A recluse, slightly rude and not without his share of heartbreak, Mr Doubler begins again can be forgiven for starting a little slow.  However it was endearing, sad, joyful, hopeful, lovely, funny and thought provoking at different times. Worth sticking at during the slow bits.

The task of repopulating the senior library has been an exciting and daunting task aS in a boarding school our aim is to encourage all members of the community to read. Because of this, I have been searching down a wide and diverse range of books to read that will entice a wide cross-section of the school to come in, browse and find books that they love. 
Books like this will ensure that the senior students in the school see the library as a diverse, modern and exciting place with books that speak to them and they want to recommend to their friends, classmates, teachers and tutors.
It is an engrossing and exciting read with fully-formed characters and a plot that ensures that it's hard to look away. It is as far from formulaic as it is possible to be and kept me up far too late in order to finish it. I immediately wanted to read all of this writer's other books as I loved their voice and found that it really drew me into the story and made me think about it even when I'd stepped away from this tale. 
This is a thought-provoking read which I'm sure will be a popular and well-read addition to our new library; I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to read it and I know that the students are going to absolutely love it too!

Unfortunately I could just not get into this book, and I was unable to finish it. It was not  for me I'm afraid. Too slow to get going and just did not engage me.

A completely different and gentle storyline with a character that's a bit of a recluse. Not going to be to everyone's tastes as it is completely random at times.

A great read. Wise, thought provoking and one that I couldn't put down. I thought it was very well written, and the title and cover drew me in straight away. 5*

Who wouldn't love this book!?  The characters make you feel you are part of their lives, you experience their highs and lows just as you would in your own lives with the hope that the ending would turn out well for them.  A  fabulous book, humorous, poignant and a true reflection of modern life.  A great read - highly recommended.

This was an incredibly slow read and unfortunately I could not finish it.  Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the arc.

Slow. 

This is a very slow book and it took me a long time to get into it.

It was ok but Mr Doubler was rather rude which I couldn't get my head around.

It took me a LONG time to get into this,with many abortive attempts before I reached the sweet, heart warming stuff everyone talks about. Then I loved it, before it suddenly ended. It was terribly rushed and abrupt, leaving me feeling rather let down after all the build up.

So with the highs and lows, it averages out as just okay.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC without obligation to review.

Mr. Doubler Begins Again  is in the popular genre of feel-good fiction about reclusive eccentrics who re-enter society.
Mr. Doubler is a potato farmer who has stayed on his farm since his wife died years before. His grown up children are no real support and his only company is his housekeeper. When she becomes ill, he has to go out into the world,  where he meets other lonely people and starts to re-evaluate his life.
This novel can be forgiven for sometimes being somewhat far fetched and having some predictable characters and plot elements. It is a charming, enjoyable and uplifting read.

It may not be classified as "great literature" but what a rewarding experience to read this book! It has a real "feel-good " factor - a totally plausible storyline that draws in the reader's interest. i really felt I wanted to know about Mr Doubler and how he would deal with his situation and make a fresh start as the title suggests. Plenty of detail to maintain the reader's interest with plenty of interesting twists. A most enjoyable read.

Baked, mashed, boiled or fried, Mr Doubler knows his potatoes. But the same can’t be said for people. Since he lost his wife, he’s been on his own at Mirth Farm – and that suits Doubler just fine. Crowds are for other people; the only company he needs are his potato plants and his housekeeper, Mrs Millwood, who visits every day.

So when Mrs Millwood is taken ill, it ruins everything – and Mr Doubler begins to worry that he might have lost his way. But could the kindness of strangers be enough to bring him down from the hill?

I thoroughly enjoyed this book.  It is warm, charming and uplifting.  I liked that the main characters were not conventional but still so engaging.  The story develops beautifully and the result is a heartfelt tale which reminds you of the important role of friends and family in your life.  A wonderful read.

Ah what a heartwarming, funny, touching and beautifully written book.

I adored Mr Doubler even though he was kinda bolshy and rude haha he’s lived alone since his wife died with the only company he has in his housekeeper.

He lives and breathes potatoes (he’s a potato farmer and good at it too)  and doesn’t see just how lonely and isolated he is until his housekeeper becomes ill and he said left on his own.

Truly wonderful read full of great characters and one you have to read, I loved it 5 stars for sure!!

Just the kind of book I was looking for.  It is a gentle read, but its characters feel realistic, and I loved learning about them and their relationships.

A hug in a book! This story is so lovely and heartwarming. Mr Doubler is a loner but not a lonely man, that is until his cleaner is unable to visit. Only then does he realise how big a gap there is in his life. This is the perfect book for fans of The 100 year old man who climbed out of a window and disappeared and Aman called Ove.

I'm afraid I wasn't too taken with Mr Doubler and his taciturn and ingrained ways nor did I find the endless descriptive opening chapters necessary.  I thought it was quite slow in getting going.

Absolutely loved it.  Mr Doubler is my new hero.  You could almost see him begin to shine as the book progressed and he ventured further out into the world.  Thoroughly heart warming.

This is a nice story but oh so slow in places.
The characters are nice and it makes a nice read.
I guess you get the picture.
Nice.

Humorous and cute this book serves to be uplifting and refreshing in equal measure.  great holiday read. Really will have to see if there are any more by this author to buy and read.

Mr Doubler has a valuable piece of land at the top of a hill where he grows, and researches potatoes. His arch enemy  Mr Peele is desparate to buy the land for development, and has joined forces with Mr Doubler's son, Julian to try to force his hand. However, they didn't realize that Mr Doubler has an ally in the form of his cleaning woman Mrs Smallwood. Her daughter is a solicitor, who does some searching and discovers there is a covenant on the land, so it cannot be used for development.
Mrs Smallwood is in hospital recovering from chemotherapy for cancer, but telephones mR Doubler each day to try to reassure him, and to keep his spirits up. All throughout the book you think Doubler's first wife is dead, but it transpires that she went off with another man for an easier life.
 Doubler's greatest wish is to see the publication of his research into a disease resistant potato  by the Indian Development Potato Board, and in the process he realises he is in love with Mrs SMallwood, and asks her to marry him when she is better.
The characters in this book are vivid, and the plot bubbles along nicely. the  end leaves you with the great hope that Doubler will be happy again.
Thanks to Net Galley and the Publisher for allowng me to review this book.