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Molly Fox's Birthday (Paperback)

by Deirdre Madden (Author)
3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Faber and Faber (31 Jul 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 057123965X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0571239658
  • Product Dimensions: 21 x 13.6 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 167,378 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'A novel of great subtlety, beauty and strength. She is one of our finest writers.' --Anne Enright

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'Equipped with an almost celestial compassion, Madden is the constant genius of Irish letters.'

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14 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A subtle and beguiling read, 6 Mar 2009
This is a book that weaves its way into ones consciousness in a subtle and understated way. The style of writing is simple, clear, unshowy, but full of atmosphere. The characterisations of Molly Fox and her life-long friend evoke the complexities of friendship, and its unconditional acceptance of flaws and idiosyncrasies. A mellow and beguiling read.
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22 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, 1 Sep 2008
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A pleasure. Engaging, thought provoking, fascinating. Madden explores the complexity of life. Her imagery is so powerful that I feel I've spent time in Molly's house. I enjoyed 'Mollie Fox's Birthday' so much that I've just bought several of her other books.
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10 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, 15 Feb 2009
I bought this on the strength of having read one of Madden's children's books and loved it! I really enjoyed this book too. It is a very easy book to read, but also makes you think - a rare combination these days! I look forward to reading more of Madden's work.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Very Disappointed
The story is narrated by Molly's friend who is staying in her home for a short period.It explores life long friendships and our ability to love our friends 'warts and all'. Read more
Published 15 hours ago by Ecosse Girl

5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for 2009 books
The story is written concisely and beautifully about our interior lives and what friendships bring to it. Read more
Published 4 days ago by P. L. Lim

3.0 out of 5 stars A quiet book
Molly Fox's Birthday is beautifully quiet in it's un-fussy, yet extremely well constructed writing style. Read more
Published 7 days ago by M. de Saint Sauveur

1.0 out of 5 stars Orange prize-listed contender?
An Irish writer, an Orange prize-listed book and, as such, promising an interesting read. This was a huge disappointment and a truly gruelling monologue. Read more
Published 12 days ago by LADYJANE

2.0 out of 5 stars Who Cares?
At first seductively reflective and gentle, but ultimately disappointing and the balanced wisdom of middle years begins to pall and feel schoolmistressy. Read more
Published 16 days ago by Ms. R. Medlam

5.0 out of 5 stars Feeds the brain, and the heart too
Molly Fox is an actress, who has lent her Dublin home to her best friend, the playwright who narrates this story. Read more
Published 29 days ago by emma who reads a lot

4.0 out of 5 stars Molly Fox's Birthday (Book Review)
Molly Fox's Birthday by Deirdre Madden (Book Review)
Molly Fox's Birthday is written by Deirdre Madden. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Annette Dunlea

5.0 out of 5 stars Molly Fox just fabulous
How wonderful to find a book so simply yet cleverly written! Molly Fox's Birthday is like having a good chat over coffee with an old friend, while encouraged ever so subtly to... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Caroline Lennox

5.0 out of 5 stars Mollly Fox's Birthday - a gem
This is a delightful and engaging book. We never meet Molly but try to understand her multi-faceted character through those closest to her. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. Rosemary Moss

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