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My Favourite Mistake
by Marian Keyes
Revisiting the Walsh family feels like diving into a big bag of pick n' mix. It's comforting, satisfying, and you don't want to stop. However, after a while, it gets too much and you wish you'd stopped earlier.
I really like Marian Keyes and the Walsh family, but this one was too long. As much as I love spending time with the family and all the characters, I would have preferred a bit more focused novel. In a way, the novel reflect how I imagine the family, so the length is in line with the characters, I guess. I also like that Keyes makes the characters feel alive with ailments that are relatable, and that she puts the stories in settings that can be dated. She's also very good at referring to lines and plots from the other books.
I wouldn't mind following the Walsh family a bit more, if there is a story to tell.
I really like Marian Keyes and the Walsh family, but this one was too long. As much as I love spending time with the family and all the characters, I would have preferred a bit more focused novel. In a way, the novel reflect how I imagine the family, so the length is in line with the characters, I guess. I also like that Keyes makes the characters feel alive with ailments that are relatable, and that she puts the stories in settings that can be dated. She's also very good at referring to lines and plots from the other books.
I wouldn't mind following the Walsh family a bit more, if there is a story to tell.