Dumped, Actually is a nice well-written comedy around Oliver, a writer who's going through a tough breakup. We follow him through his internal turmoils. I laughed a lot and I caught myself cheering him up internally. The humor kept me reading until the end, but I got distracted a lot in the way. Even though I felt a lot of empathy toward Ollie, he wasn't a character that could bear the whole book.

What started out as a funny book that had me laughing out loud in places, sadly didn't keep me entertained to the end. I couldn't warm to the protagonist Ollie, and I think the book would have benefitted with more about the character Wimsy, who I found to be more authentic and likeable.

The book is well written and I liked the various ideas suggested to Ollie to help him get over his broken heart but he was just too needy and irritating for me.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in return for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a sweet story about self-discovery and self-acceptance. I liked Ollie as a character and I enjoyed the side stories as well. The whole book was light and entertaining and kept me engaged.

The only thing that took away from the story was the heavy-handed humour and the third-wall breaks. There were times when the author spent a lot of time examining and re-examining the same scene, seemingly to show off his plentiful supply of euphemisms for things like boogers. Had the author toned these moments down and kept the third-wall breaks out of it entirely, I would have liked this even more.

I received a copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I enjoyed this story, even though the main character annoyed me. Ollie was a bit of a pathetic character with a “woe is me” attitude. However, the misadventures he undertook after asking his readers to give getting over a breakup advice after being dumped by his girlfriend were hilarious, and along the way he stopped taking himself so seriously. Not immediately as engrossing as some of Nick’s other books, but it winds its way to a good, unexpected ending.

Nick has done his magic again. This time a subject that we all dread once in our lifetime.... being dumped. How do we cope, what shall we do, what will our friends think. All these questions and many more and answered in the relative style of Nick Spalding.. Thought provoking , emotional and down right hilarious. This book will have you in tears of laughter as we enter into the world of new singleton Ollie and the once love of his like. Samantha. Ollie has so many unanswered questions and how do you actually get back in the dating game? Congratulations Nick on another great book and I’m sure off the back of this... Hollywood will be calling!

Another hilarious book which most of us can relate to. I didn’t give it my usual 5 stars because, while it was funny, it didn’t make me snort, laugh out loud or choke on my coffee.

Absolutely brilliant. Loved the book so very much. It was hilarious and lovely. It had some throwbacks to a previous novel (which made me squeal with excitement). The characters were fantastic and so well written. I loved them all, even the one I loved to hate. The story is written so very well - who needs self help books when they have Nick Spalding. This book is truly extraordinary and I can’t wait for the next Nick Spalding book to come out.

I love Spalding’s writing, but I do feel that his last two (this included) aren’t as strong as the early works.

This was an enjoyable, quick read with some absolutely hilarious moments, but it lacked the grab factor. The first and last thirds just felt a bit lacking, though the middle was fantastic.

Still recommended, but not as highly as it should have been.

This was not my type of book and I was very disappointed in it.
I had such high hopes for this book

Loved this book never read any by this author before but will definitely be looking at his others - Ollie is publicly dumped - this leads him to writing about his quest for true love and we see unfold a great endearing book about finding true love

This is a fast read about a man who’s a chameleon and doormat. After a disastrous public breakup, he tries to move on and grow up. The story is predictable and sometimes the writing doesn’t flow, but Ollie’s propensity for ridiculous situations is humorous.

Thank you to Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC.

I absolutely loved this book! I was crying with laughter quite a few times, Nick Spalding is my go to author when I want cheered up. I realise comedy is extremely subjective and these books might not appeal to everyone, but Nick's books really appeal to my sense of humour. Some of the situations Ollie gets himself into after being dumped by his girlfriend are absolutely hysterical. I also loved Ollie's parents, they were bewildered but always supportive,
Fabulous book, I would thoroughly recommend.

Dumped, Actually by author Nick Spaulding started strong with the main character drawing empathy from readers. Character antics brought about a couple of chuckles.
Review copy received from the Publisher via Netgalley

Nick Spalding continues to be a winner!

Ollie plans a very elaborate proposal to Samantha, his love. Her fondness for theme parks makes the grand opening of Thorn Manor a perfect time to propose - and it is on Samantha's birthday, too.

Ollie has planned everything from a band, to a first ride on a roller coaster and even a 24K gold ring!

And then it's off to the zany adventures that only Nick Spalding can entertain with. His humor never ceases to delight!

Many Thanks to Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for another great read!

Oliver (the MC) is sweet and lovable but also a total pushover and sometimes-idiot, to the point that some of his actions were exasperating. At the beginning of the story I wasn't sure if he would win me over, but win me over he did!

A really fun story, full of interesting characters and plenty of truly laugh out loud moments.

A funny and laugh out loud read. Nick is a fab story teller who has realistic characters in lifes everyday settings. Really enjoyable

I was curious to see how I would rate this book; for me Bricking It, a previous book by Splading ,was the funniest book I had ever experienced and I didn't see this being any better. Boy, was I wrong. It's the utter comedy perfection I've come to expect from this author but also a really really REALLY good story with loveable, well developed characters and antics that keep you wanting to turn the page to see what happens next.

I don't remember the last time I've laughed as much as while reading this book, its definitely one you don't want to read sat alone in a coffee if you're conscious of people staring. I was there blurting out proper belly laughs, not just cute little chuckles.

It's also really refreshing to have a man being dumped and going through the phases that typically we see in chick-lit and then working through things in a quite unique way and coming out the other side with an interesting perspective.

I've really enjoyed this book and I'm pretty sad that its over. 5/5.

Light hearted cheery uplifting book! Ollie and his disastrous love life, will make you smile and laugh out loud at his antics, nice to read a book from a more male perspective, that is easily relatable and believable!
This book is a feel good, funny treat to devour in one sitting!
Thank you net galley for this advance copy to read much enjoyed x

Oliver Sweet, your typical ‘nice guy’. I absolutely loved this book. I love Nick Spaulding and have enjoyed all of his book. Reader beware, if you’re reading this book in public you may have to hold your laughing in!! Thanks to Netgalley for letting me review this title.

Not a bad read, a good story, did think ollie was a bit wet and couldn't really warm to him, previous novels of Nicks have made me laugh out loud this one not so much, but kept me engaged until the end