toofondofbooks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
2.5
beckiewhite2's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
nakbari's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
slow-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
4.25
annette_r's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Rape, and Death
a_rainbow_reader's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
upgirlcd's review against another edition
3.0
good book. well written but with far too much detail. I skipped groups of pages at a time and didnt miss out on any of the plot. I loved the true Irish perspective from my American view. Loved the characters--the sage, the selfish, the prickly, the sweet. A bit mired in detail, otherwise great.
shaykeretz's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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? Yes
3.25
koprivan's review against another edition
4.0
Keyes, as always, deftly and pleasurably subverts chick lit's most buyable elements--singletons, young marrieds, and unreliable bachelors. In the process, she creates a small, vibrant world whose characters are mostly well-drawn, though sometimes fantastic, and whose actions mostly make sense. There's enough Irish magical realism to satisfy those of us who continue to think of Ireland as the place where "Roan Innish" originated. The Irish slang is fun, too.
sueann's review against another edition
3.0
Bridget Jones Diary meets Dead Like Me, sort of. Good reading for the airport or beach. Mostly humorous, but with some serious issues addressed as well. Likable characters. I enjoyed it.
emp1234's review against another edition
4.0
Listened to this one. The narrator was Caitriona Keyes and she did a wonderful job. I won't spoil it, but let's just say the ending will make you happy to say "karma's a bitch".