An exuberantly comic writer whose work is characterised by both great humanity and unusual charm Evening Standard A witty, touching story about an unlikely friendship Express Gorgeously funny Independent Had me crying with laughter Daily Telegraph Vibrant dialogue, a family in meltdown, a clash of cultures and wonderful cast of expertly observed characters. Pure laugh-out-loud social comedy Daily Mail Hilarious. A big-hearted confection of the comic and the poignant Literary Review A big, bustling novel, told with enthusiasm by a narrator who is warm, winningly disaster-prone and, crucially, believable Spectator Georgie is a lively, intensely sympathetic narrator ... brimming with warmth and busyness Guardian Marina Lewycka is an instantly likeable writer, funny, intelligent and refreshingly generous in her assessments of people and their motivations. She writes about modern life so well. An extremely enjoyable read New Statesman Uplifting. Lewycka's style is so appealing, so friendly Sunday Times A truly engaging and funny book Woman Lewycka is a good, serious writer with a strong, original voice Sunday Telegraph A very funny and touching story of a friendship and a mystery unravelled Woman & Home