by Marian Keyes
In celebration of Marian Keyes' partial return, I have decided to post an old Facebook book review I wrote. I shall have to re - read the others before I can do them justice. Bummer ;-)
In a surreal and optimistic blend of fantasy and realism, Marian (I feel I can call her Marian, I know I should write 'Keyes') tells the story of the residents of 66 Star Street, Dublin. As ever with her novels, I was very sad to finish it: she writes with such warmth and humour, not to mention the most enviable word - power. Just like 'This Charming Man' (another must - read) it is a book which deals with heartbreaking issues with both sensitivity and wit: no mean feat.
'The Brightest Star in the Sky' is a real page turner which contains charmingly drawn characters, and I really cared about what happened to all of them. Thank you Marian Keyes for brightening my Christmas.
