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The Shelf: 'Utter PERFECTION' Marian Keyes, perfect for fans of 'Love is Blind'

The Shelf: 'Utter PERFECTION' Marian Keyes, perfect for fans of 'Love is Blind'


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'I absolutely LOVED The Shelf. One of those delicious books you just can't put down. So many gorgeous witty one-liners. Utter PERFECTION!' - Marian Keyes Everyone in Amy's life seems to be getting married (or so Instagram tells her), and she feels like she's falling behind. So, when her boyfriend surprises her with a dream holiday to a mystery destination, she thinks this is it - he's going to pop the Big Question. But the dream turns into a nightmare when she finds herself on the set of a Big Brother-style reality television show, The Shelf. Along with five other women, Amy is dumped live on TV and must compete in a series of humiliating and obnoxious tasks in the hope of being crowned 'The Keeper'. Will Amy's time on the show make her realise there are worse things in life than being left on the shelf? A funny, feminist and all-too-relatable novel about our obsession with settling down and coupling up, and the battle we all have with accepting ourselves, The Shelf introduces the freshest new voice in women's fiction.

About the Author :
Helly Acton is a copywriter from London with past lives in the Middle East, Africa and Australia. Born in Zimbabwe, Helly and her family emigrated to the East Sussex coast when she was 15 years old. Here, she finished school and spent her holidays in Saudi Arabia, where her father had been placed with work. She studied Law at King's College London before following a more creative path into advertising. In her mid-twenties, Helly escaped the rat race and took a three-month career break to travel in Africa, India and Asia before landing in Australia. What was supposed to last one year ended up lasting six, and after a life-affirming break-up in Sydney she returned home to find herself the last of her single friends. Helly threw herself into the deep end of online dating in the city and uses her experience as a single woman in her early thirties, torn between settling down and savouring her independence, as a source of inspiration for her stories.

Review :
I absolutely LOVED The Shelf. One of those delicious books you just can't put down. So many gorgeous witty one-liners. Utter PERFECTION! Fun, fresh and thought-provoking I haven't been so immediately sucked in by a novel IN YEARS. Not only is the idea brilliant and original, but Helly's writing is also compelling and hilarious. The Shelf is a must-read and I cannot recommend it highly enough [One of] the hottest summer reads ... a plot that shouldn't work on paper, but really does. The Shelf is just as addictive as reality TV but twice as juicy! Shocking and hilarious, I devoured it and I just want more Fun, thought-provoking and unapologetically feminist . . . the perfect antidote to lockdown life Couldn't put it down once I started! Fell in love with the characters and how they each challenge the idea of what a "perfect" woman should be! I really loved it! Subversive, feminist and a real breath of fresh air. I inhaled this! I absolutely loved it - such a clever concept, so well executed and with a perfect ending! Such a clever, brilliant book! You know when you put your whole life on hold, because you're so absorbed in a book? That. So original and sparkly, the freshest, funniest book, I adored it!! It made me feel strong and empowered and wonderful As addictive as they come ... a witty, life-affirming page-turner. A breath of fresh air. Will keep you laughing page after page - Helly's sharp, funny and fast-paced prose is a delight to read. The Shelf is honestly such a delight. The concept in itself is genius, but the execution is even better - both laugh-out-loud funny and full of heart. I loved it! This is the kind of book that can be swallowed in a day. It is an astute and entertaining analysis of the ways in which women live under society's microscope and a moving depiction of the sisterhood. It made me laugh and made my blood boil - definitely the signs of a successful book! On the surface, this book has massive appeal for anyone who loves reality shows and dreams of their fifteen minutes of fame, but it goes much further than that ... an uplifting book which flips the tables and shows the women in an empowering way Fascinating, funny, gut wrenching and not just a rollicking read but belongs on the school curriculum A fabulous romp of a novel An all-too-relatable feminist novel about accepting ourselves and not leading a life we THINK we should based on what society is telling us Fun, light-hearted and genuinely warming read . . . an ideal summer lockdown read Really entertaining read ... a feminist takedown of reality TV Fascinating! A story of friendship, feminism and solidarity EDITOR'S CHOICE: An entertaining take on the obsession with coupling up and settling down. If you're ready for a slice of exhilarating entertainment to ease the darkness of a year of crisis then feast your reading eyes on this funny, feminist and wonderfully original tale of self-discovery from a fresh new voice in women's fiction. A brilliant read A fresh, funny read ... there's a satisfying bite behind the satire here. Witty, compelling and great fun A hoot of a novel A gripping, eye-opening and clever read that will have you hooked from page one ... witty and heartwarming Funny, feminist and utterly addictive,... the kind of novel you will race through in one sitting ... Love Island meets Bridget Jones ... original and fresh ... A perfect heart-warming read for this summer. This summer's hottest read ... [a] feminist page-turner This brilliant novel is a really fun read. Very entertaining! A smart takedown of reality TV, with satirical bite. Fresh and funny, with satirical bite and a feminist message.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781838770884
  • Publisher: Zaffre
  • Publisher Imprint: Zaffre
  • Height: 234 mm
  • No of Pages: 416
  • Sub Title: 'Utter PERFECTION' Marian Keyes, perfect for fans of 'Love is Blind'
  • Width: 153 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1838770887
  • Publisher Date: 09 Jul 2020
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 29 mm
  • Weight: 526 gr


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