This is the third of Julie Frayn's books I've read, and I've loved all of them. Each is unique, and Frayn has a particular voice that makes her books addictive. The characters in this one are people you'd like to know, and as with her other books, I had to wonder if some of the situations were ones that Frayn encountered herself--either that, or she's a marvelous researcher. I particularly loved the street people she portrays, and her in depth analysis of mental illness. I'll be watching for your next book, Julie--don't keep us waiting too long.

I grabbed It Isn’t Cheating If He’s Dead when it was free on Amazon. I saw the cover, read the blurb, and my 1-click finger took over. Let us give a shout out for that beautiful dramatic cover. I love it!

What a great book and a great way to get people interested in mental health issues. That is a central theme throughout the book from Jemima coping with Gerald’s behavior before his disappearance, his disappearance, and than death, and another character that is going through some seriously traumatic events that occurred in their life.

The way she reached out to the homeless in her community touched me too. It made me think about what I do/don’t do to help those in my own community and how I don’t think it’s enough. I’ve been giving a helping hand during some hard times in my life and this book made me think about those moments and how I should be doing more to help others the same way I have been helped.

I loved Detective Wight and how he interacted with both Jemima and the homeless people that he ended up helping too. I loved the way their relationship built and just who he was a person. Very likable and in real life I probably would have a slight crush on someone like him. 😀

On top of all of that, those who were homeless in this book weren’t just nameless faces. I think that is what gave me that moment to do some introspection. I got to know some of these people, their stories, and a bit about their lives now. Yes, they are fictional characters in this book, but there are too many real people living that life right now.

There was a huge twist revolving around one of the characters that I didn’t see coming, but the way it was resolved let me with happy emotional tears in my eyes.

Excellent book! This was a great story that touched on some important issues that affect our society today, from homelessness to mental health issues. I really enjoyed it and will be checking out more of Julie Frayn’s work.

5 stars from me!