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Laura and Tyler are best friends who live together, angrily philosophising and leading each other astray in the pubs and flats of Manchester. But things are set to change.

Laura is engaged to teetotal Jim, the wedding is just months away, and Tyler becomes hell-bent on sabotaging her friend's plans for a different life.

©2014 Emma Jane Unsworth (P)2014 W F Howes Ltd Fiction Women's Fiction Funny

Critic reviews

"I wish I had written this book… Withnail with girls" (Caitlin Moran)
"A gloriously over-the-top account of female friendship" ( Guardian)
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I saw the film before listening to the book, and found the film more engaging. The audio is well narrated- but the 2 main characters aren’t that likeable on the whole and I found it hard to follow with conviction.

Great performance, ok story.

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I don't like giving critical literary reviews, however I honestly don't understand how this was made into a feature film. The book made some good pop culture references but it just felt like it was trying to hard too be edgy and cool. Nothing particularly notable happened until the final chapter, during which I feel the author could have drawn out the main take aways from Laura's experience and how she is now more positive and focussed, away from toxic people. Unfortunately this wasn't really impactful and I left the audio feeling a bit "meh". I haven't watched the film (I don't operate that way ;) ) and perhaps my review would be less critical if I had read the book rather than listened. This is my first time listening to fiction for fun rather than to fall asleep to, however for anyone getting into audio books I would recommend sticking to non-fiction, unless its Stephen Fry's classic and sleep inducing rendition of Harry Potter.

Over and out ✌

Nothing special

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The narrator was great, super accents and well read. I found one of the characters particularly grating, with literally no redeeming features about her, and I struggled to understand why someone would be friends with her. Some interesting dynamics within the book, but I felt some aspects lacked depth or reason.

frustrating!

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Amazing from beginning to end, truly enjoyed. I would highly recommend this beautifully descriptive piece.

Brilliant

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Initially mildly amusing but overwritten. Aimless characters and after a while it feels like spending time with the pub bore you duck behind a pillar to avoid. Good performance though.

One hangover too many

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