this book! This author was recommended to me because I really enjoy Marian Keyes, And she definitely fit the bill, I love Irish humour, having ground up in Newfoundland where there is a big Irish influence, The bond between the sisters in the book made me sad that I don't have any sisters, But I connected with the characters and enjoyed the story, The ending wasn't really a big surprise or anything but I still so enjoyed the ride, The book is really good, It is my third sineard moriarty's book, I find her writing light and approachable with a dash of humour and a happy ending is always there, A pleasant read if a little predictable in places, Julie, Sophie and Louise are very different personalities and have drifted apart slightly as they have grown older but as problems hit them they discover that blood is thicker than water and they do all pull together.
The story is nicely told with chapters alternating between the three of them and we also have the funny storyline of their brother Gavin who insists on being called Willow to blend in with his tree hugging friends!! I recieved this eBook from NetGalley for an honest review.
I enjoyed this story very much, I liked that it was set in Dublin since Ive always wanted to go to Ireland and in London and that it focused mainly on the three Delvin sisters Louise, Julie and Sophie.
At the beginning of the book it seemed that the sisters were not as close as they wanted it to appear to be, but as time went on it was evident that the three stuck by each other through thick and thin.
I like how each learned so much about themselves and their not only did they become stronger human beings but that they also became stronger siblings,
I thought that each sisters story was well written and informative, There did not seem to be things left you wondering when it came to who the women were and what they were about,
I think most romance and chicklit lovers will enjoy this book and I would definitely recommend it, OMG! I tried, I really did, but by pageI threw in the towel, This is an unoriginal, boring beyond belief, appalling book, It's a story already done to death about three different sisters: one who is careerdriven one swamped with too many kids and the third living like a queen spending all her husband's money.
Oh, and get this none of them can understand each other, Oh, and let's throw in one mother who's a total nutjob into the mix, and mother'syearold son who she dotes on, and who is so irresponsible, Pure crap! This book is nothing more thanpages of three sisters, two husbands, one mom, one brother, friends, and neighbours all bitching and moaning to every one about their lives, only to come out in the end all loving each other and smelling like roses I skipped to the end, but seriously, how else was it going to end By page, I wanted to pull my hair out.
This was such a fun story, and had a lot more depth than I expected, Things were stretched but not so far that it felt like a farce, While I didn't agree with the main characters' viewpoints on everything, I still really enjoyed getting to know them, I especially loved how Sinéad Moriarty handled Louise's storyline, No spoilers here, but I was wondering how she'd resolve it without falling into more cliched territory, but it ended up feeling realistic and true to character,
Something I especially appreciated about this book: having the courage to share different kinds of experiences for mothers with newborn children, She touched on postpartum depression, the fact that not everyone finds pregnancy a mindblowingly wonderful experience, and the idea that not falling in love with your baby at first sight doesn't make you a monster.
Sometimes it takes time. While I'm not yet a mother myself, I feel a lot of sympathy for mothers or motherstobe who feel like they're doing something wrong or they're horrible people because they're outside the norm of how society suggests they should feel when they're pregnant or have a new baby.
I want to see more stories that show that motherhood encompasses a whole spectrum of experiences,
The main reason I gave this book four rather than five is because of the triplets, Some of their actions could be chalked up to youthful mischief, and they're too young for me to consider any of their actions outright malicious, but they did some absolutely horrible things and rarely got more than a fierce scolding.
They try to flush the rabbit at their Montessori school down the toilet and their mum's biggest worry is that they'll get kicked out and she'll have to find another place that will take them.
I find it gross that an attempt to flush a LIVE ANIMAL down the loo was treated in such a cavalier way, They also have an icky fascination with the idea of their mum, Julie, dying, basically because of the "cool" factor of a plane crash or blood splattering everywhere, and again it's basically just brushed off, other than some hurt feelings on Julie's part.
I don't think "kids will be kids" is an adequate excuse for the kind of behaviour the triplets exhibit, and I really wish it had been addressed better by the end of the story maybe starting to go to a counsellor or psychologist, but it never was.
Other than my dislike of the handling of the triplets' behaviour, I loved this book, It felt fresh and engaging and never lost my attention, I'll definitely be reading more of Sinéad Moriarty's work in the future! :D To anyone who loves chick lit books grab this one IMMEDIATELY! I loved loved loved this book and I wonder if I can give the book justice with my review.
This is the first book in the Devlin Sister's series, where we get to meet the Devlin family and catch a glimpse of their life,
Julie is married to Harry, and they havesons, Three of them just happen to be triplets, YIKES! She is a stayathome mom or mum since the book does take place in Ireland who is struggling to find her identity and finds herself turning to her online chat groups for comfort.
When Julie discovers a secret about Harry, could it change everything
Louise is a marriedtoherjob successful lawyer, Single. In control of everything and no surprises with her! Except, . . whoops! Hi I'm pregnant! Not realizing she cannot control a baby, she tries to juggle both career and being a single mom, Yeesh
And last, but not least, is Sophie, who is married to Jack, The sorichIcan'tevenreadabouther yummy mummy of a daughter, We are talking Rich Housewives of Ireland here, Until POOF Jack loses it all, Goodbye material things that Sophie basks in! Hello new world,
In the midst of this all, there is also the Devlin brother, Gavin, who not only provides some comic relief, but it also struggling to figure out where he wants to go in life.
Had I read this book when I was in my's, I don't think I would have enjoyed it as much as I have, I felt so connected to Julie when she spoke about how much she loved her kids, but how lost she felt inside, I understand that completely having gone through it myself! If Julie were a real person, I could see me spending time with her, and her neighbor, Marian, Loved them together! Reading about Louise made me laugh along with Julie and Sophie as she struggled to control her child,
When the baby was born, some things the baby went through was what my hubbytobe and I went through with our baby girl as well, I understood that feeling of being bonetired where you could collapse at any moment without warning, The statements that Louise made towards the end of the novel brought tears to my eyes, Ahhhhh motherhood. Sophie Welllllll she reminds me of the reality tv shows I watch to escape my real life, Even though she was well thought out and had a depth to her, there always is that one character you just may not like,
I was delighted to read that there is a sequel to this book, as I can't wait to jump right back in with the Devlin family! This was my first Sinead Moriarty novel, and if they are all like this, then she has a new American fan!
I received this ebook from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I was surprised to find out that this delightful novel is part of a series featuring the Devlin family, The sisters are grown and married with children, Julie, Sophie and Louise are all back in Ireland and getting back on an even kilter, The ladies make you smile a good bit as they relate their stories throughout the book, Great characters that are certainly real with flaws and problems make for a story many can relate to easily, I'll certainly be looking for the other books thar star this gracious and proud family, .