Ellen’s life is as chaotic, expletive and drink-filled as usual!
Having read and reviewed all three of the previous books in the Why Mummy series, it’s tricky to say something new about Why Mummy’s Sloshed that I haven’t said before.
All the elements I’ve come to expect from Gill Simms’ writing are present in Why Mummy’s Sloshed. There’s a witty, conversational style that makes the reader feel they are one of Ellen’s friends listening to her rather than reading about her. There are many laugh out loud moments (often through Edward’s antics for me). There’s an awful lot of swearing that actually made me feel quite jealous. I’d love to have an Ellen type sweary rant at times! I also very much appreciate the chronological structure of Why Mummy’s Sloshed. That doesn’t mean that elements from Ellen’s past are neglected because they are made clear through memories and conversations, but it is so good to read a book that starts in January and ends in December with dated chronological entries rather than having yet another time slip or dual narrative. I very much enjoyed the completeness of the narrative that concludes this series in a very satisfying manner.
I think what works so well throughout the entire Why Mummy… series is the characterisation. In Why Mummy’s Sloshed, Gill Simms reveals human frailty and strength. Her depiction of Jane in particular feels so realistic and I love the streak of feminism Jane has inherited from Ellen. Having loathed Simon in the previous book I was pleased to see him return slightly differently in Why Mummy’s Sloshed.
Having read and reviewed all three of the previous books in the Why Mummy series, it’s tricky to say something new about Why Mummy’s Sloshed that I haven’t said before.
All the elements I’ve come to expect from Gill Simms’ writing are present in Why Mummy’s Sloshed. There’s a witty, conversational style that makes the reader feel they are one of Ellen’s friends listening to her rather than reading about her. There are many laugh out loud moments (often through Edward’s antics for me). There’s an awful lot of swearing that actually made me feel quite jealous. I’d love to have an Ellen type sweary rant at times! I also very much appreciate the chronological structure of Why Mummy’s Sloshed. That doesn’t mean that elements from Ellen’s past are neglected because they are made clear through memories and conversations, but it is so good to read a book that starts in January and ends in December with dated chronological entries rather than having yet another time slip or dual narrative. I very much enjoyed the completeness of the narrative that concludes this series in a very satisfying manner.
I think what works so well throughout the entire Why Mummy… series is the characterisation. In Why Mummy’s Sloshed, Gill Simms reveals human frailty and strength. Her depiction of Jane in particular feels so realistic and I love the streak of feminism Jane has inherited from Ellen. Having loathed Simon in the previous book I was pleased to see him return slightly differently in Why Mummy’s Sloshed.