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Summary: well-written book, developed characters so you actually care
Review: Candice, Roxanne and Maggie are friends who work for The Londoner newspaper and have a monthly cocktail hour the first of each month at The Manhattan Bar. Maggie is married, pregnant and has just moved out to the country, Candice is recently out of a relationship with another co-worker, and Roxanne has been conducting a 6-year-long affair with "Mr Married with Kids" (even her friends don't know his name.) Their waitress that evening happens to be Heather, a girl Candice knows from school years ago, when Candice's father's dishonesty had bankrupted Heather's family and pulled her out of school. Candice is racked with guilt and decides to atone by getting Heather a job as an editorial assistant at the Londoner and having Heather as her roommate to boot. Maggie is uncomfortable with her impending motherhood and feels like a failure as she adjusts to her new home. And Roxanne's travels (she is the freelance travel writer) brings a job opportunity that she might take, seeing how Mr. Married won't commit. But Mr. Married has new problems of his own, and doesn't know how to tell Roxanne to do what's best for her .... It's an entertaining and well-developed book, and a quick read (I read it in a day!) Very enjoyable.
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Summary: Fun, feisty read!
Review: Cocktails for Three is a fun and feisty novel about three Londoners at critical points in their lives. They get together at their favorite bar after a difficult day at The Londoner -- a fashion magazine where they all work -- to discuss their latest exploits through cocktails. Each one of them is facing a dilemma. Candice is a successful writer, but her stabilized career becomes threatened when she stumbles upon Heather, an old friend from high school... Maggie is a married woman awaiting the arrival of her first child. She is quite content with her position as editor for The Londoner, which is why she is torn between continuing her career and giving it all up to become a full-time wife and mother... Roxanne is beautiful, glamorous and free-spirited. However, she is stuck in a relationship that's going nowhere, for the man in question is married with children... Cocktails for Three is a wickedly funny read that could satisfy all Chick Lit enthusiasts. Despite its banal and recycled plot, the novel's sharp dialogue, believable characterization and excellent prose make the novel a definite must read...
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Summary: Ignore the rating because it made me pick one
Review: I didn't read this book (yet) but after reading the below review I just wanted to say that the reason Madeleine Wickham is so similar to Sophie Kinsella (of the Shopoholic series) is because they are the same person. "Sophie Kinsella" is her pen name.
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Summary: This Book Made Me Miss My Girlfriends!!
Review: I loved this book! I really didn't want it to end. It was just easy to read, with likeable characters that you wanted to know more about. I could have kept right on reading! The best thing about this book is it made me want to find my old girlfriends. It made me miss those late night chats and junk food binges. This story is mostly about friendship and the importance of it in our lives. We all make mistakes and go through rough times, but your friends are there to back you up.If you enjoy books about young women and friendship, this book is for you. If you miss your old girlfriends or cherish the ones you still have, read this book. You just may be calling them up when you're done!
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Summary: LOVED IT!
Review: I must say that I was very impressed with "Cocktails for Three!". You read about the tales of 3 best friends who meet at a Manhattan Bar the same night every month. They get to catch up on everything that is going on with their lives. Maggie is pregnant. Roxanne has been dating a married man for 6 years. Candice has such a warm heart and can't seem to say "NO." The end of the book will throw you for a loop. As other reviews have said, you will not see it coming. This book kept me wanting to know what was going to happen next to the (3) characters. I am sure that you will be able to identify a personal friend of yours for Maggie, Roxanne and Candice. I was able to finish in just (1) day which is rare for me. I can't wait to check out Wickman's other two books. Enjoy!
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Summary: LOVED IT!
Review: I must say that I was very impressed with "Cocktails for Three!". You read about the tales of 3 best friends who meet at a Manhattan Bar the same night every month. They get to catch up on everything that is going on with their lives. Maggie is pregnant. Roxanne has been dating a married man for 6 years. Candice has such a warm heart and can't seem to say "NO." The end of the book will throw you for a loop. As other reviews have said, you will not see it coming. This book kept me wanting to know what was going to happen next to the (3) characters. I am sure that you will be able to identify a personal friend of yours for Maggie, Roxanne and Candice. I was able to finish in just (1) day which is rare for me. I can't wait to check out Wickman's other two books. Enjoy!
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Summary: easy reading
Review: I thought this book was going to center around three women hanging around the bar talking about there lives. Actually, they only go to the bar twice. The rest of the book takes place in somewhat of a movie style action, following one character for a bit and then the next. What I thought was very good about this book is that the author made me sympathize with people that I generally would not. For instance, one of the characters is a new mother who isn't exactly patient or perfect with her newborn. But I really felt for her. Also, another woman is having an affair and is quite abrasive and yet I found myself torn about how I wanted their relationship to turn out. This is the making of a good book: getting the readers to care about the characters. And I did. However, I thought the last hundred pages started to drag and the end could have been better. Nevertheless, the book is a good read and doesn't contain any of the cheesey sex scenes like many other books depicting a more contemporary look at the trials and tribulations of professional women today.
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Summary: A Rare Find - Wonderful!
Review: I've been searching for a book that really makes me laugh, characters I can relate and enjoy and a story that keeps me interested beyond the first 30 pages. Well, I found it! "Cocktails for Three" by English author Madeleine Wickham had me completely enchanted. I found the three main characters (Maggie - the pregnant one on maternity leave / Roxanne - the dating a married man one / Candice - the trusting and will do anything for a person in need one) all well rounded and hilarious. "Cocktails" goes beyond your basic "friends forever" novel and dives into real life problems and the effects those decisions have on you and those around you. I found this book really unique and sparkling with touches of really dark and edgy comedy. A great find! I hope others will discover this secret of mine.
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Summary: A Rare Find - Wonderful!
Review: I've been searching for a book that really makes me laugh, characters I can relate and enjoy and a story that keeps me interested beyond the first 30 pages. Well, I found it! "Cocktails for Three" by English author Madeleine Wickham had me completely enchanted. I found the three main characters (Maggie - the pregnant one on maternity leave / Roxanne - the dating a married man one / Candice - the trusting and will do anything for a person in need one) all well rounded and hilarious. "Cocktails" goes beyond your basic "friends forever" novel and dives into real life problems and the effects those decisions have on you and those around you. I found this book really unique and sparkling with touches of really dark and edgy comedy. A great find! I hope others will discover this secret of mine.
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Summary: So cute!
Review: If you like chick lit you'll love this book. I happened to find it on a bargain shelf. I definately would have paid the full price. Wickham is alot like Keyes, Kinsella and Weiner. If you enjoy these authors then you'll LOVE Wickham. This book was a super easy read ... definately a "beach book." I got so hooked by the characters. Sooooooooooo cute! Can't wait to read her other novels.
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