Oh Dear Silvia: The gloriously heartwarming novel from the No. 1 bestselling author of Because of You

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That said, I am keen to discuss it with my friends and coworkers, who I know were eager to give it a go. I love the idea behind this book - The whole book takes place in Coma Suite 5, where Silvia, a friend, lover and mother lies in a coma. You take farewell of the characters like they are good friends (it really feels like they are) and even if it's a bit painful, you know it's time to let go. Badly written, unbelievable plot, intensely irritating and most definitely not a 'hilarious' or 'side splitting, darkly humorous' read as the quotes say on the front of the book. Throughout her time in hospital, she is visited by family, her best friend, her ex-husband, her nurse, and her cleaner.

Some aspects I would rate very highly, and towards the end of the book, I was shouting internally that it couldn't possibly end satisfactorily (but it actually did, sort of, I think). She might not win any awards but I am sure most of us will find a bit of ourselves in these pages and be able to smile when we recognize it.The resolution that then came together over the second half of the book did not drag or feel superfluous and the ending was to be expected.

It also makes no sense that he was forced to sleep on his mother's couch when he owns his own successful wood where he spends most of his days. In her career spanning three decades, she has been nominated for six BAFTA Awards and also won a Fellowship BAFTA along with her best friend Jennifer Saunders. Although I loved Winnie and Cassie as people, I thought other points of view were very stereotypical and unnecessary so that is why I gave this book 2 stars.Overall, I was impressed with Oh Dear Silvia, and though I was unsure of it at first, I was glad that I stayed with it as it improved from the midpoint onwards.