I absolutely loved Where'd you go Bernadette so expected this to be great fun. But it wasn't. While Bernadette was difficult, this character was just unlikable. Her problems and general chaos were not crafted to make her sympathetic. It was not uplifting, just depressing. I came away from Semple's first novel genuinely looking at things slightly differently - thinking about how we have come to tolerate messes, how we are living our lives, considering my own behaviour - but I didn't feel any similar take aways from this novel. I will look out for Semple's next attempt.

I found this hard to read and couldn't connect with the characters. I enjoyed another book by this author, so I did go back to it a few times in the hope that I might suddenly be gripped, but no. Not for me.

Really enjoyed this book. Wrote a print review in a magazine at the time it came out and at the time didn't understand I had to also post it on here. I don't think writing a review now will be helpful to the publisher or author. Apologies!

Unfortunately, I have not been able to read and review this book.

After losing and replacing my broken Kindle and getting a new phone I was unable to download the title again for review as it was no longer available on Netgalley.

I’m really sorry about this and hope that it won’t affect you allowing me to read and review your titles in the future.

Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity.
Natalie.

TODAY WILL BE DIFFERENT is a hilarious, heart-filled story about reinvention, sisterhood, and how sometimes it takes facing up to our former selves to truly begin living.

I like this book but I did find it a bit slow in parts that is why it only had 3*rating

I haven't read Where'd you go Bernadette? But I had heard and rave reviews about it so was curious to see what Semple was about and decided to request this. This is was a good read. I thoroughly enjoyed the first half of the book. Found it very charming and funny. But then halfway through the book something happened. Most of the book is set during one day, so maybe it was the flashbacks and sudden change of direction of story that threw me off a bit. It wasn't bad, and I'll definitely check out Semple's books, but it wasn't that great, either. It's a good comfort read like eating toast.

The premise of the story was to tell what happens in one day to Eleanor, her son Timby and all the other people that come into contact with her. The problem for me was that she wasn't in any way likeable and although family members could forgive her for this, I couldn't.
The story shows how she has got to where she is in life through a series of flashbacks that each reveal more about her and builds up to give you a picture of why she is as she is. However I felt that she wouldn't be worth the investment of time in real life and also wasn't within the book. I also found the other character's stories to be unplausable, especially the ending.
From what I have heard her other book, 'Where'd you go, Bernadette?' sounds like the better read and this story uses a lot of its ideas and regurgitates them in a less effective way.

Today Will Be Different is a unique quirky novel. It is quite simply about life. It is about trying to be the best you that you can possibly be. Optioned for TV starring Julia Roberts, I knew I needed to check the book out. It is hard not to appreciate the intelligent, self-deprecating Eleanor. I found myself relating to her immensely and think other readers will do the same. This is a book that will make the ultimate beach read. If you've been looking for the next book to take on vacation, look no further. You have found it! Be sure to check Today Will Be Different out today.

Sorry for delay, I had some technical problems and didn't realise this hadn't sent. I enjoyed this book, it is well written and held my interest until the end. I would encourage other readers to give it a go.

Eleanor Flood is having one heck of a day. Absolutely nothing is going her way;

The reader follows Eleanor through her crazy day, with flashbacks through her past, as she tries to figure out what's going on in her world. It's an adventure to say the least.

What I loved:
There were some truly laugh out loud funny parts, particularly involving Eleanor trying to explain some of her questionable decisions of the day to her son Timby. Even if I hated everything else in the book (which I didn't), the parts with Sydney were entertaining enough to make reading the book worthwhile.

The parts involving Eleanor's past went a long way to explain her eccentricities, coping mechanisms and why her relationship with her sister was such a center piece in her life. I don't want to give away any spoilers but it's clear why she had trouble moving on.

I loved the 'competent traveler' insight. It rings so true. Read the book and you'll love it too.

I loved the way she simultaneously makes fun of Seattle and embraces it. She clearly loves the city yet sees what is funny about it to the outsider.

What I didn't love:
Eleanor seems a little too flighty in places to believe. Particularly the way she so freely and unapologetically makes a scene. She could probably use some medication.

I feel a little put off by how offered Eleanor is by the whole concept of religion, Jesus and Christianity. Whatever happened to co-exist? Her reactions were a bit dramatic.

This was such an entertaining progression of a novel. It began being normal, relevant and I saw myself in it in a charming way. Then the novel practically sprinted towards farcical and funny.

The plot sounded interesting but I felt like the entire book was a little slow throughout.

Really disappointing after her first fabulous novel. This didn't live up to expectations.

Enjoyable but average compared to her first book. It didn't feel much different from the first - an extension.

I have read the author's first book and quite liked it, hence why I was interested in reading this book. Unfortunately, this didn't strike me as well as that first novel. It was overloaded with tongue-in-cheek-ness that it didn't come out as genuine personality quirk; instead, coming off more as trite and trying-too-hard. The son was endearing, but the novel is about the mother, who I did not find as excusably funny or charming as Bernadette Fox.

The premise of improving yourself by being a good wife, mother and friend is an easily relatable quest. The inability to complete this quest due to life getting in the way is even more relatable.

Today Will Be Different is a day in the life of Eleanor Flood, with flashbacks of her life. A mid-life crisis seems to be occurring as she picks up her son from school due to him being ill. She then goes on a hunt for her mysteriously missing husband who is on ‘vacation’ from his work. The twist ending wasn’t as satisfying as hoped but I enjoyed the #firstworldproblems which Semple managed to pull off.

Most books set in the real world create unlikable characters, but Eleanor is an endearing person to follow around. Eleanors son, Timby, works well as a call back to earth when caught up within flashbacks. Without creating a child who is insanely stupid, or unrealistically clever for their age. Timby is a perfectly written kid to help Eleanor get through this day.

I’ve read many reviews about how mean Eleanor is, but I see her as realistically snarky in a life which isn’t quite going her way. The sense of humour Semple brings to her writing is perfect for me, although I know not perfect for everyone. With wittiness and clever comments, Eleanor’s world comes alive and draws you in.

The ending which explains why Eleanor’s husband has been missing wasn’t particularly satisfying. I think this was one of the unrealistic areas of the book, as I don’t see this happening to real people. But still, I enjoyed the rest of the book and I would definitely read more of Semple’s work.