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3.5 AVERAGE
3.5 AVERAGE
Marian Keyes' books may be considered "beach reads," but her characters have surprising depth. This story delves into the lives of Ashling, a Miss Fix-it who is actually teetering on the brink, Lisa, a boss from hell with a broken heart, and Clodagh, the woman who has it all but doesn't actually want any of it.
I like Marian Keyes a lot but this isn’t one of her best - it’s a bit too joke-driven and the flow is awkward. It’s cool seeing her get better and better as a writer.
There’s a strange mix of sensations while reading a book from the 2000s. In just 24 years, so much has changed in our world and the perspective of society. Yet, much remains the same. The dynamics among women have evolved in the fashion industry and other fields (thankfully!), but we can still find traces of the bitchiness that Lisa embodies.
I kept reading, eagerly awaiting the sushi part, but it doesn’t arrive until page 388. Well played, Marian Keyes!
This novel, which jumps between characters, revolves around the lives of three women: Lisa (the sharp, self-made editor), Ashling (the reliable Miss Fix-It), and Clodagh (the self-centered young mother). These three women have little in common except for a longing present in their inadequate early thirties. Throughout the book, they each grow, finding stability amid their missteps and realizing what truly matters to them. Because life can be a bitch, even when you work hard to escape it.
A pleasure to devour.
I kept reading, eagerly awaiting the sushi part, but it doesn’t arrive until page 388. Well played, Marian Keyes!
This novel, which jumps between characters, revolves around the lives of three women: Lisa (the sharp, self-made editor), Ashling (the reliable Miss Fix-It), and Clodagh (the self-centered young mother). These three women have little in common except for a longing present in their inadequate early thirties. Throughout the book, they each grow, finding stability amid their missteps and realizing what truly matters to them. Because life can be a bitch, even when you work hard to escape it.
A pleasure to devour.
I felt like reading some chic-lit for a change and Marian Keyes is my number one choice for that. Sushi for Beginners was really typical Keyes, but not my favorite from her. Entertaining none the less.
Like most of Marian’s this took a while to get into but once in there it is so rewarding. Without Ashling this would just be a book about selfish people leading selfish lives; while Lisa does have some sort of revelation she is still not a pleasant character and the less said on Clodagh the better. With Ashling however it is a different kind of book with a satisfying ending.
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
What a fun read! Witty, very British, with great character development and clever dialogue --- this book was a delightful surprise!