The Woolworths Saturday Girls

*sniffs*Want to know one of the reasons why I buy tissues in bulk?*waves book*It’s because of books like TWSG!That ending! Talk about emotion overload. I was a blubbering mess with all the happy tears.Now, TWSG is only my second ever Elaine Everest read, together with being my first foray into the Woolworths series. It took me a few chapters to get all the characters and relationships straight in my head. *whispers* I must confess I wanted to draw up a family tree for everyone. (What can I say? I’m a sucker for a character list/family tree/maps in a book *snorts*.)I loved getting a glimpse into a time when so many changes were afoot in the world, and once I had my Who’s Who down pat, I flew through the story.I was doing my own version of “Danger, Will Robinson!” as I became immersed in the story. One character in particular was determined to add to my grey hairs. I have it on good authority that I was heard mumbling threats to another character’s appendage at one point in the proceedings, but I have no recollection of such events. *pushes glasses up nose* It doesn’t sound like me at all, does it? *whistles*Nanny Ruby and Claudette were my two favourite characters. As this great cast of characters prove, family is more than blood and Ruby epitomises this as matriarch of her extended brood. Little Claudette is an old soul and wise beyond her fourteen years. I, for one, hope we get to hear more about her if/when the series continues.TWSG is what comfort reads are all about. Sometimes you just need to pick up a book where despite all the trials and tribulations you know it will come good in the end.Job done!

Too much characterisation.I worked in Woollies as a Saturday girl several years ago and it is nothing like my experience.I am going to carry on reading this one but won’t buy any more.

Like everything about this purchase I am an avid reader and love this author

I originally had part series given to me as a Christmas gift. Since then I purchased additional books so now have all 7 in the series. Throughly enjoyable read & trip back to my 50's childhood shopping in Woollies with my Mom. I'm reading last book at the moment & hoping it has a happy ending!

Thank you Elaine for another brilliant chapter in The Woolworths series. Loved this from the first page. Loved how Bessie, Claudette, Dorothy and Clemmie all stuck together during Bessie's pregnancy and not forgetting Clemmie's college friend Jane. Hope there will be more chapters as I love reading about Woolworths as I too worked in Woolworths when I first left school at the age of 15. Thank you again Elaine, looking forward to the next chapter.

Another great book by Elaine Everest.This book is about the daughters of the previous Woolies staffA good book and look forward to many more

You can see yourself walking around this store my parents gave me money to buy presents at Christmas it was magical the staff have you a warm welcome the author evokes this it's nice to meet. The staff still betty in charge plenty of babies and stories to tell memories still miss this store

Part of the series of books all very good