'Christina Hopkinson has wittily and very realistically tapped into the zeitgeist - literally the most relevant novel for a working mother since I Don't Know How She Does It by Allison Pearson.' -- Plum Sykes, author of Bergdorf Blondes 'Utter genius. The funniest, truest and most insightful book about being a parent I have ever read.' -- Lisa Jewell 'I read it, I really enjoyed it, I left it on the stairs.' -- John O'Farrell 'A funny, thought-provoking take on what happens to a relationship when children come along.' -- Grazia 'THE PILE OF STUFF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS is being described as the contemporary equivalent of Superwoman' -- The Times 'Fantastically well written, searingly truthful, occasionally very moving' -- Wendy Holden, Daily Mail 'Chick-lit checklist - just don't get so engrossed you forget to eat/sleep/get off the bus ...' -- Fabulous 'The new I Don't Know How She Does It' -- Grazia 'A bittersweet domestic drama ... It's flippant and sharply funny, but at the heart of this novel there is a terrible poignancy, a familiar story that charts the effect of procreation on a loving relationship. Fans of Allison Pearson's I Don't Know How She Does It will love it.' -- Marie Claire 'A great comic novel on marriage and motherhood ... very funny.' **** -- Red 'A witty paean to domestic and marital discontent ... [it] struck a chord.' -- Telegraph 'Sharp look at the craziness of modern life and love ... Hopkinson nails a marriage cracking into a million pieces, and manages to make you believe there's always a way to patch things up.' -- Publishers Weekly 'You'll know exactly where she's coming from if you've ever felt like you spend your life picking up after a messy partner, you won't know whether to laugh or cry.' -- U magazine, Ireland 'Hilarious ... Packed with witty one liners, this is a story that will resonate with women the world over ... THE PILE OF STUFF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS is the Bridget Jones's Diary for a married generation.' -- www.babbleandbooks.wordpress.com 'A great read which will provide you with plenty of food for thought, perfect for whiling away a boring commute or packing for the beach. Though, couple ups beware, it may well prompt you to re-evaluate your current set-up.' -- runninginheels.co.uk 'A hilariously funny insight into the battle of the sexes ... Hopkinson nails perfectly the daily frustrations that can drive a wedge into long-term relationships.' -- www.internationalchicklitmonth.com 'Hopkinson's writing is bright and accessible and her characters are very real.' -- Washington Times
