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Marian Keyes is my all time favourite author and, having read and loved every one of her novels, I was ecstatic to be approved by netgalley for an early copy of her newest book.
Thankfully this did not disappoint. As always, Marian’s characters are developed to the point where you feel like you have gotten to know them as friends by the end of the story. Despite dealing with some deep issues, such as eating disorders, divorces, deaths and betrayals, the book never felt like a slog, her cheerful Irish wittisms and smaller, brilliantly funny characters along the way manage to raise the mood where needed and kept me entertained and desperate to read more.
The story has the potential to be confusing, with 6 different main characters and a storyline that starts in the present, moves into the past, then works its way back to the start, finishing in the future. However Keyes keeps all of the threads moving clearly, with her beautiful writing style allowing the reader to get to know each character and feel part of their story as it unfolds.
I felt I identified with all of the female characters in one way or another and was rooting for their happy endings throughout. I also really loved the way that Jessie had two really clashing parts to her personality. She is such a strong female business owner, but her insecurities were realistic, she wasn’t portrayed as a ‘ball breaker’ as sometimes women can be in books and I felt I really wanted to be her friend!
I definitely recommend this book, it’s pure Marian Keyes escapism.
Thank you so so much to netgalley, the publishers and the author for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
Thankfully this did not disappoint. As always, Marian’s characters are developed to the point where you feel like you have gotten to know them as friends by the end of the story. Despite dealing with some deep issues, such as eating disorders, divorces, deaths and betrayals, the book never felt like a slog, her cheerful Irish wittisms and smaller, brilliantly funny characters along the way manage to raise the mood where needed and kept me entertained and desperate to read more.
The story has the potential to be confusing, with 6 different main characters and a storyline that starts in the present, moves into the past, then works its way back to the start, finishing in the future. However Keyes keeps all of the threads moving clearly, with her beautiful writing style allowing the reader to get to know each character and feel part of their story as it unfolds.
I felt I identified with all of the female characters in one way or another and was rooting for their happy endings throughout. I also really loved the way that Jessie had two really clashing parts to her personality. She is such a strong female business owner, but her insecurities were realistic, she wasn’t portrayed as a ‘ball breaker’ as sometimes women can be in books and I felt I really wanted to be her friend!
I definitely recommend this book, it’s pure Marian Keyes escapism.
Thank you so so much to netgalley, the publishers and the author for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.