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Don’t believe the hype!!

Reviewed in India on 25 October 2020

Average book for light readers, with a lot of one liners.
not for avid ones used to intelligent humor or witty plots. Not hillarious for sure, neither a gripping story plot either.

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Sneha Das

Heartwarming Romcom

Reviewed in India on 27 July 2020

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Vidhi

Cute Adorable Humorous

Reviewed in India on 8 July 2019

Not just a love story
When I stumbled upon The Flatshare and read the blurb, I knew that I would love it. I am so happy to say that yes, I was right and I absolutely loved this book.

WHY I LOVED IT:

**Interesting story set up
Tiffy is an assistant editor for a niche independent DIY and crafts publisher who often overworks and in return, her company pays her a pittance. She is searching for a cheaper flat to live after her wealthy and manipulative ex-boyfriend, Justin, evicts her from his flat because of involvement with another woman. Leon wanted some extra money to pay to his brother’s lawyer, who was framed for an armed robbery and was in jail. When Tiffy saw the advertisement for Leon’s one bedroom flat, she was more than happy to accept the offer. Leon had night shifts at the hospitals and he only lived in the apartment from 9 to 5. So he wanted someone who would live there after his working hours. Tiffy and Leon shared a bed but the interesting thing is they never met each other. They used to talk with post-it notes. Soon these small conversations through notes made them good friends and they started to understand each other without even meeting.

**Adorable characters
I loved Tiffy. She was like your girl next door, talkative, energetic, outgoing and had a devastating fashion sense. Leon, on the other hand, was reserved in nature and was a man of few words. But as they say, opposites attract each other and thus later, they form a quirky and interesting relationship. Richie, Leon’s younger brother, was a fun character. I loved how he talked to Tiffy and made her comfortable and known without even meeting her. Mo and Gerty were Tiffy’s best friend and were always there for her as her support system. Rachel was Tiffy’s co-worker and they had quite interesting friendship too. I hated Justin so much. He was Tiffy’s ex-boyfriend. He was manipulative and aggressive.

**Not just a love story
The Flatshare is not just a love story. It is way more than that. It is about celebrating friendship, life, grief and overcoming your fears. It is also about an important form of abuse in a relationship- mental abuse.

**Amazing writing
Beth O’Leary has written a wonderful novel. Her writing is mesmerising and humorous. She has created a wonderful set of characters with whom you would relate. You would instantly fall for Leon and Tiffy. With the alternate POVs, the story keeps you hooked till the end. In the beginning, the story feels to be a light read. But as you move forward it becomes more emotional. Along with being emotional, there are so many humorous moments which really kept the story interesting.

**Overall
I would definitely recommend The Flatshare to all the contemporary romance lovers. This is an appealing, fun and entertaining read while also handling some important issues like abuse. With an interesting plot and lively characters, Beth O’Leary has delivered an amazing read which I would remember for a long time.

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Ananya Bhakat

Entertaining

Reviewed in India on 15 January 2020

It's an entertaining story from the word go. I loved the whole communication between Tiffy and Leon via post-it notes. Everyone: Tiffy, Leon, Richie, Gerty, Mo, Rachel, Holly have their unique characters portrayed beautifully. I loved Tiffy's character the most and wish I too had a friend like Mo, who would know exactly what to say and when to say and when not to say anything! Gerty reminded me of Roza Dias from Brooklyn Nine Nine. The romance between Tiffy and Leon is built-up slowly and very well. I was looking for a light read and this book just served the purpose perfectly! Would definitely recommend to rom-com lovers.

Sangeeta

Overall good

Reviewed in India on 25 September 2020

Good storyline. Really good writing (hilarious at some points). I liked the communication using post it notes. The whole little brother in prison part is also good.

What I didn't like is the poor chemistry between main characters. The stalking by ex-boyfriend is not convincing. Also I couldn't connect with main characters.

Gurjari Dubey

A nice light read

Reviewed in India on 29 April 2020

The story kept me hooked to the pages till the end. In the last few pages, the story was predictable and it became a bit cliche for me. But I really loved the concept and the story around Tiffy and Leon's growing attachment for each other. An abusive boyfriend like Justin can clearly take a toll on any woman! I am glad that it was a happy and light read. I felt happy after finishing the book. Definitely worth a try.

Don’t believe the hype!!

Reviewed in India on 25 October 2020

Average book for light readers, with a lot of one liners.
not for avid ones used to intelligent humor or witty plots. Not hillarious for sure, neither a gripping story plot either.

Quirky characters, lots of compassion -- hard to put down!

Sue

Reviewed in India on 10 April 2020

Stayed up all night to read this in one setting. It's really hard to put down. Loved the quirky characters, the unconventional heroine, and the compassion throughout the book.

A cheerful read

Reviewed in India on 28 October 2019

I accidentally downloaded the book on my phone instead of my Kindle and was super annoyed about it what with the smaller screen and all. BUT, once I started reading I couldn't care less about the device. The story is so well written that you get hooked in a few short pages. From finding out about this book to finishing it took mere days.

Love is faith

Reviewed in India on 21 August 2020

Love has no conditions, it is selfless. Love requires no testimony. It is all warmth and care with no pains n tears for your beloved.

An amazing story and relatable charaters

Aadi

Reviewed in India on 22 August 2020

It’s such an amazing story to read!!
The characters and the plot are really good and closer to real life!