- Paperback: 368 pages
- Publisher: Hachette Books Ireland (5 Nov 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0340977345
- ISBN-13: 978-0340977347
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 13 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 373,053 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Moves along at lightning pace...
(Evening Echo )'An entertaining tale of intrigue, romance and family ties set between Dublin, West Cork and Italy. Perfect escapism for the heat-reading generation
(Irish Independent )'Pop it in your suitcase, or curl up on the couch with it on a lazy Saturday afternoon'
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Moves along at lightning pace... -- Evening Echo 20090418 'An entertaining tale of intrigue, romance and family ties set between Dublin, West Cork and Italy. Perfect escapism for the heat-reading generation -- Irish Independent 20090404 'Pop it in your suitcase, or curl up on the couch with it on a lazy Saturday afternoon' -- RTE Guide 20090320
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you like Sophie Kinsella and Jenny Colgan or just like your romance with a big helping of comedy then this laugh out loud holiday read is for you. You won't be disapointed.
Kate , the heroine, is trying to convince herself that revolting boyfriend Brian is Mr Right. Kates larger-than-life family of well meaning busybodies know he's Mr Wrong and are doing all in their power to encourage a break up. When Will - family friend and unrequited love of Kates life - whisks her off to Tuscany to cook for incorrible rock band Walking Wounded chaos, romance, high comedy and low farce ensue.
This book is populated with a great cast of characters who are hilarious and entertaining. As well as Kates family, there's the hideous Z-list celebrity, the self satisfied purveyor of new age hokum and Freddie, Kates gay flatmate who is quite simply the funniest and most endearing supporting character I have ever come across in rom/com. The members of Walking Wounded also provide some great comedy moments.
The Disengagement Ring revels in everything that makes life enjoyable - romance, friendship, family, food (don't read it if you're hungry)and the simple joys of heat and sunshine - even Ireland is unfeasably sunny.
The romance develops slowly and is all the more believable for that and in it's serious moments the book is quite moving particularly in one stand out scene where an older character reflects on the collateral damage he has left behind in his pursuit of personal fulfillment.
If you have a hot date with a beach bed or want to be sure you have a good read for the 10 hour delay at the airport before you get to it pack this in your hand luggage and enjoy.
Kate , the heroine, is trying to convince herself that revolting boyfriend Brian is Mr Right. Kates larger-than-life family of well meaning busybodies know he's Mr Wrong and are doing all in their power to encourage a break up. When Will - family friend and unrequited love of Kates life - whisks her off to Tuscany to cook for incorrible rock band Walking Wounded chaos, romance, high comedy and low farce ensue.
This book is populated with a great cast of characters who are hilarious and entertaining. As well as Kates family, there's the hideous Z-list celebrity, the self satisfied purveyor of new age hokum and Freddie, Kates gay flatmate who is quite simply the funniest and most endearing supporting character I have ever come across in rom/com. The members of Walking Wounded also provide some great comedy moments.
The Disengagement Ring revels in everything that makes life enjoyable - romance, friendship, family, food (don't read it if you're hungry)and the simple joys of heat and sunshine - even Ireland is unfeasably sunny.
The romance develops slowly and is all the more believable for that and in it's serious moments the book is quite moving particularly in one stand out scene where an older character reflects on the collateral damage he has left behind in his pursuit of personal fulfillment.
If you have a hot date with a beach bed or want to be sure you have a good read for the 10 hour delay at the airport before you get to it pack this in your hand luggage and enjoy.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you're looking for a 21st century Jane Austen, check out Clodagh Murphy's The Disengagement Ring. I found the book's heroine, Kate, smart, funny and vulnerable. She's found love with a gorgeous man but her great unrequited love is Will, a sexy band manager. His rock band is like a cross between Kings of Leon and White Stripes. I really loved how Kate's crazy mother Grace was as badly behaved as the rock stars.
This book joins the recent wave of great Irish chic lit so if you like Marian Keyes or Cecelia Ahern, you'll love it. We need more feel good books like this. I was so wrapped up in Kate's love triangle, I kept missing my tube stop in the morning!
This book joins the recent wave of great Irish chic lit so if you like Marian Keyes or Cecelia Ahern, you'll love it. We need more feel good books like this. I was so wrapped up in Kate's love triangle, I kept missing my tube stop in the morning!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A lovely first novel from Clodagh Murphy ... the characters are well thought out and easy to relate to ... I read a lot of chick lit and The Disengagement Ring is one of the best I've read in a very long time - highly recommended.
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I really enjoyed this book. It was one of those times when I was near the end and found myself slowing down so it wouldn't finish so soon. The characters are wonderful. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Rebecca Emin
Another Great Book
After reading Girl In A Spin, I just had to buy this book, it was a great book, I couldn't put it down, it had good characters and funny, definetely recomend.
Published 14 months ago by Ails
Perfect Romcom!
A wonderful romantic comedy with some real laugh out loud moments! Loved this book from start to finish. Hope there's a movie version!
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A page turner!
As a writer of chick-lit I wanted to see the competition I was up against, and discovered a new favourite author in the process. Read more
Published 21 months ago by M. Gorman
Refreshing
Clodagh Murphy is a refreshing writer who draws her readers in from the first word. Looking forward to many future books, guaranteeing hours of interesting reading.
Published 21 months ago by Claire K. Connelly
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Wonderful story, characters and setting with some real laugh-out-loud moments.
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Highly recommended.
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Published on 8 Jan 2010 by Leah Graham
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I must start by saying that I don't usually read 'chick lit' (which is a horrible term anyway) - my preferred genre is crime/mystery - with a bit of fantasy thrown in. Read more
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