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This Charming Man

Author: Marian Keyes
Publisher: Michael Joseph Ltd
Category: Book

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

25 reviews
Sales Rank: 3

Media: Hardcover
Pages: 688
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.9

ISBN: 0718149122
EAN: 9780718149123
ASIN: 0718149122

Publication Date: April 30, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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5 out of 5 stars

Great book with lots of surprises and excellent writing May 16, 2008
I'm always on the lookout for a books that's well written AND has an actual plot--you know, a beginning, middle, and end? You'd think this would be the norm, but if you read as much as I do, you know it's not.

Marian Keyes is one of the few writers who can actually pull you in, keep you turning the pages, and then build up to a good ending. S. Kinsella is another one, but she doesn't hit all the right spots every time.

THIS CHARMING MAN is about one, well, charming man and his connection to four women. This is a serious book with funny moments, but if you think about it, it really has some intense social ramifications. Some of the characters are better drawn than others, but still, overall, this is one heck of a book. I'd have to recommend two other books for your reading pleasure: REMEMBER ME? and the novel FRIED GREEN TOMATOES. Both are excellent and worth your while.

2 out of 5 stars

Dissapointed May 16, 2008
I must admit that I pre-order marian Keyes the second I know she has a book coming out and this one was no different. However, I started reading this book over 2 weeks ago and have only just finished (I normally would finish this sort of book in a day and a half). The book describes the lives of four different women and how their lives are all linked around one man. The story itself was good and usually I wouldn't be able to put one of Marian keyes books down but I agree with other reviewers as I too struggled with the way in which she wrote the dialogue for the character Lola. It was stilted and hard work and I found myself shutting the book whenever I was reading a chapter with Lola in it. The rest of the book was typical Marian Keyes style and admittedly when I got to the last quarter of the book I started to enjoy it. Unfortunately I just think that for fans of marian keyes she has changed her style of writing completely and it just doesnt go with her books. I wouldn't say it was awful but her other books are much better and a lot more of an enjoyable read.

5 out of 5 stars

Would give it 6 stars if i could!! May 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I am (one of) the world's biggest Marian Keys fans and I have had this book on "pre-order" for I don't know how long! And, I can safely say it didn't disappoint me one bit. Now it's finished I'm gutted, I wish I could turn back the clock and read it for the first time all over again.
Many people have mentioned the "dairy speak" of Lola, which, I admit, did take some getting used to, but once I was into the book it didn't matter at all. Lola was by far the best and funniest character and I was literally laughing out loud at parts. But, as others have mentioned, the book did cover real & gritty issues, domestic violence & alcohol abuse, and covered them well. I dont want to say too much & ruin the book, but it's highly recommended by me. Please just hurry up and write the next one Marian... Perhaps the last Walsh sister?? :o)

5 out of 5 stars

More Chick-Lit Gold from Ms Keyes May 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I loved this, couldnt put it down! Its a bit darker than some of her previous, but ultimately stays pretty true to life and has a positive ending, youll be routing for all the girls by the end!!

5 out of 5 stars

Marian Keyes- always brilliant! May 13, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

I am a huge Marian Keyes fan. Her books are always funny, well written and address very important issues. This latest book was no exception. Domestic violence is hardly a cheerful topic, but Keyes hammered home, (pardon the pun), in a funny, although touching way, how easy it is for ordinary women to find themselves on the recieving end of violence from men, that to the rest of the world, may appear charming.

Lola was my particular favourate, as she was vulnerable, highly amusing and ultimately a survivor. I simply could not put this book down and as with all of Keye's books, I finished it so quickly I felt sad when I reached the last page.

I really don't understand the negative reviews here. I thought this book was wonderful and will definitely read it again!