The Flatshare
The Flatshare ~ Beth O’Leary
The Flatshare is a ridiculous (and fun) rom-com in which 2 strangers share a one bedroom flat, though they have never met. Leon needs some extra money, he works overnights, and spends his weekends with his girlfriend. Tiffy has recently broken up with her boyfriend and needs a place to live, so she answers Leon’s ad. The rent is ridiculously cheap, because Leon’s flat only has one bed, which they will share, though not at the same time.
This is the silly premise, but the author makes it feel realistic enough, and as they start communicating with each other via post-it notes left around the flat, we can see where this is going to end up. As always, getting there is all of the fun. I listened to the audio, which worked really well. Recommended.
14 Comments
Ally Bean
Sounds cute. The premise reminds me of a short-lived TV show called Keen Eddie that I enjoyed.
J
Oh, I’ve never heard of that show. The book was cute!
Lisa’s Yarns
I read and really enjoyed this book as well. It would be a good pallet cleanser after a heavy book! The premise is unrealistic for sure!
J
Yeah, pretty silly. But fun for sure.
Nicole MacPherson
I thought I had read that but turns out that I had it on my TBR list! So I’ll read it for sure, sounds fun.
J
I hope you enjoy it!
Pat
I also read this book. The premise is silly and unbelievable but it made for an easy light read with a few chuckles. (First thing I thought about was the sheets?? Will they wash them daily- I think each had their own set if I recall)
J
I wondered about that too. At the beginning they talked about the sheets and changing them, but then no more mentions, so I assumed they were sharing the sheets, which seems really weird to me.
NGS
I adored this book so much. I thought I was going to be an O’Leary fangirl, but then I read The Road Trip and DNFed it, so I guess I just live with the idea that The Flatshare is a perfect silly book in my world and that is great. But don’t read The Road Trip.
J
Thanks for the warning, I’ll just stick with this one book.
Margaret
I don’t generally read this type of book but it seems like what I need right now. My Book Club book is very heavy. (“Martyr”)
J
I haven’t heard of Martyr, but yes, this is a good light read.
Tobia | craftaliciousme
I thought I read it biut appreantly not. There must be some similiar plotline in some other book because I have heard this story. Mihm….
J
Maybe you recognize it from somone else’s blog post? I think I heard about it on Diane’s blog.