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A charming and uplifting comedy about finding love without losing yourself
Published on 12. June 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-340-96377-7 (ISBN)
Description
'A moving and intelligent comedy about finding love without losing yourself.' GRAEME SIMISON
'Toni Jordan is always a special pleasure' LIANE MORIARTY
'A sweet, charming and romantic book' BBC RADIO 2
'An engaging romantic comedy' THE TIMES
'Witty and entertaining' IRISH TIMES
Grace Lisa Vandenburg counts. The letters in her name (19). The steps she takes every morning to the local cafe (920). The number of poppy seeds on her orange cake, which dictates the number of bites she'll take to eat it. Grace counts everything, because that way there are no unpleasant surprises.
Seamus Joseph O'Reilly (also a 19) thinks she might be better off without the counting. If she could hold down a job, say. Or open her cupboards without conducting an inventory, or leave her flat without measuring the walls.
Grace's problem is that Seamus doesn't count. Her other problem is . . . he does.
As Grace struggles to balance a new relationship with old habits, to find a way to change while staying true to herself, she realises that nothing is more chaotic than love.
A laugh-out-loud, romantic and uplifting read for fans of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, The Cactus and Me Before You.
'Toni Jordan is always a special pleasure' LIANE MORIARTY
'A sweet, charming and romantic book' BBC RADIO 2
'An engaging romantic comedy' THE TIMES
'Witty and entertaining' IRISH TIMES
Grace Lisa Vandenburg counts. The letters in her name (19). The steps she takes every morning to the local cafe (920). The number of poppy seeds on her orange cake, which dictates the number of bites she'll take to eat it. Grace counts everything, because that way there are no unpleasant surprises.
Seamus Joseph O'Reilly (also a 19) thinks she might be better off without the counting. If she could hold down a job, say. Or open her cupboards without conducting an inventory, or leave her flat without measuring the walls.
Grace's problem is that Seamus doesn't count. Her other problem is . . . he does.
As Grace struggles to balance a new relationship with old habits, to find a way to change while staying true to herself, she realises that nothing is more chaotic than love.
A laugh-out-loud, romantic and uplifting read for fans of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, The Cactus and Me Before You.
Reviews / Votes
Toni Jordan is always a special pleasure -- Liane Moriarty It's laugh-out-loud funny and painfully sad in turns . . . It is a quick read and extremely hard to put down, as you get addicted to Grace's addictive personality -- Amanda Ross, Richard & Judy Summer Read A moving and intelligent comedy about finding love without losing yourself -- Graeme Simsion Bringing a quirky humour and a sympathetic view of diversity to her story, the author sustains the momentum to the end of this engaging romantic comedy * The Times * An unusual and intriguing novel, written with a very light touch * Daily Mail * Brimming with sarcastic humour * Guardian * Toni Jordan's debut is mature, witty and entertaining * The Times * A sweet, charming, witty, romantic book * BBC Radio 2 * Bringing a quirky humour and a sympathetic view of diversity to her story, the author sustains the momentum to the end of this engaging romantic comedy * <i>The Times</i> * An unusual and intriguing novel, written with a very light touch * <i>Daily Mail</i> * Brimming with sarcastic humour * <i>Guardian</i> * Toni Jordan's debut is mature, witty and entertaining * <i>Irish Times</i> * It's laugh-out-loud funny and painfully sad in turns . . . It is a quick read and extremely hard to put down, as you get addicted to Grace's addictive personality * Amanda Ross, Richard & Judy Summer Read * You'll be hearing more from this talented author * <i>Choice</i> * A sweet, charming, witty, romantic book * BBC Radio 2, <i>The Weekender</i> * A moving and intelligent comedy about finding love without losing yourself. * Graeme Simsion, author of <i>The Rosie Project</i> *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hodder & Stoughton
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
None
Dimensions
Height: 200 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
179 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-340-96377-7 (9780340963777)
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04/2012
Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
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Person
Toni Jordan has worked as a sales assistant, molecular biologist, quality control chemist and marketing manager. She now lives in Melbourne where she works as a freelance copywriter. This is her first novel.