- Hardcover: 464 pages
- Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books (Jun 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0312328958
- ISBN-13: 978-0312328955
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.2 x 4.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,435,333 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'There is heartbreaking authenticity in her observations... it's a pleasure to get pulled along in the lives of these characters'
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The author of Francesca's Party and other novels has produced a delightful new story, which is full of zest and splendid entertainment. Noreen has lured Oliver into marriage, and is determined to enjoy all the good things of life, having outclassed her two sisters. The only fly in the ointment is Cora, his mother, who hates the idea of any other woman, Noreen particularly, making off with her wee lamb, and so stays away from the wedding, which is a huge social event for Kilronan. One of the guests, Lorna, can't wait to be out of it all and enjoying Dublin, London and New York. What happens to all the characters involved makes a fascinating story. This one is destined to be a big bestseller.
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49 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
At a time when the world and its frou-frou dog is hell bent on creating the next Bridget Jones, it is refreshing to read something as warmly realistic as Patricia Scanlan's "Two For Joy". As with all of her novels, the central focus is on a number of core characters. Usually there is one character with a profile slightly above the others but this time there are two (the clue is in the title - keep up, folks). Noreen and Heather lead lives we all know. Their life stories come straight from the realms of real life as opposed to the soft-focus, quasi 'Sex In The City' fiction that publishers decree is "in" for women readers. The lower profile characters (never merely secondary), are dealt with sensitively and - this is one of Scanlan's greatest gifts - they are all made human. The selfish mother-in-law and the treacherous glamourpuss cousin are not merely cardboard cut-outs squeezed in for dramatic effect. Yes, they are unpleasant people but they are recognisable - we have all resisted the urge to murder such people in real life (or maybe that's just me… must work on anger management!). In particular, Oliver's personal problems (I won't spoil the story by spelling them out) are handled deftly and kindly. So much so, in fact, that many more men could do worse than get over themselves and pick up what is marketed as a woman's book. If I can do it, so can you!
This is classic Scanlan: a good story, well told. Like her wonderful "Prommises, Promises" (get it now if you haven’t read it), "Two For Joy" would make an excellent TV drama/miniseries.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
At a time when the world and its frou-frou dog is hell bent on creating the next Bridget Jones, it is refreshing to read something as warmly realistic as Patricia Scanlan's "Two For Joy". As with all of her novels, the central focus is on a number of core characters. Usually there is one character with a profile slightly above the others but this time there are two (the clue is in the title - keep up, folks). Noreen and Heather lead lives we all know. Their life stories come straight from the realms of real life as opposed to the soft-focus, quasi 'Sex In The City' fiction that publishers decree is "in" for women readers. The lower profile characters (never merely secondary), are dealt with sensitively and - this is one of Scanlan's greatest gifts - they are all made human. The selfish mother-in-law and the treacherous glamourpuss cousin are not merely cardboard cut-outs squeezed in for dramatic effect. Yes, they are unpleasant people but they are recognisable - we have all resisted the urge to murder such people in real life (or maybe that's just me… must work on anger management!). In particular, Oliver's personal problems (I won't spoil the story by spelling them out) are handled deftly and kindly. So much so, in fact, that many more men could do worse than get over themselves and pick up what is marketed as a woman's book. If I can do it, so can you!
This is classic Scanlan: a good story, well told. Like her wonderful "Promises, Promises" (get it now if you haven’t read it), "Two For Joy" would make an excellent TV drama/miniseries.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The scene - Kilronan. The event - Oliver & Noreeen Flynn's wedding. The guests - Lorna Morgan, Heather Williams and her 'clodhopper' boyfriend Neil and the creme de la creme of Kilronan. Missing In Action - Oliver Flynn's mother, the bitter Cora who hates her new daughter-in-law with a vengence.
This is where the story starts. Noreen has finally outdone her sisters by marrying the best catch in Kilronan. But she soon tires of her days as a lady of leisure with a husband who works non-stop.
Lorna Morgan is waiting for the 1st chance to leave Kilronan and live the Sex in the City life shes always known she was destined for. She convinces her cousin Heather that the bright city lights of Dublin are calling them both so off they go on their first big adventure.
But a year can make a big difference and this book follows the lives of Noreen, Lorna & Heather from Kilronan to Dublin, London and New York.
A brilliant read which is so light and fluffy that you just can't help sitting for hours on end reading it!
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Nice easy read
I enjoyed the story, it didn't quite have the wow factor for me to award it a 5* but well worth a 4*. Other reviewers have laid out the plot so I will leave it at that
Published 2 months ago by bookworm
Probably one for the younger generation
I used to read Patricia Scanlon a good while back and so thought this would be a light read. Wish I hadn't bothered really. Read more
Published on 8 April 2010 by Lulu
My first experience of Scanlan
Thoroughly enjoyed this book, characters and plot were fab, well written and at times amusing. Loved the way Neil gets taken for a ride and loved the ending, well worth a read!
Published on 6 July 2009 by DebzM
Fantastic read
I picked this book up at a school sale and couldn't put it down. The thrill and pace of this with its slightly quirky romantic tale will have you engrossed for hours. Read more
Published on 29 May 2008 by S. Macleod
A really relaxing read
I have loved all of Patricia Scanlan's books and this one did not disappoint. It was so easy to read and I found myself able to picture the characters clearly. Read more
Published on 27 April 2008 by C. Owen
Enjoyable
When I read the blurb for this book, I thought it sounded good and couldn't wait to read it. I'd read a couple of Patricia Scanlan books before and liked them. Read more
Published on 30 July 2004
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