Flatmates - Synopsis
Flatmates Fiona, Kerry and Linzi have problems enough squabbling over the itemised phone bill and whose turn it is to do the washing up. But nothing can prepare them for the chaos which ensues when Linzi's latest boyfriend arrives on the scene. Gorgeous but feckless, Gaetano spells trouble with a capital 'T'. And soon events are spiralling out of everyone's control . . .
Inspiration for the book
My first novel as Chris Manby was inspired by my early years in London, when I moved from flat-share to flat-share (thirteen in the space of three years!), meeting all sorts of weird and wonderful people. Mostly weird…
Reviews
‘A funny first novel . . . that’s more realistic than Friends, cleaner than The Young Ones and not as frightening as Shallow Grave’ - Daily Mail
'Smartly written, extremely readable, and gives us a fascinating and funny glimpse into the dark side of love'
Heat magazine
'A warm and fuzzy way to spend a few January hours. Chris Manby fans are sure to love it'
Heat magazine
'Girl Meets Ape is charming, funny and compelling as your favourite soap'
Heat magazine
'It's a great idea . . .and Manby's writing more than does it justice'
Marie Claire
'Cross your legs, boys: in the best tradition of Kathy Lette, this is girl power at its most painfully funny'
Helen Lederer
'More realistic than Friends, cleaner than The Young Ones and not as frightening as Shallow Grave'
Daily Mail
'Hilarious city-girl comedy with a message about facing up to who you are'
Cosmopolitan
