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My Best Friend's Girl

Dorothy Koomson
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My Best Friend's Girl

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008

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Dorothy Koomson

My Best Friend's Girl

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

480

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Brighton, England • 2000s

Theme
Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

My Best Friend's Girl by Dorothy Koomson tells the story of a person named Kamryn Matika, whose life changes when they receive a request from their terminally ill friend, Adele, to adopt Adele's daughter, Tegan. The novel explores themes of friendship, forgiveness, and the complexities of unexpected family relationships.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

23,565 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

My Best Friend's Girl by Dorothy Koomson is an emotionally compelling novel praised for its strong character development and heart-wrenching narrative. Readers appreciate Koomson's deft handling of complex relationships and sensitive topics, though some feel the pacing lags at times. Overall, it's recognized for its depth and emotional resonance.

Who should read this

Who Should Read My Best Friend's Girl?

A reader who would enjoy My Best Friend's Girl by Dorothy Koomson is likely a fan of contemporary women's fiction, rich with emotional depth and real-life dilemmas. Comparable to works by Jodi Picoult and Jojo Moyes, this story will appeal to those who appreciate complex relationships, themes of friendship and betrayal, and poignant storytelling.

4.1

23,565 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

480

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Brighton, England • 2000s

Theme
Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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