Very easy reading and a simple tale to follow. I read this on holiday and found it easy to pick up and put down. It was humorous and quaint you will love Charlie’s character.

Really enjoyed listening to this book ... funny and entertaining, simultaneously heartfelt and thoughtful.

In general, not a bad book, but not a brilliant one either. Some parts were entertaining, funny even, while other were weak and uninteresting. Narrator did a good job of bringing the story to life, although annoyed by his high pitches in parts. Although the book describes the hardships and awkwardness of first loves and growing up, it always seemed to me the author also had an idea to try to educate the reader on the Shakespearean works and its interpretations. Almost as if trying to revive the literature for the younger generations. However, the assumption is that one should already be acquainted with Shakespeare's works in order to understand it and follow the story. Not a bad combo overall, but wouldn't pick the book up again.

Excellent narrator, though he needed to control his volume at times when doing other accents. Great story with hints of family hardships and the miracles of growing up. Go for this if you want a 'feel-good' title to enjoy.

Loved this book. Conjures up vivid memories of first love and being a teenager. Funny, entertaining and a trip down memory lane.

slow start. Gritty coming of age. well narratored

I'm so disappointed by this book. I've read paper versions of the authors other books and really enjoyed them, so I looked forward to starting this. the narration was dull and didn't in anyway enhance the story. I actually found it flicked onto other chapters as I really was bored by the story. I'm saddened I didn't connect with this story

Really enjoyed listening to this story the narrator was excellent

Good story and a brilliant narrator -he made the story coe alive

Easy reading, but not superficial. He deals with the potatoes of first love with sympathy and understanding. And all ends happily ever after...!

Beautiful in its simplicity and turn of phrase. A very moving story, made me laugh and brought tears to my eyes.