More stylish than many writers half her age ... Lively knows a thing or two about storytelling ... her candour is refreshing, and reminds us that you don't have to lie to yourself to live life finely until the very end The Times Contains some of Lively's funniest and most enjoyable character studies ... she remains a sublime storyteller Guardian Elegant and engrossing, this is a gently funny and touching portrait of the complex path life can take Easy Living Deeply comical, essentially kind-hearted, wonderfully written and seasoned with a rare wisdom Literary Review Witty and astute Daily Mail An engaging read Woman's Own Lively's prose is indeed lively, her humour wry and her insights into the human condition both wise and moving Sunday Express As always, Lively has a precise control of the comic, and an ear for dialogue honed over more than 40 years of writing Independent on Sunday A deftly constructed, always enjoyable novel Sunday Times