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Mammy Walsh's A-Z of the Walsh Family (Walsh Family #6)
by
Marian Keyes
For all fans eagerly awaiting Marian Keyes' new novel The Mystery of Mercy Close - featuring Helen Walsh and out in September - here is a laugh-out-loud ebook-only short guide to everyone's favourite dysfunctional Irish family, Mammy Walsh's A-Z of the Walshes.
It does exactly what it says on the tin but here's a brief word from its author, Mammy Walsh herself:
'There's this...more
It does exactly what it says on the tin but here's a brief word from its author, Mammy Walsh herself:
'There's this...more
Kindle Edition, 66 pages
Published
August 27th 2012
by Penguin
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You'd Be An Eejit Not to Read This Gobshite!
Kidding about the heading, it's the only Irish I know. Though I am diligently working the phrase, `taking agin' into my daily speech. (I'm taking agin my family who keeps telling me to knock it off.)
Mammy had me when talking about her next-door neighbors, the Kilfeathers: "Lovely people. We are terrific pals, of course. And yet, I find that I very much hate Mrs. Kilfeather." Which makes me love Mammy that much more.
"They say the Eskimos have a hundred...more
Kidding about the heading, it's the only Irish I know. Though I am diligently working the phrase, `taking agin' into my daily speech. (I'm taking agin my family who keeps telling me to knock it off.)
Mammy had me when talking about her next-door neighbors, the Kilfeathers: "Lovely people. We are terrific pals, of course. And yet, I find that I very much hate Mrs. Kilfeather." Which makes me love Mammy that much more.
"They say the Eskimos have a hundred...more
Originally reviewed at: http://www.booksbiscuitsandtea.co.uk/...
As a huge fan of both the Walsh family and Marian herself, Mammy Walsh’s A-Z of the Walsh Family was a definite must-read for me. With The Mystery of Mercy Close‘s release day only a fortnight away, Mammy Walsh’s book is perfect for those who – just like myself – are anxiously waiting for Helen’s story.
With only 67 pages, the book is not a long read – it’s short enough for you to read in one sitting (curled up in bed, with a cup of...more
As a huge fan of both the Walsh family and Marian herself, Mammy Walsh’s A-Z of the Walsh Family was a definite must-read for me. With The Mystery of Mercy Close‘s release day only a fortnight away, Mammy Walsh’s book is perfect for those who – just like myself – are anxiously waiting for Helen’s story.
With only 67 pages, the book is not a long read – it’s short enough for you to read in one sitting (curled up in bed, with a cup of...more
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Gobbled up in one sitting - funny, poignant at times and irreverent at others. (Am still laughing at "mammy's" take on erectile dysfunction).
This is Marian back on the very top of her game - funny, witty and able to dig deep without you ever realising it until the tears are rolling down your face.
And she mentions Luke Costello in it - the sexiest hero in a book EVER.
Find myself having to remind myself these characters are not actually real!
Roll on the Mystery of Mercy Close.
This is Marian back on the very top of her game - funny, witty and able to dig deep without you ever realising it until the tears are rolling down your face.
And she mentions Luke Costello in it - the sexiest hero in a book EVER.
Find myself having to remind myself these characters are not actually real!
Roll on the Mystery of Mercy Close.
My favourite author is back and I'm ecstatic. To say I've missed the Walsh family would be an understatement. This is just an extremely funny taster (in preparation for the new book, Mercy Close, which is out on 13 September), and it is literally laugh out loud for most of the book. I just loved it and am so glad Marian is feeling well enough to write her hugely hilarious books. Normal service has been resumed and I for one am over the moon. Brilliant stuff.
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Hilarious. If you are planning on reading any Marion Keyes' five novels on the Walsh family girls, you should read Mammy Walsh's slightly scandalous and totally candid notes on her family. I also suggest a Twitter account and following @MarionKeyes, @realHelenWalsh, @realMammyWalsh and #ShovelList. It's a daily dose of happiness that's good for your sanity.
Short but sweet, this funny e-book was the perfect read on a rainy/snowy sick day. Mammy Walsh, mother of the five Walsh sisters in various Keyes books, is hilarious as she gives and A to Z of the inner workings of her family.
This was the first e-book I have read from start to finish. I even uploaded the Kindle App just so I could read this!
Finally Mummy Walsh's point of view. This woman is amazing, so witty and sharp - minded! We get some views into her and her family personal life, we meet old friends, we have some explanations and that all makes me want to read more, more, more Marian! Really great read.
Great little quick read to bring you back to the hilarious world of Marian Keyes and remind you of the antics of the sisters in previous books. Brilliant idea as a refresher before starting in to her newest book.
It's just a short, probably just a promo, but it's better than any of her novels from the past decade. I always thought Mammy Walsh deserved her own book. It made me embaress myself laughing on the subway.
A joy, a simple joy. Read with a nice cuppa on a " growthy day" . Mammy you're a scholar and a saint.
Favorites R and S for shovel list, that Helen!
Marian you have captured the essence of Mammy and may she continue to linger on d twitters.
Favorites R and S for shovel list, that Helen!
Marian you have captured the essence of Mammy and may she continue to linger on d twitters.
Hilarious! I caught myself laughing out loud on more than one occasion :D Very well written: quick and funny. Many reviewers have said that they were going to read this one before "The Mystery at Mercy Close", but I would RECOMMEND AGAINST that. Although it doesn't give away the whole story, this book does mention some of the things happening in "The Mystery at Mercy Close". I'm glad I read this one last.
Having not read any of her earlier books about the Walsh family it has given me a background in the main characters - now it's onward and upwards to read them all!
I missed the Walsh's!! Had a good chuckle at this short story. Good ol Mammy Walsh, reminds me why I love Marian Keyes style of writing!
Made me remember what I loved so much about these characters and Marian's writing. Very funny and now it has me waiting for the next book!
This was a nice refresher since I haven't read the Walsh family series in a few years. Marian Keyes writing is funny and charming.
This book was sooooo sooooo funny I just couldn't stop laughing it was all Based on the mum of the Walsh sisters the only down side to it was it was only 168 pages long wish it was longer
I've read it halfway. Didn't really enjoy it so far.
Why?
I understand that this book serves as a summary of the Walsh sisters series so far, but when Mammy Walsh referring to certain incident that happened to her daughter, she'll say something like: "Oh, you can read Watermelon to find out more about Claire" or "This happened in Angels". It seems Mammy Walsh is aware that she's a character within a book, like an outside person looking in. And that takes away the of escaping within this fiction w...more
Why?
I understand that this book serves as a summary of the Walsh sisters series so far, but when Mammy Walsh referring to certain incident that happened to her daughter, she'll say something like: "Oh, you can read Watermelon to find out more about Claire" or "This happened in Angels". It seems Mammy Walsh is aware that she's a character within a book, like an outside person looking in. And that takes away the of escaping within this fiction w...more
Classic Keyes - funny, charming, engaging, wonderful! Gave it 4 out of 5 only because it was such a quick read :)
Loved,Loved,Loved this book!!Read it in one sitting,made me laugh out loud lots of times!!
I loved this!! I love Mammy Walsh and it was refreshing to read a book about her!!
needed to read this before some of the other Marian keyes books but was good
Loved Marian as always. Nice quick read to get back into the Walsh's ready flor the next book.
I love Mammy Walsh; I love the Walsh family. A short little ebook, but worth it for the crazy narration.
Very funny, an easy Saturday morning lie in read. Loved it.
Great to spend time with the best Mammy in Ireland.
Absolutely laugh out loud stuff. I really enjoyed this. A longer book is needed next time!
I laughed out loud. Mammy Walsh is the best.
Listened to this twice back to back and LOVED it :-)
loved it, made me laugh out loud.
Short and sweet, bloody hilaire.
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Marian Keyes, born September 10, 1963, is a popular Irish writer, considered to be one of the original progenitors of "chick lit". Keyes' first novel, Watermelon, was published in Ireland in 1995. Since then she has published seven further novels and two collections of non-fiction, and has sold 15 million copies of her books in 30 languages.
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Aug 28, 2012 07:58am