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Tell Me Something | 
 enlarge | Author: Adele Parks
Publisher: Michael Joseph Ltd
Category: Book
List Price: £12.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 78
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 480
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 8.7 x 5.5 x 1.7
ISBN: 0718153065
EAN: 9780718153069
ASIN: 0718153065
Publication Date: May 29, 2008
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 Not as thught provoking as Parks's other books July 3, 2008
Adele Parks writes really entertaining books - of that there is no doubt. But they usually have a grittier under-belly of social conscience as well. This one, although v entertaining, was more chick lit than the others I felt. That said she really gets into the head of Elizabeth and her 'beyond everything' desire for kids, but it feels more superficial (or at least it did to me). In short, yes you will be entertained, no you probably won't be caused to think too much - and worse case, the simpering Elizabeth could really get on your nerves. This isn't the strongest of Adele Parks books, but it's better than lots of others in this genre.
A feel good read June 28, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
A story that every girl can relate to, especially where evil mother-in-laws come in. Just when Elizabeth thinks she has everything she needs it is all turned on its head. She already has her handsome Italian husband but numerous attempts at conceiving the babies, that Elizabeth so desperately wants, has pushed him into the arms of his ex leaving Elizabeth to fend for herself. Following a move to the country she loves, Italy, Elizabeth finds that it is not all its cracked up to be and the language barrier is proving difficult. In a search to give her life some meaning and get away from her disapproving mother-in-law, Elizabeth enlists the help of a handsome American language teacher. He becomes a very close friend, but Elizabeth secretly wants more. Torn between making her marriage work against all odds or falling into the arms of her American friend, Elizabeth has to search her heart. A wonderful happy ending. Romance is not dead!
This is a terrific page-turner, I lost a whole Saturday afternoon! June 18, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is a tremendous read - one that I thoroughly enjoyed and have to recommend. The setting takes you away from grey old England and into a fantastically well described village in Italy. Buy it - but make sure you've got enough time to get lost in it. More please Ms Parks!
From the Adele Parks Web Site June 2, 2008
11 out of 13 found this review helpful
tell me something
Elizabeth has wanted two things her entire life to keep her happy and fulfilled - an Italian husband and lots of rosy-cheeked bambini. The first is ticked off, now she's bagged dark and sexy Roberto, the second is proving harder to achieve.
But when Roberto loses his job and decides to leave London for romantic Italy and the family business, Elizabeth hopes the change in lifestyle might help her relax and boost her chances of conceiving their longed for child. Except, no matter how much ice cream she eats in the sun drenched piazza, it's impossible to relax when her wily mother-in-law (the original black widow) seems hell bent on destroying her marriage. The language barrier is proving tricky too, as is Roberto's beautiful, significant ex who practically lives next door.
Is Elizabeth's ferocious hunger for a baby enough to hold a marriage together or is it ripping it apart? And why is she suddenly craving the company of a gorgeous, blonde American stranger? Her filthy, flirty thoughts about him are totally inappropriate.
Yet, undeniably, temperatures are rising....
"Another gem from Parks" 5/5 - heat
"Another witty and honest book from Parks" - Company
"Upfront fun" - Woman & Home
Book of the Month - Cosmopolitan
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