Book Review
Addition
Synopsis: 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.
This book has been selected as one of Richard and Judy's Summer Reads.
And the media says:
The Guardian 'Brimming with sarcastic humour'
Alexandra Heminsley, BBC Radio 2 The Weekender 'Addition is really, really funny, with smart dialogue and great characters . . . A sweet, charming, witty, romantic book'
Choice 'You'll be hearing more from this talented author'
Sydney Morning Herald 'Juicy and funny, just like its protagonist . . . this is a gem' Let us know what you think once you've read it.
2 comments
Mandy
Finally got round to reading this. Sorry MUMSCLICK, I know I'm a month too late. Anyway for what its worth I thought it was very good - it was a bit monotonous for a couple of chapters in the middle - but overall quite enjoyable and funny.
Nikki
I agree Mandy - there were a few chapters that could have gone a bit easier on the number stuff and the Nikola stuff - but overall a really good, easy read with a bit of a message at the end.