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When You Wake and Find Me Gone
So how did you meet him? I hear you asking.
Was it love at first sight? Was he a fellow teacher? Did you meet in a pub?
This might be hard to believe, but the first time I looked into your father's eyes, he was holding a gun to my head.
But first, let me explain . . .
Everything is coming together for twenty-year-old Kit. She loves her new subjects at uni, she has some great f...more
Was it love at first sight? Was he a fellow teacher? Did you meet in a pub?
This might be hard to believe, but the first time I looked into your father's eyes, he was holding a gun to my head.
But first, let me explain . . .
Everything is coming together for twenty-year-old Kit. She loves her new subjects at uni, she has some great f...more
444 pages
Published
August 2002
by Penguin Australia
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How would you react if you found out that your only sister, the one person you once idolised, but then let you down big time, was actually your mother?
Twenty year old Kit has just found out her sister is her mother meaning the two people she'd always thought were her parents are actually her grandparents, and her real father is somewhere in the depths of Ireland.
The book teaches you about forgiveness, understanding, love and the violence of the "wars" in Ireland. Although long winded at times,...more
Twenty year old Kit has just found out her sister is her mother meaning the two people she'd always thought were her parents are actually her grandparents, and her real father is somewhere in the depths of Ireland.
The book teaches you about forgiveness, understanding, love and the violence of the "wars" in Ireland. Although long winded at times,...more
Dec 26, 2011
Cheralaine Cole-Johnson
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5 of 5 stars
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Ruth, Brynne, Siobhan, Shanna, Katie
This one will stay with me for awhile. It is one of those lovely books that make you want to read others to learn more details. This deals with the "troubles" of Northern Ireland, more specifically Belfast, and the different forms of protest the Republicans participated in. It gives a face to the terrorists and shows the struggle of those who love them. The only downside is that it is only available in Australia. I subscribe to a blog (Inkcrush) that has put me on to several great Australian wri...more
This one has been sitting on my bookshelf for a long time. I started it many times but never persevered long enough to reach the end. I managed it this time!
I would rate Maureen McCarthy as one of my favorite authors. Unfortunately, with When You Wake And Find Me Gone, she's not managed one likeable character.
Kit was whiny, ungrateful and just downright rude and inconsiderate. Secondary characters were all to stereotype. And the plot itself was anticlimactic.
I would rate Maureen McCarthy as one of my favorite authors. Unfortunately, with When You Wake And Find Me Gone, she's not managed one likeable character.
Kit was whiny, ungrateful and just downright rude and inconsiderate. Secondary characters were all to stereotype. And the plot itself was anticlimactic.
Really enjoyed this book. Liked that I could relate to the University life of the characters. Also liked the fact that I learnt so much about Ireland through reading this book.
FIRST IMPRESSION:
Beautiful title. The cover's pretty also.
WRITING STYLE:
Maureen McCarthy is one of my favourite writers of all time. Beautiful, flowing writing.
PLOT:
She makes the most absurd things believable.
CHARACTERS:
Loved all their personalities. And her main character, Kit, is very realistic.
OVERALL:
This is a beautiful read for anybody who wants to read a story which is set a little back in time. It's beautiful and conquers the true meaning of friendship and love.
AMOUNT OF STARS:
4
Beautiful title. The cover's pretty also.
WRITING STYLE:
Maureen McCarthy is one of my favourite writers of all time. Beautiful, flowing writing.
PLOT:
She makes the most absurd things believable.
CHARACTERS:
Loved all their personalities. And her main character, Kit, is very realistic.
OVERALL:
This is a beautiful read for anybody who wants to read a story which is set a little back in time. It's beautiful and conquers the true meaning of friendship and love.
AMOUNT OF STARS:
4
I've started reading this one a few times and it just doesn't grab me. Maybe I havent persisted enough with it, but I don't have a lot of time for books I have to persist with. I might come back to it one day.
Good book with a lot of history about Ireland!
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Maureen McCarthy, the ninth of ten children, was born in country Victoria. An Australian author and scriptwriter, her novels concern the lives of emerging adults, from ages sixteen to early twenties. She has worked as a teacher in Victorian Secondary Schools and has also written scripts for television and educational films. McCarthy has three sons and lives in Melbourne.
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