- Audio Cassette
- Publisher: Chivers Audio Books; Unabridged edition (December 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0754007189
- ISBN-13: 978-0754007180
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 18 x 6.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 685 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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Fans of Catherine Alliot's other novels will be pleased to find that they can add another page-turner to their growing libraries. Olivia's Luck is a combination of gentle farce, emotional heartache and some uplifting moments. Olivia (Livvy) recounts the sudden breakdown of her 10-year marriage and the swings and roundabouts that follow. Alliot has created a seductive cast of characters, from Livvy's 10-year-old daughter and the cockney builders to her mother-in-law and old school friends, all of whom seem realistic, with a dash of the drama queen for the fun of the story. Although--or maybe because--the novel is damning about the fate of marriages and the bad behaviour of men, the story will strike a chord with many thirtysomething women.
As with Alliot's other novels, this is a book that demands to be read in one sitting, devouring the pages alongside a box of chocolates. The ending is happy, in a fittingly idiosyncratic way, and a fine reward for an afternoon away from real life. Ultimately, though Livvy seems to lead a "a very unusual and complicated life ... nutters and weirdos at every corner ... on intimate terms with the police...", she is an ordinary 21st-century woman trying to carve out a comfortable life for herself and her daughter. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Book Description
When Olivia's husband, Johnny, announces "I don't care what color you paint the hall, I'm leaving, " Olivia is understandably devastated. Left with an eccentric troop of builders camping in her back garden, a ten-year-old daughter with an attitude, and a neurotic neighbor intent on foisting cast-off men in her direction, Olivia's dream home is suddenly less than dreamy...
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4.0 out of 5 stars
a " must-read" for married women everywhere,
By claire rivero (san diego, ca United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Olivia's Luck (Audio Cassette)
If you liked "Bridget Jones'Diary" - you'll enjoy this tale of the painfully realistic Olivia's journey through abandonment, disbelief, insecurity and incredulity at the way life's changes can stir and shake you up. The characters are instantly likeable - from the crowd of rogue builders who protectively watch over Olivia's emotianal dirty Laundry as it is paraded through the neighbourhood, to Olivia's smart and sassy daughter and friends who watch Olivia's transformation from complacent housewife to jibbering wreck to sought-after soulmate. A great read, contains laugh aloud situations and leaves you wanting more
5.0 out of 5 stars
Couldn't put it down!!,
This review is from: Olivia's Luck (Audio Cassette)
Very funny. Some unrealistic storylines, but over all it was an extremely good read. Couldn't put it down until I finished it.
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4.5 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews) 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Olivia Makes Her Own Luck,
By Ciaramine "ciaramine" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Olivia's Luck (Paperback)
I enjoyed this book, although I read sections over a long period of time. It could have used a bit of trimming; there are many plotlines including one about her rat of a husband who leaves her in the middle of a home renovation for a surprising reason that is revealed near the end of the book; one that tackles the complicated relationship she has with her mother; a storyline about a pregnant friend; and some werid goings on with the handymen camped out on her property, but all are filled with humor.I loved the characters, especially Olivia and her eccentic neighbors, one of whom she mistakenly thinks tried to kidnapped her daughter. The reader is made to wonder just who will win her heart, the neighbor who composes beautiful music, a handsome and sexy handyman or her husband who doesn't seem to know what he wants.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Couldn't put it down!!,
By susanktz "hallsnc" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Olivia's Luck (Audio Cassette)
Very funny. Some unrealistic storylines, but over all it was an extremely good read. Couldn't put it down until I finished it.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
a " must-read" for married women everywhere,
By claire rivero - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Olivia's Luck (Audio Cassette)
If you liked "Bridget Jones'Diary" - you'll enjoy this tale of the painfully realistic Olivia's journey through abandonment, disbelief, insecurity and incredulity at the way life's changes can stir and shake you up. The characters are instantly likeable - from the crowd of rogue builders who protectively watch over Olivia's emotianal dirty Laundry as it is paraded through the neighbourhood, to Olivia's smart and sassy daughter and friends who watch Olivia's transformation from complacent housewife to jibbering wreck to sought-after soulmate. A great read, contains laugh aloud situations and leaves you wanting more
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