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| This Charming Man | 
 enlarge | Author: Marian Keyes
Publisher: Michael Joseph Ltd
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  70 reviews
Sales Rank: 220
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 688
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.9
ISBN: 0718149122
EAN: 9780718149123
Publication Date: April 30, 2008
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 A 'HIT' in every sense of the word May 13, 2008
3 out of 8 found this review helpful
Like many of the reviewers listed, I have read all of Marian's books - Kathy Bates character in Misery springs to mind - but I can honestly say that this is the best one yet. This book clearly demonstrates how Keyes has perfected her craft by her clever mix of multi-faceted characters, a gripping storyline and a generous helping of mirth and frivilolity. I found the book quite slow to start with Lola's dated 'Bridget Jones' diary entries and it took a while to warm up to her. However, by the end of the book, I was rooting for all the main female characters to kick tens bells out of the Charming Man. I will now have to join a ten step programme to deal with T. K. W. . . . .The Keyes Withdrawals but look forward to indulging my addiction when her new book is released. No pressure Marian!!
 Kinda disappointing, but still Marian (ie. better than lots that's out there) May 12, 2008
11 out of 17 found this review helpful
Seriously though, this really isn't Marian Keyes' best. Though it contains the usual wit and sparkle, it is wholly flawed by the utterly annoying written voice of main heroine Lola. It is sort of a diary style, where she doesn't speak in full sentences. OK for a bit, but it goes on so long I had to keep putting it down, so bored was I of having to fill in the gaps mentally. That said though, I do love Marian Keyes. Her writing is far superior to many women's fiction writers and - despite the annoyingness of Lola - I loved the other narrators, and was genuinely moved by the ending. Also, I guess because I loved 'Anybody Out There' so much, perhaps I had overly-high expectations for this. Worth a read, if you're already a fan, but if you're new to Marian, I would recommend trying something from the (mostly better) backlist first.
This Charming Man May 11, 2008
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
I love Marian Keyes - Rachel's Holiday is one of my all time favourite books, so it is always a bit of an event for me when she has a new book out. As is often the case with Marian Keyes, the story is a slow burner, with lots of hints about how the story is going to progress. This was particularly true of Marnie's sections of the book. Plenty of Marian Keyes' classic humour, alongside a compelling plot make this a very good read. The only reason I can't give it 5 stars is that I really disliked the Bridget Jones style of Lola's story. I found it quite irritating and didn't really think it was appropriate for the content of the book. Sorry Marian, other than that I really liked it and look forward to your next one!
Maybe not her best, but still a brilliant read! May 11, 2008
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
I have read all of Marian's books and loved every single one but found this a bit slow to begin with. I found the first half there wasn't alot of story but towards the end the pace picks up and actually found I really enjoyed it.
Can't wait 'til the next one!
Serious issues and humour May 11, 2008
2 out of 6 found this review helpful
Books which have several narrators as this one does can be confusing, but this one manages to avoid the pitfalls. I found the Lola segments irritating because of the Bridget Jones-speak but they also contained some of the funniest scenes with the cross dressers.
This Charming Man deals with some very serious issues and deals with them well in my opinion. The tension builds up and even if you've worked out what's going on some of the scenes are still shocking. I felt that maybe the ending was a bit too trite and it leaves some important loose ends hanging - ready for another book perhaps?
I found the characters convincing apart from Damian who was just a bit too good to be true. I would love to see more of Dee Rossini who seemed like an interesting person, as was Lola in fact in spite of the style in which her sections were written.
I'm not a particular MK fan though I really enjoyed The Other Side of the Story. This Charming Man is every bit as good as that and I recommend it as an example of chick lit with a bite.
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