- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Anchor Books; Reprint edition (July 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0385721617
- ISBN-13: 978-0385721615
- Product Dimensions: 13 x 1.6 x 20.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,451,901 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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With this irresistibly fresh debut about a set of twins in their first year of college in Ireland, Julian Gough ("Roddy Doyle in an extremely good mood." —The Washington Post Book World) has established himself as Ireland's most delightful new voice in fiction.
Juno and Juliet Taylor are both beautiful blondes, but Juliet is convinced that Juno is the more beautiful, as well as the more intelligent, charming, worldly, and wise. Yet neither feels any sense of rivalry, which is good, given that their freshman year turns out to be more than either could handle alone. Juno has an erratic artist for a boyfriend and is stalked by a pervert who sends anonymous letters. And Juliet is in love with her grad-student tutor, who is stymied by her youth and preoccupied with his dying father. Hilarious and tender, ribald and smart, Juno & Juliet is a refreshing romp with two sisters whose love and devotion are infectious.
Juno and Juliet Taylor are both beautiful blondes, but Juliet is convinced that Juno is the more beautiful, as well as the more intelligent, charming, worldly, and wise. Yet neither feels any sense of rivalry, which is good, given that their freshman year turns out to be more than either could handle alone. Juno has an erratic artist for a boyfriend and is stalked by a pervert who sends anonymous letters. And Juliet is in love with her grad-student tutor, who is stymied by her youth and preoccupied with his dying father. Hilarious and tender, ribald and smart, Juno & Juliet is a refreshing romp with two sisters whose love and devotion are infectious.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This was quite a fun book to read, and the observations are more thought-provoking than one would expect from a "fun" read. Juliet's comments on her fellow university students had me laughing with recognition. I teach at university myself, and Mr. Gough has described the academic world perfectly. While at times the book veers towards the unbelievable, it's still well worth reading. I read it a year ago and have recently picked it up for a second go, and it's still as good as it was before.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Perfect for a rainy day
3 Aug 2001
Format:Hardcover
I loved this book! It was endearing and funny without being trite and contrived, and I literally could not put it down.. I read the whole thing the day I got it. The characters were interesting and likeable, especially Juliet, the narrator, who was a very human (and readable) combination of irritable, funny, loving, and self-conscious. The book almost felt as if I were reading the diary of a friend. I also, having recently spent some time studying at UCC, found it to be a pretty good portrayal of college life in Ireland; Gough's descriptions were great, and his language brought me back there in a way nothing else I have read since has. Overall, I would say this book is fun without sacrificing content, a great read if you want to feel good without turning your mind off.. and, the perfect thing to snuggle up to with a steamy mug of Barry's Tea on a rainy day!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Literary twins
26 Mar 2003
Format:Paperback
The description on the jacket of Juno and Juliet was what prompted me to read it: "Juno and Juliet Taylor are beautiful Irish twins headed off to Galway for college." For years I've been asked questions about being an identical twin. Normal people seem to be insatiably curious about twins, and those that write about twins pretty much always mess it up. One of pleasant surprises of Juno and Juliet is how much the author does get correct.
Juno and Juliet is propelled forward by Juliet's narrative. She's the "less pretty" and more acerbic and sarcastic twin, and she describes the small problems that are always faced in the first year of college. In terms of action, not much happens until the very end. Everything is driven by Juliet's thoughts on the people and events that surround her. This book is more than just a character development, but has even less suspense than a Jane Austen novel. The pleasure comes from Juliet's voice as the year unfolds. The author has created a character who feels very real, someone who is a thinking person without giving up other parts of her personality such as humor and wit, which seems to happen far too often in other books.
The weakest part of the book is the final discovery and fight at the end, where a one-dimensional character doesn't develop into anything more. It's surprising considering how well the author describes even the smaller supporting characters, and is somewhat jarring. But for me, Juliet more than makes up for it. Her interactions with Juno, and thoughts afterwards, are some of the best writing about twins that I've ever come across. The author understands that twins are two separate people. Juliet doesn't always understand Juno's actions. Needless to say, they also can't communicate telepathically.
This book is not lighthearted, but it is funny and uplifting enough in parts that it also isn't heavy. I didn't think that it was pretensious given that the narrator is only eighteen, and obviously has some teen angst to work through. I also am not sure what one of the reviewers is complaining about when she says that the author missed some obvious "female functions". What this book really describes is a real story about growing up, which doesn't stop when the school year ends. We know that Juno and Juliet's growth continues past where we leave them. And as an added bonus, people can now feel what it's like to have a twin.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
For anyone who's gone to school & found themselves in love.
7 Jan 2003
Format:Paperback
Such a lovely book! Delicate and extremely powerful for such a small little package. Reminds me a lot of Gail Tsukiyama's work, with a rather spartan literary style that just blows you away. I can't wait to read more!
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