'I had to go back to New York and try to find him. There was a chance he mightn't be there but I had to give it a go because there was one thing I was certain of: he wasn't here.' Anna Walsh is officially a wreck. Physically broken and emotionally shattered, she lies on her parents' Dublin sofa with only one thing on her mind: getting back to New York. New York means her best friends, The Most Fabulous Job In The World and above all, it means her husband, Aidan. But nothing in Anna's life is that simple anymore! Not only is her return to Manhattan complicated by her physical and emotional scars - but Aidan seems to have vanished. Is it time for Anna to move on? Is it even possible for her to move on? A motley group of misfits, an earth-shattering revelation, two births and one very weird wedding might help Anna find some answers - and will change her life forever. Hilarious, heartbreaking and life-affirming, Marian's unforgettable new novel is as epic as it is entertaining.
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The jokes are as good as ever, Keyes' large cast of Irish and American characters fizz and crackle off the page. High quality entertainment (Marie Claire )
It takes real talent to make a reader laugh and cry … the story will stay with you long after you've read the last page (Heat )
The novel is a rare blend of genres, a richly enjoyable satire and an inspirational tale of one woman's triumph over despair (Telegraph Daily )
Keyes writes brilliantly, as always, about love, grief, jealousy and friendship (Daily Mail ) --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
It takes real talent to make a reader laugh and cry … the story will stay with you long after you've read the last page (Heat )
The novel is a rare blend of genres, a richly enjoyable satire and an inspirational tale of one woman's triumph over despair (Telegraph Daily )
Keyes writes brilliantly, as always, about love, grief, jealousy and friendship (Daily Mail ) --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
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Dubliner Anna is the fourth of five Walsh sisters who seems to have it all - gorgeous husband Aidan, an apartment in Manhattan and The Best Job In The World. So it's not surprising she doesn't want to stay for long in her parents' Good Front Room in Blackrock, where there's nothing to do but watch the antics of her sister Helen who spends most of her time hiding in bushes with binoculars trying to catch errant spouses 'at it'.
Anna doesn't wait too long before heading back to her life in New York - her ridiculous mandatory work wardrobe and gut-clenching Monday Morning Meetings, the city of eight minute speeding dating, the Labradoodle and Feathery Strokers.
Back in Manhattan Anna sees Aidan everywhere - walking down the street and passing by in a bus - so why won't he return her calls or emails?
Meanwhile, Helen's professional life becomes weirder than fiction when she gets entangled in the Dublin criminal underworld and is charged with spying on Mrs Big and Racey O'Grady. And who is the old lady encouraging her dog to do 'his business' outside the Walsh house? And how far is Mammy Walsh willing to go to put a stop to it?
One thing's for sure, when the Walsh women get together there's no telling how things will turn out…
Hold onto your handbags for the new Marian Keyes! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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I love Marian Keyes work and can still remember the thrill after opening Lucy Sullivan is getting married all those years ago but, to me, Anybody Out There just doesnt make the grade. Completely hooked initially - I couldnt put the darn thing down - until you find out what had happened to her and Aidan... Then it kind of gets really boring. Aside from the hilarious emails from sister Helen and her mum, which really make for fantastic reading, the story just seems to stumble on and on - I was waiting for it get going again but sadly it never did. Im a huge crier - have even been known to sniffle at adverts - but though sad, it just wasnt believable enough to get me going! Not the worst thing Ive ever read but certainly not up to standard.
61 of 66 people found the following review helpful
By S. Bowie
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It was with great surprise and delight that I spotted this, on 19th February in Leeds Bradford Airport; the best holiday read one could wish for.
Marian is the queen of chick lit and in my opinion her best novels are about the Walsh family. Anybody Out There? concerns Anna, the fourth daughter and includes a mini, e mail plot involving Helen, the youngest and most eccentric.For the first time since Rachel's Holiday we meet all the girls together again and our curiosity about their lives is well satisfied. Mammy Walsh continues to be absolutely barking and serves up some hysterical one liners in her attempts to steamroller a family wedding. Marian deftly steers an emotional roller coaster
of a plot to a very satisfying conclusion.
It's like a big box of irresisitible chocolates; you gobble it all up as fast as you can then wish you hadn't finished it so quickly!
Marian is the queen of chick lit and in my opinion her best novels are about the Walsh family. Anybody Out There? concerns Anna, the fourth daughter and includes a mini, e mail plot involving Helen, the youngest and most eccentric.For the first time since Rachel's Holiday we meet all the girls together again and our curiosity about their lives is well satisfied. Mammy Walsh continues to be absolutely barking and serves up some hysterical one liners in her attempts to steamroller a family wedding. Marian deftly steers an emotional roller coaster
of a plot to a very satisfying conclusion.
It's like a big box of irresisitible chocolates; you gobble it all up as fast as you can then wish you hadn't finished it so quickly!
27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Hardcover
In this book, we find out more about Anna, the sister portrayed as a dreamy space cadet in the other books. In this one, she's grown up and not quite the flake she's made out to be. This book deals beautifully with grief and loss, but isn't at all depressing. Very affecting, one of Marian's best. Thorougly recommended.
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I am a big fan of Marian Keyes - this is my second time around reading these books (on my kindle) on my long train journeys to work. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Alison
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Easy light read
Nothing to write home about but another easy read by Marian Keyes. Got through it quickly although a bit forgettable. Ideal beach read.
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Anybody Out There
A good read and well written so that it is easily understood. I liked the story and life of the main characters, and humorous too.
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An absolute must read
Great book. Lots of twists and turns to keep you interested. Had me laughing out loud and in tears at times., didn't want to put it down. Another best seller from a great author.
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Marian Keyes at her best!
Great book that drew me in and made me laugh and cry. I really enjoyed it. Looking forward to reading more about the Walsh family
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One of her best so far! Colourfully crafted characters and some beautifully scripted moments of dark comedy. Just purchased her latest offering.
Published 4 months ago by Bea Wilson
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Anyone out there?
Really enjoyed this book, my friend lost her husband last may very suddenly age 47, it made me cry with sadness & happiness a really good book couldn't put it down.
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Oh, I love this book
I made a bit of an error with this book, the first time that I read it. I loved it, but in order to really appreciate the Walsh family, it's better to start with Rachel's Holiday,... Read more
Published 4 months ago by K. Roberts
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Drawn in from the start
I was drawn into the story from beginning to end. A fantastic holiday read albeit it makes you a little unsociable. Was able to put it down but not for long.
Published 7 months ago by JD Barnet
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Brilliant and heartbreaking i couldn't put this down as i wanted to know she was going to be ok. Marian Keyes at her brilliant self still interlinking the whole Walsh family and... Read more
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