Review: Wonderfully Enjoyable.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 15, 2014
4.5 I have stayed up well past my bedtime & I have a tummy ache from laughing stars!The Guestbook, if written exactly as that…a guestbook, and I have not laughed and cried so much at a book for a while. I literally had a tummy ache when I had finished it.I was a bit unsure as to how I would like the writing, bearing in mind it is made up of entries from people staying in Willow Cottage, but it is a work of absolute genius featuring a cast of thousands (o.k. a slight exaggeration there)!There are a few notable characters that will stick in the memory for a while, Annie Butterworth (the owner) and Ollie Black (brother-in-law & hot-shot author) as well as Sophia the cleaner for a start, but alsoJake and Rosie Hamilton and the villainous Jessica Axe.The weird and wonderful array of people staying in the cottage, a lot of whom are repeat visitors give you updates on their lives as well as their time on holiday, and I have to say I found it an utterly charming and enjoyable read.From hash cakes to strong cider, 3 legged goats and Hen parties to naturists, it all happens in Willow Cottage, and it was great being along for the ride.I loved Holly Martin’s writing, and will definitely be looking out for more from her in the future; this book is an absolute cheer-you-up treasure.ARC provided via Netgalley, and it was my pleasure to provide the above honest review.