Product Description

Their holiday brochure said 18 -- 30 ...But they've just turned 35. After ten years together Charlie Mansell has been dumped by his live-in girlfriend, Sarah. All he wants to do is wallow in misery, but mates Andy and Tom have a better idea: a week of sun, sea and souvlaki in Malia -- party capital of the Greek islands. But Charlie and his mates aren't eighteen any more. Or even under thirty. And it shows. It isn't the cheap beer, the late nights or even the fast-food that's the problem. It's girls. And life. And most of all ...each other. Wish You Were Here is a heart-warming, funny and wise tale about love and friendship and how seven days in the sun can change your life forever.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #188847 in Books
• Published on: 2007-06-14
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 384 pages

Review
"* 'Funny and well-observed, this is another sure-fire hit.' - Heat on Brand New Friend * 'More insights into the male psyche... fans will love it' - Cosmopolitan on Brand New Friend * 'The male Bridget Jones' - Express on Brand New Friend"

Heat
'An observant offering'

Woman
'This book explores the strength of friendship, getting older and
settling down with forthright honesty and humour. Wise, witty and with
endearing characters, this is a feel-good read with lots of laughs.'

Customer Reviews

Nice and Light
Wish You Were Here was a very enjoyable read with a nice contrast between the 3 principal characters. I have not read a Mike Gayle book before and was attracted by a) the cover and b) the book summary - although the latter seemed very similar to another book I read a few years ago called You Are Here, also set in Crete and about a group of thirty something males on holiday; some of the observations are naturally very similar here although the feel of this book and general story and very different. Wish You Are Here has more of a chick-flick feel and is very driven by character conversation but it ultimately works. I ended up reading it in a rain bound cottage in Devon rather than on a med beach but it certainly kept my interest, especially when the main character, Charlie Mansell, sees his life become as tumultuous as it ever could in the final chapters and you really do end up caring about the outcome.

Hmm...Drags a bit
I love mike gayle :) i have read every one of his books and loved each one...BUT this book does drag quit a bit..it starts to get quite good once your near the last few chapters,its a very slow read, sorry mike, but this isnt your best work!

You Are Here Lite
Like a few other reviewers I straight away thought that this was going to be a 'You Are Here' rip off and read it with that curiosity in mind, having never read a Mike Gayle book before. To be honest it was ok, although a bit too easy going and dull in places and maybe it was a bit unfair to have the You Are Here comparison in mind as it did not have the same punch or cutting edge. Interesting never the less.