Having seen the cheery cover of Summer Daydreams I wanted to know if the confident, smart, sweet lady on the front was actually over confident and about to fall flat on her face or whether this was a woman whose dreams really have come true. I hoped for another classic Carole Matthews escapade and she does not disappoint in her latest frolic through the life of an exuberant, comical, warm-hearted character that seems to be forever having to juggle very real and current situations with mixed success. Nell McNamara’s family, Olly and Petal, are her world and her world is small. Life isn’t easy, they have little money and things could be better. It’s this reality which turns what might have been an otherwise fluffy character into a hardworking young woman with determination and spirit.The success of the transformation to spruce up the chip shop where she works and the unrelenting support of her friends stir a passion in Nell to make something of herself for her family. She has dreams of making it big, moving on from the chip shop to handbag heaven on the fashion runway but Nell is naïve in the world of business. She has lots of offers of help along the way but should she trust them? That question will only be answered by reading the book…no spoilers here! Nell McNamara lives with her partner Olly and 4 year old daughter, Petal who she adores; they juggle childcare around work commitments.Nell works in the Local Chip shop she gives the chippy a makeover and it’s a big success. Nell decides she wants more out of life and wants to use her talents and make a better life for them all, she starts to make Handbags after a slow start things start to take off and she has a successful business. However Olly feels left out and wants the old Nell back, Nell feels she is disconnecting with her life and wonders where she belongs, but is it all worth it?I am a big fan of Carole’s I love all her books, this book doesn’t disappoint it was funny at times sad at other times easy to read and follow. I couldn’t put it down, also I loved the cover, I would definitely recommend.
What do You think about Letní Snění (2013)?
i really enjoyed this book i liked all the main characters and loved the storyline.
—emz
Readable, a bit annoying sometimes and a bit jumpy.
—mikimiki
Carole on top form again - review later...
—Georgina
