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An amusing tale of the woes of being human and trying to be a good one. I sniggered and snorted my way through the trials and tribulations of a character that needed to “grow a pair”. A good book, not one to push you but entertaining to say the least.

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Dumped, Actually is another laugh out loud book from Nick Spalding. I received some funny looks on my commute to work but it was totally worth it. I thought Dry Hard was a bit so-so but Nick is back on top form with Dumped, Actually. I can't write anything about the story without spoiling it but look out for the episode in the forest!

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I have never read a book by this author before, but, my goodness I will from now on. Hilariously funny, good storyline, believable and lovable characters. One thing I will say though is do not read this in the car (as I did in parts) as you get the strangest looks when laughing at some of the antics that Sweet gets up too. Highly recommended

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Great storyline, amazing characters & very witty. I loved reading this book & would highly recommend it.

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I loved this book and would highly recommend it to all. It has a great story line, brilliant main characters and is a real page turner. I couldn't put this book down.

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Sounds sappy but it’s actually rather funny as Ollie gets material to write his column as he realizes he’s on a self-discovery tour. I did want to smack him upside the head so many times he was such a wuss but his adventures made it worth reading
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for giving me this arc for an honest review

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You know where you stand when getting a Nick Spalding's book. His use of language is masterful and that alone is worth the reading. As usual the story is interspersed with intelligent humour and fabulous, quirky - to say the least- characters. Very light and entertaining but be prepared to find very good food for thought should you decide to read between the lines - another sign this is definitely top comedy. I couldn't help giving real life faces to the characters (both actors and, ahem, very well known memebers of public life). I can see a film (or a series?) coming out of this brilliant plot. I laughed so much! Definitely recommended and to be put on top of the to-be-read this summer.
I had the great pleasure to be able to read this book through NetGalley, before it was published. Many thanks to the author, the publisher and NetGalley.
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This book needs to be adapted into a 20 episode series - Ollie and his life encounters since getting dumped. A definite entertainer. One of the funniest writings I have come across these past few months.

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Ollie was dumped by his girlfriend, yet again without a clue and was drowning in self-pity. He wrote about his breakups with a feature piece on a web-based magazine and asked the subscribers for advice on how to mend his broken heart. The way Ollie whines and exaggerates every tiny little things that were not going his way was just too much for me. I wish the author had developed the storyline with Wimsy rather than solely focusing on whiny, clueless Ollie.

I received a copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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A fantastic four star read.
Well worth reading, as good as any of his other books! I thoroughly enjoyed this.

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I appreciate having had an opportunity to read and review this book. The appeal of this particular book was not evident to me, and if I cannot file a generally positive review I prefer simply to advise the publisher to that effect and file no review at all.

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