I imagined reaching a point where one gains immunity to certain conditions, like acne or chicken pox. You’ve done your time and escaped scot-free. It’s pure arrogance, of course – aged or not, bombshells and monsters are often lurking around dark corners to scare the hell out of you.
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In a nutshell
When 90-year-old Ruby is given an ultimatum by her publisher, she is forced to write one last book. Having lived one hell of an adventurous life with her fair share of romances along the way, she writes a biography that reveals the secrets of her infamous life.
Book Club Notes
I picked up this book expecting a light, fluffy, romcom but was surprised by so much more. This book is a light read but there was nothing fluffy or silly about it. It is filled with so much depth and substance and reads as a real autobiography. The storyline is excellent, it is a thrilling page turner and the characters are all so well crafted, especially Ruby. You go through the book getting a real sense of who this woman would have been and what her life would have been like.
It’s fun but serious, light but meaningful and all in all a really great read.
Read If
You like fun and light reads with a serious dose of oomph.
Rating
Writing – 8/10
Character Development – 10/10
Plot Twist – 7/10
Shareability – 10/10
The Nitty Gritty
Published by: Head of Zeus, Distributed by Jonathon Ball
Genre: Fiction, Romance, Drama
ISBN: 9-781035-901111
Pages: 318
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A note on our book ratings
Storyline: How good is the storyline? Is it believable and complex or does it make you shake your head in its ridiculousness?
Writing: How well written is the book? Do you find yourself wowed by the writing or unimpressed?
Character Development: Do the characters evolve and grow through the book and are they multi-dimensional?
Plot Twist: Were you able to predict the end, or did the author give you some surprises along the way to keep you on your toes?
Shareability: How likely are you to share the book?
