Love, Sex and Tesco’s Finest Cava

When I first got my Kindle I downloaded a lot of sample books and after a while Amazon was recommending books I wouldn’t give a second glance to in Waterstones.

One of the books was Love, Sex and Tesco’s Finest Cava a book about a mid 30 something guy who finds himself at the tail end of his second divorce and looking for love.

This isn’t a normal romantic novel (not that I have much experience of reading these) as the story is very much covered from a blokes angle. I say bloke as there are a lot of macho comments, bravado and topical comments which lift the book away from the depths of a Jackie Collins or Jilly Cooper. There is love, there is sex and there is lots of Cava featured throughout the story but it never detracts from the main aim and I think this is particular strength of this novel.

Favourite quotes from the book include:

“It’s only recently that I’ve understood the subliminal messages in those old Duracell adverts. You know? The one with that drumming bunny. Any woman watching it instantly recognises it has nothing to do with a drumming bunny, it’s a vibrator advert!”

and

“At this point she is sending out the most confusing messages since David Beckham was first introduced to predictive text.”

The hero is rather hapless but he’s not afraid to give up in his endeavours to find love. He’s also very honest and open about his feelings and I think this is quite brave for such a book to portray. He’s as confused about women as I imagine most straight men are which makes you feel sorry for him most of the time.

He’s not helped by his hapless friends or colleagues who seem hell-bent on offering lots of pointless advice.

As it’s a straight love story there are some aspects I cannot relate to (and to be honest wouldn’t want to. This book just reinforces my thoughts that women are just too perplexing for their own good!). However I am sure whoever reads LSTFC will relate to the experiences all the characters go through when breaking up and embarking on a new relationship. Amongst all the bravado and talk of tits and cock the story can be quite touching.

I am not sure who the book is really aimed at but I guess it would appeal to men and women. Don’t read it if you are considering internet dating though!

It’s a fun read, I’m glad I got passed the sample but to be honest I won’t be reading such a genre again in a hurry.