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Title: Irish Girls About Town: An Anthology of Short Stories by Maeve Binchy, Marian Keyes, Cathy Kelly ISBN: 0-7434-5746-3 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: 01 February, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.55 (20 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Chock-full of Irish Charm
Comment: I'm normally not a fan of short story collections, but two of my favorite authors, Maeve Binchy and Marian Keyes, contributed so I thought I'd give it a shot. I must say that this is one of the better collections I've read. All of the stories were interesting with the exception of one that I didn't particularly care for. However, the reading experience was very relaxing and most of the stories were fun and easy to read.
My favorite story is the one told by Cathy Kelly about two friends who take a roadtrip in the United States. I also enjoyed the offering by Morag Prunty about an older, single woman who takes a chance on answering a personal ad. The one I didn't really care for was by Gemma O'Conner -- her writing ability is not the complaint; the story didn't make sense to me and definitely did not fit in the "about town" or "irish girls" theme.
The best thing about this book is the fact that it gave me the chance to sample stories by new-to-me Irish authors. Plus the short story format made it easy to read along with another novel. I highly recommend this collection, especially to readers who aren't fans of short stories. I think this one might turn a few heads.
Rating: 4
Summary: Great Fun for Women Everywhere...
Comment: While I am not a big fan of short stories, I had to have "Irish Girls About Town". Maeve Binchy and Marian Keyes are two of my favorite authors and what can I say? I couldn't resist. These short stories are full of fun, life, and adventure in which any woman (not just the Irish!) can relate. "Irish Girls About Town" covers a wide range of topics, from PMS, to the simple joys of friendship, finding the perfect someone, heartbreak, and so much more.
Surprisingly, my favorite stories did not come from my favorite authors. Annie Sparrow's "The Unlovable Woman" had me laughing and rolling my eyes as at a woman who can't see the love of her life directly in front of her. "Moving" by Collette Caddle is another personal favorite. Out of 16 stories, only two seemed lacking. Julie Parson's "My Cup Runneth Over" was a bit darker and tried to pack too much into too small a space. "Your Place or Mine" suffered from the same. Other then that, this is a wonderful book. If you are fans of Binchy, Kelly, or Keyes; do not pass it up. I didn't and because of that, I have discovered some wonderful writers and got some wonderful stories in the process!
Rating: 5
Summary: Lighthearted, easy read
Comment: I'm an Irish girl, so I picked up this book at my local store. I loved reading short stories by female Irish authors I hadn't read before. Good introduction to many new voices. I took my time reading this book (took it on a couple trips); the short-story format really lent itself to that. There were some very touching stories and some very funny stories. There is definitely something for everyone.
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Title: Quentins by Maeve Binchy ISBN: 0451209907 Publisher: Signet Pub. Date: 26 August, 2003 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Aches & Pains by Wendy Shea, Maeve Binchy ISBN: 0385335105 Publisher: Delacorte Press Pub. Date: 13 June, 2000 List Price(USD): $10.00 |
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Title: Ladies' Night at Finbar's Hotel by Dermot Bolger, Maeve Binchy, Clare Boylan, Emma Donoghue, Anne Haverty, Kate O'Riordan, Deirdre Purcell ISBN: 0156008661 Publisher: Harvest Books Pub. Date: 21 February, 2000 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: The Return Journey by Maeve Binchy ISBN: 0440224594 Publisher: Dell Pub. Date: 08 June, 1999 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: London Transports by Maeve Binchy ISBN: 0440212359 Publisher: Dell Pub. Date: 01 June, 1995 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
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