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'To know Cat Gallagher is to love her. A wonderful book.’ Marian Keyes
Praise for Kate Thompson:
‘Sublimely addictive’
MARIAN KEYES
‘Warm, witty, sexy and compulsively readable’
CATHY KELLY
‘A warm and witty read’
CLOSER
‘Irresistible’
DEIRDRE PURCELL
‘Kate Thompson has come up trumps with this rollercoaster of a story. There are twists and turns even the most avid reader won't spot. Make sure you put some time aside, because once you start reading The Kinsella Sisters you won't want to put it down.’
RTE GUIDE
PRAISE FOR THE O’HARA AFFAIR:
‘A lovely country yarn.’ Irish Sunday Independent
‘An inspiring read, would recommend to anyone looking for a good laugh and a good cry all rolled into one.’ Closer Magazine
‘A charming novel which is both refreshing and entertaining.’ Ulster Tatler
‘A good read.’ Irish Independent
‘A refreshing read; it is modern, irreverent at times and witty.’ Work and Life
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'To know Cat Gallagher is to love her. A wonderful book.' Marian KeyesPraise for Kate Thompson: 'Sublimely addictive' MARIAN KEYES 'Warm, witty, sexy and compulsively readable' CATHY KELLY 'A warm and witty read' CLOSER 'Irresistible' DEIRDRE PURCELL 'Kate Thompson has come up trumps with this rollercoaster of a story. There are twists and turns even the most avid reader won't spot. Make sure you put some time aside, because once you start reading The Kinsella Sisters you won't want to put it down.' RTE GUIDE PRAISE FOR THE O'HARA AFFAIR: 'A lovely country yarn.' Irish Sunday Independent 'An inspiring read, would recommend to anyone looking for a good laugh and a good cry all rolled into one.' Closer Magazine 'A charming novel which is both refreshing and entertaining.' Ulster Tatler 'A good read.' Irish Independent 'A refreshing read; it is modern, irreverent at times and witty.' Work and Life
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is the third book in Kate Thompson's Lissamore series, following The Kinsella Sisters and The O'Hara Affair and I have read the whole series so far, so I was very much looking forward to reading this. I loved the cover the moment I saw it, it looks very fresh and summery, and certainly suits the book quite well. It is a large paperback style, which isn't my preferred type of book as I find them a bit big for my little hands, but either way I sat down one evening and got ready to give it a read.
The book begins with the character of Cat, someone we haven't really met before in the previous books, aside from very briefly at the end of the previous book The O'Hara Affair but she was only really mentioned in passing so not a character we really knew anything about. Cat is a bit of a traveller, she doesn't settle down well as she doesn't get on with her father, and relies on finding squats to stay in. When she's found in a house in Lissamore by Finn Kinsella, the two quickly strike up a relationship and although this seems like a sudden thing, it works well in the book and it is nice to see more of the character of Finn. I can't put my finger on what it is, but I couldn't warm to Cat at all, I found her quite annoying when I think she was supposed to be quite quirky and sweet, and I found myself finding some of back story a tad dull. I could see why her character would appeal to some people, but I just found her the total opposite of anyone we have read before in the Lissamore series, and I felt she was a little out place for me.
Rio Kinsella is someone we have seen throughout the Lissamore books, and takes front and centre stage in this one too which I was pleased about as I really like Rio. In this book, she finds out that her dear friend Colm is really poorly and not likely to live much longer. She feels sorry for him and decides to take it upon herself to make his last few months on earth happy ones, no matter how it affects everyone else, especially her son Finn and ex Shane who still holds a candle for Rio. It was interesting to read this story though, and I thought Thompson covered Colm's illness very well, and does so with passion and sympathy. Rio is very likeable also, and despite the fact I didn't agree with what she was doing, you can understand why she does it and think she is such a nice person for doing so!
As usual, Thompson writes the town of Lissamore beautifully, perhaps even more so because of the descriptive way in which Cat and her surroundings are described. As I read one, I could imagine everything in my mind about what they were speaking about, and I like that when I am reading. I find Thompson's writing style very easy and enjoyable to read, it always flows very well and ties up nicely too so that we aren't left wondering about any loose endings which is very good. The book is well paced and there is a lot going on, making sure your attention is held the whole time and I was surprised at some of the events that happen, it's nice to read something not entirely predictable the whole time! If you fancy a fun and enjoyable read with a varied cast of characters to keep you entertained, then I would certainly recommend that you pick up a copy of That Gallagher Girl, I loved it and hope that there will be a fourth book in the Lissamore series sometime soon!
The book begins with the character of Cat, someone we haven't really met before in the previous books, aside from very briefly at the end of the previous book The O'Hara Affair but she was only really mentioned in passing so not a character we really knew anything about. Cat is a bit of a traveller, she doesn't settle down well as she doesn't get on with her father, and relies on finding squats to stay in. When she's found in a house in Lissamore by Finn Kinsella, the two quickly strike up a relationship and although this seems like a sudden thing, it works well in the book and it is nice to see more of the character of Finn. I can't put my finger on what it is, but I couldn't warm to Cat at all, I found her quite annoying when I think she was supposed to be quite quirky and sweet, and I found myself finding some of back story a tad dull. I could see why her character would appeal to some people, but I just found her the total opposite of anyone we have read before in the Lissamore series, and I felt she was a little out place for me.
Rio Kinsella is someone we have seen throughout the Lissamore books, and takes front and centre stage in this one too which I was pleased about as I really like Rio. In this book, she finds out that her dear friend Colm is really poorly and not likely to live much longer. She feels sorry for him and decides to take it upon herself to make his last few months on earth happy ones, no matter how it affects everyone else, especially her son Finn and ex Shane who still holds a candle for Rio. It was interesting to read this story though, and I thought Thompson covered Colm's illness very well, and does so with passion and sympathy. Rio is very likeable also, and despite the fact I didn't agree with what she was doing, you can understand why she does it and think she is such a nice person for doing so!
As usual, Thompson writes the town of Lissamore beautifully, perhaps even more so because of the descriptive way in which Cat and her surroundings are described. As I read one, I could imagine everything in my mind about what they were speaking about, and I like that when I am reading. I find Thompson's writing style very easy and enjoyable to read, it always flows very well and ties up nicely too so that we aren't left wondering about any loose endings which is very good. The book is well paced and there is a lot going on, making sure your attention is held the whole time and I was surprised at some of the events that happen, it's nice to read something not entirely predictable the whole time! If you fancy a fun and enjoyable read with a varied cast of characters to keep you entertained, then I would certainly recommend that you pick up a copy of That Gallagher Girl, I loved it and hope that there will be a fourth book in the Lissamore series sometime soon!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It took me a little while to get in to this book as there seemed to be a lot of characters and at first I wasn't entirely sure how they were all connected but once I got into it I found it very enjoyable.
Cat Gallagher is the daughter of world famous artist Hugo Gallagher and she is extremely talented in that area too. However, Cat is a bit of a drifter, she has no job or home and in the beginning of the book, no direction either. I liked the character a little more by the end of the book but I have to say that for the most part, I found her pretty annoying.
Cat ends up squatting effectively in a mansion in Lissamore. Finn, the new owner's son returns to work on the house so Cat has to come up with something quickly in order to keep a roof over her head. Finn is actually doing the house up for his Dad, movie star Shane and so he allows Cat to stay on in return for her decorating skills.
Rio Kinsella is Finn's Mum and when her old flame Adair returns to the village she can envision a very happy future together. But she still has a place in her heart for Shane so how will she feel when she learns that he is returning too?
That Gallagher Girl is an enjoyable read. It is about friendship and love and the opportunities we take and those we decide to pass on by. I loved the Irish setting and will look out for Kate Thompson's other books in the future.
Cat Gallagher is the daughter of world famous artist Hugo Gallagher and she is extremely talented in that area too. However, Cat is a bit of a drifter, she has no job or home and in the beginning of the book, no direction either. I liked the character a little more by the end of the book but I have to say that for the most part, I found her pretty annoying.
Cat ends up squatting effectively in a mansion in Lissamore. Finn, the new owner's son returns to work on the house so Cat has to come up with something quickly in order to keep a roof over her head. Finn is actually doing the house up for his Dad, movie star Shane and so he allows Cat to stay on in return for her decorating skills.
Rio Kinsella is Finn's Mum and when her old flame Adair returns to the village she can envision a very happy future together. But she still has a place in her heart for Shane so how will she feel when she learns that he is returning too?
That Gallagher Girl is an enjoyable read. It is about friendship and love and the opportunities we take and those we decide to pass on by. I loved the Irish setting and will look out for Kate Thompson's other books in the future.
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Couldn't wait for this book to come out but am in the middle of reading at the moment another book. Will soon be reading this one and know it will be one that I will not want to put down.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Time to leave Lissamore alone!
I read, The Kinsella Sisters, which I loved, then The O Hara Affair, which continued with the same characters, and to me ,became a little too far fetched, and That Gallacher girl,... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Eileen Dick
Another Extremely Enjoyable Read
Kate Thompson's latest story on Lissamore brings together all the characters from her last few books, along with Cat Gallagher, a newcomer to the village. Read more
Published 13 months ago by D. Parr
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