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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.