Wednesday’s Reading Roundup post has arrived again! In last week’s post I mentioned that a lovely friend had recommended an author who might help me during my gloomy moments. Fortunately, I found one of the books on our library’s ebook site and here it is…

The book was Getting Rid of Matthew by Jane Fallon. Here is the blurb:

“Breaking up is hard to do. Especially when he’s left his wife for you . . .

What to do if Matthew, your secret lover of the past four years, finally decides to leave his wife Sophie and their two daughters and move into your flat, just when you’re thinking that you might not want him anymore . . .

PLAN A: Stop shaving your armpits. And your bikini line. Tell him you have a moustache that you wax every six weeks. Stop having sex with him. Pick holes in the way he dresses. Don’t brush your teeth. Or your hair. Or pluck out the stray hag-whisker that grows out of your chin. Buy incontinence pads and leave them lying around.

PLAN B: Accidentally on purpose bump into his wife Sophie. Give yourself a fake name and identity. Befriend Sophie. Actually begin to really like Sophie. Snog Matthew’s son (who’s the same age as you by the way. You’re not a paedophile). Buy a cat and give it a fake name and identity. Befriend Matthew’s children. Unsuccessfully. Watch your whole plan go absolutely horribly wrong.”

Well, the book turned out to be just what I needed! A great way to dispel some of my dark thoughts! This is my response on the Goodreads website:

Getting Rid of Matthew by Jane Fallon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was suggested by a kind friend as a way of lifting my mood. Whilst not condoning adultery, I found the book very amusing, especially the descriptions of the wayward husband. The group of nasty co-workers very also funny, although I am glad that I have never come across such a cabal in real life.

So, this served as a perfect pick-me-up! Many thanks!

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Some people on Goodreads feel very strongly about the adultery in the book and have written very negative reviews, by the way. I just found Helen’s predicament very funny indeed!

After that, I have returned to the work of a favourite author. One who writes with very dark humour! Who is this? Well, you will have to wait until next week’s Reading Roundup post to find out!

Happy Reading to you all.

Love and best wishes,

Anne

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