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Marian Keyes has for years been the undisputed queen ... Sinéad Moriarty is now a worthy competitor (Sunday Independent )
Makes you really care ... plenty of laughts and more than a bit of substance (Irish Mail on Sunday )
This warm touching book is truly bittersweet - you will laugh and cry (My Weekly )
Makes you really care ... plenty of laughts and more than a bit of substance (Irish Mail on Sunday )
This warm touching book is truly bittersweet - you will laugh and cry (My Weekly )
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There's more than one way of being a modern woman, not that the Devlin sisters would admit it ...
Julie used to be the easy-going sister. But now she's a mother of four boys under five, her marriage is under strain and she is struggling to keep sane. She needs support, but her sisters don't understand. After all, their lives are perfect.
Lawyer Louise has always been top of her game, with little time for family and even less for romance. But with a drunken mistake threatening everything she's worked for, she may need to accept that she needs help to keep going.
Gorgeous Sophie got everything she ever wanted: a loving husband, a beautiful, well-behaved daughter and a designer lifestyle. Her sisters consider her spoiled and shallow but she doesn't care - that's until her life is turned upside-down and she realises they may be right. Not that she's going to let them know the trouble she's in.
The Devlin sisters think they have little in common. They might just be in for some big surprises ...
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Devlin family are the main focus of this book, and certainly have an interesting tale to tell! There are 3 sisters, Sophie, Louise and Julie, and while each of them seems happy with their lives, behind closed doors it's a different story altogether. Sophie, the youngest daughter, is a bit spoilt and is pushing that onto her young daughter as well, something her sisters resent. Louise is a successful lawyer living in London but she's hiding her own secret that threatens to blow her family apart. Finally, Julie is the mother of 4 boys, 3 of them being triplets and is falling apart with the pressure of it all. However, the sisters don't share their woes with each other but when all their lives begin to unravel, they turn to each other like never before.
I loved the family element of this book, and how the three women's stories all wrap around each other throughout the novel. Each of the chapters follows one of the women, but there isn't a pattern to it and I liked this because you didn't know where the story was going next. As it progresses, the sisters all appear in others stories more and more, and you can see how the importance of family being around is becoming more and more relevant. Moriarty deals with some pretty relevant issues in the book too - from bankruptcy to depression, affairs and single motherhood, and she deals with them all perfectly. Clearly she has done her research as it reads very well, and you really feel for the Devlin sisters as you are reading, having to deal with these horrible things all at once.
I found this book very readable, and was always reluctant to put it down. Things unfold at a good pace, not being rushed or happening too slowly, but at a believable pace and I liked this very much. I have to say I really liked reading Julie's posts she put on her mother's forum, I'm sure quite a few people have been there and done that, I know I have, and it's great to see Moriarty incorporating that into her novels. Her writing is very readable as usual, and she envelops you into the book with every word. I just thought the relationship between the sisters was so well written, it made me wish I had a sister of my own to turn to when I need someone to talk to. I found Sophie's story particularly touching, although I really disliked her at first, I thought she was fantastic by the end. I also liked how realistically Moriarty writes Louise's struggle with single motherhood and juggling her job too, I am sure so many women reading this are going to relate to that.
I think Moriarty has written another best seller here, and it's probably my favourite of her books to date. It is easy to read, very enjoyable and a book you certainly won't be able to put down until it's finished. The characters are realistic, you can't help but sympathise with them because the same things that happen to them could happen to anyone of us, and that is the appeal of the book. It moves from Ireland, to London and Moriarty writes so well about both places. But the best thing about this book is that it shows you how important family can be, whatever your trouble, they will always be there for you no matter what, and it's a very heart-warming and fortifying read. If you've got a sister, you'll want to give them a hug after reading this, and if you haven't, hug your brother or wish you had a sister! It was a truly excellent read, and puts Sinead Moriarty back to the top of my watch list
I loved the family element of this book, and how the three women's stories all wrap around each other throughout the novel. Each of the chapters follows one of the women, but there isn't a pattern to it and I liked this because you didn't know where the story was going next. As it progresses, the sisters all appear in others stories more and more, and you can see how the importance of family being around is becoming more and more relevant. Moriarty deals with some pretty relevant issues in the book too - from bankruptcy to depression, affairs and single motherhood, and she deals with them all perfectly. Clearly she has done her research as it reads very well, and you really feel for the Devlin sisters as you are reading, having to deal with these horrible things all at once.
I found this book very readable, and was always reluctant to put it down. Things unfold at a good pace, not being rushed or happening too slowly, but at a believable pace and I liked this very much. I have to say I really liked reading Julie's posts she put on her mother's forum, I'm sure quite a few people have been there and done that, I know I have, and it's great to see Moriarty incorporating that into her novels. Her writing is very readable as usual, and she envelops you into the book with every word. I just thought the relationship between the sisters was so well written, it made me wish I had a sister of my own to turn to when I need someone to talk to. I found Sophie's story particularly touching, although I really disliked her at first, I thought she was fantastic by the end. I also liked how realistically Moriarty writes Louise's struggle with single motherhood and juggling her job too, I am sure so many women reading this are going to relate to that.
I think Moriarty has written another best seller here, and it's probably my favourite of her books to date. It is easy to read, very enjoyable and a book you certainly won't be able to put down until it's finished. The characters are realistic, you can't help but sympathise with them because the same things that happen to them could happen to anyone of us, and that is the appeal of the book. It moves from Ireland, to London and Moriarty writes so well about both places. But the best thing about this book is that it shows you how important family can be, whatever your trouble, they will always be there for you no matter what, and it's a very heart-warming and fortifying read. If you've got a sister, you'll want to give them a hug after reading this, and if you haven't, hug your brother or wish you had a sister! It was a truly excellent read, and puts Sinead Moriarty back to the top of my watch list
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Being one of three sisters the title really appealed to me. I also like irish authors i find their sense of humour amusing. The outlay of the book was good with nice black print.
I enjoyed the story very much and found myself relating to each one of the sisters in some way. Also I found myself reading this book when I should have been doing much more mundane things like housework.
I also ordered another Sinead Moriarty book which I am also enjoying.
I enjoyed the story very much and found myself relating to each one of the sisters in some way. Also I found myself reading this book when I should have been doing much more mundane things like housework.
I also ordered another Sinead Moriarty book which I am also enjoying.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
Having two sisters myself I related to the complexity that a close family bond brings. The characters are great and the girls younger brother Gavin was definitely the younger sibling who got away with being pampered. It's a fab read and you really get caught up in the drama as it plays out.
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Bought this for my wfe. Reports back have not been good. Not nearly as good as some of this writers other work which prompted the purchase in the first place. Read more
Published 27 days ago by M. Ward
Very enjoyable read
This was my first book by Ms Moriarty but hopefully not the last. The three sisters were very diverse characters but believable and the story covers a period in their lives when... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jill Besterman
fantastic
Really enjoyed this book, could not put it down so needless to say the housework got a bit behind. I have read a few of this writers book but must say this is the best. Read more
Published 2 months ago by jane
Another fantastic book
Another fantastic book, could not put it down, just loved it all, you feel like you are there and a member of the family, Sinead is a superb writer and has the ability to make you... Read more
Published 6 months ago by MB
great book
First book i have read by sinead , will definelity be getten another, really enjoyed it, couldnt put this book down,
Was funny and also would have mad you cry
Was funny and also would have mad you cry
Published 7 months ago by housewife
Me and My Sisters
Me and My Sisters is Sinead Moriarty's seventh novel. It tells the story of the Devlin sisters; Julie, Louise and Sophie. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Amy
Me and my Sisters
This is a great read. Light hearted and laugh out loud funny in parts. You can see yourself in many of the situations which makes it all the more enjoyable.
Published 7 months ago by Busy Mum
Fantastic, Her best yet!
Sinead Moriarty is one of my favourite authors so I was pleased when she brought out her new book "me and my sisters" She seems to get better with each book. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Bookworm
Excellent
A very good book. Will be loved by Mums and sisters everywhere. Very funny and refreshing book. Sinead is a very good writer, I was delighted to find her. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Grace
Great holiday read!
I was so excited for the release of sineads new book and it arrived just in time for my holiday. It was a fantastic easy read that kept me longing to know what would happen next. Read more
Published 8 months ago by SarahNYC
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