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Second Chance

Author: Jane Green
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Category: Book

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Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars

20 reviews
Sales Rank: 244

Media: Paperback
Pages: 464
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5 x 1.3

ISBN: 014102173X
EAN: 9780141021737
ASIN: 014102173X

Publication Date: June 12, 2008
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Customer Reviews: Read 15 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

Surprisingly, I loved it! July 15, 2008
I have in the past tended to steer clear of Jane Green novels and any other novel, in fact, that has that unmistakable chic lit look about its cover. I don't really know why I decided then to pick it up and flick through it but within about half a minute I knew I wanted to buy it. It was not a disappointment. It is descriped on the cover as 'escapism' and that's exactly what it is except with the added ingredient that I found I could relate to so much of it from my personal experiences. Even with the characters and situations I couldn't directly relate to I could see some of my friends' and familys' circumstances and dilemmas reflected perfectly in the storyline. So I finished it within one day and was a bit surprised about it considering I usually can't bear chic-lit...however, after reading some of the reviews on here it seems that this book is NOT typical of Jane Green and not really considered chic-lit in its purist form so perhaps that explains it! Very enjoyable.

4 out of 5 stars

Not her best, but still a good read July 8, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

While this is not Jane Green's best book (Life Swap, Babyville and Spellbound were brilliant), it is still a very good read and I feel it deserves a bit more than some of the very bad ratings it has received here. Yes, it is more serious than some of her previous books, which makes it a bit different. But I thought the serious tone was handled well by the author. To use a fictitious terrorist attack as subplot might be not everybody's cup of tea, but I thought it was handled with great sensitivity and the process of shock and grieving for the people involved described well.

It is always interesting to see how a book is viewed differently by different people. I note that some previous reviewer found the actress strand in the book interesting, but the housewife one "yawnsville" if I remember correctly. Well, to be honest, for me it was exactly the other way round. While Saffron's story is not bad, it is too far removed from normal life to me, whereas Holly's story was far more gripping. Again it goes to show that books will mean different things to different people. If you like Jane Green, I'd still give this one a go. I certainly enjoyed it.

1 out of 5 stars

Glorified Mills and Boon June 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

My husband picked up this book for me to read on holiday. I usually read something light when I am away. I am not a huge fan of Jane Green but had fond memories of working in a bookstore on Oxford st when Jemima J came out and found it utterly readable and addictive.
This book however was really disappointing. The characters are tiresome. Especially the main one - Holly Mac. I just don't have sympathy for this predictable and wet woman. Someone who is insufferably self absorbed. I cant feel sorry for a character 'stuck in a loveless marriage' whilst being able to sleep in and let the nanny deal with kids. (as well as living in a beautiful house who works part time as an illustrator and can buy anything she wants.)My heart bleeds. I would have perhaps had more sympathy if she were stuck in a loveless marriage, living in a council flat with very little money or prospects.
Jane Green is also terribly 'cliched' and I could just about predict what was going to happen next - to the very word.
If you were going to spend money on a Jane Greens title and this isnt it. The characters are pretty bland, the writing simple and predictable, the ending - obvious.

2 out of 5 stars

Totally below par! June 26, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I am HUGE Jame Green fan and Jemima J, Babyville and Straight talking are some of my favourite books which I have re read many times. So I really looking forward to seond chance and was serioulsy dissappointed the story didnt have any of the normal little twists and turns but ambled on like a dependable old spanial on a walk and then ended out of nowhere! it was almost like she got bored 3/4 way through and just ended it.... Come on Jane whats happend to the old sparkle!!

4 out of 5 stars

Whats all the bad press for?? June 16, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful

Well I have to say I am shocked at the bad reviews this book has got as I really really enjoyed it! The book is good in showing the effects grief has on different people and it kind of makes you want to phone up an old friend for a couple of glasses of wine and stay in touch with them - this book is definitely not one of Jane Greens worst and I think people have been far too critical in saying that about this book- I found this to be a lovely book and shed a few tears throughout, telling the story of how friends havent spoken to eachother for years and are all united by grief - the one friend that none of them lost touch with has a tragic accident - which then leads all the other characters to start questioning their lives and whats wrong with it - and what they will do about it! I particularly liked the relationship with the filmstar in this book and couldnt wait to find out what would happen next .This book is a good read give jane a break guys!