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⭐⭐⭐⭐ out of 5
If you've read any other book reviews by me recently, you'll know that I start them all off in the same way, by saying that every book starts off with the full 5 stars and that I'm always hopeful that they will still be firmly in place by the time I close the back cover. This book is no different.
I've only just started reading and the first page shows the family tree, which is a good idea but the text is just way too tiny to read on my Kindle Paperwhite so the first star is already wobbly and I haven't even started yet!!
Oooooh! Other than the family tree thing, I'm now hooked on this book from the first page. I've got myself a fresh hot drink but I'm semi-confidently predicting that it'll be tepid at best before I drink it... that's a sign of a good book for me!
Yep, judging by the pretty-much non-existant warmth left in my hot drink, this is gonna totally make me lose the rest of the day in this book. Still a definite 5 stars from me.
I've got a new hot drink and half a packet of biscuits to get through for my lunch... how much will I get through in this next chapter I wonder? My day is definitely gonna go on hold until bedtime tonight I reckon.
Oh dear. The first page of chapter 2 has raised my sense of fair play, just like with all the other books I've read and reviewed. The use of those brand names potentially without permission means that the first star is dropping off. Will that be the only one after such an incredible first chapter?
I'm absolutely devouring this book - I'm up to chapter 3 and my drink that was too hot to drink at the start of chapter 2 is now barely above tepid again. I've devoured the seven biscuits though. Seriously, in the first two chapters of this book I'm totally hooked on it and it's a must-read for any adult who is into gentle womens fiction.
I'm getting confused with all these characters - who are the main characters in the story and why are there so many other secondary characters who seem to just be - names on a page at the moment?
OMG! This book is just too good... I'm now up to chapter 9 and it's a 5 star book in my eyes, if only it hadn't been for the use of those brand names, potentially without permission, which my sense of fair play meant knocking off the star. If you can overlook that then this is definitely a full five stars!
This book is getting better and better. I've done nothing but read since I first bought this book so maybe I should put it away for a while to re-engage with real life? I'm up to chapter 36 so I think I've done well with the reading today... I've just been so absorbed into the Irish world that literally everything else around me has become unimportant in relation to this book.
I'll start reading again tomorrow - I'm at 35% of the way through and I've just been so absorbed into the world of the characters that nothing else has mattered.
Mornin' all. I'm up to chapter 41 now and my first drink of the day has already gone cold... maybe I should stick to water until I've finished reading?
Just finished chapter 43 and I've just read about how the relationship first started between 3 of the characters and why it started the way it did.
Woah, woah, woah! Why have the chapters suddenly turned to "Three Months Later"? This is getting confusing now!
Ah right, the next page is the continuation of chapters, which is a relief lol
We seem to be getting to a heart-wrenching bit of the book... I hope it doesn't make me cry like baby, but if it does, that's another sign of an extraordinary book 'cos it so rarely happens.
This is definitely a must-read book... I've already let 2 hot drinks go stone cold this morning, so I've resorted back to a glass of water until lunchtime.
If/when you buy this book (and I sooo reckon you should) you'll need to set aside at least 3 days to do nothing but read... I've eaten one meal and a packet of crisps in the last 29 hours 'cos I've been so engrossed in this book!
Peggy reminds me of one of the medical bods I saw when I first got ill - he made me feel like I was making it all up instead of ill though lol I'm relieved that Cara seems to be seeing Peggy differently to that though.
I'm at 68% and it's now lunchtime! The book has given me a glimpse into Italian weddings - are they always so public with confetti being handed out to whoever happens to be there, whether they know the bride and groom personally or not?
Up to 75% now and the book is really helping me to cope with the nausea. If you want a great holiday read then you need to buy and read this book!
Just hit 78% and I'm gonna stop reading now... it's definitely a three day book of full-time reading but sooo worth it.
I love this book and it's been sooo worth the money - if you're looking for a feel-good read that relaxes you and makes your days slip away then you need to get your hands on this book.
Just finished and... wow! What an absolutely incredible book. Had me hooked from the first page and I feel like a different person now. I'm not sure I'd go as far as to say "life-changing" but it's given me a way to get out of my head and life for the last 3 days. You *have* to get this book... just don't expect to be able to drink a hot drink while you're reading it 'cos it'll go cold as you're so absorbed into the novel.
Thank you for such an incredible book, Marian Keyes.
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