Aug 06, 2001 10:36 AM
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Another great from Marian Keyes but we don't expect anything less now. This book is set in dublin and is centred round three strong women.
Ashling
Ashling is a woman lacking in self comfidence and has just been sacked from her prievious job for making a mistake in one of her colums she told readers to remove a cranberry stain from her sofa using lemon juice and it ruined it but she landed the job of deputy editor in a new magazine called Collen. She is a regular miss fix it with a bag full of plasters and paracetamol and other handy things. Her self description is an ordinary girl who doesn't have a waist.
Lisa
Lisa is a sucessful editor with femme magazine but she is highly unpopular with the staff as she is often rude and overpowering so the bosses decide to move her to dublin for the challenge of editing and setting up Collen. at first you hate her as she prides herself on her rude remarks and putting people down but as the story continues you gradualy warm to her as you see her softer side. She is married to a sucessful photographer but they have recently split due mainly to her overworking and the lack of communication between them. you cannot fault her editorial skills as she does it so well even if it does alienate the staff.
Cloudagh
I have no idea how to pronounce this name (feedback please) Clougdagh is Ashling's best friend and they have known each other since they were five. She is married to Dylan and have two kids Craig who is five and Molly who is two and a half. she is generally unhappy in her marriage but wonders why as Dylan is handsome and rich and treats her well.
Other characters in this book are:
Jack Devine: MD of Collen and a regular nice guy allround. He is Ashling and Lisa's boss who is stressed out from work and his on/ off relationship with Mia.
Boo: A homeless guy who sleeps in Ashlings doorway and he gives her book reviews of the books she gives him to read, the freebies that no one else want's
Ted: Ashling's stand up comidian friend who just does stand up to find a girlfriend and tells owl jokes.
Joy: who refers to her boyfriend Mick as half man half badger and she lives in the flat above Ashling.
Marcus Valentine: He is another stand up comedian who dates Ashling and has a very fragile ego which needs nurturing constantly.
As the story progresses there are a number of twists and shocks which will keep you gripped right to the end. I hope that you read this book and I didn't go into the storyline deliberatly for fear of spoiling the surprises too much. On the whole a recommended read from a great authour and I can't wait for the next book. Definately holiday reading material so why not slip this little beauty into your case.
Happy reading
Jen
