Gripping. Yes, that's the word I want for Magpie. The other night, when I started this book, I thought I would give it half an hour and then go to sleep, but the book had other ideas. There are twists in the story that you don't see coming and every time you think - Oh, now I see where this is going! - well just don't get too comfortable around that thought. That's all I'm saying. This is a very modern book, both in style and content, and examines some of the issues associated with fertility and pregnancy. Nature doesn't always go along with our reproductive plans so sometimes people seek outside help to make a baby and bring it safely through to birth. This is such a complex subject that Elizabeth Day could have written the whole novel based on that journey alone, but why stop there when so many extra layers can be added on top? This would be a good one to take on your summer holidays as it will be enough to distract you when you are sitting on ...