfriend Rob sneaks in as soon as Eve is gone of to work. Having gone through the struggles of mothering teens, I certainly related to the interactions between Eve and Zoe. Throw in trying to run a school with failing numbers, an increase in students changing behaviors and her schools inability to accommodate such needs and you have one overwhelmed and increasingly distracted mother. When a posh couple attends Ivy House and offers daughter Zoe a break, things veer off in a direction Eve couldn't see coming, blinded by her own worries and ambitions for her daughter. A young gorgeous girl, jetting off to a charmed life and possibly trouble brewing in the name of Stefan. A glamorous couple that should be making the school stand out and sought after may not bring the attention she wants.
Eve just me be pushing her daughter into a 'career opportunity' that bodes ill for all while Ivy House may be crumbling.
Best intentions, revenge porn, this is about so much more than running a school. It was a fun read.
Eve just me be pushing her daughter into a 'career opportunity' that bodes ill for all while Ivy House may be crumbling.
Best intentions, revenge porn, this is about so much more than running a school. It was a fun read.
June 15, 2016
Outstanding is quite a difficult book to categorise. It feels like contemporary fiction trying to be literary fiction. While essentially it is a book about relationships and the complexities therein it feels like Flett is trying to make a significant comment about them. Though for the life of me I'm not sure what.
Eve is the head teacher of a private school with an OFSTED rating of outstanding. She has been there for ten years and has a good relationship with the owner, Tony, and her PA is one of her best friends.
It appears that Eve is a much better Head than she is a mother. Her relationships with her two teenage daughters are lacking. Events come to pass that reveal that she doesn't actually know either of them particularly well.
I wanted to like this book a lot more than I actually did. It took me three attempts to get all the way through and none of the characters is particularly sympathetic or deserving of public support. Daughter Zoe is naive and stupid, gay ex-husband Simon is slightly sleazy and annoying. It has no likeable people - people that you'd want to know.
Supplied by Net Galley and the Publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Eve is the head teacher of a private school with an OFSTED rating of outstanding. She has been there for ten years and has a good relationship with the owner, Tony, and her PA is one of her best friends.
It appears that Eve is a much better Head than she is a mother. Her relationships with her two teenage daughters are lacking. Events come to pass that reveal that she doesn't actually know either of them particularly well.
I wanted to like this book a lot more than I actually did. It took me three attempts to get all the way through and none of the characters is particularly sympathetic or deserving of public support. Daughter Zoe is naive and stupid, gay ex-husband Simon is slightly sleazy and annoying. It has no likeable people - people that you'd want to know.
Supplied by Net Galley and the Publisher in exchange for an honest review.
October 11, 2016
This is story about friends and education and children. Like other Kathryn Flett books it is a gentle read but not predictable in all aspects. Things happen that set the lives of these women and their families off onto new tangents.
Eve and Gail and Annette are all characters that struggle in their personal lives yet their lives intertwine more than realise by the end of the story.
It explores a number of important issues relating to modern behaviour amongst teenagers and couples and the single woman. It demonstrates that one solution does not necessarily fit all in so many aspects of our lives and thus we must never condemn how others have chosen to live their lives.
The writing style is very British and is set in an area I know well – Hastings is actually full of ‘junk’ not quite antique shops and I have spent many hours exploring them and making great finds – though not buying everything of course... and just a quick PS for those not familiar with British geography, the town of Battle is named after the Battle of Hastings whereby the Normans invaded and we became ruled by the French.. Lovely area with great coastline and cute towns.
Eve and Gail and Annette are all characters that struggle in their personal lives yet their lives intertwine more than realise by the end of the story.
It explores a number of important issues relating to modern behaviour amongst teenagers and couples and the single woman. It demonstrates that one solution does not necessarily fit all in so many aspects of our lives and thus we must never condemn how others have chosen to live their lives.
The writing style is very British and is set in an area I know well – Hastings is actually full of ‘junk’ not quite antique shops and I have spent many hours exploring them and making great finds – though not buying everything of course... and just a quick PS for those not familiar with British geography, the town of Battle is named after the Battle of Hastings whereby the Normans invaded and we became ruled by the French.. Lovely area with great coastline and cute towns.
April 16, 2016
Thank you NetGalley, Quercus and Kathryn Flett for my ARC in return for a fair and honest review. A well written book describing the lives of people involved in two different schools both striving for that one word: ' Outstanding '. Rarely do you get a storyline talking about Ofsted ratings on behalf of an independent school. The busy single mum doesn't really notice her eldest daughter growing up and modern day issues were covered really well.
A lovely easy read.
A lovely easy read.
November 6, 2019
Couldn't really get through. It took me too long for the story to develop. So I got up to halfway before I stopped reading.
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