Friends Like These
Friends Like These by Victoria Routledge, published by Warner Books in 1999, is a modern fiction novel that explores the complexities of friendship and nostalgia. The story follows Rachel, who, after completing her university studies, finds herself in a PR job while navigating her relationship with her boyfriend, Finn. When her best friend Alex invites her to a weekend celebration in the Lake District with old friends, Rachel is filled with mixed emotions, recalling both the joyful memories and the darker moments from her past.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into Rachel’s reflections on her friendships, particularly her complicated history with the actressy Caroline. The book captures the essence of youthful experiences, from lighthearted moments to underlying tensions, as Rachel confronts her past while trying to enjoy the present. With 374 pages, this edition offers a detailed exploration of themes related to modern relationships and the impact of shared history.
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Remember sitting on a melted Mars Bar on the way up to a hot summer wedding? The lyrics to songs by Fairground Attraction? Photocopying your face out of boredom on a holiday temp job? The friend who always took a photo of you on a bad hair day? Yes?
So does Rachel, now out of University but doing one of those ‘Look, no hands!’ jobs in a PR firm. So when her best friend Alex persuades her to join in with a celebratory weekend in the Lake District with some old friends, it is with mixed feelings. For though Rachel, now happily involved with her photo-journalist boyfriend Finn, remembers the good old days; the fun, the laughs, the gossip; she also remembers the bad bits, not least the malice with which actressy Caroline behaved towards her. Not one for holding back, Rachel goes forth and heads North. After all, it could all be perfect…
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