Helen Fielding's first novel (she is best known for Bridget Jones's Diary) will (rightfully) never win any literary prizes, but, for a lighthearted read that gives a relatively well researched and accurate depiction of the life of an aid-worker (with some obvious embellishments) it's not too bad. It's a fun, light airplane read that might be a good present for curious family members who want to know 'what exactly is it that you do?'
