The Woman Who Went to Bed for a Year

The book is about an ungrateful woman (so far) who is a depressed empty nester. Maybe it can serve as a fantasy for the women in the throes of wife-dom and motherhood. Also it came from Goodwill but I somehow got charged triple compared to if I bought it in person.

So, when I got this book I was a bit sceptial because of al the commentary I read.I like Sue Townsens books a lot, all but the Queen Camilla book. That one just didn't do it for me, and I was a bit afraid this one would be about the same.But, having read a preview, I was curious, so I ordered it.I like the concept of this book, the idea of a woman who goes to bed for a year and all troubles that come with it. It was fun to read, although I cannot really say why. It's not one of those books that kept me hanging on to every word, wanting to know what happens next, but then again that's not always necessary.I do have some questions about some of the characters coming and going - somethimes I couldn't see the point of introducing them at all - but that might be just me.Also, I have the feeling that sometimes Sue was tired of some of the persona; and she got fit of them fast - that could have been better.All in all, a fun read with some good insights. I didn't really have to laugh, but I liked it enough to grade it a 3 star.

I enjoyed so much reading this, but you must remember its a womans point off view, I think men who review this have a completely different attitude. The characters are eccentric and moving, especially the young girl Poppy who you come to love and hate at the same time. I can identify with Eva, having put on many holiday dinners and laughed and cried with her version of Christmas past. Sue Townsend has again written a witty and revealing book. Menopausal woman take different forms, but this one is quite original, I feel great compassion for Eva, yet she is happy with her bed and isolation from the society that demanded so much of her in the first place!

I've enjoyed many of the Adrian Mole stories and I really enjoyed this latest offering from Sue Townsend. The title pretty much sets the scene and the idea of a long term stay in bed that is not the result of illness is certainly intriguing. The characters in the story keep the plot moving along nicely. I frequently considered while reading this book, that it would make a great movie. There were some great laugh out loud moments. I particularly liked her memories of the previous Christmas. This was a humorous commentary on contemporary Western society. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it without hesitation.

i liked the idea of the story, but in the middle of the book it got a bit weird, as there was not really any point by all the visitors she got, also the chinese boy... he played a role in the story- or at least tried to- but still i missed his part of the whole. i think the whole of the story was fun to read but not more than that!. doesnt really leave anything though.

I read reviews for this book all over the place before I purchased it and I have read Sue Townsends' novels in the past. While I enjoyed her writing style and her characters in this book, it wasn't what I was promised it would be. And the end left me rather cold. So all in all, I was a bit disappointed. Sue is still a great author though and I will continue to buy her books.

I really enjoyed this book. It was suggested to me by a colleague. I found it funny, intriguing and quite thought provoking. The idea of someone in bed for a year seems outrageous but then again, it can happen. I could see myself in aspects of the character, and as much as I would like to stay in bed for ages, I couldn't but then again ...... maybe I just can!!

What a premise! What an unfortunate execution of a great idea. I own almost all of Sue Townsend's books, have read all of them. This one is with Rebuilding Coventry as my least favorite. It starts off really promising (who hasn't wanted to just be totally selfish for an extended period, sod the circumstances?) but never gets anywhere. The stories from different characters just sort of tail off or stop without any finesse. I tried very hard to find some good in the book but did not manage it. I would feel better about my experiences with Sue Townsend had I not read it.

I picked up this Sue Townsend book based solely on its title, "The Woman who Went to Bed for a Year", because I almost came close to doing likewise, and that's where the similarities ended. :-)All in all, I enjoyed this book very much as Ms. Townsend's character development is fantastic... it's easy to imagine and empathize with all of the characters involved.I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of Ms. Townsend's work.

Very funny book with a dark centre

this a book my wife wanted to read and is next in line but if it is as good as the first I am sure she will pleased

I did not find it funny or even mildly amusing. Very disappointing and totally unrealistic. If I have missed the point of it all then I would be grateful if someone enlightened me.

Good book, quick receiving!