What we thought: I’m always keen to read the sequel to books I’ve enjoyed, so was delighted to find Carol Cooper had written Hampstead Fever, following her wonderfully entertaining debut, One Night at the Jacaranda. I felt I was meeting old friends again, following their lives and interactions which began during a night of speed dating at the Jacaranda Club. However, it is not just the old friends we catch up with; new characters, and events, come into play in Hampstead Fever.
Through witty and entertaining dialogue, and suspense-infused events –– adultery, a mysterious illness, break ups and reunions –– the author vibrantly depicts the singles’ scene in London, and the lives of those playing it out. We empathise with her characters, their strengths and their flaws, as they each find themselves caught up in complicated webs.
Carol Cooper’s experience as a doctor shines through in her meticulous research, her compassion and her empathy, all of which add many more layers to this tale than is at first imagined.
If you’re looking for an easy, page-turning read this summer, I would highly recommend you grab a copy of Hampstead Fever!
You’ll like this if you enjoy: Carol Cooper’s One Night at the Jacaranda
Avoid if you don’t like: tales of interacting human lives.
Ideal accompaniments: Cold glass of bubbly
Genre: Contemporary fiction
Available on Amazon
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