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A laugh-out loud roadtrip around Ireland [ 6/4/02 - Reader from Ireland ]
Just finished Irish Girls About Town and I can't stop smiling! This giggle-a-second collection of short stories has had me sniggering throughout my lunch breaks all week. I especialy enjoyed Marisa Mackle's story 'Girls Weekend' a witty tale of love, coincidence, friendship and the man that almost got away! Along with a refreshing array of talented new authors the book has stories from literary legends Maeve Binchy and Marian Keyes and both of these authors live up their name. All in all this selection of short stories has somthing to offer everyone and this is one book that I will be reading over and over again!
A collection of mad-cap adventures that will make you laugh. [ 10/4/02 - Reader from London ]
the literary talents of Maive Binchy and Marian Keyes have once again run riot around this witty collection fo short stories. Join in fun in Annie Sparrow's story as her heroine fails to notice the man of her dreams even when he's sitting directly opposide her! Jump on bord as Cathy Kelly takes you on a road trip or prepare to pack your bag for the best "girls-weekend" ever with Marisa Mackle's story which has more twists then a roller coaster ride!I genuinly could not put this book down. Its more adictive than chocolate! And definitly worth treating yourself to.With so many best selling authors contributing a story your sure to find somthing to appeal to your tastes. I'd recommend it to anyone and the money even goes to charity.
Thoroughly enjoyable mix of laughs, crys & girly nonsense. [ 15/4/02 - Reader from Leeds ]
Ive always been a huge fan of Irish writers and their brilliant wit. So I was expecting a lot from this collaboration and I wasnt dissapointed.
There were the offerings from the established authors ie: The fantastic Marian Keyes and Maeve Binchy but there was also less familiar irish talent on offer. Although the stories are short the charecters are established well & you do familiarise yourself with their situations as you would a full length novel.
In short this book is funny, sad, serious and a great distraction from normal life all in one book. To end on a cheesy cliche I couldnt put it down.