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Ever wondered what the Other Woman was thinking as she stole your man? Couldn't bear to ask an old best friend if she'd ever forgiven you for absconding with her boyfriend? Itched to be a fly on your agent's office wall as she ignored your calls? Here's voyeurism at its playful, charming finest in Keyes's latest (after Sushi for Beginners; Under the Duvet; etc.). Gemma Hogan is living a lovely carefree life in Dublin when her father walks out on her mother, and she is summoned to play mom to her mom. But the magic of e-mail allows her to vent her woes to a friend in Seattle, who finds them hilarious enough to send to a top London agent, JoJo Harvey. JoJo, who is half Jessica Rabbit and half corporate powerhouse, likes Gemma's work but has bigger fish to fry-she is having a tormented affair with her married boss; her slimy co-worker is trying to beat her out for a coveted partner position; and her famed client Lily Wright, who wrote a gorgeous little cheerful fable that sold hundreds of thousands of copies, can't seem to get it together to write another book. Lily, in turn, is struggling with young motherhood, catastrophic finances and the paralyzing guilt of stealing her now-husband Anton from her former best friend, one Gemma Hogan. Keyes skillfully ties her interlocking plots together with grace and humor, and explores three disparate but gloriously real women's lives. It's a credit to Keyes that although she never exactly breaks new ground, she always serves up funny, heartwarming, believable fiction.
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The impressively prolific Irish novelist is back with yet another delightful tale featuring three clever, totally mad women. Gemma Hogan is going through a bit of a rough patch, and it all starts with her haircut. Although she thinks she looks like Liza Minnelli in Cabaret, her friends keep greeting her with the words, "Live long and prosper." In addition, her dad has run away from home. She must tend to her incredibly needy mom while juggling her job and trying to recover from losing the love of her life, Anton, to her friend Lily "Every Man for Myself" Wright. Gemma has serious vengeance issues. Meanwhile, Lily, feeling terribly guilty about Gemma's unrequited love for Anton, has written a runaway best-seller and embarked on a home renovation spree with the profits, all of which is threatened when her second novel tanks. Her literary agent, ambitious Jojo Harvey, has done the previously unthinkable--become involved with her married boss. Packing every page with her trademark one-liners, the insightful Keyes has the ability to examine life, love, and work issues with great wit and aplomb. Sex and the City junkies will find a suitable replacement here--one with considerably more warmth and without the ugly clothes. Joanne Wilkinson
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A charm!,
By Love "Avid reader" (Toronto) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Other Side of the Story (Paperback)
Now that this book has fully schooled me on the importance of these reviews, here's my piece on it... My history: I usually bought books by author - which meant that I usually missed out on gems that were written by other authors, or I was relegated to reading some of the bad ones from my favorite authors. The change: After happening upon the gem that is The Poisonwood Bible a few years ago (I don't know whether I should mention other books, but it was responsible for the change), I realised that I should try books by authors that were unknown to me. The joy: I am so happy I've changed! I LOVE this book! I know I love a book when I wish I was a character in the book (as loony as that sounds), and I did! I now have aspirations (though fleeting) of becoming a reader for a super power agency, after which, of course, I will become the agent that found the book of all books! I know I would have picked this book on the spot! Not only did I enjoy the writing style, but I was able to get an interesting and enlightening view of the book industry. I never thought it was so fascinating! Who wants Dallas and Knots Landing after all this! I loved the ending! It certainly was not what I would have expected when I first "met" the characters, but I just think everyone ended up in better places. The conclusion: Like the movie Crash which was released this year (2005), this book was a moving, delightful and extremely fascinating revelation that sometimes it's always best to see/hear/experience the Other Side Of The Story before offering up an opinion.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Love this book,
By Quinn (CANADA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Other Side of the Story (Paperback)
My first Marian Keyes book and I think I may get another one. This is a good book. Different perspectives on a simple story about 3 women dealing with love, loss, family, career and friendship. I give 4 stars because I found Lily's story a bit dragging. But may be it is because I cannot identify with her. If you are looking for a light read with good humor and easy to identify characters this book is for you.
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This review is from: Other Side of the Story (Paperback)
LOVED this book. A great sit down and read story- keeps you going to the end!
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