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Other Parents by Sarah Stovell

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By Sarah Stovell

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They all have opinions.
They all have secrets.

‘Both funny and engaging while tackling some serious stuff’ Jane Fallon ‘Deft, wry and perceptive, this drama targets class and modern parenting’ Daily Mail ‘Set to be one of the most talked-about books of 2022’ HELLO! ‘Sensitive, sharply observed and often funny’ Adele Parks, Platinum ‘Touted as the new Liane Moriarty, Stovell is one to watch’ Woman & Home ‘Cringe-inducing, agonising, truthful, heartbreaking and hilarious’ Janice Hallett In a small town like West Burntridge, it should be impossible to keep a secret. Rachel Saunders knows gossip is the price you pay for a rural lifestyle and outstanding schools. The latest town scandal is her divorce – and the fact that her new girlfriend has moved into the family home. Laura Spence lives in a poky bedsit on the wrong side of town. She and her son Max don’t really belong, and his violent tantrums are threatening to expose the very thing she’s trying to hide. When the local school introduces a new inclusive curriculum, Rachel and Laura find themselves on opposite sides of a fearsome debate. But the problem with having your nose in everyone else’s business is that you often miss what is happening in your own home. What readers are saying about Other Parents ‘This is definitely a contender for the best book I have read this year’ ‘So well written I wish it had carried on for another 400 pages’ ‘I genuinely couldn’t put this book down! I was completely engrossed’ ‘I could see this being loved by anyone who liked Little Fires Everywhere or Big Little Lies’ ‘Beautifully written and the characters are just so realistic and relatable’ ‘This was like watching an amazing Netflix drama’

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23 Jul 2022

VRyrie

I really enjoyed this book, probably more so because, thanks to the dedication at the beginning, I was able to recognise it as being set in a version of my local town. With that in mind, I felt from the beginning that I would possibly recognise some of the characters or could meet them in real life. I think this demonstrates the author’s ability to create realistic and engaging characters across a range of ages and backgrounds. I was easily drawn into the story and felt it was credible, except perhaps for the spectacular Christmas fair showdown which may have stretched belief but was still very entertaining. This book deals with some serious issues with a light touch, the author manages to convince you by the end that resilience and hope can emerge even from awful experiences. I would read more by this author, I’m intrigued to see if her stories remain so ‘local’ and approachable.
V Ryrie, Hunstanworth Village Hall Book Club

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