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Marian Keyes (Author)
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Publication Date: 10 Mar 2005

The agent Jojo, a high-flying literary agent on the up, has just made a very bad career move: she's jumped into bed with her married boss, Mark ...

The bestseller Jojo's sweet-natured client Lily's first novel is a roaring success. She and lover Anton celebrate by spending the advance for her second book. Then she gets writer's block ...

The unknown Gemma used to be Lily's best friend - until Lily 'stole' Anton. Now she's writing her own story - painfully and hilariously - when supershark Jojo stumbles across it ...

Three girls hoping and sometimes needing to make it big in the publishing world. But did anybody ever tell them that there's always another side to every story?

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  • Paperback: 656 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin; Re-issue edition (10 Mar 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0140295992
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140295993
  • Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 3.9 x 19.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (322 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 92,157 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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A superior storyteller who thoroughly deserves her bestselling status -- Irish Independent

Her characters are as strong as her plot lines and the dialogue sparkles and rings true -- The Irish Times

Her writing sparkles and the world is a better place for her books -- Irish Tatler --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Set in the world of million pound book deals and the race to the bestseller lists, The Other Side of the Story is a gripping and page-turning insight into the world of publishing by Ireland's best loved author Marian Keyes. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars My first Marian Keyes. Can't wait to read the rest. 27 May 2005
By "lawlsie"
Format:Paperback
I bought this book to read on holiday but I couldn't resist just taking a peek, maybe trying a page or two so I wouldn't be coming to it 'cold' during my break. That was a fatal mistake; I couldn't put it down till I'd found out what happened. Work didn't get worked, washing went unwashed, shopping unshopped. It's a fabulous, glorious, book. Full of warmth, humour, emotional insight and brilliant observations.

The story centres on three main characters whose lives intertwine throughout the book. There's Jojo, the tough cookie New Yorker literary agent; Lily the sweet-natured writer who's suddenly propelled to bestsellerdom but who's happiness is tempered by dreadful guilt because she 'stole' best friend Gemma's boyfriend, Anton, and Gemma, who's father has just left her mother as the book opens. This allows us to pick which heroine we like best and who's story we care about most. I expected to like Gemma most because I too once had a boyfriend 'stolen' from me. Or maybe Jojo because I wish I could be as successful and driven as her. But, no; for me it was the fragile, vulnerable, Lily whose storyline engaged me most and whose story made me cry involuntarily as I rushed to read the conclusion.

This was my first Marian Keyes book and I can't wait to devour the rest. Marian totally deserves her crown of Chick Lit Queen.

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Another top read from Marian Keyes! 17 Mar 2005
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
Having previously read all of Keyes' other books (Rachel's Holiday, Sushi for Beginners, Watermelon etc) I was looking forward to reading this new offering and I was not disappointed. The story is set in the world of publishing and is told from the viewpoints of the three main characters. First there is Gemma, a Dublin-based party planner whose father has just walked out on her mother. Left to pick up the pieces she decides to write a novel on the subject. By doing this she hopes to upstage Lily, the girl who stole Gemma's one true love and has just published her own successful book. Gemma plans to send her book to JoJo, Lily's agent who is having an affair with her boss. The three stories come together brilliantly in what I found to be a hilarious and enjoyable book.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this book now!! 21 Jun 2005
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
I had heard of Marian Keyes but thought that her books would be pretty average. How wrong could I be? I picked this up at a train station for a holiday, whilst away I didn't have a chance to read it and I was extremely glad I didn't as my boyfriend would have be ignored for the entire holiday! It usually takes me a month or so to read most books but it was so compelling, funny, witty and engrossing that I read it in 3 days. I totally related to all the characters and now that I've finished it I am longing to read more about the lives of Gemma, Jojo and Lily. Marian I hope you are reading your reviews because you have inspired me to write again and given a great insight into the world of literary agents and publishing. I have now ordered every other book written by Marian and I hope that they all live up to this one and Amazon take note you really should do a box set of her books at a reasonable price.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A good read anytime
A truly enjoyable read ,lots of laughs about situations we can all identify with ,great condition and quick service too
Published 8 days ago by jean gunn
1.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as previous offerings
Love Marian as an author and most if her books, but this was quite a way below her best. I didn't really engage with the characters this time, but sure the next MK novel will be... Read more
Published 8 days ago by angela81
4.0 out of 5 stars good read
Enjoyed book Marion Keyes is a good story teller and her books keep you on tender hooks. looking forward to her latest.
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Thoroughly entertaining book. Didn't want it to end. An easy read that made me laugh as well. Highly recommended book.
Published 1 month ago by S. Street
3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing!
My first Marian Keyes novel. I liked the humour but didn't
find the characters or plot lines as engaging as those in
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Marian Keyes is a wonderfuly novelist, keeps you on the edge of your seat, certainly not predictable like so many others. Read more
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Published 3 months ago by A. J. Hind
5.0 out of 5 stars Marian does it again!
This book took over my life for four days lol. Loved it. Have read another three of her books since. Highly recommend This Charming Man also.
Published 3 months ago by Summer
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great read.
The Other Side of the Story is another great read from Marian Keyes. Her usual 'laugh out loud' humour. Still haven't found a Keyes book that I don't love.
Published 4 months ago by S.J.Maltby
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
I love Marian Keyes and everything she writes is fantastic! The big decision now is which one shall i read next? :)
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