Monday 19 November 2012

Review - The Making of Us by Lisa Jewell


The Making of Us: A Novel

I've long been a fan of Lisa Jewell's books – ever since I picked up Ralph’s Party  way back in the day – and so far I've never been disappointed in the way her stories are written. Her ability to draw the reader into the plot from the very beginning is one of her trademarks. The Making of Us is another great read and tackles the sensitive issue of anonymity surrounding sperm donation. The story is warm and witty and yet underlines the ethical and moral dilemma facing those who rely on this method of reproduction. The characters are, as always, infused with such warmth and life that they never outshine each other, nor do they become blended into the wallpaper. I really cared about what happened to the characters and wanted there to be happy ending.

I'm not going to spoil the book by relaying the plot but if you are looking for a book that is strong on storytelling and rich in characterisation, then give this one a try. 

My thanks to NetGalley and Simon and Schuster for a digital review copy.

2 comments:

  1. I've never read anything by Lisa Jewell before but one of my friends is reading a book of hers at the moment and keeps updating me on how great it is. This sounds like a very interesting topic, I like a good ethical dilemma to read about!

    Marie
    http://www.girlvsbookshelf.blogspot.com

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    1. Hi Marie - I started reading her book several years ago - you've lots of good stories to catch up on !!

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