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Maeve Binchy (Author)
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Publication Date: 2 Feb 2012 | Series: Quick Reads

Dee loves her children very much, but now they are all grown up, shouldn't they leave home?

Rosie moved out when she got married, but it didn't work out, so now she is back with her parents. Helen is a teacher, and doesn't earn enough for a place of her own. Anthony writes songs, and is just waiting for the day when someone will pay him for them. Until then, all three are happy at home. It doesn't cost them anything, and surely their parents like having a full house?

When a crisis occurs, Dee decides things have to change for the whole family ... whether they like it or not.

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  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Orion (2 Feb 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1409136612
  • ISBN-13: 978-1409136613
  • Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 19.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (167 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 12,376 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Maeve Binchy, as always, explores the truth of family relationships with honesty, humour and compassion in a style that is uniquely her own. Wonderful. (Parent Talk 2012-03-01)

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A brand new Maeve Binchy - written specially for the World Book Day Quick Reads promotion.
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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Full House 8 Feb 2012
By Evie
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She's the best, a really great short story from Maeve Binchy, you can't put it down. Worth every penny would have paid more.I have to read all her books. Brilliant story.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Maeve at her best! 12 Feb 2012
By Eileen Dick
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In bed with flu, and a short concentration span, this was the PERFECT read for me.
I think thousands of families, and not just in Ireland, could relate to this story, taken for granted parents, and indignant kids!
I know of a lady who is still working lifting and helping disabled geriatrics, (even though she should have retired years ago, and has severe arthritis) because she still has a mortgsge to pay, yet her recently divorced daughter, has just bought a new house, and a new hot tub! And her teenage boys have all the gadgets, and 400 pound jackets on their back. Where is the sense of helping your parents? I believe the PC term is "giving something back" and this is what the book is about. I normally settle in for a weeks read when a new Maeve book is published, but this fit the bill nicely.
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44 of 45 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars FULL HOUSE 2 Feb 2012
By Amanda TOP 500 REVIEWER
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Dee Nolan and and her husband Liam have three grown up children living in their home, not only being waited on hand and foot but completely rent free as well. When Liam loses his job Dee decides that it is time for a life change, starting with her offspring, who she feels must now fend for themselves.
A pleasant easy read.
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39 of 41 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Family troubles 10 Feb 2012
By C. Colley TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Paperback
When a financial crisis hits the Nolan family, Dee Nolan decides things can only improve if some big family changes are made. Dee realises that she will have to be harsh with her grown up children because she is sick of waiting on them hand and foot, and it is time they stood on their own two feet.
This was a pleasant quick read that shows that mistakes are made in life and whilst it is difficult to make the necessary changes, a crisis is sometimes the catalyst.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Winner 25 Feb 2012
By Mrs. A. Williamson
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I read this over a couple of nights and, as always with Maeve Binchy, I loved it. She brought out both sides of the story beautifully. I have subsequently bought it for a friend who is about to go through the same trauma with her son.
Highly recommended for a train or airline journey
Audrey
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A Binchy book is a great comfort 14 Aug 2012
By breizhcopfan
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I really enjoyed this short story which reminds me of real families in Ireland today!
After hearing the sad news of Maeve's death, it feels special to find another of her books I havn't read and enjoyed yet. She was always spot on in her observations of life in Ireland. Always a great pleasure to open one of her books and start to read...
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars short but worthwhile 11 Aug 2012
By Cloggie Downunder TOP 500 REVIEWER
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Full House is a novella by Maeve Binchy in the Quick Reads series. The story centres on Dee and Liam Nolan, residents of St. Jarlath's Cres in Dublin, an address with which Binchy fans will be familiar. Dee and Liam have two adult daughters and a son, all still living at home, none of whom contribute financially or practically to the running of the household. Rosie was married to Ronan for all of what seemed like 10 minutes before she returned home with a list of complaints about married life; Helen is a teacher with grand if impractical ideas for her students; Anthony is waiting for the songs he writes to make him famous, spends every minute listening to his iPod and has never had a job. It's true that Dee and Liam have made a rod for their own backs, but when Liam loses his job, Dee decides things have to change. Binchy takes everyday situations and brings them alive with her skilful dialogue, character interactions and original plot. Fans will welcome cameo appearances by Lizzie Scarlett, Maud and Marco, Simon Scarlett, Noel, Faith and Frankie Lynch and Fiona Carroll. Short but definitely worthwhile.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars CLEANING HOUSE 20 Jun 2012
By Red Rock Bookworm
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Maeve Binchy's new book FULL HOUSE is classified as a quick read and is perfect for a lazy afternoon. Once again she has "hit the nail on the head" with her latest offering that presents the story of the Nolan family, whose household could be a microcosm of many of the families in our world today. We have hard working loving parents, doing whatever it takes maintain their home which is overrun with their adult children who feel their parents should be thrilled to have them underfoot. Like many children in this era of entitlement, they contribute little or nothing to the household, are demanding and tend to treat their mother like a maid, pay no rent, and in general behave like spoiled brats.

When her husband Liam loses his job mom, Dee, decides it's time to make changes in the status quo and her overindulged children are a good place to start.

Filled with the cozy, warm storytelling style that is a Binchy trademark, FULL HOUSE, while not a full course meal, should serve as a satisfying little "nosh" for her many fans. 3 1/2 STARS
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely easy read
I do like Maeve Binchy, when you pick up one of her books you know you are in for a treat. This didn't disappoint even as a short story but I never want her books to finish. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Maz
5.0 out of 5 stars A gift for Mum
I got this book because my Mum is mad on Maeve Binchy and ended up enjoying it as well. My mum is very happy with it and now keeps checking the amazon site when she is here to see... Read more
Published 7 days ago by Paul
5.0 out of 5 stars Full House
Great quick read in her usual story telling way.Great insight to grown up children taking parents for granted instead of moving on
Published 9 days ago by Alan Burke
4.0 out of 5 stars Satisfying light read .
Enjoyable story with credible characters. One can feel the frustration of the mother trying to hold everything together without any voluntary co-operation from the rest of the... Read more
Published 10 days ago by Kate Neal
5.0 out of 5 stars full house maeve binchy
i chose 5 stars because this is a wonderful book. and full of action i like this book very much very enjoyable
Published 12 days ago by swimrose
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
A good read which I enjoyed, although I prefer Maeve Binchy's earlier quick reads. Enjoyable but I dont think it would make you a devoted fan
Published 13 days ago by Kiggy
5.0 out of 5 stars Full house
Very easy to read. Very true to life . Enjoyable. Would recommend to others. Able to read it in one or two sessions.
Published 15 days ago by pooey54
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
A typical Maeve Binchy read. The characters are easy to relate to you and quickly become involved in their lives
Published 15 days ago by roslulyn
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great read
Another great read. I read this in two days as normal. You can't put these books down and I look forward to the next release.
Published 16 days ago by Classics fan
5.0 out of 5 stars Book purchase
Bought this for my mother she is a huge Mauve Binchy fan. I would definitely purchase more from this author.
Published 16 days ago by stonker22
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