This is easy listening at its best - perfect for accompanying dreary chores and Christmas prep!The story spans a year in the life of Tom Feather and Cathy Scarlet who are trying to get their catering company off the ground and keep their personal relationships going. We meet their family and friends and all their stories intertwine to entertain you.There are no twists and turns - this is a family saga / drama and was very enjoyable.Maeve always manages to create characters that I like and want to know what happens to them. If this appeals I would recommend the audio version which is read by Kate Binchy in her beautiful Irish accent.

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Scarlet Feather

This book promises that I will be "laughing and crying with Cathy, Tom and all their friends". Well, I was bored to tears if that counts?  Cathy and Tom, the main characters are clueless, stupid and completely lack the ability to stand up for themselves. You see, they are simple Irish folk who just want to make good food, have a solid marriage and make lots of Irish babies.   There are several other characters as well, but they are equally forgettable and annoying. Especially the coupple of mistreated kids who were probably supposed to be the part that makes me cry. Sorry, but I think that would require some sort of emotional bond with the characters.  I think I might have been able to enjoy this book a bit if it wasn't so completely serious. The author has no sense of humour about the story or the characters. This is Serious Stuff! You must Cry! You must Laugh! You must think Deep and Meaningfull thoughts about life and relationships! And there is Nothing Funny about that, young lady!  And the cherry on top of this trainwreck? The ending of course, where two people sit together in silent understanding. Because in real and meaningfull relationships communication is unnecessary! Isn't is all just sooo amazing?

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