Stargazy Pie

by Laura Lockington

There's nothing quite as strange as other people's families.

The invitation to spend Christmas with her boss Davey Stanton's family gets Poppy inextricably entangled in the family politics and convoluted machinations of a group of Cornish eccentrics who come complete with their own witch. And then there's the tempting problem of Davey's gorgeous younger brother.

Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit, Romance

334 pages, Hardcover

First published June 25, 2002

Reviews

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A romp! Brilliant, funny and easy to read, an absolute pleasurable, feel-good book. It was set in Cornwall, which is always a point in favour for me, but the descriptions of the lovably eccentric Stanton's, their gracefully falling down house and their riotous Christmas were fantastic and made me want to be part of it. It is predictable but so what, it's such a romp-along book that you are right behind the whole cast of adorable characters...all except the predictable baddie - very apt for a Christmas setting!

[Wiltshire Hermit · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great big eccentric hug of a book, especially great for this time of year.

[Alexandra Dubrovskaya · Rating 3 out of 5]

Это так плохо, что аж хорошо. Розамунда Пилчер на максималках + рождественские фильмы на канале Hallmark

[CLM · Rating 2 out of 5]

British chick lit but not the strongest offering

[Rachael · Rating 2 out of 5]

This would have a lovely read had the author not been a terrible writer. Constantly having the parents referred to by their Christian names by the children with explanation abd then occasional switch back to ma pa father mother us annoying to say the least. At one point Alex gets in car and leaves only to have him speak and then he returns - it really appears to have been proof read by a child and the publishers should gave spotted so many if these mistakes because they spoil what would have been a good light hearted read.

[Kerry Liddle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best feel good book ever

Since coming across this book about 20 years ago, I have never found anything that compares. I read this every couple of years without fail and it never fails to disappoint

[Wendy Davies · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book in a couple of sittings and was gutted when I finished. Lots of fun!

[Jiri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not my usual type of reading but I loved it! Seamless narration, an endearing narrator and roller coast ride of a plot. This is a cosy read interspersed with hilarity and tragedy.

[Fiona Tewson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fabulous read

What a lovely story. It made me laugh out loud as well as have a tear in my eye. I can understand why this tale is read time and time again. A great feel good tal.

[Helen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect

I absolutely love this book. I’ve read it every Christmas for god knows how many years. So cosy and comfy. Highly recommend.

[Rose - ISB · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was beyond my expectation. Ever since the beginning till the end we see the main character, Poppy changing throughout the chapters that follows one after another. Poppy is just like any other girls who is insecure and shy. She was adopted and so she never felt as close to her family as she does when she spends her Christmas break with the Stantons, they are Davey's family (Poppy's boss). Each chapter there was always something surprising, always something new. We go through the journey with Poppy and the amazing house or the Abbey, of the Stantons. The Stantons does not have a very ordinary family. But we feel the warmth and the love that the family have together, not to mention a little chemistry between her and Davey's gorgeous younger brother, Alex. This book does have humor as well, makes me giggle at some point throughout the text. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for some sort of a British "chick" literature.

[Rhode PVD · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved Lockington's personal memoir Cupboard Love, so I really wanted to like her fiction. But all I could think the overly-eccentric family was a bit too much, and that house was too chilly for comfort.

[Jessie Lansdel · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book a lot. If there's an eccentric family involved, I'm hooked. And this family is as eccentric and as batty as they come. And I adore Cornwall so that was a point in its favour as well. Very funny in parts with one very sad scene.

[Windy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good story, easy reading, would be a good Christmas read.

[Pauline · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolute cracker of a book. I was up till 4am this morning finishing this book- I just couldn't put it down. Will be looking up more of her books.

[Natasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice and pleasant read - good for Christmas mood.

[Jojo · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book started out quite entertaining but after a couple chapters seemed as if it was just meandering along and lost me coming on to the end. It became exceedingly boring.

[Sue Davies · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great bit of Christmassy nonsense ideal for this time of year. A bit predictable.

[Ollie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book very much!
I read it every year in Christmas time hahaha

[LOL_BOOKS]

CAN WE HAVE A BOOK SHIFT? I HAVEN'T READ ANYTHING GOOD IN A WHILE. HOW ABOUT YOU, MEMERS? ANY BOOKS YOU'RE LOOKING FORWARD TO?

I LIKED STARGAZY PIE.