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Every Woman for Herself
- Narrated by: Julia Barrie
- Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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- By Inspiredbypmdd on 13-01-22
Summary
First comes marriage. Then comes divorce. Then it's every woman for herself....
Every Woman for Herself is a hilarious account of divorce and dating from Sunday Times best seller Trisha Ashley. Perfect for fans of Katie Fforde and Carole Matthews, the country setting and rom-com storyline make this the perfect summer companion.
When Charlie's husband Matt tells her that he wants a divorce she has to start from scratch. Suddenly single, broke, and approaching 40 she is forced to return to her childhood home in the Yorkshire moors.
Living with her father and eccentric siblings could be considered a challenge but soon Charlie finds her new life somewhat refreshing. Now that she's single she's got no need to dye her roots nor to be the perfect wife and she can return to her first love - painting.
But just as she begins to feel settled, handsome, bad-tempered actor Mace North moves in down the road and starts mixing things up for Charlie in more ways than one....
Critic reviews
"Full of down-to-earth humour." (Sophie Kinsella)
"A warm-hearted and comforting read. Trisha at her best" (Carole Matthews)
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- Kitty Kat
- 23-07-15
Great Original Storytelling
In Every Woman for Herself the main character Charlie, named for Charlotte Bronte, seems to be on a 'journey' to find her own strength through adversity. She has a family of siblings all also named for the other Bronte siblings, by their Bronte obsessed father; but there is a twist waiting here!
The book is mostly set in Yorkshire, which I suppose is essential for the Bronte connection. It is peppered with the alternative magazine articles that Charlie is writing to entertain herself. It has some almost black comedy to do with squashed watermelons. I think Trisha Ashley could win prizes for the originality of some of ideas. The narrator is absolutely fine too.
All in all, quite a complex story line, with lots of characters who play a small but important part in the plot. There are also some main central characters who all live happily ever after, or alternatively get what they deserve!
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- Seagull
- 16-02-18
Great Fun
This is a romance which doesn't take itself too seriously. Lots of unexpectedness in the plot, odd-ball characters, and it's always engaging. It also has a satisfying happy ending. The style of narration fits in with the feel of the book, and makes it easy to differentiate between which character is speaking. A great feel-good book.
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- Tina
- 20-03-17
Great book
Very good book lots of twists and turns, there are a few laugh out loud moments which got me a few strange stares on public transport 🙁 , I'd highly recommend it.
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- J. Hardy
- 13-11-15
Great escape story
After a number of fantasy sci fly novels this was a fabulous change. I love the characters - strangely familiar after a childhood in Derbyshire (not Yorkshire but pretty close). The family bond is fabulous. I would recommend this to any one who enjoys a good yarn.
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- Marie
- 11-04-22
Truly great book
This is one of my favourite books. It is brilliantly written and wonderfully read. I have listened to it multiple times already and will no doubt list multiple times again.
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- Mary
- 17-11-20
Different .
I am editing my first review for this book. For a time I gave up on it after a few chapters finding it just strange. Then one day I picked up where I left off and completed the remaining chapters. Unusual main characters with a different slant on life.
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- Debbie
- 26-09-19
Funny and touching!
A great book, a bit slow to begin with and I had to listen to the first three chapters twice to get into it but once I was in I was tied and couldn’t turn it off!!!
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- heather crispin
- 31-08-19
it's okay
very wesk story. but nice enough. weak ending. lead character a bit thick. odd sisters too
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- Barbara Bates
- 03-07-19
enjoyed that one or two bits didn't makes sense.
narrator great. if Charlie was painting and her husband was paying the bills why didn't she have any money? that doesn't make sense. she says she's gone off men except for and then you can't understand what she says who is she talking about?
I find this very soothing and enjoyable and often listen to it to go to sleep.
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- Amazon Customer
- 26-12-16
Funny. Entertaining. Amusing. Definitely Chiccy- Flicky tho
A quaint little story. It took a very unexpected , surprising turn, very near the beginning which made it interesting. The book is very funny. Little witticisms sprinkled liberally throughout . OK they were corney & cliched witticisms but they did the trick & made me laugh. Well read on the whole but the narrator ( although improved) still struggles with male voice interpretations.
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- jodiod
- 19-06-15
Adorable.
Loved every minute of this book. Light but still meaningful. Utterly delightful and quirky characters.
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- K.
- 25-05-16
Unexpectedly delightful!
What made the experience of listening to Every Woman for Herself the most enjoyable?
This book is full of surprises. I had trouble getting into it because of the trite divorce setup at the beginning, but it gradually takes on a very unusual and quirky personality unlike other chick lit I have read. The odd and very charming family life is somehow quite believable, even if some of the plot points aren't. And that's okay because the hero is yummy. Tricia Ashley throws in a hodgepodge of stuff: tropical plants, painting, wicca, cooking, the Brontes, far-out preschool education and even magazine publishing (Skint Old Northern Woman!).
What other book might you compare Every Woman for Herself to and why?
I haven't read other books by this author but I will now, and I wish Audible had all of them.
What about Julia Barrie’s performance did you like?
I thought the reading was brilliant. I did like the way she did the men, and also thought her children were wonderful.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
It's a very funny book.
Any additional comments?
I actually started it over when it ended, because I had such a bad impression at the beginning. Now I recognize the author's quirky sense of humor which takes a couple of chapters to really develop.
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- F.
- 10-12-15
Treat yourself to a good giggle. Oh yes !!
Totally engrossing from beginning to end. Charlie is so lovable, a girl after my own
heart. Her thoughts and actions had me giggling and laughing out loud. The down to earth
affection of her family so amusing you will want to become one of them, sister, cousin
even. I listened late into the night and didn't want to stop. Narration by Julia Barrie couldn't have been more perfect. So good I just started this book again straight away, just
to have that feel good feeling. I would give it six stars if I could.
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- Carol
- 06-11-18
A favorite to read again and again
This is one of my favorite feel good books. Some really funny moments plus amazing, eccentric family. Lovely read and I do always feel good afterward. Keep writing Ms. Ashley!
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- Vicki
- 28-03-17
Title misleading...
When I saw this title I nearly skipped investigation. I am glad that I didn't! This is really a charming book. It has lots of humor, laughed out loud frequently, and also explores the consequences of a poor self image. Well written with great narration. This is a fun read while addressing some serious underlying personal and familial issues.
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- Holly Cox
- 02-02-17
funny and enjoyable
Easy and light hearted. If you ever went through a divorce it's extremely funny. The story does keep you guessing what will happen next.
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- Laura E-E
- 04-09-16
Excellent story!! Really enjoyable!!!
What a great story!! The characters were really witty and funny and I truly enjoyed the narrator!!!
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- Roni Weil
- 30-03-21
Don't bother
I love this genre and after reading the reviews, thought I'd love it. Just found myself bored. I kept with it because you never know... the story never got quite off the ground.
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- Kristyn Rose
- 26-05-20
I hated to leave this story!
The description of this book does not accurately state how wonderfully quirky the characters are! They are all sheer delights, each with his or her own unique personality. Even the children are distinctive characters. And the situations they find themselves in are unbelievable! The rich, colorful tapestry of this story is pure escapism and beautiful storytelling. I was totally immersed in this story.