The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox56 reviews Maggie O'Farrell Harcourt, 2007 Brilliantly written in a style that puts you inside Esme's character. + A HAUNTING FAMILY DRAMA + Quick Read from Heavy Subject Matter The story intrigued me from it's description. However, the writer's choice to style the narrative as she did, made me FEEL the characters, especially Esme Lennox.             Easy Peasy3 reviews Lesley Glaister St Martins Pr, 1997 So worth the risk! + a great book i strongly advise + A stunning masterpiece When I read the brief story description of this book, I was not very sure it was going to be something I would enjoy. But this book captivated me completely. Everyone can relate to this book on some level...and even if you see no similarity to your own struggle, you will appreciate the brutal ...             Light Years Maggie Gee Saqi Books, 2004             Previous Convictions Simon Temprell MacMillan, 2001 Jackie, one of two sisters, has just poisoned their mother. Her sister Cherie married a home-shopping channel presenter called Chip to give him British residence. But Chip, unaware that Jackie is obsessed with him, is gay, and about to set up home with Aiden. But it's not just Chip who gets shot.             Intents & Purposes2 reviews Simon Temprell Lulu.com, 2008 brilliant + COMMITMENTS ON HOLD - A GREAT READ Simon Temprell has written a deliciously caustic book that is just what the doctor ordered for a lazy summer afternoon. With a knack for finding the humor on every situation and an ability to create pathetic yet sympathetic characters, he effortlessly leads his readers through a world where ...             Toast9 reviews Nigel Slater Gotham, 2005 Brilliantly Touching and Uncannily like my childhood. + Toast and candy -- kids and food + Looking at your life through food Fantastic book. Moving and entertaining. So many things reminded me of my own childhood, I couldn't put it down. I laughed and cried (literally)             Me and the Fat Man Julie Myerson Ecco Press, 1998             Grandfather's Footsteps Gillian White Phoenix Illustrated, 1995 Jessica, a glamorous executive in a London auction house with a handsome Italianlover Rudi, appears to have it all. But to keep Rudi she needs a baby. Jessica's secretary, the plain, common Brenda can give her what she cannot give herself - Brenda is pregnant, and agrees to be a surrogate ...             Mothertime1 review Gill White Phoenix Books, 1994 Wonderful reading This book is funny, different and moving. Mothertime is a story about an alcoholic ex-beauty who neglects her children. After one disasterous Christmas, the children decide they want an actual, maternal mother - a real mother - so they trap their mother in a sauna where they hold her hostage for ...             Rough Music (Ballantine Reader's Circle)9 reviews Patrick Gale Ballantine Books, 2002 Simply Brilliant! + So Sad, So Beautiful + A very unusual novel and true "page-turner". + Perfect symmetry + A Tapestry of Words! Bravo!             Grandfather's Footsteps Gillian White Phoenix Illustrated, 1995 Jessica, a glamorous executive in a London auction house with a handsome Italianlover Rudi, appears to have it all. But to keep Rudi she needs a baby. Jessica's secretary, the plain, common Brenda can give her what she cannot give herself - Brenda is pregnant, and agrees to be a surrogate ...             Mothertime1 review Gill White Phoenix Books, 1994 Wonderful reading This book is funny, different and moving. Mothertime is a story about an alcoholic ex-beauty who neglects her children. After one disasterous Christmas, the children decide they want an actual, maternal mother - a real mother - so they trap their mother in a sauna where they hold her hostage for ...             Intents & Purposes2 reviews Simon Temprell Lulu.com, 2008 brilliant + COMMITMENTS ON HOLD - A GREAT READ Simon Temprell has written a deliciously caustic book that is just what the doctor ordered for a lazy summer afternoon. With a knack for finding the humor on every situation and an ability to create pathetic yet sympathetic characters, he effortlessly leads his readers through a world where ...             Rough Music (Ballantine Reader's Circle)9 reviews Patrick Gale Ballantine Books, 2002 Simply Brilliant! + So Sad, So Beautiful + A very unusual novel and true "page-turner". + Perfect symmetry + A Tapestry of Words! Bravo!             Easy Peasy3 reviews Lesley Glaister St Martins Pr, 1997 So worth the risk! + a great book i strongly advise + A stunning masterpiece When I read the brief story description of this book, I was not very sure it was going to be something I would enjoy. But this book captivated me completely. Everyone can relate to this book on some level...and even if you see no similarity to your own struggle, you will appreciate the brutal ...             Toast9 reviews Nigel Slater Gotham, 2005 Brilliantly Touching and Uncannily like my childhood. + Toast and candy -- kids and food + Looking at your life through food Fantastic book. Moving and entertaining. So many things reminded me of my own childhood, I couldn't put it down. I laughed and cried (literally)             The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox56 reviews Maggie O'Farrell Harcourt, 2007 Brilliantly written in a style that puts you inside Esme's character. + A HAUNTING FAMILY DRAMA + Quick Read from Heavy Subject Matter The story intrigued me from it's description. However, the writer's choice to style the narrative as she did, made me FEEL the characters, especially Esme Lennox.             Previous Convictions Simon Temprell MacMillan, 2001 Jackie, one of two sisters, has just poisoned their mother. Her sister Cherie married a home-shopping channel presenter called Chip to give him British residence. But Chip, unaware that Jackie is obsessed with him, is gay, and about to set up home with Aiden. But it's not just Chip who gets shot.             Light Years Maggie Gee Saqi Books, 2004             Me and the Fat Man Julie Myerson Ecco Press, 1998