Out of the Blue - Softcover

Wolff, Isabel

3.22

1,076 ratings by Goodreads

Softcover

ISBN 10: 037325024X ISBN 13: 9780373250240

Publisher: Red Dress Ink, 2003

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Believing that she has the perfect marriage and husband, weathergirl Faith Martin unexpectedly finds her world spinning wildly out of control when her uber-stylish best friend makes a casual remark that forces Faith to question her husband's fidelity. Original.

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Review:

Out of the Blue is a romantic comedy that explores the pressures of marriage in the 21st century. Faith and Peter are celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary. On the surface they appear to have it all: a secure, happy relationship; two intelligent teenage children and successful, glamorous careers--he as a publisher and she as a TV weather girl. But a casual comment by her best friend Lily makes Faith wonder if her world is as perfect as it seems. She begins to wonder whether Peter's new, smart look really is because he's looking for a new job and wants to impress prospective employers. As Faith begins to doubt her husband's fidelity, she endeavours to "put all her fears to rest"--checking trouser pockets, scanning mobile phone bills for unfamiliar numbers, examining credit card statements for evidence of secret dates, even hiring a private detective. What ensues is a tale of deceit and self-deceit as she strives to find happiness once again.

Isabel Wolff's third novel is a modern romance with an interesting mix of characters--Faith's perceptive daughter Katie, always at hand to give Freudian insights into her mother's relationships; Lily, an eccentric editor for a top woman's magazine who wants to take Faith away from her "boring little trips to Ikea" and "boring little house"; and the charming but duplicitous Jos, Faith's new love interest, who all add a little spice to the predictable story line. But what the plot lacks in originality, Wolff makes up with writing that is energetic, upbeat and full of humour, making Out of the Blue a novel that should be on the reading list of every thirtysomething woman. --Amy Gallagher

Review:

'Wolff keeps readers guessing until the very end in this sweet, funny romance.' Booklist

'Wolff handles the breakdown of a marriage with wamth and humour.' The Times

'A fabulous romantic comedy.' BBC Radio 4

'An unputdownab le modern comedy of manners.' Hello

'A book full of witty one-liners and comic observations that wil make you smile with recognition.' Woman and Home

'A brilliantly witty look at love and life after mariage.' You

'If you're looking for a comedy that's a bit dark around the edges, this won't disappoint.' Company

'Tackles loves in a long-term relationship in a generous and delightfully comic fashion.' Hello

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