This Charming Man |
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 | some small SPOILERS, but nothing you couldn't discern by reading the official review
The main criticism levelled at this book seems to be that it is depressing, upsetting, and "un-Marianlike". Well, guess what, domestic violence is a depressing and upsetting subject, particularly for those who have suffered it. This is not my favourite Marian book (that title is still up for dispute between Rachel's Holiday, Lucy Sullivan Is Getting Married and Last Chance Saloon), but although it isn't perfect, it's still a damn good read. Arguably she took the wrong tone for Lola, by having her funny, Bridgetesque diary style continue even after we find out Lola has been beaten by Paddy. Personally I think it reflects the fact that Lola is bruised but not broken, so to speak. Paddy has hurt her, but he hasn't managed to beat the essence of Lola out of her.
Marnie's entries are indeed upsetting; even before you find out what is going on with Marnie, her panic and agitation are palpable and leap ... read more.
Written by Marian Keyes.
Published 01 May 2008.
Published by Michael Joseph.
rrp £12.99.
688 pages Paperback.
ISBN: 0718149130
ISBN-13: 9780718149130 | |
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