Mum’s the Word

by Kate Lawson

Whoever said life began at 40 was dead right! A riotous romantic comedy about never-ending motherhood, second chances and growing old disgracefully. What do you do when: Mr Could Do Worse dumps you on the very night you think he's going to propose? Your twenty-something son turns up on your doorstep, with a broken heart and dirty washing in tow? You find out you're going to be a granny - at 45? Your son's maybe ex-girlfriend's father starts making wickedly naughty suggestions? Your ex's new bit of stuff wants to become your new best friend? Your 70-year-old father is dating someone young enough to be your sister? You make the same mistakes you made in your twenties two whole decades later? You can't get the one person you want out of your head? You grab the vodka and wonder if you're too old for all this crap!

Genres: Chick Lit, Fiction

392 pages, Paperback

First published February 4, 2008

Reviews

[Lisa Stanbridge · Rating 1 out of 5]

I love reading. I love books. I love sinking my teeth into a story. Even when a story isn't that good, I MUST see it to the end.

Unfortunately this was not one of them. This was the first book in years that I couldn't finish reading. Hell, I couldn't even get past the second chapter. Actually come to think of it I'm not sure I even got past the first. But this is the problem...I don't remember.

I struggled to read it. It didn't hook me. There was too much telling and not enough showing. The main character (forgive me I even forget her name) was whiny and very 'woe is me'. I didn't like any of the characters that I 'met'...at all.

A good book needs to have a hook. A good book needs to have interesting characters. If I'm hooked by the first chapter and I'm intrigued by at least one character, I'll definitely read to the end. Even if it doesn't turn out to be a great book, I'll still want to know what happens.

Sorry Katie Lawson but this wasn't for me and I'm not sure if I'll read any other of her books either. This one has turned me off. Don't get me wrong, the author has writing talent but this book was very amateurish and too difficult to read.

[LISA MARKHAM · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wasn’t expecting much from this book but was pleasantly surprised. Well written story about a middle-aged mum who thinks she is about to get married and instead gets dumped. She additionally has her kids needing her advice and help as well as dealing with her own life. Good chic lit read for the slightly older woman.

[MARIAE MANALO · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kate Lawson’s Mum’s the Word is a riotous romantic comedy that proves life doesn’t slow down at forty—it just gets messier, funnier, and more unpredictable. With a voice that’s cheeky, candid, and full of heart, Lawson crafts a tale of motherhood, midlife reinvention, and the chaos of second chances.

[Paula F · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy read

[Sidney · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've listened to a few of this authors books, but this is probably my favorite one. Easy listening while sewing and doing other things.

[Nina Maxim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy read, fun, entertaining, with some very relatable situations. Enjoyed it.

[Carole · Rating 3 out of 5]

Susie id 40 and part time art teacher. Dating Mr Will do in the boring Robert . She is convinced he is going to propose when he dumps her .Add to which her son comes home with a bag full of dirty washing and a life full of problems ,
Add in her pregnant daughter whose hormones seem to be on overdrive and never ending friends of her family all is far from peaceful in the
cottage she shares with her dog Milo.

Interesting enough book but rather ameturishly written.
In the hands of a good author the book would have been good but Ms Lawson's writing lacks talent . She has the basic idea, but does not deliver it. Also she trips her herself when writing as certain aspects in the story line just don't add .

[Tania · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the story. I can picture the character specially places that she goes since that the story is based around east Anglia and that is where I live. Ever my husband thinks that is funny that kings Lynn is mention on the story.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick book to read and almost from the start I knew (or hoped I knew) what the outcome would be and I certainly enjoyed the journey it too me on.

[Fadilla Dwianti Putri · Rating 4 out of 5]

My first time reading a novel that the main character is a 45-year-old single mom. Full of conflicts yet not too complicated. A very enjoyable book for spending time.

[Michaela · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was cute but quite forgettable.

[Barrett]

What fun chick-lit fiction! I could see the decor and the landscape and I felt truly nestled into Susie's life. But I guessed about Alex at the start!! It was a great short book to read!

[Jenny Procter · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is chick lit, an easy read and quite entertaining. Enjoy it for what it is, I did!