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Marian Keyes has for years been the undisputed queen . . . Sinéad Moriarty is now a worthy competitor (Sunday Independent )
A gift at unwrapping a good, plausible tale and creating likeable characters that you care about (Irish Independent )
Fabulous . . . at times touching and at others genuinely hilarious (Sunday Tribune )
A gift at unwrapping a good, plausible tale and creating likeable characters that you care about (Irish Independent )
Fabulous . . . at times touching and at others genuinely hilarious (Sunday Tribune )
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'Much humour and excitement. A fantastic read!'
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I adored Sinead's first three novels about a couple trying to have a baby yet her fourth book "In My Sister's Shoes" fell a little flat for me with characters I couldn't really relate to and didn't really care about. I've just finished this author's latest offering "Whose Life Is It Anyway?" and have to say I loved this story and the characters are just delightful. Niamh is very real; flawed yet fabulous and very believable. Pierre comes across as every girl's dream guy. Yet it is Niamh's family who really stand out in this light yet moving novel. The flashbacks to Niamh's upbringing show how she has become the woman she is and why her family mean so much to her. In the beginning of the novel I thought what does it matter if the family won't accept her partner and I was half expecting Niamh to come to terms with breaking away from her roots and choosing love over family. Sinead Moriarty manages to unfold Niamh's story in a way that draws you right into the heart of her family. A family full of larger-than-life yet ultimately believable characters. (Although I did think Siobhan could have been toned down a little as she comes across as a complete cow almost all the time)
My only other minor criticism is that for non Irish readers the pronunciation of the names presents a bit of a challenge:
Niamh - Neev
Siobhan - Shivawn
Nuala - Noola
Ailbhe - Alby
Blathnaid- Blawnood
Muireann - Murin
Tadhg - Tigue
But aside from that this is a lovely feel good novel which will have you thinking about the characters after finishing the book. Nice work Sinead.
My only other minor criticism is that for non Irish readers the pronunciation of the names presents a bit of a challenge:
Niamh - Neev
Siobhan - Shivawn
Nuala - Noola
Ailbhe - Alby
Blathnaid- Blawnood
Muireann - Murin
Tadhg - Tigue
But aside from that this is a lovely feel good novel which will have you thinking about the characters after finishing the book. Nice work Sinead.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read the negative review for this book and think the reader may have missed the subtleness that was behind the storyline. I think that if you had an Irish Catholic background you would have seen how true to life this attitude to anyone non Irish is. It is all about what the neighbours/family/strangers think of you as a family unit. The fact that the religious part didn't seem so important is that it can be hidden, but coming home with someone who is so different culturally cannot be hidden so is of paramount importance. I could relate to this so well, my parents would never dream of thinking themselves as racist, they had many friends of different cultures and colours, but would have never condoned them as part of the family. I doubt that the author is racist in any way, her humour shows that she is not, but she has brought to the fore just what living in an Irish family in England is like, I laughed throughout the book as I could hear my own family making some of the comments. As to Pierre's character not being explored - the book wasn't trying to give equality to both sides, it was just giving an insight to Niamh's background and family and he was the bombshell that was to be introduced into it. The culture thing works both ways; if it had been based in the Caribbean it would have had a similar reaction, but is only funny when you take the one character.
I found the charactors so familiar and loveable, the story was very funny and I found it a thoroughly good read.
I found the charactors so familiar and loveable, the story was very funny and I found it a thoroughly good read.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Just read 'Keeping it in the Family' and found it very entertaining. Have a friend of Irish descent and she often has me in stitches with the witty sayings of her mum/aunties and it was lovely to see some her (He;s the head cut off him!). This book made me giggle - couldn't put it down and, as it's quite a light read, was a great filler for a sunny afternoon. Definitely recommend it as a poolside read.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
whose life it is anyway
love all the books from this author, and this one is no exception, cant wait for the next book to be published, makes you laugh and cry , all at once
Published 1 month ago by S. E. Harrogate
side splitting but serious
I loved this book. As in her other novels, the author displays her talent for creating real main characters that you would want as your best friends. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Shouna Falconer
My favourite Sinead Moriarty book so far!
An excellent and very true read (when she's looking back on her past). I loved reading it. It was very easy to get through (like all her books) and I'd recommend it to any female... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Grace
Another crowd pleaser
I've read all of Sinead Moriarty's books to date and this one was really enjoyable; I read it in less than a day! Looking forward to her latest offering later in the year.
Published on 23 May 2010 by lachbc
disappointed and furious
i patiently wait for sinead moriarty to write a new book as i have loved every one. I was very excited to find new book just in time for my holidays. Read more
Published on 26 July 2009 by martha
Found this a bit uncomfortable reading..
I fnished this book today, and was really interested to see what others made of it, particularly anyone in a similar scenario. Read more
Published on 20 July 2009 by Katie H
Patronising cliched treatment of a subject the author clearly does not...
have read and enjoyed this author's novels in the past as frothy easy to read escapism but this one truly disappoints. Read more
Published on 21 May 2009 by Calypso Cherub
Read it already - rip off same book 2 titles
Was really looking forward to reading Sinead's NEW book. Had read it allready under a different title. Is this legal? Should it be mentioned at point of sale.
Published on 16 May 2009 by Ms. Fiona Lavin
DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well I felt very cheated when I discovered it's just a re-edition of Whose life is it, anyway? So don't waste your money, do not buy this book!!
Published on 10 May 2009 by Isabella
Keeping me quiet
I saw this book recommended by Richard Madely (of all people) in Saturday's newspaper. Whilst shopping in a big supermarket, I bought it and less than 24 hours later I had finished... Read more
Published on 4 May 2009 by Joanne D'Arcy
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