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Life Drawing for Beginners
From the author of Semi-Sweet comes a delightful novel about the art of friendship, love, and (still) life.
When Audrey Matthews offers an evening class in life drawing, all she's looking for is a little extra pocket money and something to fill her Tuesday nights. So she hires a model and recruits five students - each of whom have their own reason for being there. For Zarek, a Polish immigrant, the class is a welcome distraction and a place to escape his dull cafe job and noisy roommate.
Then there's the handsome, mysterious James who has moved to the small town of Carrickbawn looking for a new start for himself and his daughter. He's vowed to keep to himself, but then his interest in Jackie, the class model and single mom, takes a more personal turn. While Audrey has just fallen in love -- with the adorable puppy in the window of the local pet shop. Will she be put off by the store's brusque owner or does she find out that his bark is worse than his bite? As the weeks pass, it becomes clear to the members of the drawing class that their fellow students aren't exactly who they seem...
When Audrey Matthews offers an evening class in life drawing, all she's looking for is a little extra pocket money and something to fill her Tuesday nights. So she hires a model and recruits five students - each of whom have their own reason for being there. For Zarek, a Polish immigrant, the class is a welcome distraction and a place to escape his dull cafe job and noisy roommate.
Then there's the handsome, mysterious James who has moved to the small town of Carrickbawn looking for a new start for himself and his daughter. He's vowed to keep to himself, but then his interest in Jackie, the class model and single mom, takes a more personal turn. While Audrey has just fallen in love -- with the adorable puppy in the window of the local pet shop. Will she be put off by the store's brusque owner or does she find out that his bark is worse than his bite? As the weeks pass, it becomes clear to the members of the drawing class that their fellow students aren't exactly who they seem...
433 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2012
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About the author
Roisin Meaney
43 books385 followersBorn on 3rd September.
A published author of twenty books for adults and three for children, Roisin worked as an advertising copywriter for a number of years, and brings a vast amount of experience to the editing team. Her first novel, The Daisy Picker, won a Write a Bestseller competition. Her third novel, The Last Week of May reached number one on the Irish bestseller list and her fourth, The People Next Door reached number two. Her books have been translated into several languages, and two, Semi-Sweet and Life Drawing for Beginners, have been published in the US. She is currently working on her next book, which is scheduled for publication in autumn 2023. She is also plotting another children's book - shhhhh.
A published author of twenty books for adults and three for children, Roisin worked as an advertising copywriter for a number of years, and brings a vast amount of experience to the editing team. Her first novel, The Daisy Picker, won a Write a Bestseller competition. Her third novel, The Last Week of May reached number one on the Irish bestseller list and her fourth, The People Next Door reached number two. Her books have been translated into several languages, and two, Semi-Sweet and Life Drawing for Beginners, have been published in the US. She is currently working on her next book, which is scheduled for publication in autumn 2023. She is also plotting another children's book - shhhhh.
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February 7, 2020
I apparently bought this book eons ago and I honestly don't remember anything about it. I now know why I don't remember this book, it's mostly forgettable. It doesn't help that the author tries to follow 7 people (I think it's 7) and most of the stories are fragmented due to the jumping back and forth. There's also plot points that are left open and I wondered about them since they felt really important to resolve them (one man is a pariah in his old town and had to leave for reasons the book gets to) before the ending. I also flat out didn't like some of the characters so I started to hate every time Meaney switched to them. I know if you can call this chick lit. Chick lit should be mostly romance with sometimes some serious issues if the author wants to tackle them. This had zero romance, and I got to say Meaney tries to throw a bow on two couples (that she force fits together) that I didn't see going the distance.
"Life Drawing for Beginners" follows Audrey Matthews who decides to hold a life drawing class in the town of Carrickbawn. The participants in her class sign up for various reasons: Irene (looking to get out of the house away from her husband and daughter), James (trying to have time away from worrying about his past and his daughter), Zarek (trying to hide who he really is), Fiona (happily married and expecting her first child) and Meg (married unhappily it seems). The model for the class is Jackie who wants to save up to buy her son a Wii. There's also a man who runs a pet shop that Audrey loathes due to their interactions, Michael. And two people who claim to know someone from Michael's past keep coming to his store asking for help. So yeah that's a lot of people that the book follows though the summary mentions following four people.
I can't really say I loved one character the most. I think the one that was the most developed was Michael. He had a hard life and you get to see why he acts the way he does. I disliked how he carried himself and how he was when someone reached out to him for help, but I got why he was that way. By the end of the book you get to see someone different who hardened up because of things that happened.
The setting of Carrickbawn seems really small at times. The characters sometimes run into each other and sometimes not. They all had a main plot for themselves, but sometimes things overlapped like with Irene and two other characters.
As I said the ending didn't have a happy ending for everyone. Two couples or I guess three now that I think of it are going to try for romances and you don't know if it's going to be 100 percent successful. There were dangling plot threads left open that I wish that Meaney had resolved, especially with the character of James.
"Life Drawing for Beginners" follows Audrey Matthews who decides to hold a life drawing class in the town of Carrickbawn. The participants in her class sign up for various reasons: Irene (looking to get out of the house away from her husband and daughter), James (trying to have time away from worrying about his past and his daughter), Zarek (trying to hide who he really is), Fiona (happily married and expecting her first child) and Meg (married unhappily it seems). The model for the class is Jackie who wants to save up to buy her son a Wii. There's also a man who runs a pet shop that Audrey loathes due to their interactions, Michael. And two people who claim to know someone from Michael's past keep coming to his store asking for help. So yeah that's a lot of people that the book follows though the summary mentions following four people.
I can't really say I loved one character the most. I think the one that was the most developed was Michael. He had a hard life and you get to see why he acts the way he does. I disliked how he carried himself and how he was when someone reached out to him for help, but I got why he was that way. By the end of the book you get to see someone different who hardened up because of things that happened.
The setting of Carrickbawn seems really small at times. The characters sometimes run into each other and sometimes not. They all had a main plot for themselves, but sometimes things overlapped like with Irene and two other characters.
As I said the ending didn't have a happy ending for everyone. Two couples or I guess three now that I think of it are going to try for romances and you don't know if it's going to be 100 percent successful. There were dangling plot threads left open that I wish that Meaney had resolved, especially with the character of James.
June 16, 2022
Like Roisin Meaney herself I grew very fond of Audrey, with her bright colours and enourmous heart! Enjoyed getting to know this small Irish town and its people coming alive. I finished the book a couple of days ago and already miss Audrey, Michael, Carmel and Barry, they're refusing to leave, preferring to stay in my thoughts, resurfacing in those quiet moments before sleep when they feel like it :D
The illustration by Peijin Yang
The illustration by Peijin Yang
October 24, 2012
I won this book from Good Reads...and I LOVED it! Audrey is such a NICE girl that you love to love! She's got strikes against her but she still gets up each day with a smile. I was wondering how all the characters she met up with each day would ever become woven together .. but it happened, and delightfully. I really enjoyed the book. Thanks!
October 24, 2012
Audrey Matthews, 37, teaches an evening class for adults in “life drawing” – i.e., drawing the human body with the help of a live, nude model. Although Carrickbawn in Ireland is a small town, the students enrolled don’t appear to know one another and haven't signed up with the intention of meeting anyone else. But by the last session, much has changed for the members of the group – even for Audrey, who, amusingly, is oblivious to the catalyzing effects of the class.
Discussion: This is such a lovely little story. At first, from the title and publisher’s plot summary, I feared it would just be a variation on the cooking school novels, in which disparate people come together for a class and then end up in various happy combinations as a result. But this book subverts that trope enough to add interest and gratification for jaded readers. Those taking the class already live lives which are quite intertwined, but they just aren’t aware of it. As the classes progress, they gradually discover the connections that were there all along. And not all of these linkages are positive, nor are all the endings happy. Some of the stories aren’t even wrapped up. Nevertheless, their resolutions seem right.
Evaluation: I liked all of the characters – even the ones who seemed unsympathetic at first. The unpleasant characters are working through pain, and we come to feel for them and their situations. The characters who are attractive are still realistic enough not to seem too saccharine. This is not just a simple beach read, although it goes quickly and enjoyably. I found it to be an entertaining way to pass the time.
Rating: 3.5/5
Discussion: This is such a lovely little story. At first, from the title and publisher’s plot summary, I feared it would just be a variation on the cooking school novels, in which disparate people come together for a class and then end up in various happy combinations as a result. But this book subverts that trope enough to add interest and gratification for jaded readers. Those taking the class already live lives which are quite intertwined, but they just aren’t aware of it. As the classes progress, they gradually discover the connections that were there all along. And not all of these linkages are positive, nor are all the endings happy. Some of the stories aren’t even wrapped up. Nevertheless, their resolutions seem right.
Evaluation: I liked all of the characters – even the ones who seemed unsympathetic at first. The unpleasant characters are working through pain, and we come to feel for them and their situations. The characters who are attractive are still realistic enough not to seem too saccharine. This is not just a simple beach read, although it goes quickly and enjoyably. I found it to be an entertaining way to pass the time.
Rating: 3.5/5
September 24, 2012
When I finished this book I really wanted to learn to draw. I realize that wasn’t the author’s original intention when she wrote the novel, but it is an interesting result all the same. She presented a fun book of adults coming together over an activity that I felt a longing for the activity itself. That is pretty powerful stuff.
Ms. Meany brings together a large cast of diverse strangers in an almost farcical way over the course of several weeks to give us touching stories of love, confidence, heartbreak, redemption, and all the other emotions you can think of. It demonstrates the possibilities of growth if we just allow ourselves to open up to the human experience. For the characters in this novel that avenue is life drawing; the drawing of the human form.
It shows the power of art when we brought into our lives by someone who really cares, who is enthusiastic in spite of the set backs life can offer. It speaks to all of us of the need to find our creative outlet as a means of dealing with our stress. For some that may mean a life drawing class, or pottery, or cooking, or in this case, good literature. Do yourself a favor and pick up this book for inspiration and who knows where it will take you.
A delightful book and a quick read. Me? I was inspired to buy sketching pencils and start watching instructional videos on YouTube after reading.
Ms. Meany brings together a large cast of diverse strangers in an almost farcical way over the course of several weeks to give us touching stories of love, confidence, heartbreak, redemption, and all the other emotions you can think of. It demonstrates the possibilities of growth if we just allow ourselves to open up to the human experience. For the characters in this novel that avenue is life drawing; the drawing of the human form.
It shows the power of art when we brought into our lives by someone who really cares, who is enthusiastic in spite of the set backs life can offer. It speaks to all of us of the need to find our creative outlet as a means of dealing with our stress. For some that may mean a life drawing class, or pottery, or cooking, or in this case, good literature. Do yourself a favor and pick up this book for inspiration and who knows where it will take you.
A delightful book and a quick read. Me? I was inspired to buy sketching pencils and start watching instructional videos on YouTube after reading.
October 21, 2012
As an artist and single mother, I really enjoyed the change of pace in this genre of book. It is definitely one that I would watch if it were a movie. In fact, it is my opinion that Hollywood keep this book in mind for a movie in the future. The title of the book suits it best than the one before, and I would recommend this book to anyone who reads this type of genre, be an artist or not, a single mother or not. However if you happen to be one or the other or both such as myself, then I still think you would enjoy it because you might relate to the characters more so. I am so glad I was chosen to read this book and provide my opinion of the book. I absolutely loved it and plan to read it again. I already recommended to my eldest daughter to read it, being it was more up her alley than my younger daughter. I also plan to read other books from Ms. Meaney and look forward to anything she throws my way. On another note, my eldest daughter is considering becoming a chef, and I already told her about Ms. Meaney's other book, Semi-Sweet, and we are both looking forward to acquiring the book to read. Thank you for choosing me for this book.
October 16, 2012
My second First Reads win! Lots of characters & a good story. Makes me want to draw.
Upon completion: a sweet ending, left me very hopeful for some of the characters. The author did a good job of tying together many characters. I want to read more of her books.
Upon completion: a sweet ending, left me very hopeful for some of the characters. The author did a good job of tying together many characters. I want to read more of her books.
January 2, 2018
Five strangers sign up for a Life drawing classes, little knowing that their lives are already linked and will become more entwined as the term progresses.
This read requires no thinking, just absorbing, and acknowledgement of Roisin Meaney’s unerring ability to understand and respect each of the characters she creates, which combined with a talent for immaculate timing of the reveals, brings her books to technicolour life.
A pleasure from start to finish.
This read requires no thinking, just absorbing, and acknowledgement of Roisin Meaney’s unerring ability to understand and respect each of the characters she creates, which combined with a talent for immaculate timing of the reveals, brings her books to technicolour life.
A pleasure from start to finish.
August 11, 2014
Comical, truthful, and very entertaining.
Life Drawing For Beginners is the tale of 7 people over the period of a six week evening life drawing class. Strangers, at first, but soon all their lives start to intertwine in a very lively manner. Each of the characters are perfect in their own way and the relationships they create are full of both happiness and sorrow. This book does not hide the ugliness of life or mask the emotions that come with it. (More than once I found myself wanting to pull a character out of the page just so I could knock some sense into their head.)
There were many Irish phrases used that were not familiar to me and it took me a couple uses to catch on but being as this book was full of life lessons, I did not mind learning some things on my own!
This book kept my attention from the first page to the last and if this was just a glimpse of what Roisin Meaneys other books have in store I will definitely be purchasing more books by her.
Life Drawing For Beginners is the tale of 7 people over the period of a six week evening life drawing class. Strangers, at first, but soon all their lives start to intertwine in a very lively manner. Each of the characters are perfect in their own way and the relationships they create are full of both happiness and sorrow. This book does not hide the ugliness of life or mask the emotions that come with it. (More than once I found myself wanting to pull a character out of the page just so I could knock some sense into their head.)
There were many Irish phrases used that were not familiar to me and it took me a couple uses to catch on but being as this book was full of life lessons, I did not mind learning some things on my own!
This book kept my attention from the first page to the last and if this was just a glimpse of what Roisin Meaneys other books have in store I will definitely be purchasing more books by her.
October 13, 2012
There are fun stories that come to us, that inspires us and LIFE DRAWINGS FOR BEGINNERS is one the those books. There are elements of love, friendship, art and a sense that things may not always be as they appear wrapped into this novel.
Many diverse characters come together in an evening drawing class that Audrey Matthews decides to run to fill a hole she has in her life. When she sits at the registration table waiting to see if the class will fill she slowly meets several very different people, who all come to sign up for the class. All of the students and the model she hires have a story and bring such amazing elements to the novel. Their lives intersect in the class, but they all have a back story that is also very interesting. This novel is quickly paced and who knows it may inspire you to explore art yourself! I rate it 3.5 stars.
Many diverse characters come together in an evening drawing class that Audrey Matthews decides to run to fill a hole she has in her life. When she sits at the registration table waiting to see if the class will fill she slowly meets several very different people, who all come to sign up for the class. All of the students and the model she hires have a story and bring such amazing elements to the novel. Their lives intersect in the class, but they all have a back story that is also very interesting. This novel is quickly paced and who knows it may inspire you to explore art yourself! I rate it 3.5 stars.
January 12, 2015
This book made me want to go draw something, and I think that's an accomplishment in and of itself.
I had a bit of a hard time getting into this book initially due to the fact that a lot of the phrases were unfamiliar to me, due to the author being Irish. Once I got past that, though, the book had a lot to recommend it.
My favorite part of the book was the characters. It was interesting to see how 7 strangers could meet at one class and have their lives start to entwine. I found all the characters to be sympathetic, while not perfect, and interesting to get to know.
The book loses a star because some of the situations ultimately felt contrived and slightly unnatural. However, I did enjoy the characters and it was very entertaining, so I think it definitely deserves 5 stars overall.
I received this book as part of Goodreads First Reads Program.
I had a bit of a hard time getting into this book initially due to the fact that a lot of the phrases were unfamiliar to me, due to the author being Irish. Once I got past that, though, the book had a lot to recommend it.
My favorite part of the book was the characters. It was interesting to see how 7 strangers could meet at one class and have their lives start to entwine. I found all the characters to be sympathetic, while not perfect, and interesting to get to know.
The book loses a star because some of the situations ultimately felt contrived and slightly unnatural. However, I did enjoy the characters and it was very entertaining, so I think it definitely deserves 5 stars overall.
I received this book as part of Goodreads First Reads Program.
October 19, 2012
My Review:
This book was an easy read. While it has a lot of very interesting characters and a neat story line, there were times that seemed just a tad bit slow. But that is the only thing that I could say was a not for me.
The characters were kinda neat to get to really know. And for that you will need to read yourself to find out what I mean by that.
Author Roisin Meaney is a great writer and I will be checking out more of her books for sure. Her writing style here was interesting and even though it might have been a little slow for me, I think that it is what I needed at the time.
So due to the above I am giving this book a Breath of Life Rating of:
Four Clock Rating!!!
Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for my honest opinion and review. The opinions are mine. And your opinion may differ.
This book was an easy read. While it has a lot of very interesting characters and a neat story line, there were times that seemed just a tad bit slow. But that is the only thing that I could say was a not for me.
The characters were kinda neat to get to really know. And for that you will need to read yourself to find out what I mean by that.
Author Roisin Meaney is a great writer and I will be checking out more of her books for sure. Her writing style here was interesting and even though it might have been a little slow for me, I think that it is what I needed at the time.
So due to the above I am giving this book a Breath of Life Rating of:
Four Clock Rating!!!
Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for my honest opinion and review. The opinions are mine. And your opinion may differ.
July 2, 2015
In Life Drawing for Beginners, Roisin Meaney spins a tangled web starting with a motley crew who gathers for a six-week introduction to Life Drawing. The class is led by the lovable, fabulous and nothing if not impulsive, Audrey. While window shopping for the cutest puppy in all of Carrickbawn, Audrey meets the gruff and terse Michael and soon Roisin has added another thread to her web. Roisin writes with a lighthearted style, fun but not campy, that draws you in as you learn more and more about the residents of Carrickbawn and their interconnected lives. The ensemble of characters is fantastic, each with their own past, personality and of course, unique connection the Carrickbawn web. This is a fantastic read that might leave you wondering more and more about the hidden lives of strangers, with their hopes, dreams, tragedies and loves, that we anonymously pass everyday.
October 29, 2012
I received this as a FR giveaway. This book was a fun, quick read, with enjoyable characters. It's about an art teacher who offers an evening life drawing class, and the students and model that are in her class. It was interesting to see how the people were connected and how your actions can affect others. I thought the characters were well-developed and it was fun to read about them because they were all diverse. My only complaint is that I wish the ending were a bit longer and drawn out, so that we get some more time with each characters ending. Overall though, this was a book I really enjoyed, because of the diverse characters and I loved how it was set in Ireland.
February 24, 2013
A one-day delightful read
A charming look into the lives of five students in a drawing class in Ireland. It began small – five students, a model and a teacher. Then, like the ripples in a pond, each life expands, touching other lives. Each layer of revelation enriches the story, making it more textured and colorful. Lives overlap and intertwine, with surprises, laugh-out-loud moments, a tear or two, and a satisfying end.
The story is well-paced, with descriptions that bring the characters and their surroundings to life, painting a colorful picture of the people as well as their environment. I found myself wishing I could know the characters she describes so appealingly.
A charming look into the lives of five students in a drawing class in Ireland. It began small – five students, a model and a teacher. Then, like the ripples in a pond, each life expands, touching other lives. Each layer of revelation enriches the story, making it more textured and colorful. Lives overlap and intertwine, with surprises, laugh-out-loud moments, a tear or two, and a satisfying end.
The story is well-paced, with descriptions that bring the characters and their surroundings to life, painting a colorful picture of the people as well as their environment. I found myself wishing I could know the characters she describes so appealingly.
June 21, 2013
A very interesting read. At first I was put off because it uses many expressions that are Irish with which that I'm not familiar. Once I overcame that, the story was most enjoyable. It's a look at the everyday lives of five or so random people who enroll in a night drawing class in a fairly small community. Told in increments by days of the week and class meetings the interactions of all are revealed. None of the class participants were acquainted with one another at the start but their lives are intertwined unbeknownst to them. Only at the end are their connections revealed. It's partly a romance but mostly a commentary on life and relationships. Well worth the time and effort.
September 20, 2012
Life Drawing For Beginners was an easy read. The storyline was good and I loved the way the characters all intertwined with each other outside of the class. There were times the book got a little slow but not so much it was discouraging to read. The characters are diverse and you get to know each of them. Of course, there are some characters you will like and others who you will dislike. Roisin Meaney does a great job describing them either way. :-)
I won this book through a Giveaway. It is a good book and I would read others by her.
I won this book through a Giveaway. It is a good book and I would read others by her.
September 6, 2016
What a fantastic book, a book you can get lost in I absolutely loved it. If you enjoy Maeve Binchy you'll love this even more.
April 19, 2018
One of my favorite novels of all time. I recently read it again, and enjoyed it even more the second time around, and it was a five star read the first time. So poignant, so touching, as it explores the meanings of relationships and the varied ways we interact with one another. This book has so much depth and a lot of heart. It makes me laugh and cry, and it feels so good. Hugely satisfying novel.
November 27, 2012
Thanks to goodreads and the author for my First Reads copy!
Meh. This book was okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either. everything about it - the writing, the plot, the characters - was blah. It was like vanilla ice cream.
Meh. This book was okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either. everything about it - the writing, the plot, the characters - was blah. It was like vanilla ice cream.
October 22, 2012
I think that I will really enjoy this book. Can't wait to get it!
October 26, 2012
Won this through First Reads and I'm so glad I did!
October 2, 2017
Nice light read. Feels like a first in series book, though there have been no more. So, some unanswered questions.
July 12, 2018
The book started slow but picked up about half way through. Enjoyed how all the characters were somehow connected without them knowing.
July 22, 2022
I probably would have liked this better when I was in my teens or 20s. Now that I'm a little older, the story strikes me as contrived and unoriginal. Giving up after 42 pages.
The author has a warm, cozy writing style that could have worked well with a better developed storyline. But her characters are stock, and she's lazy in her over-use of as a plot device. There are too many books in the world (including tons of children's books) that use this cheap trick to conjure up drama, mystery, and emotion.
I'm not a fan of the "puppy in the window" story either. So many animals are neglected or outright abandoned after impulse purchases. Buying an animal you are not prepared for is not cute: it's childish and inconsiderate.
The author has a warm, cozy writing style that could have worked well with a better developed storyline. But her characters are stock, and she's lazy in her over-use of as a plot device. There are too many books in the world (including tons of children's books) that use this cheap trick to conjure up drama, mystery, and emotion.
I'm not a fan of the "puppy in the window" story either. So many animals are neglected or outright abandoned after impulse purchases. Buying an animal you are not prepared for is not cute: it's childish and inconsiderate.
November 22, 2020
Initially, Life Drawings for Beginners by Roisin Meeney was a slow, confusing read, but I urge you to stick with it, because in the end I enjoyed it very much. At first there were too many characters to keep track of, but that settles down as the characters become more familiar. I warn you that it took me almost half of the book to become fully engaged in the story, but found it was well worth it. The story takes place in Ireland and centers around an evening class teaching, as the title suggests, life drawing to beginners. Life drawing involves sketching a nude model which added to the story. Like life there are lovable characters and ones, well, not so much. Although the novel’s focus is on the evening class participants, each character has their own backstory, introducing a variety of other relationships. Although it took some time for me to fully engage with the story, it did remind me of Maeve Binchy’s books, which is a genuine compliment as Maeve Binchy was a favorite author of mine. If you can be patient, you will be rewarded with a well-developed story with characters that you will come to care about. I found it a nice escape from these worrisome COVID times. 3.5 stars.
June 1, 2023
I was slightly afraid when I started reading this book that I wasn't going to like it. I looked at some reviews here and a lot of people mentioned it was hard to follow since you're hearing from so many different people. I also had trouble with the dialogue at the beginning... it was very dull and simple statements that didn't have much to them. However, I ended up absolutely loving reading this. It was hard to put it down. I loved how so many different people ended up connected in some way or another. The only thing I wish was different was the ending. It seemed so crammed and rushed to wrap it up, but it was still pretty good. I wish there was a second book to see how everyones lives continued.
May 26, 2019
I never give more than 3 stars to a “Hallmark-type” story. Some of the characters were interesting and I kept reading to find out what happened to each of them. Other characters were shallow and I was annoyed by them! Unfortunately, too much time was spent on developing the stories and I kept looking at the number of pages I had left to read and thinking, “how on earth is the author going to be able to give all the stories adequate closure?!” Sadly, she doesn’t. I felt gypped! The endings felt forced. And then, there had to be the token homosexual!
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July 24, 2023
Sweet. It's a nice story that had obvious outcomes for all the characters....and frankly, that was refreshing. I enjoyed this unassuming tale set in Ireland, but fitting for any country, anywhere. I probably won't recommend this book to my book club of college professors, but certainly to my sisters everywhere who would enjoy more kindness in their readings. By the way, Roisin, kudos from women with cellulite everywhere.
July 8, 2019
I have been reading thrillers for so long I forgot how nice it is just to read a "feel good book" about people - their lives intertwining etc. I really enjoyed the book (although the last 25 pages seemed to drag so I did skim them) but overall I book that I just jumped into and read for most of the weekend! Great book just to forget about life for a bit!
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