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Telling Liddy (Isis Large Print Fiction) [Large Print] (Hardcover)

by Anne Fine (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 207 pages
  • Publisher: ISIS Large Print Books; Large Print edition edition (Aug 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0753159147
  • ISBN-13: 978-0753159149
  • Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.7 x 2.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,052,878 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The Palmer sisters are close. They see each other often, for shopping trips and casual suppers. They care for one another's children and houses and pets through holidays and emergencies. They phone one another ceaselessly. And there are never any secrets. Not until now. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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The Palmer sisters are close. They see each other often, they care for one another's children and houses and pets. They lend each other books, spare heaters and clothes for special occasions. Their phones ring in a ceaseless chat about in-laws and job plans and anxieties and triumphs. They never keep any secrets from each other - until now.

Stella tells Bridie a rumour she's heard about Liddy's new boyfriend. Bridie is shocked, and discusses it with Heather. But should they tell Liddy, and risk ruining her new-found happiness? Bridie persuades her sisters that they should, but when Liddy reacts badly, the other two backslide and Bridie becomes the outcast, bereft of the sisterly support system on which she has based her whole life. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Well written and intriguing, 21 Mar 2006
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This review is from: Telling Liddy (Paperback)
For someone who read Anne Fine's children's books when I was younger, this book wasn't what I expected at all. It didn't just seem like a book wirtten for a different audience- it also seemed like a book written by a different person. The style of writing is so mature and enticing that it's hard not to like.

The portrayal of the relationship between sisters is spot on, while the characters, although not entirely likeable, are extremely believable. Anne Fine writes about betrayal within families, and the way in which Bridie is shunned out by her three sisters is so realistic that it's frightening.

My only criticims would be that it didn't go any further- there were the makings of a brilliant book and the events which occurred in it just seemed to be a bit too understated and cautious. Perhaps that was Anne Fine's intention; I just felt it didn't give enough.

That said, it ended brilliantly, avoiding the predictable outcome and another boring 'happy ever after'.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Poignant , funny and oh so familiar ., 2 Jan 2002
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This review is from: Telling Liddy (Paperback)
This book is one of the most pertinent observations of "close" sibling relationships that i have ever read. The characters are 3 dimensional and in turn make you feel affectionate , exasperated , exhilarated and downright angry at their pointed human foibles. Bridie is an unusual heroine but easily identified with , whilst her sisters are also recognisable from everyday life . A thought provoking and most enjoyable read .
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5.0 out of 5 stars Telling Liddy, 20 Feb 2003
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This review is from: Telling Liddy (Paperback)
It was difficult to put this down. Intrigue and secrecy so true of many family relationships. So easy to empathise with the situations they all found themselves in. The outcome was not what I was expecting at all!
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