![]() ![]() Some of the other characters however, such as Gretchen (the virgin mother) felt rushed and just entirely unrelatable. I felt pity for Jean’s character and thought she was written well. ![]() Upon reading the blurb, I feared the story would have religious themes heavily laced throughout the book, but whilst it was a theme, it wasn’t the most prevalent.Īs a whole, I’d probably give the story 3.5 stars. The story follows Jean as she investigates the story of a young woman who contacts the paper where Jean works, suggesting her daughter is the result of a Virgin birth. Whilst the cover is loosely related to the storyline, I feel it was definitely more there to draw people in.Īlas, small pleasures is the story of Jean Swinney, a journalist living in suburban London in the late 1950s. The fruity design connotes sunshine havens. Small Pleasures is one book that leaps out from the shelf thanks to its aesthetically pleasing, bold cover. ![]() Please note: this review contains spoilers – you have been warned. ![]()
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