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Wilde Like Me
- Narrated by: Fiona Hardingham
- Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins
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Wilde Like Me
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Summary
Social talent star Louise Pentland brings us her enchanting and inspiring audiobook.
You'll never forget the day you met #RobinWilde!
'Four years, 2 months and 15 days of single-mum-dom. Didn't someone say this was supposed to get easier?'
It's time for Robin Wilde to change. Her. Life.
Robin Wilde has a beautiful six-year-old daughter, a job she's really rather good at, a wonderful best friend and an auntie who is bonkers, yes, but loves her to the moon and back. But Robin has a secret. Behind the mask she carefully applies every day, she can't shift the grey, lonely feelings of The Emptiness.
She struggles to fit in with the school mum crew, online dating is totally despair-inducing and she worries all the time about raising her daughter with self-confidence, courage and joy. What Robin wants, more than anything, is someone (over the age of six) to share her life with. But Robin Wilde isn't one to wallow. If change won't come to her, she'll just have to go out there and find it.
Exciting new opportunities are about to come Robin's way.... Perhaps a man, perhaps the promise of an adventure.... What will Robin do with the possibilities she creates? And when her perfect moment comes, will Robin be brave enough to take the leap?
Enchanting and uplifting. Very funny. This audiobook will make you feel fantastic just for being you.
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- Miss
- 10-12-17
Only for single mums
What did you like best about Wilde Like Me? What did you like least?
If you're a single mum who feels like your life is rubbish, you'll like this. I'm neither and found it deeply irritating. It alternates between gloopy sentimentality about how adorable and lovely being a mother is and how lonely and unfulfilled she feels. This is based on Part One only as I couldn't bear ploughing through to the end.
What was most disappointing about Louise Pentland’s story?
It was supposed to be a witty account of single parent life. I found it totally lacking in humour - more whiny than anything.
Would you listen to another book narrated by Fiona Hardingham?
Possibly.
Did Wilde Like Me inspire you to do anything?
Return the audiobook and buy something less annoying.
Any additional comments?
I can only hope it became more positive as it wore on. I wouldn't doubt she gets a man in the end so if that's what you're after, go for it.
37 people found this helpful
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- Josie
- 05-07-17
I don't read women's fiction...
I don't read women's fiction... but this book might ensure I shelf my normal crime/thrillers and start reading more books similar to Wilde.
I'd be lying if I said I wasn't drawn to the novel by the author, whom I've followed for years.
I was a little sceptical of whether this book would live up to its hype...I gave this book a chance, and the story is far better than anything I'd imagined it be. It's far more than a 'YouTube book'.
For anyone who knows anything about Louise's life, the story appears to echo some of the experiences she's shared online.
Robin Wilde is a lovable character which I'm sure all Mums (including myself!) find relatable. The mum guilt, the thought processes of a working mum and the love Robin has for her daughter.
This is a beautiful story, which is funny, heartwarming and thought provoking.
A thoroughly fun read/listen and adult without being smutty.
Can't recommend this book enough, I can't wait to read another instalment!
17 people found this helpful
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- Jenny
- 28-11-17
Didn't empathise with the main character
The story was unoriginal and I could guess many of the things that happened. The main character was a bit too self pitying and self involved for my liking and was hard to empathise with as I could see her ignoring the clues others left of their own problems. For three quarters of the book, Robin thought everyone else had a perfect life but her. Jealous of her family, her friends, her coworker etc
8 people found this helpful
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- Joanna
- 07-07-17
You'll never forget the day you met Robin Wilde!
Amazing debut novel by Louise, the story is extremely relatable which is what makes it so captivating for the audience. It's a very modern story and Robin is perceived as an extremely modern woman, she is a character you instantly adore and would love to have as your best friend. Very well written story capturing life's thrills and struggles, Louise uses interesting and interacting lexical terms making the reader feel a part of the story. I'd suggest it would appeal to a primarily female audience, from around age 17-40. Thoroughly enjoyable read/listen.
7 people found this helpful
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- Amazon Customer
- 19-07-17
Absolutely brilliant
I'm a director and can never find the time to take time out and read a book. This is an amazing way of taking the time to read a book you've been dying to and not effect your day!
The book was fantastic and was very well read!
5 stars from me :)
3 people found this helpful
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- Rebecca Greenaway
- 06-07-17
amazing!
Fabulous heart felt book by Louise. funny, emotional and everything a good book is :)
3 people found this helpful
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- Tora
- 17-02-18
Typical "helpless female" rubbish and not funny,
Didn't finish it, couldn't slog through another chapter of this inane drivel. Do not bother
2 people found this helpful
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- Jen Ablitt
- 29-07-17
drippy, insubstantial rubbish.
not funny enough to be a comedy, not well crafted enough to move the soul. I struggled.
2 people found this helpful
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- izzy c.
- 28-07-17
Amazing
Loved it so much can't wait to see what happens next in robyns life !
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- Emma Giacalone
- 01-08-17
Truly dreadful
This honestly has to be the worst book I have ever listened to on audible, I really cant think of any redeeming qualities , there really was nothing good about this whatsoever
1 person found this helpful
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- Robyn
- 22-07-17
I wanted so badly to love this!
I love Louise and her channel, and wanted to like this book, too. I really, really wanted to. It's full of Robin telling us exactly what to think, rather than guiding us along a story. More time is given to describing outfits, cakes and lashes than the really important people - Theo, Aunty Kath and even Lila. I'd love to get to know these people more so that I can come along on the journey with Robin. Louise, you've got talent and the characters are great - I know the upcoming books are going to develop them and your writing style.
6 people found this helpful
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- Jackie Harrington
- 03-07-17
What Mommy isn't Robin Wilde??!
I felt like she could have been me or any of my friends! Loved it!
4 people found this helpful
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- lauren Lambert
- 05-07-17
Lovely!
Heartwarming, charming, and funny! It's full of strong women supporting, and loving one another. Beautifully written, and well read by the narrator. Can't wait for book two to catch up with Robin, and all the lovely ladies in this story.
2 people found this helpful
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- TMK
- 22-08-18
A Single Mom's Empowering Story
I enjoyed this book very much. I can relate to much of Robin's struggles. Good humor and a compelling story.
1 person found this helpful
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- Laurie
- 17-06-18
Boring and Empty
There was absolutely nothing to this story. I kept waiting for it to get interesting, but it never did. At times I thought it might be heading in the right direction, only to have it fall short again. The narration was good, (although I didn’t like the male voices, but it’s understandable because its not easy for a woman to do successfully). I really wanted to like this book because as I said, there were times when I thought, “okay, here we go!”...and there we went. 😕 Unfortunately, I will probably return it.
1 person found this helpful
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- leslie F. Baccash
- 25-03-22
Funny
An excellent story with an excellent narrator. Lots of humor, lots of wisdom thoughts of true real life experience & overall a fun & pleasant listen. Really enjoyed it.
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- kim
- 19-08-20
love
love it got addicted to series ...and loved the mum and the adventures and little lila
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- Eboni Burgess
- 07-03-20
Not for me
The main character was not that likeable. The self degrading portions of the book were a bit much. Repetitive and exhausting. The other characters were great. But it felt like half of the book was full of the main character obsessing and feeling sorry for herself and being weak. The other half was the actual story.
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- Laura
- 14-12-18
A sprinkle of glitter
I really enjoyed it. I've followed Louise on YT for a long time, so listening to this story was fun.
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- Charissa W.
- 08-09-18
Loved it!
I've followed Louise Pentland for years now, and I adore her on YouTube. When she announced that she'd written a novel, I have to admit I was sceptical. The idea of yet another book by a Youtuber had me rolling my eyes a bit, but I was so pleasantly surprised. This story is very well-written, and I found myself looking forward to waitng in my car to pick up my children from school or work just so I could listen to it. The narrator is lovely to listen to, the story is relatable and entertaining, and I can't wait to start the sequel. Well done, Louise! Thank you for this quality product!