Four Takeaways and a Funeral

Bellydancing and Beyond #3

by Kerrie Noor

Mavis and Lumpy are getting married, but they can't agree on anything. Will they learn to compromise, or will they break up over the size of their wedding cake? Mavis and Lumpy argue over everything from the venue to the size of the paper plates, and when Lumpy befriends the local Indian restaurant, their relationship spirals out of control. Mavis's sister arrives to "sort things out". She wins over Lumpy with hilarious budget ideas that would have Scrooge tap dancing. Mavis wants to tap dance on her sister's head and is on the verge of throwing it all away when her mother dies. With a funeral befitting a sitcom, sibling rivalry on par with a Shakespearean tragedy, and a dying mother's impossible wish; Mavis and Lumpy's relationship crumbles like a burnt chapatti. Will the funeral be the final straw for Mavis and Lumpy, or is there a chance for building bridges? Four Takeaways And A Funeral is the third book in the Bellydancing and Beyond series. If you like fast-paced books that make you laugh, then you will love Kerrie Noor's wonderfully funny Bellydancing series. Buy Four Takeaways And A Funeral today and watch Mavis shimmy towards a life worth getting out of bed for.

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Published June 21, 2018

About the author

Back in the days before TV had remote controls and Scotland was known for the Bay City Rollers, Kerrie left Australia on a working holiday and fell in love with many things Scottish.
In the past, she has been a regular on Community Radio, taught Belly dancing, 'done a little stand-up', and appeared at the Edinburgh Festival.
Kerrie still dances, often accompanied by storytelling and the odd joke. And has inflicted her quirky style of humor on many, including several rest homes, charity events, and pretty much anyone who will sit still long enough to listen.
She has been shortlisted for the Asham Short Story Award and had two short plays performed on the radio.

Reviews

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was gifted a copy of this book by the author in exchange for a voluntary and honest review of same.

As in Book 2, the story is told of in the first person mode of Nefertiti and, this time, concerns the upcoming nuptials of Mavis and Lumpy and the divided opinions between the two as to how this should be conducted. To further complicate the matter, there is the interference by involvement of Mavis's 'I am always right' sister and the funeral arrangements following the death of their mother.

Is that the end of the story? No. Nefertiti now has the Bag Lady camped in the backyard, who has a regularly visitor who is the mother of the chap that stole her long-time partner in Book 2.

Once again, I believe that this book could be read as a stand-alone book but, personally, I think you'll get better enjoyment reading Book 1 & 2 first. Get the whole three.

Highly recommended, if what you're looking for is a pleasant good laugh.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a cute title with aspects of the characters I can relate to. The women are 'of a certain age' which means a different perspective on life than someone in their 20s or 30s. They are all connected through belly dancing. And they struggle with their relationships, trying to find love where they can.

While not a book I'd be quick to recommend, it was still a fun read for me.

Note ~ I received an advance reader copy from Netgalley of this title. No review was promised and all thoughts are my own.

[Robyn · Rating 1 out of 5]

Horrible story couldn’t finish. Awful characters.

[Donna · Rating 1 out of 5]

Interesting characters in this book, I cant help but feel I actually know one, she seems oh so familiar

[Marie (UK) · Rating 1 out of 5]

I have no idea what the author set out to tell us in this Novel (I use the word with caution). There is nothing about this book that I can recommend and I am stunned that there are 2 books preceding it in a series. The narrative is noticeable only by its absence. The characterisation is awful. The whole thing is a mess. I am constantly amazed that people will read this sort of book and indeed, that they will rate as anything over than rubbish.

I suppose this was just not one i should have chosen to try, I am sorry net galley but i could not understand the premise of this book