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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Fabulous
This is a real return to form. I found the previous 2 novels lacked something compared to the giddy wondrousness of the Walsh novels. This has a different tone to all the previous books, a maturity & calmness that makes it feel like you are curled up under your favourite blanket. I love Marian Keyes' writing, ALL her books are wonderful, but this one is right up there as one of her very best.
This is a real return to form. I found the previous 2 novels lacked something compared to the giddy wondrousness of the Walsh novels. This has a different tone to all the previous books, a maturity & calmness that makes it feel like you are curled up under your favourite blanket. I love Marian Keyes' writing, ALL her books are wonderful, but this one is right up there as one of her very best.
I am absolutely gutted. I love Marian Keyes' books but I couldn't get into it or finish it. Way too many characters at the start (a cast list would have helped me massively) and the time frame jumps lost me immediately and I couldn't get it back My sister is Keyes' biggest fan so I will wait and see what she thinks to this one. I feel sad, I was beside myself when I got approved for it. Thank you netgalley for the ARC
i love marian with my whole heart but this was a little bit disappointing. i say that but i was absolutely glued for the second half
My return to Marian Keyes and I had forgotten how I enjoy the easy reader listen in this case. I loved that she completed the narration.
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I’m a huge Marian Keyes fan and her latest book, Grown Ups is an absolute joy. In parts hilarious and, at other times, deeply moving, Marian’s signature style of tackling hard-hitting subjects with grace and humour prevails in this latest offering. I actually listened to the audiobook of Grown Ups after it was recommended by a friend and, with it being read by Marian herself, it was beautiful to listen to.
Grown-Ups perfectly represents those awkward family dynamics, whereby you have a rich one, a successful one, the perfect home-maker etc. The Casey’s are witty, caring, complex and entirely dysfunctional in so many ways, but I couldn’t help but love them. Listening to their story in Marian’s gorgeous Irish accent was a joy, and I genuinely felt like I’d escaped into their world. There’s so many characters and an awful lot going on, but once you’ve got your head around who’s who, it’s a brilliant story!
Grown-Ups perfectly represents those awkward family dynamics, whereby you have a rich one, a successful one, the perfect home-maker etc. The Casey’s are witty, caring, complex and entirely dysfunctional in so many ways, but I couldn’t help but love them. Listening to their story in Marian’s gorgeous Irish accent was a joy, and I genuinely felt like I’d escaped into their world. There’s so many characters and an awful lot going on, but once you’ve got your head around who’s who, it’s a brilliant story!
I adored Grown Ups by Marian Keyes. The story of the Casey brothers. Johnny, Ed and Liam and their families. This story reminded me of great family tv dramas-Brothers & Sisters, and Parenthood. A big, dramatic, character driven book., it was everything I love in a book! And it takes place in some fabulous settings in Ireland so I felt like I had multiple holidays while staying home.
If I had one criticism, in each of the family get togethers, the interactions are basically the same. And this family gets together a lot!
Overall, I really did enjoy #Grownups and would recommend to anyone looking for a good family drama. Thank you to #netgalley and the publisher for the e-copy in exchange for a review!
If I had one criticism, in each of the family get togethers, the interactions are basically the same. And this family gets together a lot!
Overall, I really did enjoy #Grownups and would recommend to anyone looking for a good family drama. Thank you to #netgalley and the publisher for the e-copy in exchange for a review!
I adored Grown Ups by Marian Keyes. The story of the Casey brothers. Johnny, Ed and Liam and their families. This story reminded me of great family tv dramas-Brothers & Sisters, and Parenthood. A big, dramatic, character driven book., it was everything I love in a book! And it takes place in some fabulous settings in Ireland so I felt like I had multiple holidays while staying home.
If I had one criticism, in each of the family get togethers, the interactions are basically the same. And this family gets together a lot!
Overall, I really did enjoy #Grownups and would recommend to anyone looking for a good family drama. Thank you to #netgalley and the publisher for the e-copy in exchange for a review!
If I had one criticism, in each of the family get togethers, the interactions are basically the same. And this family gets together a lot!
Overall, I really did enjoy #Grownups and would recommend to anyone looking for a good family drama. Thank you to #netgalley and the publisher for the e-copy in exchange for a review!