A review by cassiecat
The Woman Who Stole My Life by Marian Keyes

lighthearted reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? No

3.75

🎧3.75⭐️


Contemporary fiction with romance read by Aoife McMahon who is great, a favourite Irish narrator for me. 

The underlying premise of Stella’s story was brilliant. It’s very effective, and different, for me the best part of the story. I can’t mention it as it’s not disclosed in the blurb. 
But basically it’s a before and after time line. The before section held the most appeal for me, I thought that it was very cleverly done.As much as it’s got lots of humorous quips which I really enjoyed I felt this book dragged on too long. I’d have preferred a more condensed after section. I didn’t gel with any of the characters which in a lighter more feel good book I want to be really rooting for someone. 

This one wasn’t a favourite for me, but as I like her humour and writing style I’ll certainly be listening to more.