Member Reviews
Good. Interesting characters, maybe could do with it being a bit longer a story but it was a nice light read.
A good idea but needs to be executed better. I liked the storyline but felt I was given little chance to get to know the characters. It would be better making into a full novel rather than the short story it is.
Aww I really enjoyed this novella. At just 79 pages this is short and sweet, but well worth a read. Perhaps if you are commuting, or have some time free and want a bit of escapism…then this is perfect!
Ramona is a great lead character. She flits from job to job never settles into anything. Her life is also lacking romance and fun. She has just landed a job working in a hospital records department in a role that she imagines will be so boring it will never last. Then she meets her colleagues, and as she gets to know them they invite her to join their after work club ‘The Dream Team.’
Ramona has always yearned to be a writer but no-one encourages her, and she has little confidence that she can make her dream come true. But once she shares her ambition with the dream team they actively encourage her to follow her dreams. But will it work and will It help her find happiness?
This book is a fab story that has a clear and lovely message about never saying never, and to go for what you want. It is great as a January read when we are setting new targets for ourselves, and often find ourselves re-evaluating our lives. I loved Ramona and could imagine this little limp flower who with some nurturing and encouragement starts to bloom.
Of course it is not all plain sailing, and there are complications along the way that threatens to throw a spanner in the works. But that is always part of the fun for me. Who wants to read about everything going smoothly all the time? I like a bit of drama and what if.
I devoured this novella and the only criticism I would have is that because it was short it was all packed so tightly it was over too quickly. I would love to have seen more of Ramona and her friends. I would love to see her character develop and appear again in the future.
A feel good, warm, fun read that urges you to take chances and never give up I will be looking out to read more of Eva Jordan’s work.