Bookends

This is a very enjoyable novel by Jane Green, about a group of friends in London who met their first year at university, and now at age 31 are dealing with all that adult life has to offer. The main character is Cath, a likeable, self-depracating, successful single who's really not interested in relationships. But when Cath and friend Lucy decide to open the bookstore/cafe that Cath has always dreamed of, life takes a turn.

This novel made me think of the cast of Friends, near the end of the show. Lucy is married to Josh and they have a kid, Cath is single but seems okay with that, and Si is always thinking the next man who comes a long is THE ONE. They've been friends forever, have a routine together, and share way too much information with each other. But they're all likeable enough.

This is not great literature, but it's a nice read - perfect beach or poolside read. The group does deal with some serious issues, and I liked the way Green handlded those. My only real complaint about the book is that Green used "and I" when she should have used "and me." A LOT. I wonder if it's a British thing?

Bookends: A Novel