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mairi_mckinstry's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sarah_elsewhere's review against another edition
4.0
I listened to the audio book narrated by Caroline Lennon, and I loved her narration. My only complaint were some occasionally overly long pauses between sections that were distracting.
I loved the dark humor in this, and the low key mystery. I liked this enough to recommend it to at least two patrons before I'd even finished, and now I have to track one down and warn her that things get rather spicy on disc 8 or 9. I... hadn't anticipated that.
I loved the dark humor in this, and the low key mystery. I liked this enough to recommend it to at least two patrons before I'd even finished, and now I have to track one down and warn her that things get rather spicy on disc 8 or 9. I... hadn't anticipated that.
jentastic76's review against another edition
4.0
Another enjoyable book by Marian Keyes - anything about the Walsh family is good with me. Now I just hope she does a prequel with Mamie Walsh's youth.
tara_dactyl3's review against another edition
4.0
I wish that Holy Basil paint colors existed.
I am also inspired to create a shovel list.
I am also inspired to create a shovel list.
kerriann918's review against another edition
2.0
Least favorite of the stories of the 5 Walsh sisters. Predictable, and would have loved more of the other four popping in to complete the story.
annegard's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Funny and a very enjoyable read, despite the subject matter! Much more substantial than a lot of mysteries while staying fun
jozi_girl's review against another edition
3.0
I am reading such an amazing book at the moment,[b:The Silence of Bonaventure Arrow|15732761|The Silence of Bonaventure Arrow|Rita Leganski|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1363125799s/15732761.jpg|21413624], but needed some easy fluff reading over the weekend and what better to fit this description than a Marian Keys book.
Book blurb: “Helen Walsh doesn’t believe in fear – it’s just a thing invented by men to get all the money and good job – and yet she’s sinking. Her work as a Private Investigator has dried up, her flat has been repossessed and now some old demons have resurfaced.”
The story focuses on the last sister, Helen, who has always been described in the other stories as the kooky, offbeat youngest wild child of the Walsh Family. I was a bit surprised that it came to light that Helen suffers from, at times, debilitating depression but overall this and all the other issues in the book was touched on typical Marian Keys style – with lots of humour.
If you are a fan of this author then definitely give it a go – it’s the perfect easy holiday read.
Book blurb: “Helen Walsh doesn’t believe in fear – it’s just a thing invented by men to get all the money and good job – and yet she’s sinking. Her work as a Private Investigator has dried up, her flat has been repossessed and now some old demons have resurfaced.”
The story focuses on the last sister, Helen, who has always been described in the other stories as the kooky, offbeat youngest wild child of the Walsh Family. I was a bit surprised that it came to light that Helen suffers from, at times, debilitating depression but overall this and all the other issues in the book was touched on typical Marian Keys style – with lots of humour.
If you are a fan of this author then definitely give it a go – it’s the perfect easy holiday read.
athenenoctua11's review against another edition
5.0
It's not often I laugh out loud reading books but this was one of those times. This detective genre mixes wonderfully with Keyes's writing style and wit. A real page-turner, super entertaining and yet managing to address some very serious issues like depression and the economical breakdown in Ireland. A boy-band member goes missing in the eve of their reunion gigs? What's not to love about that? I loved this book.