Romy Kilkenny loves her life in Australia. Her social diary is always full, her career is about to get a boost and she's happy sharing a house with...
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Aug 21, 2010
Chris
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This book explores the tensions and joys of beig part of a family. The main character Romy Kilkenny who is living in Australia, is enjoying live and a career aswell as sharing a house with her best friend Keith. One day she gets a call to say she's needed back in Ireland. Her nice and easy live is about to get turned upside down.
Romy's mother Veronica is a very glamerous socialite who has never understood her youngest daughter who has neither interest in fashion nor social graces. To make More...
Romy's mother Veronica is a very glamerous socialite who has never understood her youngest daughter who has neither interest in fashion nor social graces. To make More...
Oct 17, 2010
Iris
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Usually when I read a book I already have an idea what to write about half way through the story .... but this time I’m a bit stumped.
My first book by Irish Sheila O’Flanagan is about Romy, an Irish archaeologist currently living in Australia who is suddenly called home by her step brother, Darragh, because their mother is going to have a back operation and will need some help. She has to leave her best friend Keith behind in Sydney and confuses things by kissing him as she say More...
My first book by Irish Sheila O’Flanagan is about Romy, an Irish archaeologist currently living in Australia who is suddenly called home by her step brother, Darragh, because their mother is going to have a back operation and will need some help. She has to leave her best friend Keith behind in Sydney and confuses things by kissing him as she say More...
Jul 03, 2011
Angela
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This is the worst book I have ever read in my life. I'm usually a fast reader, but this was so boring it took me forever to read. The characters were so boring and self-involved. I seriously almost fell asleep while reading this several times. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
Sep 29, 2010
Penny
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I started reading Irish fiction years ago, with Maeve Binchy.
These family members take each other for granted, manipulate and use each other, but ultimately come through for their family. It's a good poolside read, and the characters are realistic and compelling.
These family members take each other for granted, manipulate and use each other, but ultimately come through for their family. It's a good poolside read, and the characters are realistic and compelling.
Jun 28, 2011
Esme_weatherwax
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Its a long book but an easy read. TBH I really only liked one charter in the book and that was Romy. The rest just left a bad taste in my month. I did enjoy the book over all it would not go down as a fav or a reread but it is not bad.
Oct 17, 2010
Gurpreet
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A nicely written ,simple ,next door tale.Although a very common story line ,but the author has written it beautifully to ensure the reader enjoys it till the end.
Still,it may seem a bit lengthy to some.
Still,it may seem a bit lengthy to some.
Dec 14, 2008
Rebecca
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I agree with the only other reviewer of this book - normally her books are really enjoyable - gentle, but very readable. THis was a drag with no real direction - I mean, who cares?
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Mar 18, 2010
Gemma
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I do agree that this book did drag but I enjoyed it
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Apr 07, 2009
Stephanie-janina
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This was a enjoyable book, but I do agree with the other comments on this book, that it does not has any clear direction.
I did enjoy to read the book and I will read more from Sheila O Flannagan.
I did enjoy to read the book and I will read more from Sheila O Flannagan.
Apr 10, 2010
Josee
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Great story. This is the second book I read from this author and must say, I really enjoy her writing. Love the fact that she keeps you guessing. You think you know what might happen and what is happening and then out of the blue something pops up. Unexpected twists and turns with this story. Will invest in more of Sheila O'Flanagan's books!
Jun 13, 2011
Kim
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I really enjoy Sheila O'Flanagan books and this was no exception. Romy is called home from Australia by her half siblings to look after their mother following a surgery. They think her life is easier to disrupt. She'd had a difficult childhood relationship with her mum and wasn't looking forward to being cooped up in the family home.
Nov 22, 2011
Anna
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Syskonkärlek är den svenska titeln.
Typisk tjejbok, handlar mycket om relationer.
Väldigt spännande slut.
Typisk tjejbok, handlar mycket om relationer.
Väldigt spännande slut.
Aug 10, 2010
Maitha
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this book was quite a drag , although it got better in its second half , still nothing so special really
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