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Wish You Were Here

Author: Mike Gayle
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Category: Book

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Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

24 reviews
Sales Rank: 149931

Format: Audiobook
Media: Audio CD
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4

ISBN: 1840327081
EAN: 9781840327083
ASIN: 1840327081

Publication Date: June 14, 2007
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4 out of 5 stars

Mike's done it again!! August 12, 2008
Having read the majority of Mike Gayle's books I have to say that Wish You Were Here didn't dissappoint. He has a way of writing that makes me want to keep reading and reading way past bed time!! Very good xx

4 out of 5 stars

Great as an undemanding read August 9, 2008
Charlie, Andy and Tom have been friends since college and are now in their early-mid thirties. Each has reached a juncture in their life; Charlie has just come out of a long term relationship; Andy is getting married and Tom has a health scare; which is how they come to be on holiday together.

The majority of the book is set whilst they are on holiday in Crete and most of what happens is instantly recognisable to anyone who has done one of the cheap package deals to the Med; the themed bars; the regular haunt for breakfast; the groups of people you meet; the lack of anything even vaguely foreign!

I have read other Mike Gayle books and this did seem fairly typical to me. He writes well about male friendships and their complications without things ever getting too heavy, and even though they are described as lads-lit, I still find them very enjoyable.

Great beach reading.

5 out of 5 stars

Loved it June 27, 2008
I loved this book, I love all of his books and its enjoyable and cant wait for the next one to come out August 2008.

4 out of 5 stars

Did I ever mention that I love Mike Gayle?? February 22, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

Well I do! His books are always a joy to read, witty, refreshing and honest and 'WISH YOU WERE HERE' is no exception!

'WISH YOU WERE HERE' centers around three friends who upon ones break up with his longtime girlfriend, decide that a holiday to bring his spirits back up is just what the Dr. ordered. The trio, now in their mid-thirties decide to relive their misspent youth by returning to a vacation spot in Crete that held special memories for each. Unfortunately once they arrive the 18-29 crowd just isn't what they remembered. They spend night after night trying to recreate their youth soon settling upon the realization that they are no longer young or hip.

Watching these three almost middle aged men bumble about trying to keep up with the young guys with the rippling muscles and party all day and night attitude and the even younger girls with the oh-so-short skirts and barely there bikini's is a riot! But watching the main character, Charlie, come to terms with the loss of his long term relationship is the heart of this story and what we have grown to know and love about all of Mr. Gayles books.

4 out of 5 stars

A great read January 13, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Wish you were here by Mike Gayle truly reflects the writing style and light natured reading, which we readers truly associate and become accustomed with the author novels. The author's specialities of relationships and thirty something is well touched upon and narrated into an enjoyable read.

Wish you were here is about a holiday resort aimed at 18 to 30 years in the party capital of Crete. The three main characters featured in the novel include Charlie, Andy and Tom, whose holiday adventures are followed throughout the novel. The adventures lead to new directions. All will be revealed in the novel.

Wish you were here strong characterisation and reflection of modern society is the main strengths of the novel. The story unfolded attracts reader's attention, but does drag on a little.

Overall, Wish you were here is light piece of reading to really enjoy. Simple language, nice story and great characters are key attrubutes that propel this novel to a pleasurable and enjoyable read.