Everything and Nothing by Araminta Hall

On the back of the book, they try selling this as a gripping, psychological suspense read. That it wasn't! To me, it was just dull. The story itself sounded promising but, I found it boring and the characters were unlikable - not just one of them - ALL OF THEM. I was really disappointed with this!
I bought this book because it got such great reviews. Out of 26 people on Amazon.co.uk, it got an average of 5 stars. I expected great things and had to push my way through it. This is one of those times when I start to wonder about the UK - US differences.
On a whole, the book made marriage and parenthood seem bleak. Since I enjoy both my husband and being a mother, I just couldn't relate.

Comments

Anonymous said…

the book is mis-sold, it's about relationships and the struggles of modern parenting in the UK...ii does that very well

3:18 PM

jamshid said…

but after all it is a well written book, just read the first page - and the rest it is a feast of similes and metaphors and as far as human relationships are concerned- there is hope there - a woman forgiving her husband,friends always there for them, the children improving as they grow up - it is the reality of life- a mirror held to human life.... It is an English essay ...on modern life....

4:33 PM

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