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Lucy Sullivan Is Getting Married
by
Marian Keyes
What happens when a psychic tells Lucy that she'll be getting married within the year? Her roommates panic! What is going to happen to their blissful existence of eating take-out, drinking too much wine, bringing men home, and never vacuuming?
Lucy reassures her friends that she's far too busy arguing with her mother and taking care of her irresponsible father to get marrie...more
Lucy reassures her friends that she's far too busy arguing with her mother and taking care of her irresponsible father to get marrie...more
Paperback, 640 pages
Published
April 30th 2002
by William Morrow Paperbacks
(first published 1996)
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This book was way too lengthy for my attention span. Halfway through the book & I've already given up on it... The protagonist Lucy Sullivan has too much insecurities about herself, & that became boring after a while....
Since it's a chicklit, it was but obvious that Lucy would end up with her "too-close-to-have-a-crush-on" best friend Daniel. But i hated the fact that their relationship hasn't been explored in the first half & instead i had to bear with Lucy's constant cribbings.
I'm...more
Since it's a chicklit, it was but obvious that Lucy would end up with her "too-close-to-have-a-crush-on" best friend Daniel. But i hated the fact that their relationship hasn't been explored in the first half & instead i had to bear with Lucy's constant cribbings.
I'm...more
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I loved this book. I laughed with Lucy and I felt sad for her disappointments. Most of all, I enjoyed Keyes' writing style. Her chatty style made me feel as if I was conversing with a friend. Just like some of my real life friends, I sometimes wanted to bop her on the head and tell her to get a reality check, but that's one of the great things about this book - Lucy is an honest, real life person with real life flaws (and an addiction to pop psychology and men who treat her badly).
The book is a...more
The book is a...more
You must be wondering why i gave 4 stars to this novel, bear in mind i really dislike the main character. lols.
okay, lets be fenceless. Frankly,i super dislike with the main character. why? okay, if you read it already, you must be understand completely why i super dislike lucy sullivan.
actually, compare to the other friends, theres nothing wrong with lucy. she seems normal, pretty and nice.
but there re many things that distract me so much.
her childhood wasn't good. she suffered from a kindness...more
okay, lets be fenceless. Frankly,i super dislike with the main character. why? okay, if you read it already, you must be understand completely why i super dislike lucy sullivan.
actually, compare to the other friends, theres nothing wrong with lucy. she seems normal, pretty and nice.
but there re many things that distract me so much.
her childhood wasn't good. she suffered from a kindness...more
Dec 25, 2012
Booksutd
rated it
2 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Fans of chick lit
Shelves:
chick-lit,
i-don-t-get-it
First, a confession – a confession which will, conceivably, invalidate my entire review. I hate chick lit. There, I’ve said it. I avoid pink covers like the plague. I’m a chick, and I like lit, but the genre commonly known as ‘chick lit’ – can’t stand it. I find it patronising. Men, shopping and diets – is this all women are supposed to be interested in? Couldn’t we have a novel about a 20- or 30-something woman struggling to unravel the meaning of life, or pursuing her lifelong dream of excavat...more
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Keyes' 2nd book, I think and after reading this one, I definitely do NOT want to read her first book. This book was horrible. I hated the protag so much I just wanted to reach in and strangle her. I hate women like this so so so much.
Lucy and her co-workers go to a psychic after work on day and she tells them all one thing and she tells Lucy that she will get married in a year. Turns out currently, Lucy has no boyfriend. Within a week, all the predictions that the psychic gave to her co-workers...more
Lucy and her co-workers go to a psychic after work on day and she tells them all one thing and she tells Lucy that she will get married in a year. Turns out currently, Lucy has no boyfriend. Within a week, all the predictions that the psychic gave to her co-workers...more
While a tad lengthy for a chick-lit novel, this is an absolutely delightful read. The dating habits, jealousies, rivalries, work habits, and cohabiting experiences of young adults color this novel about a young woman who is hoping and expecting to meet the man she will marry soon. While most of this is funny and witty, a very serious theme emerges about two-thirds of the way through. Lucy is the young adult daughter of an alcoholic, something she had never acknowledged before. When her mother le...more
First let me tell you how stupid and pathetic the cover looks like. I would not lay a second look on the book if i ever pass it on a bookstore.
I remember reading the book and forgetting the title. I keep seeing it on my recommendation page and since the cover of the book i have read was different, i never thought i have read it before, because fact to be told, i would never read a book with a cover as silly as that- OK! enough with the cover. But I mean seriously? Doesn't anyone know the book co...more
I remember reading the book and forgetting the title. I keep seeing it on my recommendation page and since the cover of the book i have read was different, i never thought i have read it before, because fact to be told, i would never read a book with a cover as silly as that- OK! enough with the cover. But I mean seriously? Doesn't anyone know the book co...more
The title character of this book, Lucy Sullivan, is a 26-year old single Irish woman living in London. As the story opens, Lucy and 3 co-workers pay a visit to Mrs. Nolan, who is supposedly a "real" psychic. Initially, Lucy laughs off Mrs. Nolan's prediction that she will be married within the year (18 months at the outside), but when Mrs. Nolan's predictions seem to start coming true for her friends, she begins to wonder. When she meets Gus, an eccentric but fun partygoer, Lucy is almost certai...more
I scanned the summary of this book and was going to pass until I read the last paragraph and realized it might would be interesting to read how boyfriend-less Lucy would make it down the aisle within a year. Also, as I am currently reading Stephen King’s Under the Dome, I decided I could take a break and read something light.
Upon meeting Gus, I instantly fell in love. I kept hoping he would straighten up and things would work out for him and Lucy. Early in the book, it was obvious who she would...more
Upon meeting Gus, I instantly fell in love. I kept hoping he would straighten up and things would work out for him and Lucy. Early in the book, it was obvious who she would...more
I liked this book…I really did. 740-pages strong, it had a right blend of eccentricities, romance, predictability and enough icky-moments to keep me hooked.
Lucy Sullivan is a typical Londoner. Twenty-six years old, she is burdened with a dysfunctional family, a dead-end job, an anal-retentive boss, a medley of demented colleagues, flat mates who totter on the thin line between heaven and hell AND a love-life that’s riddled with enough potholes to make you dizzy.
And then a tarot-reader proclaim...more
Lucy Sullivan is a typical Londoner. Twenty-six years old, she is burdened with a dysfunctional family, a dead-end job, an anal-retentive boss, a medley of demented colleagues, flat mates who totter on the thin line between heaven and hell AND a love-life that’s riddled with enough potholes to make you dizzy.
And then a tarot-reader proclaim...more
Lucy, Lucy, Lucy....what can I say about Lucy?
Sejujurnya, hampir sepanjang buku ini saya membenci Lucy. Dan menyalahkan dia atas semua kesialan yang menimpanya, lha wong dia sendiri yang minta kok.
Coba simak kutipan berikut ini:
Aku tak dapat membayangkan ada hal yang lebih membosankan daripada berkencan dengan pria yang memiliki gaji tetap, pria yang berhati-hati dengan uangnya, pria yang tahu bagaimana cara hidup agar tidak lebih besar pasak daripada tiang. Aku menganggap ketidakstabilan keua...more
Sejujurnya, hampir sepanjang buku ini saya membenci Lucy. Dan menyalahkan dia atas semua kesialan yang menimpanya, lha wong dia sendiri yang minta kok.
Coba simak kutipan berikut ini:
Aku tak dapat membayangkan ada hal yang lebih membosankan daripada berkencan dengan pria yang memiliki gaji tetap, pria yang berhati-hati dengan uangnya, pria yang tahu bagaimana cara hidup agar tidak lebih besar pasak daripada tiang. Aku menganggap ketidakstabilan keua...more
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Lucy Sullivan's visit to a psychic promises her a husband within the year. The only problem??? There is not even a boyfriend. Very unfortunate. Luckily, Lucy soon meets adorable, quirky Gus. Could this be her knight in shining armor? He is funny, unreliable, and so very broke. Perfection! Then again, her fate may be leading her to Jed, the cute new boy at work. Oh wait....what about Daniel, her life-long friend that goes through women like Lucy does a box of chocolates. Ohhhh....it's so confusin...more
This book was too cute. Of course it was predictable (I don't think people pick up chick-lit to be amazed by the unpredictability of it... I know I do because I want a simple, light read), but the point of it was to go through Lucy's life and her romantic disappointments, and most of all, to make us laugh (which Keyes does, and constantly).
Lucy Sullivan and her friends from work (who, alongside her roommate Charlotte are some of the best and funniest characters on the book) visit a psychic, who...more
Lucy Sullivan and her friends from work (who, alongside her roommate Charlotte are some of the best and funniest characters on the book) visit a psychic, who...more
I would really give this 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 stars... it was a charming and light read; but, I simply could not get completely engaged with the character. The story bounced around a bit between the main character's insecurities and the lighthearted progression of the story line, leaving you wanting more of both and never fully satisfied with either. I would have liked the author to have developed Lucy more rather than just "touch and go" on her inner-self (there were hints of depression, a lack of co...more
Delicious. I can’t think of any other word to use other than delicious.
Before this book, I would have declared myself a hardcore chick-lit fan. I can rattle of a list of writers from both the US and the UK. I can take pictures of my shelves showing rows and rows of chick-lit novels. I can preach to you about how I love the way Megan Crane speaks to women my age, the way Jennifer Crusie speaks to women my size, the way Jill Mansell makes me dream of the UK and all it has to offer. I was convinced...more
Before this book, I would have declared myself a hardcore chick-lit fan. I can rattle of a list of writers from both the US and the UK. I can take pictures of my shelves showing rows and rows of chick-lit novels. I can preach to you about how I love the way Megan Crane speaks to women my age, the way Jennifer Crusie speaks to women my size, the way Jill Mansell makes me dream of the UK and all it has to offer. I was convinced...more
Mar 06, 2008
Ms. Miller
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Mrs. Graham
Shelves:
my-enjoyment-reading
I remember finishing this book, and staring at the last period on the last page saying to myself, "I WANT TO KEEP READING!" It was refreshingly funny, and although it was over 500 pages, it was such a light and quick read. As soon as I began this book, I said, "I am Lucy Sullivan...."
Mistähän mahtaa johtua, että viime aikoina on het kovasti tehnyt mieli hakata joko omaa, tai vähintäänkin päähenkilön päätä seinään? Esimerkiksi tämä Lucy. Voi herramujee, tartteeko olla idiootti?!
Okei joo, kaikkihan tekee virheitä ja moni nainen olettaa voivansa parantaa alkkiksen ja on valmis tekemään vaikka mitä, jos poikaystävä pyytää. Silti sitä oli rasittava lukea. Etenkin kun lukijalle itselleen oli päivänselvää, että Gus on hyväksikäyttävä alkoholistipaska (kaikki alkoholistit ei ole pas...more
Okei joo, kaikkihan tekee virheitä ja moni nainen olettaa voivansa parantaa alkkiksen ja on valmis tekemään vaikka mitä, jos poikaystävä pyytää. Silti sitä oli rasittava lukea. Etenkin kun lukijalle itselleen oli päivänselvää, että Gus on hyväksikäyttävä alkoholistipaska (kaikki alkoholistit ei ole pas...more
I loved this book very much. I saw it in a second hand store and just picked it up and had no expectation what so ever, but it turned out great. I loved the characters, especially Lucy and Daniel. I loved the way it was written, very funny and quirky it was unlike the regular books. It was lovely and very funny, I cant remember the last time a had laughed so many times, out loud if I may add. I love romance novels especially if it contains a happy ending, the last Marian Keyes book I'd read was...more
I know, I know, it's total chick lit and maybe I should go easy on it...but nah. That said, there were a few things about this book I liked. First of all, it made me laugh out loud a few times. However, now that I know Keyes is capable of hilarity, I would have liked it to happen more often, since the book is absurdly long. I also liked that Lucy was not portrayed as being a totally normal girl-- she's dealt with depression throughout her life. Although the plot is totally predictable, it's fun...more
More of that fabulous chicklit that I crave so much. After reading another of her books, I had really liked her style of writing.. it was more than just chicklit, the characters were super funny and you could really get involved with them and sympathize greatly.
This one was no different. The main character was very personable and while you know she's doing stupid things and making terrible decisions, it's such a realistic impression of things (we like to think we'd stand up to cranky roommates...more
This one was no different. The main character was very personable and while you know she's doing stupid things and making terrible decisions, it's such a realistic impression of things (we like to think we'd stand up to cranky roommates...more
Todas las historias de Keyes tienen un factor común: No son light. Son historias conflictivas,con su problema principal o inicial debajo de capas de sarcarsmo y un hilo conductor que parece no ser profundo. Y eso es lo que me atrapa de ellas.
Lucy Sullivan es el que más tiempo tardé en leer y lo disfruté mucho. Se que de haberlo devorado en tres días quizá algunas cosas hubiesen pasado sin pena ni gloria.
Las problematicas sociales subyacentes de las lecturas "Keyesianas" siempre terminan haciendo...more
Lucy Sullivan es el que más tiempo tardé en leer y lo disfruté mucho. Se que de haberlo devorado en tres días quizá algunas cosas hubiesen pasado sin pena ni gloria.
Las problematicas sociales subyacentes de las lecturas "Keyesianas" siempre terminan haciendo...more
May 23, 2010
Jodi
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
women
Shelves:
books-about-england,
chick-lit
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Sep 05, 2009
Sam
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
those looking for a better type of chicklit
Recommended to Sam by:
bought a '2 for 1' book
This is pretty good chick lit. Yes, it is kind of predictable but you enjoy the ride. Chocolate for the brain.
Lucy is a single girl, living in London with her flatmates and visits a psychic who tells her she's getting married. When her friends' predictions come true, well, Lucy must be getting married. Enter Gus, who must be one of the most annoying characters in English fiction in my opinion. Lucy Lavan sounds so good, so she must be marrying Gus, yes? Of course not, we're only halfway through...more
Lucy is a single girl, living in London with her flatmates and visits a psychic who tells her she's getting married. When her friends' predictions come true, well, Lucy must be getting married. Enter Gus, who must be one of the most annoying characters in English fiction in my opinion. Lucy Lavan sounds so good, so she must be marrying Gus, yes? Of course not, we're only halfway through...more
I know I've read them out of order, but if you've read Sushi for Beginners you can pretty well give this book a miss (or vice versa)
, as they're nearly identical:
-aging failure with men has office job she hates and suffers from depression.
-Less attractive than her friends and has a strained relationship with her family.
-Finds herself linked romantically with "the man of her dreams", a performer (comedian, musician).
-gets treated like garbage by lout boyfriend and more attractive friends.
-comes t...more
, as they're nearly identical:
-aging failure with men has office job she hates and suffers from depression.
-Less attractive than her friends and has a strained relationship with her family.
-Finds herself linked romantically with "the man of her dreams", a performer (comedian, musician).
-gets treated like garbage by lout boyfriend and more attractive friends.
-comes t...more
Wie findet man ein Buch, bei dem nach etwa 40 Seiten schon das Ende weiß? Ich fand es schleppend, ich habe für dieses Buch auch wirklich lang gebraucht. Dieses ist mein zweites Buch von Keyes, als ich das erste gelesen habe, war ich noch lange nicht volljährig. Entweder ist dieses wirklich so viel schlechter, oder ich und meine Lebenserfahrung haben sich verändert.
Mit 670 Seiten ist das Buch nicht gerade dünn, aber ich dachte, dass man ja auch viel unterbringen kann auf diesen 670 Seiten.
Die Wah...more
Mit 670 Seiten ist das Buch nicht gerade dünn, aber ich dachte, dass man ja auch viel unterbringen kann auf diesen 670 Seiten.
Die Wah...more
I really grew to love Lucy Sullivan in this book and am going to miss her now that I've finished it. Sure she is a bit too saucy, somewhat inconsiderate, and definitely lacking in insight — but then, she was only in her twenties and seemed to be a quick learner at least capable of meaningful insights. I most appreciated in this book the author's portrayal of how romance, alcohol, and youthful exuberance can produce some nasty combinations. This novel was added to my list after enjoying Sullivan'...more
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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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“It was ironic, really - you want to die because you can't be bothered to go on living - but then you're expected to get all energetic and move furniture and stand on chairs and hoist ropes and do complicated knots and attach things to other things and kick stools from under you and mess around with hot baths and razor blades and extension cords and electrical appliances and weedkiller. Suicide was a complicated, demanding business, often involving visits to hardware shops.
And if you've managed to drag yourself from the bed and go down the road to the garden center or the drug store, by then the worst is over. At that point you might as well just go to work.”
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And if you've managed to drag yourself from the bed and go down the road to the garden center or the drug store, by then the worst is over. At that point you might as well just go to work.”
“I had spent my whole life feeling homesick. The only difference between the two of us was that I didn't know what or where home was.”
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