Without a doubt, this is Marian's best book to date with so many layers, it's like sucking a literary gob-stopper!! I was so excited to see the book out earlier than advertised and exploded into my local book shop and hotfooted it home!!! Housework, childcare and husband-appeasing went by the way as I devoured this book. It really took my breath away and was an absolute joy. The characters are so well defined I find myself actually missing them now and would love to "phone them" to catch up!! Just like I still feel very uspet at losing Mammy Walsh from her other books!!! There are aspects of this book that really are harder to read than normal but there is still so much humour equally balanced that this is truly divine!! Thank you Marian - you still rock!!!

Prior to reading this book i had read reviews which stated that regular marion fans may be disappointed with this latest novel-however it couldnt be further from the truth! this book is laugh out loud funny (Lola and her trannies LOL!) heartbreakingly sad (cried for marnie many times) and heartwarming to the end. A true tale of people recieving commeuppance and reward where due. i hugged the book when i finished i loved it so much. Think i will read it again now! The best yet from Miss Keyes indeed.

This is such a great book. The best Marian I have read so far. At the end I physically hugged the book as I had enjoyed it so much. It has dark humour, laugh out loud bits and loveable characters. Funny, touching and just generally fab.