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| Original Title: | This Charming Man |
| ISBN: | 0718149122 (ISBN13: 9780718149123) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Literary Awards: | Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Award for Easons Irish Popular Book of the Year (2009) |
Marian Keyes
Hardcover | Pages: 704 pages Rating: 3.77 | 34315 Users | 1560 Reviews
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'Everybody remembers where they were the day they heard that Paddy de Courcy was getting married'. But for four women in particular, the big news about the charismatic politician is especially momentous... Stylist Lola has every reason to beinterested in who Paddy's marrying - because she's his girlfriend, yet she definitely isn't the bride-to-be ... Journalist Grace wants the inside story on the de Courcy engagement and thinks Lola holds the key ... while Grace's sister, Marnie, still can'tforget her first love: a certain Paddy de Courcy. And what of the soon-to-be Mrs de Courcy? Alicia will do anything for her fiancé and is determined to be the perfect wife. But does she know thereal Paddy? Four very different women. One awfully charming man. And the dark secret that binds them all...
Present About Books This Charming Man
| Title | : | This Charming Man |
| Author | : | Marian Keyes |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 704 pages |
| Published | : | April 30th 2008 by Michael Joseph LTD |
| Categories | : | Womens Fiction. Chick Lit. Fiction. Romance |
Rating About Books This Charming Man
Ratings: 3.77 From 34315 Users | 1560 ReviewsWrite Up About Books This Charming Man
DNF and hated what I did readYears ago I read my first book by Marian Keyes called "Is Anybody Out There." I adored it and thought it was really exceptional. So I sought out and read everything else I could find by this author, hoping to recapture that feeling, but was disappointed every time. Somehow I forgot that, and bought this one at a used book store because the plot sounded good. The first chapter focused on an unlikeable, unsympathetic nitwit of a female character and it was written in aMarian Keyes makes me veer from insane giggling to fury to sorrow at/with her characters. She can be so funny and then make you feel such empathy for the protagonists. This book has four narrators who all have a relationship (of some sort) with Paddy de Courcy, a slick Irish politician. Issues in This Charming Man include domestic violence, alcoholism, depression, and severe lack of self-confidence - and it's still filled with humor that made me laugh like crazy.One of the narrators is an
I've read This Charming Man in one ago. Two nights go, or to be more precise, sometime between midnight and six am. It wasn't because it was one of the best books I've ever read. It was more that I was feeling rather horrid, couldn't sleep and decided that I might as well read my way through the night. Not that it wasn't a good book. It was, actually, a surprisingly good read. The cover and the synopsis make you think chic-lit but you're be wrong. It is a book about abuse. Sexual, mental and
I think it's safe to say that Marian Keyes is becoming one of my favorite authors as I'm still reading this book, and no I haven't read anything else by her, but you just know when you stumble upon a good author that is loved by many fans. She's so good in writing a character and making you feel what they do whether you like them or don't, it's all about keeping it real with her, dramatic but with a sense of humor, well rounded characters and interesting plot that keeps you on the edge flipping
I dont have much to say about this book other than that Im pleasantly surprised that it wasnt just another forgettable chick-lit. I wanted something light and fluffy to read, but damn this book sure does have its share of complexities and depth. I did struggle with the language structure at first (in Lolas chapters), but it maybe owing to my ignorance of Irish English dialect. I had to check if the rest of the book was written in that fashion and thank goodness it wasnt. So I continued. For
This was a re-read and I'm so glad I have started to re-read because this is such a brilliant story with all the skills Keyes possesses to climb into other people's psyche and reveal their deepest thoughts and feelings. Her combination of dark humour and serious issues makes for a hugely entertaining and moving read.Truly excellent - I am sad that I have finished this book - I am missing the characters already!Original reveiw:-Chick Lit at its best! Compelling story of four different women
Just a fantastic book - but I'll be honest I really hope this isn't representative of real Irish politicians behaviour 😁
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