Revies for Three Fat Singletons

I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book, but I have to say I loved it. So much so I need to go and buy it in paperback so it can sit on my bookshelf and be re-read all over again.
Three Fat Singletons is about best friends Jesse, Mary and Dotty. All in their 30s, all overweight and all unlucky in love. Each one have very different personalities, Dotty is a church goer and still a virgin, hoping to find Mr Right and settle down. Mary loves men but always seems to go for the married ones and Jesse is a divorcee, still coming to turns with being on her own. They all decide it’s time for a holiday and set off on an adventure to Sunny Greece. At an adults only resort, all three find fun, frolics and laughter. J.M. Bartholomew put this story together brilliantly and I could see the empathy shining through. Being on the large size myself, I could totally relate to the things they were saying from the sizes of chairs, to seat belt extensions. I fell in love with these three and laughed out loud in so many parts. As well as feeling sorry at times for some situations they put themselves in. I think they just all wanted to be loved in their own way. It was so easy to feel I was there in Greece, at the bar, on the beach, sampling delightful foods, lying around the pool and knowing that a bar of Cadburys chocolate cured everything. I hope this isn’t the last we see of Jesse, Mary and Dotty as I’m sure they have so much more to offer, besides I think they need another holiday. Book reviewed by Selina.

When asked whether I’d like to review this novel, I read the synopsis and thought it sounded different, refreshing and honest, so of course I was happy to do so. Overall I enjoyed this novel and it did offer me, as a reader, something different, refreshing, and honest, just as I’d hoped. We keep hearing about obesity epidemics, but I haven’t personally read a novel which focuses on larger ladies (and we’re talking clinically obese not just a few pounds heavier than they’d like to be), and in particular their experiences of dating. I particularly enjoyed the novel once the characters were on holiday, there are plenty of love interests in Greece, but are they the kind of men these ladies really need in their lives? It’s certainly complex at times, funny and also thought-provoking too in a gentle way. I felt like a fly on the wall on their holiday and it was an adventure! I felt I got to know Dotty quite well and could sympathize with her over her constant struggles with willpower and wrong choices (the characters are flawed and they know it, but also very real). My only criticism would be that I would have liked to feel I got to know the other characters better than I did; there was more room for character development, I felt. More internal dialogue in parts would have been welcomed with more reveal of the past. On my copy at least, there was a muddle up in the synopsis description of the characters (Jesse, not Mary, being the divorced one) which led to some unnecessary confusion. I would be happy to get to know the characters more in a follow-up novel and there is definitely scope for this, this isn’t a story with everything tied up at the end (but not in a bad way!). It didn’t bother me, but the book is very descriptive in parts (bowel movements, vomiting on several occasions) so it may not be everyone’s cup of tea. A book that offers the reader something different. Book reviewed by Becky Gule.

I downloaded and read this book in 3 days . I actually laughed out loud. The Greek holiday is spectacular . The scene of dancing with Stravros and puking up over him had me screaming with laughter. This is the real woman’s Bridget Jones , not a fay urban fairy tale but a stark but hugely funny tale of 3 flawed women trying to live life. Anyone who has occasionally had a little too much to drink , been unhappy with their bodies and wanting to find ” the one. ” will get this fab book !

I loved the story and the characters. There were so many hilarious moments, I can’t say which one was my favourite because they all made me laugh out loud. It would be great to see the characters brought to life on screen, be it a movie or a mini series, it would definitely be one to watch! Can’t wait for the next instalment.

This book had me laugh out loud – which doesn’t happen enough. I found myself picturing the situations with ease and wishing that I could have some friends like these. I could not put the book down.

Couldn’t put this book down. An astute view of the lives of three larger than life friends who are looking for love. It’s honesty reveals the painful side of being overweight and single, but their hilarious antics will have you crying with laughter as you read their stories of love, past relationships and hope for the future.
A fabulous read. Anyone who have ever been overweight, single, or hopeful for love will relate to this book and those who haven’t will love to read about their humorous lives.

Reviews for Changing Seasons

Another fanatic story. I have just finished Joe’s second book. Changing seasons had me laughing out loud, I shed tears and sometimes wanted to shake Joe’s characters with frustration. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and am sad that I’ve finished it. Thank you for allowing, Jessie, Dotty and Mary into my life.