Onwards and Upwards

by Arabella Weir

From the bestselling author of DOES MY BUM LOOK BIG IN THIS? a laugh-out-loud-funny, painfully recognizable novel, which follows three best friends from the tank-topped '70s to the caring, sharing '90s - from their first day at secondary school through the ups and downs of life as they hurtle towards the dreaded forty. If you've ever been mortified by anything you wore as a teenager, got off with someone you didn't really fancy just to keep up with your mates or wondered how on earth you endedup being the person you are now - then this is the book for you.

Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit, Romance

374 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

Arabella Weir is a Scottish comedian, actress and writer. She played roles in the comedy series The Fast Show and Posh Nosh, and has written several books, including Does My Bum Look Big in This? Weir has also written for The Independent and The Guardian and the latter's Weekend magazine. In 2006, she voiced an alternative third incarnation of the Doctor for Big Finish's Unbound audio range.

Reviews

[Vijay · Rating 3 out of 5]

Damn
Such a great journey it was reading this book. It kind of starts to feel nostalgic as you progress with chapters.
This is exactly a type of book that i would love to read again in future.
Overall... a very well suggested read from my side.

[Anna Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

First read in 2003 4 stars
Reread in 2016 4 stars - One of my favorite friendships
Second re-read in 2022 3 stars - was not so bad but not as good as I remembered

[Bethan Hazell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Always an enjoyable read - love the characters & how their relationships develop over the years. Easy, light reading.

[DayDreamer · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

Funny.

Wish I could say more but I only remember bits and pieces.

[Markku · Rating 3 out of 5]

Entertaining chronology of three girlfriends. It is written with down-to-earth wit and could be made into a television-series.

[Helen Purchon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this for the first time years ago when I was younger. Still as funny as I remember. Great read. Just pick it up and switch off x

[Liane Bunn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I first read this years ago and found it again recently. Funny and full of nostalgia, even if some of it is from before I was born

[Sandra Craske · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's ages since I read this book but really enjoyed it. The main reason, I had totally empathy with these characters as they were the same age as me. Anyone growing up at that time (70’s) would totally get it. My daughters both read it too. Would love to know what became of them.

[Georgina · Rating 3 out of 5]

often laugh-out-loud funny. The dialog is great!

[Kylie Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

was ok, wasn't as good as 'does my bum look big in this'

[Zoë Legge · Rating 3 out of 5]

Had a good chuckle. Wasn't the best book I ever tea but perfect holiday novel.