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A Breath Of Fresh Air

Author: Erica James
Publisher: Orion
Category: Book

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Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars

6 reviews
Sales Rank: 2413140

Media: Paperback
Edition: New Ed
Pages: 352
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.3 x 0.8

ISBN: 075281611X
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780752816111
ASIN: 075281611X

Publication Date: June 1, 1998
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Condition: Orion paperback 1998.Minor crease to spine but book is otherwise in excellent condition.

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1 out of 5 stars

should be free on a magazine June 19, 2008
This book is "ok at best" if you want some mindless entertainment - just to read without having to think. But it is packed with a LOT of cliches. You can just see it's written for a market of unsatisfied, late 30 something women who want to believe that their dull lives will be transformed miraculously, and (of course) Prince Charming will just turn up next door and fall at their feet.

The characters are quite two dimensional. They slot into their unoriginal and predetermined roles very easily - the brash adulterer, the head-strong teenager, the workaholic husband, the obsessive PTA meeting wife and mum etc. etc. The main character wasn't developed enough either, she seemed quite content to while away her time in a small life and not build a new one for herself alone after her (workaholic) husband dies. The most unused and interesting character was the main character's best friend - a self-confident and sassy Italian woman, who could have blown the other characters away, if she didn't have only about five pages worth of plot in the whole story.

The outcome was predictable from reading the first page, and the rest of the plot offered no surprises. I was willing the author to give me something more, a twist to mean it wasn't just another middle aged woman's book. However, sadly, she didn't. I doubt I'll be reading this book again.

Imagine sitting in the sun with a glass of wine and reading something so you're occupied while your tan builds. Not something that will change the world, but will just occupy your mind enough for a few lazy hours.

3 out of 5 stars

Cosy book January 11, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

This was quite a nice wee story. I liked the English village setting which reminded me of all the Enid Blyton I loved in my childhood. No depth though; just a gossipy chatty book.

3 out of 5 stars

It lacks that little something October 17, 2006
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

I have read three Erica James books before I read this one, so thought I would have an easy and enjoyable read. While her other books - Garden of Delight, Love and Devotion, and The Holiday have all been page turners this lacked that little something. If you have read her other books and enjoyed them you may be disappointed with this one.

3 out of 5 stars

A Breath of Fresh Air November 18, 2001
4 out of 7 found this review helpful

the novel is delightful in a sort of pastoral idyll type of way. the characters are well drawn and the plot is just about believable in a wish-fulfilment mode. recommended.

4 out of 5 stars

Easy and light read August 4, 2000
7 out of 8 found this review helpful

This was the first book I had read written by Erica James and found the story funny and light and an easy read. I read it within a day and although I wouldnt say its my favourite book I would reccomend it. It would be good for taking on a short break away it will be finished by the time you come back but wouldnt keep you from doing other things