Letters to a Love Rat by Niamh Greene

Letters to a Love Rat
Niamh Greene

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Date read: 26 April - 3 May 2018
Length: 325 pages

Eve, Molly, and Julie don't know each other, but they all have one man in common; Charlie. Molly and Charlie are just back from their honeymoon when he suddenly leaves her. Julie is blogging about her sexy boss who she's having an affair with. Eve has been tasked to write, but not send, letters to the man she couldn't move on from. How will things end for the Love Rat?


I really liked the different formats for each of the main characters. I know some readers struggle with this, or switching from different characters' perspective, but it's something I've always liked. You can get right into their head when it's not just told from one person, or a standard narrative. The different formats made it more fun to read. I especially liked the comments on Julie's blog!

Letters to a Love Rat is very easy to read. I would recommend it as a holiday book or if you just fancy a light read. It's great to take your mind off things for a while.

I know it's intentional, and of course he's meant to be the 'big bad' but I really don't like Charlie. He's arrogant and selfish, and of course commits adultery. Cheaters are despicable, and I just can't tolerate them. I think he got let off lightly!


Many, many years ago I read Secret Diary of a Demented Housewife which I really enjoyed. Personally I didn't think this was as good, but that could be because I am older now. Or maybe it's just not as good. Who knows.


A good light read for holidays.

Niamh Greene

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A Storm of Swords 1: Steel and Snow (A Song of Ice and Fire #3 part 1) by George R. R. Martin

A Storm of Swords 1: Steel and Snow
A Song of Ice and Fire #3 part 1
George R. R. Martin

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Date read: 10 - 25 April 2018
Length: 569 pages (632 with appendix)

The Seven Kingdoms are at war, never knowing who's friend or foe. Instead of one king to rule them all, they have split and each king claimed a piece for themselves. There's murder, marriage, kidnappings and hostages, and don't forget the dragons!


I can't get enough of ASOIAF!  I am very much enjoying the series and I can't believe I waited so long to read it! I think at first I was a bit daunted by the fact the books are rather large, but that doesn't bother me these days, certainly not as much as when I was younger.

One thing I will say is that there are so many characters that it can get a bit confusing at times. I always like to read the appendix at the end to try to refresh my mind of who's who and where they fit into the story. I think it has definitely helped that I have seen the TV show, and of course the main characters are pretty memorable.

One of my favourite characters has always been Dany, and rather like Arya too. They are both strong females who think for themselves and do what they think is right. I especially like following their stories and I really hope Dany gets back to Westeros and manages to become queen, although I know that will be quite a while yet, if ever!

Very much looking forward to part 2!




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