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Szerelem a huszonhetedik sorban
Cora Hendricks épp élete mélypontján van. Nem csak egy keserű szerelmi csalódást kell kihevernie, de Alzheimer-kóros édesanyja egyre súlyosbodó betegségével is kénytelen szembenézni. A londoni Heathrow-n dolgozó lány mindennapjainak szomorú egyhangúságát egy váratlan intézkedés töri meg: a reptér vezetősége biztonsági rendelkezésre hivatkozva beszünteti az online utasfelvételt, így mindenki kénytelen lesz az utasfelvételi pulthoz fáradni. Az álmodozó lány elhatározza: ahelyett, hogy saját sorsa miatt aggódna, inkább mások életében menekül. Ő maga ugyan már végleg lemondott a szerelemről, de ez nem akadályozza meg abban, hogy Cupido szerepét magára öltve, az utasok között villám-párközvetítésbe fogjon.
Cora a megérzései, az internet és cinkostársa, a légiutas kísérő Nancy segítségével a huszonhetedik sorban rendezi be szerelmi laboratóriumát. Minden járaton lesz két mit sem sejtő utas, akik az út végére rájönnek: végig álmaik szerelme mellett ültek. Vagy mégsem – Cupido-Cora ugyanis korántsem tévedhetetlen. De mit tesz az önjelölt szerelemvadász, ha egy nem várt találkozás nyomán végül őt magát találja el Ámor nyila?
Cora a megérzései, az internet és cinkostársa, a légiutas kísérő Nancy segítségével a huszonhetedik sorban rendezi be szerelmi laboratóriumát. Minden járaton lesz két mit sem sejtő utas, akik az út végére rájönnek: végig álmaik szerelme mellett ültek. Vagy mégsem – Cupido-Cora ugyanis korántsem tévedhetetlen. De mit tesz az önjelölt szerelemvadász, ha egy nem várt találkozás nyomán végül őt magát találja el Ámor nyila?
320 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2017
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Eithne Shortall
6 books163 followersEithne Shortall is an author and journalist. Her debut novel, Love in Row 27, was published in June 2017. Her second novel, Grace after Henry, will be published in the UK and Ireland in May 2018 and in the United States in early 2019. She is the chief arts writer with the Irish edition of the Sunday Times newspaper and a regular contributor to RTE Radio.
Eithne was born and grew up in Dublin, Ireland. She studied journalism at Dublin City University and spent four months living in West Virginia. She lived in Paris for a year in her early twenties and vaguely thought about writing. She went to London to write her first novel, Love in Row 27, which is set there. Her follow-up, Grace after Henry, is set in – and is partly a love letter to – Dublin, where she now lives.
Eithne has been a regular contributor to RTE Radio for several years. She has worked as a presenter with RTE, BBC Northern Ireland and she fronted a music series, entitled Ceol ar an Imeall, for TG4.
Love in Row 27 has been sold into 11 territories and nine languages, while Grace after Henry was acquired by Putnam, an imprint of Penguin, in the US in a headline-grabbing deal. NBC Universal has optioned Love in Row 27 for a TV series.
Eithne is an avid cyclist, veracious reader, eater of sweets and lover of radio. Her Mastermind topic would be the life of Lucia Joyce, twentieth century Irish visual art, 1980s teen movies or Dawson’s Creek. It depends on the day.
Eithne was born and grew up in Dublin, Ireland. She studied journalism at Dublin City University and spent four months living in West Virginia. She lived in Paris for a year in her early twenties and vaguely thought about writing. She went to London to write her first novel, Love in Row 27, which is set there. Her follow-up, Grace after Henry, is set in – and is partly a love letter to – Dublin, where she now lives.
Eithne has been a regular contributor to RTE Radio for several years. She has worked as a presenter with RTE, BBC Northern Ireland and she fronted a music series, entitled Ceol ar an Imeall, for TG4.
Love in Row 27 has been sold into 11 territories and nine languages, while Grace after Henry was acquired by Putnam, an imprint of Penguin, in the US in a headline-grabbing deal. NBC Universal has optioned Love in Row 27 for a TV series.
Eithne is an avid cyclist, veracious reader, eater of sweets and lover of radio. Her Mastermind topic would be the life of Lucia Joyce, twentieth century Irish visual art, 1980s teen movies or Dawson’s Creek. It depends on the day.
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June 19, 2017
Airline check-in agent, Cora Hendricks, is the queen of match-making. With the help of online research, she sees potential mates and brings them together on board Aer Lingus short-haul routes. Row 27 has been earmarked by herself and her cabin-crew friend, Nancy; where the unsuspecting singles are seated together and given some on-board VIP treatment. Not all the matches are successful, but Cora and Nancy cross their fingers and wait for the magic to happen. Meanwhile, Cupid's arrow seems to have flown right past Cora and she despairs at ever meeting Mr. Right.
The search for the perfect summer read ends here. Eithne Shortall has written a wonderfully fun and uplifting tale, with Cora at its heart. Based in London Heathrow, the world of human interaction is temporarily restored when self-service and online check-in are suspended for a time. The days of queuing at an airline desk and chatting to the agent ceased back in the late 1990s and air travel lost a bit of its wonder. Staff become almost invisible and match-making opportunities were all but gone. By suspending passengers ability to ignore check-in, the story is given wings that would otherwise have been clipped. Cora's co-workers are a mixed bunch and the banter between all departments in the airport is just as real as it is in real-life. Ground crew; Cabin crew; baggage handlers; airport security; concession staff; they all work in the climate controlled, permanently busy airport. There is never a dull day and no two passengers are the same.
Cora's mother is suffering from early on-set dementia and has been placed in a care-facility. Visits can be difficult and memories are becoming harder and harder to grasp. Nancy is hoping for promotion and to be seen more than just the 'coffee or tea? girl. A host of other airline staff are ever-present and the new-found fame of one of the gang leads to some hilarious antics in front of a TV crew. As the passengers board flights, they are unaware of the bigger story. Female fiction doesn't get much better than this. Love in Row 27 is a refreshing and rewarding read, definitely worth packing in your suitcase. Highly recommended.
The search for the perfect summer read ends here. Eithne Shortall has written a wonderfully fun and uplifting tale, with Cora at its heart. Based in London Heathrow, the world of human interaction is temporarily restored when self-service and online check-in are suspended for a time. The days of queuing at an airline desk and chatting to the agent ceased back in the late 1990s and air travel lost a bit of its wonder. Staff become almost invisible and match-making opportunities were all but gone. By suspending passengers ability to ignore check-in, the story is given wings that would otherwise have been clipped. Cora's co-workers are a mixed bunch and the banter between all departments in the airport is just as real as it is in real-life. Ground crew; Cabin crew; baggage handlers; airport security; concession staff; they all work in the climate controlled, permanently busy airport. There is never a dull day and no two passengers are the same.
Cora's mother is suffering from early on-set dementia and has been placed in a care-facility. Visits can be difficult and memories are becoming harder and harder to grasp. Nancy is hoping for promotion and to be seen more than just the 'coffee or tea? girl. A host of other airline staff are ever-present and the new-found fame of one of the gang leads to some hilarious antics in front of a TV crew. As the passengers board flights, they are unaware of the bigger story. Female fiction doesn't get much better than this. Love in Row 27 is a refreshing and rewarding read, definitely worth packing in your suitcase. Highly recommended.
August 4, 2019
Cora is working at London's check in desk for Aer Lingus. The Story also talks about Dublin a lot. It details the city well and I'm pleased to have read the book after my trip there. It was funny when it was described as expensive and you must have spent your time around Temple Bar. I did find the area expensive but worth it as I loved that part of the city. It did get busy though.
A different idea for a storyline which is perfect for a holiday or if you've even been to check in desks for a plane.The details are very entertaining. I won't look at Row 27 the same ever again.
Cora's romance was a little too obvious for me but still an easy read.
A different idea for a storyline which is perfect for a holiday or if you've even been to check in desks for a plane.The details are very entertaining. I won't look at Row 27 the same ever again.
Cora's romance was a little too obvious for me but still an easy read.
June 4, 2017
This one was cute and had some more serious moments too. I liked how it was build too, but we will come to that soon.
Cora works at the airport and she spends way too much time researching passengers and putting one couple in row 27. Hoping they will fall in love. And as the book progresses it turns into more of an obsession. She must find love for others, but what about herself?
She does have help, I mean how else would she see if it pays off? Nancy, a stewardess, tries her best to spy on the happy, or unhappy couple ;)
What I liked is that we actually got the POVS from the couples in row 27. Sometimes it works, sometimes they are so wrong for each other. And we also get 2 frequent fliers and get to see them sit there a few times. I really wanted her to find a match for Ingrid, and as for Aiden, well yes he needed some happiness too.
The more serious aspects would be her mum getting worse and worse since she has Alzheimers and Cora disappearing into her matchmaking world.
There is friendship, humour and romance all around. Some will find love, some not. I enjoyed this tale, it was light.
Cora works at the airport and she spends way too much time researching passengers and putting one couple in row 27. Hoping they will fall in love. And as the book progresses it turns into more of an obsession. She must find love for others, but what about herself?
She does have help, I mean how else would she see if it pays off? Nancy, a stewardess, tries her best to spy on the happy, or unhappy couple ;)
What I liked is that we actually got the POVS from the couples in row 27. Sometimes it works, sometimes they are so wrong for each other. And we also get 2 frequent fliers and get to see them sit there a few times. I really wanted her to find a match for Ingrid, and as for Aiden, well yes he needed some happiness too.
The more serious aspects would be her mum getting worse and worse since she has Alzheimers and Cora disappearing into her matchmaking world.
There is friendship, humour and romance all around. Some will find love, some not. I enjoyed this tale, it was light.
August 27, 2024
✨️😘2.2😘✨️
Ja nie wiem czy ja coś źle zrozumiałam ale po tym opisie spodziewałam się jakiegoś uroczego romansu lotniczego. NIE BYŁO GO TAM PRAWIE WCALE. Laska do ostatnich 60 stron nawet nie mysla o tym typie, no halo. Ja rozumiem, że to moze to nie miał być stu procentowy romans no ale nie przechodźmy ze skrajności w skrajność.
Główna bohaterka była momentami tak dziecinna i irytująca, że się nie dało, a to była dorosła osoba.
Musze też wpomniec o stylu pisania bo według mnie nie jest on jakiś nie wiadomo jaki i większość tej książki mnie po prostu nudziła. Myślę, że ktoś powien dać znak jakikolwiek w opisie, że to bardziej książka młodzieżowa mająca na celu dawać dobry morał młodzieży, a nie poznawanie swojej miłości(romans). Chociaz ostatanie strony nawet szyblo przeczytalam to i tak jestem strasznie zawiedziona.
Ja nie wiem czy ja coś źle zrozumiałam ale po tym opisie spodziewałam się jakiegoś uroczego romansu lotniczego. NIE BYŁO GO TAM PRAWIE WCALE. Laska do ostatnich 60 stron nawet nie mysla o tym typie, no halo. Ja rozumiem, że to moze to nie miał być stu procentowy romans no ale nie przechodźmy ze skrajności w skrajność.
Główna bohaterka była momentami tak dziecinna i irytująca, że się nie dało, a to była dorosła osoba.
Musze też wpomniec o stylu pisania bo według mnie nie jest on jakiś nie wiadomo jaki i większość tej książki mnie po prostu nudziła. Myślę, że ktoś powien dać znak jakikolwiek w opisie, że to bardziej książka młodzieżowa mająca na celu dawać dobry morał młodzieży, a nie poznawanie swojej miłości(romans). Chociaz ostatanie strony nawet szyblo przeczytalam to i tak jestem strasznie zawiedziona.
April 18, 2017
I really liked the idea of this book, working at the Aer Lingus check-in desk and acting as matchmaker on flights by seating people in certain seats, i.e. Row 27, and it really worked, I loved the story.
Cora was the flight check-in attendant playing matchmaker and her friend, Nancy, a stewardess, helped push things along once on the flight by giving free drinks and chatting to them more. Cora was just passing through this job until she decided what she wanted to do. Her Mum had worked there for many years so it was comfortable and everyone knew her. Her Mum unfortunately now had dementia and was in a home/research facility and was slowly getting worse every day which was really sad and it effected Cora a lot, but the matchmaking distracted her, sometimes to the point of obsession.
There are a variety of side characters that I really liked, regular passengers and people working at the airport. I especially liked Aiden and Ingrid who were regular passengers and also really central to the story, especially Aiden.
I loved the way one strand of the story was about Cora and her life, and the other about the matchmaking she tried to do on the flights with a variety of characters, so we get snippets of their story too. It originally sounded like quite a light story but actually had so much more depth with her Mum and her dementia.
A really impressive debut for Eithne Shortall and I look forward to reading more of her books in the future.
Cora was the flight check-in attendant playing matchmaker and her friend, Nancy, a stewardess, helped push things along once on the flight by giving free drinks and chatting to them more. Cora was just passing through this job until she decided what she wanted to do. Her Mum had worked there for many years so it was comfortable and everyone knew her. Her Mum unfortunately now had dementia and was in a home/research facility and was slowly getting worse every day which was really sad and it effected Cora a lot, but the matchmaking distracted her, sometimes to the point of obsession.
There are a variety of side characters that I really liked, regular passengers and people working at the airport. I especially liked Aiden and Ingrid who were regular passengers and also really central to the story, especially Aiden.
I loved the way one strand of the story was about Cora and her life, and the other about the matchmaking she tried to do on the flights with a variety of characters, so we get snippets of their story too. It originally sounded like quite a light story but actually had so much more depth with her Mum and her dementia.
A really impressive debut for Eithne Shortall and I look forward to reading more of her books in the future.
November 14, 2020
In the beginning I wasn't that much invested into Cora and all her cupid shenigans but she and the other characters grew on me. I especially liked that we've also got POVs of the different passengers of Row 27. :) There's not only fun and sunshine then Cora deals also with her mothers Alzheimers and finding her way in life. A realistic and heartfelt debut from Eithne Shortall.
October 25, 2022
4⭐
Jei ne pabaiga, būtų tik 3⭐, bet viską pavyko šiek tiek pagerinti realiai likus 100 puslapių. Kažkaip seniai buvo, kad taip sunkiai skaityčiau atrodo tokią lengvą knygą. Trūko veiksmo, intrigų, ryškių charakterių. Viskas tarsi plaukė pasroviui ir per ilgai. Pradėjau skaityti skrydžio metu ir kaip pamačiau, kad sėdime su vaikais 26 eilėje, tai net atsisukau pažiūrėti, kas vyksta 27-ojoje 🙈 Išvada tokia - Kupidonas gali būti visur, ir tikrai daug laimingų istorijų, kai laimingos draugystės užsimezga lėktuve, kai atsitiktinai viskas įvyksta. Kora bandė perimti Kupidono pareigas, tik ar jai pavyko, o ar pati nepamiršo, kad jai pačiai reikia Kupidono pagalbos? Visi atsakymai knygoje 😊
Jei ne pabaiga, būtų tik 3⭐, bet viską pavyko šiek tiek pagerinti realiai likus 100 puslapių. Kažkaip seniai buvo, kad taip sunkiai skaityčiau atrodo tokią lengvą knygą. Trūko veiksmo, intrigų, ryškių charakterių. Viskas tarsi plaukė pasroviui ir per ilgai. Pradėjau skaityti skrydžio metu ir kaip pamačiau, kad sėdime su vaikais 26 eilėje, tai net atsisukau pažiūrėti, kas vyksta 27-ojoje 🙈 Išvada tokia - Kupidonas gali būti visur, ir tikrai daug laimingų istorijų, kai laimingos draugystės užsimezga lėktuve, kai atsitiktinai viskas įvyksta. Kora bandė perimti Kupidono pareigas, tik ar jai pavyko, o ar pati nepamiršo, kad jai pačiai reikia Kupidono pagalbos? Visi atsakymai knygoje 😊
July 1, 2017
This is an entertaining light read about an Aer Lingus check-in desk worker at Heathrow, who decides to match single people in a particular row of seats and hopes a romance will strike up between them.
The book covers almost a year during a 'security alert' which requires everyone to return to desk check in from e-ticket check in until security measures are addressed. The issue causing this alert is carefully not one which occurred at Heathrow but elsewhere, and no reason is shown for the outcome. So it's a fantasy, not to be picked up by thriller readers. I did wonder if the manuscript had been written before e-check ins and adapted. We accept the situation and get on with the story.
Our heroine is recovering from the end of her Great Romance with a tedious, self-interested git. Her own mother is sliding deeper into Alzheimer's in a care home. The heroine is not interested in dating so finds happiness by trying to pair off friends and total strangers. The airline travellers mostly don't know she's doing this, apart from one bright Swede who is a frequent flyer. A lady flight attendant spies on the travellers and reports back, with occasional help from a gay male flight attendant.
The tale may make you reconsider the amount of information available about you on social media, and ponder the amount of time that is spent by otherwise intelligent people clinging on to clearly failed or failing romances. Some good issues are addressed about modern life. See also some fun about weight loss programmes and balance that with the depth shown by caring for a loved one with senility.
I thought a bit too much time was taken by trivial chat, and this came across as padding and made us like the women less, rather than more. I also found several mis-spelled basic words which doesn't say a lot for the publisher. Some readers may not be as fussy as I am. Occasional strong language and adult references. Enjoy.
This is an unbiased review.
The book covers almost a year during a 'security alert' which requires everyone to return to desk check in from e-ticket check in until security measures are addressed. The issue causing this alert is carefully not one which occurred at Heathrow but elsewhere, and no reason is shown for the outcome. So it's a fantasy, not to be picked up by thriller readers. I did wonder if the manuscript had been written before e-check ins and adapted. We accept the situation and get on with the story.
Our heroine is recovering from the end of her Great Romance with a tedious, self-interested git. Her own mother is sliding deeper into Alzheimer's in a care home. The heroine is not interested in dating so finds happiness by trying to pair off friends and total strangers. The airline travellers mostly don't know she's doing this, apart from one bright Swede who is a frequent flyer. A lady flight attendant spies on the travellers and reports back, with occasional help from a gay male flight attendant.
The tale may make you reconsider the amount of information available about you on social media, and ponder the amount of time that is spent by otherwise intelligent people clinging on to clearly failed or failing romances. Some good issues are addressed about modern life. See also some fun about weight loss programmes and balance that with the depth shown by caring for a loved one with senility.
I thought a bit too much time was taken by trivial chat, and this came across as padding and made us like the women less, rather than more. I also found several mis-spelled basic words which doesn't say a lot for the publisher. Some readers may not be as fussy as I am. Occasional strong language and adult references. Enjoy.
This is an unbiased review.
July 7, 2018
Auf "Liebe in Reihe 27" war ich sehr gespannt, da mich der Klappentext sehr neugierig gemacht hat und das Cover einfach total süß ist.
Zu Beginn fand ich es auch sehr interessant Cora und ihre Nachforschungen, wenn sie nebeneinander in Reihe 27 setzt sehr unterhaltsam. Gut fand ich auch, dass die Personen dann auch auf ihrem Flug begleitet und hautnah miterlebt, ob die Funken sprühen.
Mit der Zeit hat es mich dann aber doch ein wenig gelangweilt und es kam nicht so richtig Fahrt in die Geschichte. Es plätscherte stellenweise vor sich hin und vieles wiederholte sich immer wieder.
Ich hatte außerdem das Gefühl, dass vieles sehr lieblos formuliert worden ist und ich daher auch nicht so mitfiebern konnte. Gefühle kamen ebenfalls nicht viele auf und es war alles sehr nüchtern erzählt.
Das Buch ist nette Unterhaltung für zwischendurch, die aber nur durch eine tolle Idee überzeugen konnte, aber leider nicht mit der Umsetzung.
Zu Beginn fand ich es auch sehr interessant Cora und ihre Nachforschungen, wenn sie nebeneinander in Reihe 27 setzt sehr unterhaltsam. Gut fand ich auch, dass die Personen dann auch auf ihrem Flug begleitet und hautnah miterlebt, ob die Funken sprühen.
Mit der Zeit hat es mich dann aber doch ein wenig gelangweilt und es kam nicht so richtig Fahrt in die Geschichte. Es plätscherte stellenweise vor sich hin und vieles wiederholte sich immer wieder.
Ich hatte außerdem das Gefühl, dass vieles sehr lieblos formuliert worden ist und ich daher auch nicht so mitfiebern konnte. Gefühle kamen ebenfalls nicht viele auf und es war alles sehr nüchtern erzählt.
Das Buch ist nette Unterhaltung für zwischendurch, die aber nur durch eine tolle Idee überzeugen konnte, aber leider nicht mit der Umsetzung.
May 13, 2017
Reeling from heartache Corra had given up finding love for herself but is determined to play Cupid to the passengers who use Aer Lingus. Using her powers of observation, the internet, intuition and her glamorous air stewardess friend Nancy as help Cora sets out to play Cupid. But while she is finding love for her passengers will Cora herself get a happy ending too?
This book is simply wonderful and I loved every moment of it. It's wonderfully written with great characters and an original plot. I really enjoyed it. Highly recommend
This book is simply wonderful and I loved every moment of it. It's wonderfully written with great characters and an original plot. I really enjoyed it. Highly recommend
June 14, 2018
Salve lettrici.
Oggi vi parlo di “L’amore nella fila 27”, un romanzo di Eithne Shortall edito da DeA Planeta, uscito in Italia il 12 Giugno.
Se avete letto la trama o ne avete sentito parlare, avete sicuramente intuito che questo è un romanzo innovativo.
Cora, la protagonista, è un’inguaribile romantica. Sogna il vissero felici e contenti e, visto che la sua vita amorosa è in stand-by, Cora passa tutto il tempo a fare da Cupido agli altri.
Lavora in una piccola compagnia aerea e, tra un check-in e un altro, organizza appuntamenti per i passeggeri che scelgono di volare con loro. I passeggeri ovviamente sono ignari di tutto.
Ma attenzione, nessuna scelta è fatta a caso. Cora si affida al suo istinto romantico e a qualche social. Verifica la loro situazione amorosa, poi inserisce la coppia scelta nella fila 27, la sua preferita.
Cora, però, non è da sola in questo gioco così azzardato, può fare affidamento su alcuni suoi colleghi che da tempo le sono diventati complici.
Ma si sa, nessuno è immune alle frecce di Cupido, nemmeno chi per gioco si spaccia per lui, quindi ben presto anche Cora dovrà fare i conti con l’amore.
Insomma lettrici, fin qui nulla di nuovo giusto?
La storia sembra una di quelle commedie americane che ci hanno fatto ridere e piangere, e io l’ho adorata. È una storia molto romantica e l’amore è in prima linea.
Quasi tutti i personaggi che l’autrice ci fa conoscere avranno un lieto fine tutto per loro, e questa è senz’altro una novità.
La storia è raccontata in terza persona e nessuno, dico nessuno, ha un ruolo più importante di un altro. Definiamo Cora come protagonista solo perché è lei la vera Cupido, ma l’autrice racconta le storie di tutti.
Abbiamo un quadro completo della situazione e sappiamo cosa pensano tutti i colleghi e tutti i passeggeri della compagnia. Dal più vecchio al più giovane, dal più fortunato al meno.
Per questo la storia mi è piaciuta.
Non manca poi di trattare temi veri come l’amicizia, l’amore e la famiglia.
Cora, inoltre, nel corso del romanzo impara e insegna a noi lettori l’importanza del rischio. Ci insegna che per amore bisogna sempre rischiare perché ne vale la pena.
L’amore vale il rischio. L’amore vale tutti i rischi.
Non aggiungo altro perché, come potete immaginare, anche Cora troverà l’amore e sta a voi scoprire chi è il fortunato.
Quindi, amiche del Confine, se siete in cerca di una lettura poco impegnativa, magari da spiaggia, questa è quella giusta. È una lettura leggera, scorrevole e poco convenzionale. Si legge in una, massimo due giornate e non annoia mai. Ma se devo essere sincera, storia a parte, ho trovato un paio di imperfezioni. L’autrice poteva approfondire meglio la storia di Cora e doveva decisamente regalarci un finale più succulento. Sicuramente manca un epilogo a questa storia perché, così com’è, è decisamente incompleta. Peccato, l’idea non era male.
Oggi vi parlo di “L’amore nella fila 27”, un romanzo di Eithne Shortall edito da DeA Planeta, uscito in Italia il 12 Giugno.
Se avete letto la trama o ne avete sentito parlare, avete sicuramente intuito che questo è un romanzo innovativo.
Cora, la protagonista, è un’inguaribile romantica. Sogna il vissero felici e contenti e, visto che la sua vita amorosa è in stand-by, Cora passa tutto il tempo a fare da Cupido agli altri.
Lavora in una piccola compagnia aerea e, tra un check-in e un altro, organizza appuntamenti per i passeggeri che scelgono di volare con loro. I passeggeri ovviamente sono ignari di tutto.
Ma attenzione, nessuna scelta è fatta a caso. Cora si affida al suo istinto romantico e a qualche social. Verifica la loro situazione amorosa, poi inserisce la coppia scelta nella fila 27, la sua preferita.
Cora, però, non è da sola in questo gioco così azzardato, può fare affidamento su alcuni suoi colleghi che da tempo le sono diventati complici.
Ma si sa, nessuno è immune alle frecce di Cupido, nemmeno chi per gioco si spaccia per lui, quindi ben presto anche Cora dovrà fare i conti con l’amore.
Insomma lettrici, fin qui nulla di nuovo giusto?
La storia sembra una di quelle commedie americane che ci hanno fatto ridere e piangere, e io l’ho adorata. È una storia molto romantica e l’amore è in prima linea.
Quasi tutti i personaggi che l’autrice ci fa conoscere avranno un lieto fine tutto per loro, e questa è senz’altro una novità.
La storia è raccontata in terza persona e nessuno, dico nessuno, ha un ruolo più importante di un altro. Definiamo Cora come protagonista solo perché è lei la vera Cupido, ma l’autrice racconta le storie di tutti.
Abbiamo un quadro completo della situazione e sappiamo cosa pensano tutti i colleghi e tutti i passeggeri della compagnia. Dal più vecchio al più giovane, dal più fortunato al meno.
Per questo la storia mi è piaciuta.
Non manca poi di trattare temi veri come l’amicizia, l’amore e la famiglia.
Cora, inoltre, nel corso del romanzo impara e insegna a noi lettori l’importanza del rischio. Ci insegna che per amore bisogna sempre rischiare perché ne vale la pena.
L’amore vale il rischio. L’amore vale tutti i rischi.
Non aggiungo altro perché, come potete immaginare, anche Cora troverà l’amore e sta a voi scoprire chi è il fortunato.
Quindi, amiche del Confine, se siete in cerca di una lettura poco impegnativa, magari da spiaggia, questa è quella giusta. È una lettura leggera, scorrevole e poco convenzionale. Si legge in una, massimo due giornate e non annoia mai. Ma se devo essere sincera, storia a parte, ho trovato un paio di imperfezioni. L’autrice poteva approfondire meglio la storia di Cora e doveva decisamente regalarci un finale più succulento. Sicuramente manca un epilogo a questa storia perché, così com’è, è decisamente incompleta. Peccato, l’idea non era male.
November 21, 2018
Soy adicta a las típicas historias de amor con algún que otro cliché y llenas de momentos divertidos y tiernos. Son mi guilty pleasure y no me avergüenzo de ello.
Me encanta leer este tipo de historias después de lecturas más densas y pesadas y todo eso es justo lo que me encontré en Amor en la fila 27 este verano.
Ambientado en el aeropuerto de Heathrow, algo que le da un enfoque diferente a muchas novelas de este estilo, seremos testigos de cómo la protagonista, Cora, juega a ser Cupido en su puesto de trabajo, el mostrador de check-in de la compañía Aer Lingus.
Investigando un poco sobre los pasajeros de los diferentes vuelos que tiene asignados, se dedica a sentar en la fila 27 a los que son solteros esperando que, gracias a ella, salte la chispa del amor.
Cora encuentra en este hobbie una vía de escape para no pensar en sus propios problemas personales, pero eso puede provocar que ella misma pierda la oportunidad de encontrar el amor.
La novela va intercalando las diferentes historias entre los pasajeros que va juntando Cora con la historia personal de ella, así que hay una mezcla de momentos amenos y divertidos, con otros más delicados y que aportan un toque más profundo del que podríamos esperar.
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Me encanta leer este tipo de historias después de lecturas más densas y pesadas y todo eso es justo lo que me encontré en Amor en la fila 27 este verano.
Ambientado en el aeropuerto de Heathrow, algo que le da un enfoque diferente a muchas novelas de este estilo, seremos testigos de cómo la protagonista, Cora, juega a ser Cupido en su puesto de trabajo, el mostrador de check-in de la compañía Aer Lingus.
Investigando un poco sobre los pasajeros de los diferentes vuelos que tiene asignados, se dedica a sentar en la fila 27 a los que son solteros esperando que, gracias a ella, salte la chispa del amor.
Cora encuentra en este hobbie una vía de escape para no pensar en sus propios problemas personales, pero eso puede provocar que ella misma pierda la oportunidad de encontrar el amor.
La novela va intercalando las diferentes historias entre los pasajeros que va juntando Cora con la historia personal de ella, así que hay una mezcla de momentos amenos y divertidos, con otros más delicados y que aportan un toque más profundo del que podríamos esperar.
Reseña completa: http://beingsaray.blogspot.com/2018/1...
June 19, 2019
Me costó mucho leerlo, me decepcionó. El personaje de Cora me pareció súper inmaduro y egoísta.
Se quedó con mucho historia para contar.
Narración: al principio MEGA lenta, segunda mitad MEGA rápida. Además, me resultó muy difícil entender algunos tramos, se mezclaba mucho.
No me gustó.
Se quedó con mucho historia para contar.
Narración: al principio MEGA lenta, segunda mitad MEGA rápida. Además, me resultó muy difícil entender algunos tramos, se mezclaba mucho.
No me gustó.
May 30, 2017
This was a good book. I loved the idea of this: matchmaking in Row 27 of a flight. It's like when you sit in a coffee shop or in a park and just people watch, but you can't get caught! It's just a lovely story and it has depth to it as well, it wasn't just a light, fluffy summer read like I was expecting. I really liked the writing and it had a brilliant array of characters, especially the reoccurring passengers.
June 12, 2018
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Ormai l’estate è arrivata e, come ogni anno in questo periodo, spesso si parla di vacanze e di viaggi. L’idea di leggere un romanzo che avesse a che fare con voli aerei mi ha incuriosito e, inoltre, mi sembrava una lettura adatta in questi giorni in cui sto letteralmente facendo il conto alla rovescia per la mia partenza.
“Gli aeroporti sono luoghi dove tutta l’umanità si incontra” disse lei, quasi sottovoce, il corpo teso, attento a non muoversi di un millimetro. “Possono sembrare asettici ma poi ti ritrovi con degli sconosciuti, ognuno con il proprio carico di ambizioni, di segreti, di progetti, e tutti insieme si parte e si vola nel cielo. È davvero qualcosa di magico, se ci pensiamo.”
“Sapevo che lei era un’inguaribile romantica. Testa Fra Le Nuvole.”
In aeroporto c’è sempre un grande viavai di persone che partono per chissà quale destinazione e ognuno di loro viaggia con il proprio carico di emozioni, problemi, dubbi e speranze. Amore nella fila 27 è ambientato prevalentemente a Heathrow, uno degli aeroporti più grandi. Ogni giorno il personale lavora incessantemente e, come negli ingranaggi di un orologio, ogni persona ha il suo ruolo preciso: ci sono piloti, hostess, addetti al deposito bagagli e chi lavora al banco dei check-in come Cora Hendricks.
Ormai l’estate è arrivata e, come ogni anno in questo periodo, spesso si parla di vacanze e di viaggi. L’idea di leggere un romanzo che avesse a che fare con voli aerei mi ha incuriosito e, inoltre, mi sembrava una lettura adatta in questi giorni in cui sto letteralmente facendo il conto alla rovescia per la mia partenza.
“Gli aeroporti sono luoghi dove tutta l’umanità si incontra” disse lei, quasi sottovoce, il corpo teso, attento a non muoversi di un millimetro. “Possono sembrare asettici ma poi ti ritrovi con degli sconosciuti, ognuno con il proprio carico di ambizioni, di segreti, di progetti, e tutti insieme si parte e si vola nel cielo. È davvero qualcosa di magico, se ci pensiamo.”
“Sapevo che lei era un’inguaribile romantica. Testa Fra Le Nuvole.”
In aeroporto c’è sempre un grande viavai di persone che partono per chissà quale destinazione e ognuno di loro viaggia con il proprio carico di emozioni, problemi, dubbi e speranze. Amore nella fila 27 è ambientato prevalentemente a Heathrow, uno degli aeroporti più grandi. Ogni giorno il personale lavora incessantemente e, come negli ingranaggi di un orologio, ogni persona ha il suo ruolo preciso: ci sono piloti, hostess, addetti al deposito bagagli e chi lavora al banco dei check-in come Cora Hendricks.
June 8, 2018
Ho appena terminato di leggere
L'amore nella fila 27
e devo ammettere che ne sono rimasta piacevolmente colpita. Intrigante, divertente, romantico e ironico con tocchi di vita reale e quotidiana spiazzanti. Il ritmo degli eventi può sembrare un po' lento, però secondo me anche questo particolare è caratteristico della storia che si vuole narrare. I protagonisti non hanno una vita perfetta, hanno le proprie paure e le proprie insoddisfazioni, tuttavia come tutti noi coltivano anche un proprio sogno. C'è chi si impegna tantissimo e non riesce a raggiungerlo, c'è chi lo raggiunge ma poi lo trova insoddisfacente e c'è chi preferisce soltanto sognare. Non è una storia senza difetti, ma in
"L'amore nella fila 27"
ho trovato più realtà e verità che negli ultimi cinque romanzi che ho letto.
Questo romanzo lo consiglio a tutti coloro che vogliono leggere una storia romantica, divertente e assolutamente perfetta nelle sue imperfezioni.
Presto pubblicherò la recensione completa😉👍🏻
Questo romanzo lo consiglio a tutti coloro che vogliono leggere una storia romantica, divertente e assolutamente perfetta nelle sue imperfezioni.
Presto pubblicherò la recensione completa😉👍🏻
June 18, 2024
Angenehmer Schreibstil, hübsche Idee. Die Hauptcharaktere waren mir aber alle nicht sehr sympathisch und zu unerwachsen. Die Flugpassagiere waren sehr Schubladen-Stereotype und falls dich jemand interessiert, erfahrt man nicht weiter als das Gespräch während dem Flug, was zwar logisch ust, aber irgendwie auch frustrierend. Zu viele Personen mit kaum angeschnittener Geschichte...erst kompliziert und dann gelangweitl leider...
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June 9, 2017Won in Goodreads Giveaways - not read, passed on.
May 8, 2020
Da komme ich gar nicht rein, der ewige Wechsel zwischen den Personen... Für mich schwierig einen Faden zu ziehen. Weg damit
April 27, 2023
1.5/5
November 1, 2018
I listened to the audio book of this novel. Not my usual read, but I thoroughly enjoyed this. I liked and cared about the characters. They were well rounded and likeable. It was funny and sweet.
November 28, 2025
It is mostly a light hearted story with a little real issues. The author can portray believable characters.
November 9, 2017
I really enjoyed Love in Row 27 – for as long as I’ve been reading Chick Lit, I have loved the stories about people falling in love during an aeroplane ride – there’s just something magical about who you may find yourself next to, during a four hour or twenty-four hour flight. In fact, the only other book I know of that has two people falling in love during a plane ride is The Sweetest Taboo by Carole Matthews. In fact, it’s been that long since I’ve read it that I’m not actually sure of that at all. BUT IT CALLS TO ME. So it shall be that two people fall in love on an aeroplane by The Sweetest Taboo and you can fight me if you disagree.
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Love in the air. Is there anything more magical? I mean yes there probably is, since aeroplanes these days are cramped to the max and there’s no room to swing a cat, without injuring a fellow passenger… But there’s still something magical about two people meeting each other, particularly if it’s in Row 27 and Cora has anything to do with it…
Cora herself. Now, Cora is a bit of a hypocrite (having a near-meltdown when a colleague dares to interfere in Cora’s love life, but it’s OK for Cora to interfere in complete strangers’ love lives? HM. MORAL DILEMMA. However, I actually did love Cora (hypocrite-ness aside). I loved how unashamedly romantic she was (and how much science she put into the pairings on each plane – she’s WASTED in air travel and should be a spy/run a dating website).
The entire goings-on in an airport. Yes, I am one of those people endlessly fascinated with airports. For some reason, I always loved travelling to England for a visit when we lived abroad. Watching the planes take off, doing some shopping in duty free, but I’m also fascinated by the behind the scenes stuff. The people live Cora who make an airline function and planes fly on time (er, mostly. Actually that’s a lie. I’m pretty sure that every single time I flew Tenerife-England and back, the Tenerife flights N-E-V-E-R left on time) and I just loved the camaraderie with everyone working with Cora.
AIDEN. I called it. I called it the moment his Irish self entered the novel. I have no idea why characters in books find Irish men so appealing (seriously, like every two out of three Chick Lit books have Irish heroes) or, should I say, MORE appealing than any other men, ever, but there ya go. Aiden is another to add to that list. I actually liked Aiden, though. Him and Cora were quite cute, when they weren’t bickering, which was like one time for like thirty seconds before they were bickering again BUT THEY WERE CUTE OKAY.
This surprised me, but the way Cora’s mother, Sheila’s illness is dealt with, was pretty impressive. I expected a light, funny read (which I got), I didn’t expect dementia. But it was handled very sensitively and, at times, it made me want to cry because what a terrible, horrible illness it is indeed. My grandma suffered with it, but I was a baby so I have no idea what it does to you, but I know it’s always (and still does) affect my Mam so, so hard, and I could see Cora struggling and I just don’t know how people cope with family members with dementia. It just seems like an uphill, horrible struggle.
Phew, things got a bit heavy there. I’M SORRY, BOOK LOVERS. But I have to give props where props are due and the dementia storyline was poignant and heart-breaking, but written so beautifully.
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As specified, Cora is a hypocrite.
There’s a very anti-gay feel to George, who is the only gay character in the book. He’s always harping on about Cora not setting up LGBTQ+ couples, or setting him up, etc, as if Cora’s doing it because he’s gay, and I never really got that feeling. It was just a bizarre addition, that George was kinda trying to make Cora out to be homophobic without any actual intention? So it just came across as bitchy.
There’s a few typos. *Deep sigh* George “peaks” at something when he really means to “peek” at something, and other small, minor but irritating (for me) issues. Yes, I am easily irritated. Basically because I want people to pay me to look for typos because I AM THE TYPO QUEEN. #ForeverPickingOutTypos
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Overall, I really liked this book. I liked the plot, the characters, the little love stories (and hate stories) that developed throughout the book. I liked that we got to see things from other people’s perspectives, thanks to the third-person narrative. Eithne Shortall has written a fabulous little read, one I knew I was going to enjoy the moment I read the synopsis. More novels need to be set on planes. They just make me so freaking happy, the same way Sheldon Cooper gets about trains.
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Love in the air. Is there anything more magical? I mean yes there probably is, since aeroplanes these days are cramped to the max and there’s no room to swing a cat, without injuring a fellow passenger… But there’s still something magical about two people meeting each other, particularly if it’s in Row 27 and Cora has anything to do with it…
Cora herself. Now, Cora is a bit of a hypocrite (having a near-meltdown when a colleague dares to interfere in Cora’s love life, but it’s OK for Cora to interfere in complete strangers’ love lives? HM. MORAL DILEMMA. However, I actually did love Cora (hypocrite-ness aside). I loved how unashamedly romantic she was (and how much science she put into the pairings on each plane – she’s WASTED in air travel and should be a spy/run a dating website).
The entire goings-on in an airport. Yes, I am one of those people endlessly fascinated with airports. For some reason, I always loved travelling to England for a visit when we lived abroad. Watching the planes take off, doing some shopping in duty free, but I’m also fascinated by the behind the scenes stuff. The people live Cora who make an airline function and planes fly on time (er, mostly. Actually that’s a lie. I’m pretty sure that every single time I flew Tenerife-England and back, the Tenerife flights N-E-V-E-R left on time) and I just loved the camaraderie with everyone working with Cora.
AIDEN. I called it. I called it the moment his Irish self entered the novel. I have no idea why characters in books find Irish men so appealing (seriously, like every two out of three Chick Lit books have Irish heroes) or, should I say, MORE appealing than any other men, ever, but there ya go. Aiden is another to add to that list. I actually liked Aiden, though. Him and Cora were quite cute, when they weren’t bickering, which was like one time for like thirty seconds before they were bickering again BUT THEY WERE CUTE OKAY.
This surprised me, but the way Cora’s mother, Sheila’s illness is dealt with, was pretty impressive. I expected a light, funny read (which I got), I didn’t expect dementia. But it was handled very sensitively and, at times, it made me want to cry because what a terrible, horrible illness it is indeed. My grandma suffered with it, but I was a baby so I have no idea what it does to you, but I know it’s always (and still does) affect my Mam so, so hard, and I could see Cora struggling and I just don’t know how people cope with family members with dementia. It just seems like an uphill, horrible struggle.
Phew, things got a bit heavy there. I’M SORRY, BOOK LOVERS. But I have to give props where props are due and the dementia storyline was poignant and heart-breaking, but written so beautifully.
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As specified, Cora is a hypocrite.
There’s a very anti-gay feel to George, who is the only gay character in the book. He’s always harping on about Cora not setting up LGBTQ+ couples, or setting him up, etc, as if Cora’s doing it because he’s gay, and I never really got that feeling. It was just a bizarre addition, that George was kinda trying to make Cora out to be homophobic without any actual intention? So it just came across as bitchy.
There’s a few typos. *Deep sigh* George “peaks” at something when he really means to “peek” at something, and other small, minor but irritating (for me) issues. Yes, I am easily irritated. Basically because I want people to pay me to look for typos because I AM THE TYPO QUEEN. #ForeverPickingOutTypos
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Overall, I really liked this book. I liked the plot, the characters, the little love stories (and hate stories) that developed throughout the book. I liked that we got to see things from other people’s perspectives, thanks to the third-person narrative. Eithne Shortall has written a fabulous little read, one I knew I was going to enjoy the moment I read the synopsis. More novels need to be set on planes. They just make me so freaking happy, the same way Sheldon Cooper gets about trains.
June 27, 2017
even though i read so slowly and it felt like it was dragging, i still loved this.
June 1, 2017
•The Story
Heartbroken and home from Berlin after the breakdown of a 2 year romance, Cora finds herself working the check-in desk at Heathrow where a serendipitous policy change regarding a pause on self-service means she finds herself in the position to play Cupid (indeed, this becomes the name her flight attendant friend Nancy affectionately calls her).
Cora and Nancy have a system where suitable single candidates for love are sat together in row 27. Cora gets proceedings started by a bit of surreptitious Facebook research to choose the best matches, then Nancy oils the wheels with coffee and an encouragement to chat.
As the book progresses, we learn more about Cora’s failed romance and her mother’s ailing health. Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Sheila is now living in a research clinic and as she was (as an ex-employee) instrumental in her daughter getting the Airline job, Cora finds herself torn with the idea of moving on elsewhere because leaving the airport also means leaving behind all the stories and memories to be shared about her mum; that soon Sheila will be unable to remember.
Cora becomes obsessed with her matchmaking, to the detriment of her friendships, and her own possible chance at romance; when Nancy attempts a little matchmaking of her own, between Cora and the tall, dark and handsome Charlie from airline security.
A particularly entertaining thread that runs through the book is Cupid’s attempts to find love for frequent high-flyer Ingrid, a Swedish businesswoman; and the only passenger to cotton-on to the matchmaking scheme.
Throughout the story we remeet a few more frequent targets, such as Aiden; a handsome doctor who intrigues & infuriates Cora in equal measure on his weekly return flights to Ireland.
•Thoughts
The book cover design is whimsical and fun and whilst i don’t tend to go for chick-lit or romances; i really enjoyed the humourous writing, the witty repartee between Cora & Nancy, and the touching way that the issue of Alzheimer’s is addressed as we learn more about Cora’s mum Sheila’s ailing health.
•Rating & Recommendations
Both witty & touching, I rate this entertaining read 4 out of 5 stars.
I was surprised how much I enjoyed this book and found myself glad I tried a genre I would normally overlook.
I would recommend this book to fans of Marian Keyes, and those who enjoy a romance with plenty of humour.
•Disclosure
I received a free ARC of this book from the publisher Corvus, via Readers First, in exchange for an honest review.
Heartbroken and home from Berlin after the breakdown of a 2 year romance, Cora finds herself working the check-in desk at Heathrow where a serendipitous policy change regarding a pause on self-service means she finds herself in the position to play Cupid (indeed, this becomes the name her flight attendant friend Nancy affectionately calls her).
Cora and Nancy have a system where suitable single candidates for love are sat together in row 27. Cora gets proceedings started by a bit of surreptitious Facebook research to choose the best matches, then Nancy oils the wheels with coffee and an encouragement to chat.
As the book progresses, we learn more about Cora’s failed romance and her mother’s ailing health. Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Sheila is now living in a research clinic and as she was (as an ex-employee) instrumental in her daughter getting the Airline job, Cora finds herself torn with the idea of moving on elsewhere because leaving the airport also means leaving behind all the stories and memories to be shared about her mum; that soon Sheila will be unable to remember.
Cora becomes obsessed with her matchmaking, to the detriment of her friendships, and her own possible chance at romance; when Nancy attempts a little matchmaking of her own, between Cora and the tall, dark and handsome Charlie from airline security.
A particularly entertaining thread that runs through the book is Cupid’s attempts to find love for frequent high-flyer Ingrid, a Swedish businesswoman; and the only passenger to cotton-on to the matchmaking scheme.
Throughout the story we remeet a few more frequent targets, such as Aiden; a handsome doctor who intrigues & infuriates Cora in equal measure on his weekly return flights to Ireland.
•Thoughts
The book cover design is whimsical and fun and whilst i don’t tend to go for chick-lit or romances; i really enjoyed the humourous writing, the witty repartee between Cora & Nancy, and the touching way that the issue of Alzheimer’s is addressed as we learn more about Cora’s mum Sheila’s ailing health.
•Rating & Recommendations
Both witty & touching, I rate this entertaining read 4 out of 5 stars.
I was surprised how much I enjoyed this book and found myself glad I tried a genre I would normally overlook.
I would recommend this book to fans of Marian Keyes, and those who enjoy a romance with plenty of humour.
•Disclosure
I received a free ARC of this book from the publisher Corvus, via Readers First, in exchange for an honest review.
June 20, 2017
I won a copy of this book through goodreads giveaways. I really enjoyed this book and think it was really light and fun, exactly what I want from a chick lit book. At times it was a little predictable, but in a good way, and it even had me tearing up at some points. It was a really fresh idea for a book that I've never seen before. One of my favourite characters was Nancy and the other Ingrid. I loved how the book showed the typical human trait of thinking when you do something it is fine but when others do it to you it is a betrayal, very interesting. One think I hated about the book and felt unnecessary was use of the f word. I know lots of people use that word but its just not personally for me and I don't want to see it in a chick lit book unless its a really emotionally charged scene. Its not at a dig at the author but I just find it disappointing when people in books and real life can't find a more interesting word. However that was one little thing in an otherwise super fun read from an author I'll definitely keep an eye out for again!
June 12, 2017
Cora still devastated from the break up of her two year relationship decides that she can use her position as check in girl for Aer Lingus at Heathrow to do a bit of matchmaking, especially with the help of Nancy her glamorous air stewardess friend.
With the help of social media she starts to investigate people booked on flights and decides who she thinks will be suitable partners from the passenger list and then puts them next to each other in row 27. Nancy then keeps an eye on them throughout the flight and reports back, you also get the points of view of the passengers to round if off, but can Cora get too involved and obsessed with the plan?
Nancy als0 has the idea of trying to set up Cora, and Charlie seems like a great choice and he definitely likes her but is she ready for a relationship again or is there someone else who might catch her eye!
I loved the concept of the dating in the sky and it was a good light hearted read with some great characters
With the help of social media she starts to investigate people booked on flights and decides who she thinks will be suitable partners from the passenger list and then puts them next to each other in row 27. Nancy then keeps an eye on them throughout the flight and reports back, you also get the points of view of the passengers to round if off, but can Cora get too involved and obsessed with the plan?
Nancy als0 has the idea of trying to set up Cora, and Charlie seems like a great choice and he definitely likes her but is she ready for a relationship again or is there someone else who might catch her eye!
I loved the concept of the dating in the sky and it was a good light hearted read with some great characters
June 18, 2017
First thanks go to Readers First who sent me this copy in exchange for an honest review.
So this book has accompanied me to work as my bus read for two weeks. It was perfect for that as the plot is uncomplicated and the characters clearly defined. I liked the idea behind the book, checkin attendant plays matchmaker and most of the book was brilliant. The ending was disappointing as it turned into a will they won't they romance for the lead character and it didn't fit with my perception of her or the man she ended up with. I also wasn't impressed with the stereotypical male gay flight attendant it would have been nice, just once, to have seen this flipped or his sexual orientation ignored a sit wasn't essential to the plot. However, apart from the stereotype they are well written.
If it wasn't for this it would have been a two star read.
Overall an easy and good read if you don't mind characters who are stereotypes but interesting enough to follow.
So this book has accompanied me to work as my bus read for two weeks. It was perfect for that as the plot is uncomplicated and the characters clearly defined. I liked the idea behind the book, checkin attendant plays matchmaker and most of the book was brilliant. The ending was disappointing as it turned into a will they won't they romance for the lead character and it didn't fit with my perception of her or the man she ended up with. I also wasn't impressed with the stereotypical male gay flight attendant it would have been nice, just once, to have seen this flipped or his sexual orientation ignored a sit wasn't essential to the plot. However, apart from the stereotype they are well written.
If it wasn't for this it would have been a two star read.
Overall an easy and good read if you don't mind characters who are stereotypes but interesting enough to follow.
June 20, 2018
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Review Party – Recensione di Margherita – L’amore nella fila 27 dell’autrice Eithne Shortall, pubblicato il 12 giugno da DeA Platena Editore.
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Cora Hendrick ha 28 anni, vive a Londra e lavora come impiegata di check-in per una compagnia aerea all’aeroporto di Heathrow. È un’inguaribile romantica e il suo bisogno di aiutare gli altri e renderli felici la porta a diventare un Cupido un po’ particolare, con l’utilizzo di internet e del suo intuito, organizza, all’insaputa dei passeggeri, incontri romantici a bordo degli aerei nella fila 27. Il tutto con la complicità e la supervisione di una hostess, nonché collega e migliore amica, Nancy. Anche se le piace vestire i panni di Cupido e dare una mano al destino per aiutare i passeggeri dei suoi voli a trovare l’anima gemella, in questo progetto non rientra anche lei, Cora è ancora lì a raccogliere i pezzi del proprio cuore a causa di una delusione sentimentale. La cocente delusione si chiama Friedrich, un berlinese con cui sognava di costruire un felice futuro insieme.
Adesso Cora dedica tutto il suo tempo solo all’organizzazione degli incontri nella fila 27, una volta assegnati i posti vicini ai possibili candidati non le resta che aspettare, basta uno sguardo, un interesse in comune o una semplice chiacchierata tra loro per decretare il successo o meno della possibile coppia, ovviamente con i costanti aggiornamenti di Nancy.
“Per Cora era sempre una sorpresa constatare quanto un luogo anonimo come un aeroporto potesse al contrario essere custode di tante emozioni. L’atrio degli arrivi era un continuo susseguirsi di baci, di abbracci, di lacrime. Alle partenze le scene erano più discrete, ma l’emozione era la stessa, solo più trattenuta. Aeroporti e ospedali in fondo non erano luoghi tanto diversi, solo che nei primi prevaleva la gioia.”
Ma anche Cupido stesso non è immune all’amore, una delle sue frecce potrebbe colpire proprio lei per farle vivere una vera storia d’amore senza paure e ritrosie.
Care lettrici ci troviamo davanti ad un romanzo particolare, siamo abituate a leggere di incontri romantici combinati in molti luoghi ma, fino ad ora, a bordo di un aereo mai! Almeno io non ricordo di aver mai letto nulla di simile. Questo è stato uno dei motivi che mi ha spinto a recensirlo.
“«Gli aeroporti sono luoghi dove tutta l’umanità si incontra» disse lei, quasi sottovoce, con il corpo teso, attento a non muoversi di un millimetro. «Possono sembrare asettici ma poi ti ritrovi con degli sconosciuti, ognuno con il proprio carico di ambizioni, di segreti, di progetti, e tutti insieme si parte e si vola via nel cielo. È davvero qualcosa di magico, se ci pensiamo».”
La storia è molto scorrevole, piacevole da leggere ma credo che un maggiore sviluppo delle varie vicende avrebbe dato quel qualcosa in più, non è solo incentrata su Cora e sulla sua vita sentimentale ma anche sui suoi passeggeri del posto 27, leggeremo le loro prime impressioni, le loro difficoltà e se scocca o meno la scintilla dell’amore. Ovviamente tutto questo non avviene senza l’aiuto di Nancy, la spigliata collega che supervisiona la coppia di turno intervenendo in caso di bisogno.
Scritto interamente in terza persona e questo, secondo me, fa sentire il lettore meno coinvolto da quanto legge, la narrazione passa da episodi riguardanti Cora a quelli dei passeggeri dei suoi voli.
Passiamo a conoscere meglio la nostra protagonista. Nonostante Cora creda fermamente nell’amore decide di prendersi una pausa da essa, specialmente dopo quanto accaduto con il suo ex Friedrich ma, non si nega di aiutare gli altri a trovarla. È una ragazza che trae felicità aiutando la vita sentimentale di chi la circonda sentendosi così utile per gli altri, fa di questo lo scopo della propria vita. Ma allo stesso tempo non ha ancora le idee chiare su cosa voglia per se stessa, rifiuta qualsiasi coinvolgimento sentimentale e la sua mente va in allarme appena percepisce l’interessamento da parte di un uomo nei propri confronti. Insomma non vuole rischiare. Sono sicura che alcune di noi alla soglia dei trent’anni siano un po’ disorientate riguardo al futuro, su cosa desideriamo per noi stesse, con mille dubbi su quale strada intraprendere ma soprattutto se stiamo procedendo nella giusta direzione. Cora è un personaggio che affronta molte difficoltà non solo dal punto di vista sentimentale e lavorativo ma anche famigliare, aspetti di vita vera in cui noi tutte potremmo riconoscerci.
L’idea dell’autrice di una protagonista che organizza incontri a bordo di un aereo per trovare l’anima gemella è molto carina ma, forse sarebbe stato meglio dare maggior risalto ad ogni storia magari focalizzandosi su meno personaggi, non solo, anche un maggior approfondimento della storia personale e sentimentale di Cora.
Mi aspettavo qualcosa di più sull’epilogo, avvenuto molto frettolosamente, magari con una conclusione un po’ più lunga dopo quanto letto.
In conclusione ritengo che sia una bella storia romantica da leggere magari in vacanza, per chi è in cerca di qualche ora di svago e di nulla di troppo complesso.
Un romanzo che vuole trasmettere un messaggio in particolare: non arrendersi nella ricerca dell’amore e dell’anima gemella, anche quando pensiamo di non esser destinati a trovarla ecco che arriva per farci sentire nuovamente le farfalle nello stomaco e battere forte il cuore.
Review Party – Recensione di Margherita – L’amore nella fila 27 dell’autrice Eithne Shortall, pubblicato il 12 giugno da DeA Platena Editore.
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Cora Hendrick ha 28 anni, vive a Londra e lavora come impiegata di check-in per una compagnia aerea all’aeroporto di Heathrow. È un’inguaribile romantica e il suo bisogno di aiutare gli altri e renderli felici la porta a diventare un Cupido un po’ particolare, con l’utilizzo di internet e del suo intuito, organizza, all’insaputa dei passeggeri, incontri romantici a bordo degli aerei nella fila 27. Il tutto con la complicità e la supervisione di una hostess, nonché collega e migliore amica, Nancy. Anche se le piace vestire i panni di Cupido e dare una mano al destino per aiutare i passeggeri dei suoi voli a trovare l’anima gemella, in questo progetto non rientra anche lei, Cora è ancora lì a raccogliere i pezzi del proprio cuore a causa di una delusione sentimentale. La cocente delusione si chiama Friedrich, un berlinese con cui sognava di costruire un felice futuro insieme.
Adesso Cora dedica tutto il suo tempo solo all’organizzazione degli incontri nella fila 27, una volta assegnati i posti vicini ai possibili candidati non le resta che aspettare, basta uno sguardo, un interesse in comune o una semplice chiacchierata tra loro per decretare il successo o meno della possibile coppia, ovviamente con i costanti aggiornamenti di Nancy.
“Per Cora era sempre una sorpresa constatare quanto un luogo anonimo come un aeroporto potesse al contrario essere custode di tante emozioni. L’atrio degli arrivi era un continuo susseguirsi di baci, di abbracci, di lacrime. Alle partenze le scene erano più discrete, ma l’emozione era la stessa, solo più trattenuta. Aeroporti e ospedali in fondo non erano luoghi tanto diversi, solo che nei primi prevaleva la gioia.”
Ma anche Cupido stesso non è immune all’amore, una delle sue frecce potrebbe colpire proprio lei per farle vivere una vera storia d’amore senza paure e ritrosie.
Care lettrici ci troviamo davanti ad un romanzo particolare, siamo abituate a leggere di incontri romantici combinati in molti luoghi ma, fino ad ora, a bordo di un aereo mai! Almeno io non ricordo di aver mai letto nulla di simile. Questo è stato uno dei motivi che mi ha spinto a recensirlo.
“«Gli aeroporti sono luoghi dove tutta l’umanità si incontra» disse lei, quasi sottovoce, con il corpo teso, attento a non muoversi di un millimetro. «Possono sembrare asettici ma poi ti ritrovi con degli sconosciuti, ognuno con il proprio carico di ambizioni, di segreti, di progetti, e tutti insieme si parte e si vola via nel cielo. È davvero qualcosa di magico, se ci pensiamo».”
La storia è molto scorrevole, piacevole da leggere ma credo che un maggiore sviluppo delle varie vicende avrebbe dato quel qualcosa in più, non è solo incentrata su Cora e sulla sua vita sentimentale ma anche sui suoi passeggeri del posto 27, leggeremo le loro prime impressioni, le loro difficoltà e se scocca o meno la scintilla dell’amore. Ovviamente tutto questo non avviene senza l’aiuto di Nancy, la spigliata collega che supervisiona la coppia di turno intervenendo in caso di bisogno.
Scritto interamente in terza persona e questo, secondo me, fa sentire il lettore meno coinvolto da quanto legge, la narrazione passa da episodi riguardanti Cora a quelli dei passeggeri dei suoi voli.
Passiamo a conoscere meglio la nostra protagonista. Nonostante Cora creda fermamente nell’amore decide di prendersi una pausa da essa, specialmente dopo quanto accaduto con il suo ex Friedrich ma, non si nega di aiutare gli altri a trovarla. È una ragazza che trae felicità aiutando la vita sentimentale di chi la circonda sentendosi così utile per gli altri, fa di questo lo scopo della propria vita. Ma allo stesso tempo non ha ancora le idee chiare su cosa voglia per se stessa, rifiuta qualsiasi coinvolgimento sentimentale e la sua mente va in allarme appena percepisce l’interessamento da parte di un uomo nei propri confronti. Insomma non vuole rischiare. Sono sicura che alcune di noi alla soglia dei trent’anni siano un po’ disorientate riguardo al futuro, su cosa desideriamo per noi stesse, con mille dubbi su quale strada intraprendere ma soprattutto se stiamo procedendo nella giusta direzione. Cora è un personaggio che affronta molte difficoltà non solo dal punto di vista sentimentale e lavorativo ma anche famigliare, aspetti di vita vera in cui noi tutte potremmo riconoscerci.
L’idea dell’autrice di una protagonista che organizza incontri a bordo di un aereo per trovare l’anima gemella è molto carina ma, forse sarebbe stato meglio dare maggior risalto ad ogni storia magari focalizzandosi su meno personaggi, non solo, anche un maggior approfondimento della storia personale e sentimentale di Cora.
Mi aspettavo qualcosa di più sull’epilogo, avvenuto molto frettolosamente, magari con una conclusione un po’ più lunga dopo quanto letto.
In conclusione ritengo che sia una bella storia romantica da leggere magari in vacanza, per chi è in cerca di qualche ora di svago e di nulla di troppo complesso.
Un romanzo che vuole trasmettere un messaggio in particolare: non arrendersi nella ricerca dell’amore e dell’anima gemella, anche quando pensiamo di non esser destinati a trovarla ecco che arriva per farci sentire nuovamente le farfalle nello stomaco e battere forte il cuore.
July 17, 2020
1 stars
I am really disappointed in this book. When I read the synopsis I thought YES! This book is for me, and it was a cute book, however being cabin crew myself, there were SOOOO many inaccuracies it got in the way. I just couldn't enjoy it. It really took the fun out of it.
In my opinion, it was too far fetched to be enjoyable. I couldn't connect with the characters or the storyline. The pace was good and the book itself was very well written.
Overall this book wasn't for me and as a result, I will not be recommending this book.
I am really disappointed in this book. When I read the synopsis I thought YES! This book is for me, and it was a cute book, however being cabin crew myself, there were SOOOO many inaccuracies it got in the way. I just couldn't enjoy it. It really took the fun out of it.
In my opinion, it was too far fetched to be enjoyable. I couldn't connect with the characters or the storyline. The pace was good and the book itself was very well written.
Overall this book wasn't for me and as a result, I will not be recommending this book.
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