Grown Ups: British Book Awards Author of the Year 2022

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They're a glamorous family, the Caseys. Johnny, his two brothers Ed and Liam, their beautiful, talented wives and all their kids spend a lot of time together. And they're a happy family. Johnny's wife, Jessie - who has the most money - insists on it. Under the surface, though, conditions are murkier. While some people clash, other people like each other far too much...Everything stays under control until Ed's wife Cara, gets concussion and can't keep her thoughts to herself. One careless remark at Johnny's birthday party, with the entire family present, starts Cara spilling out all their secrets. In the subsequent unravelling, every one of the adults finds themselves wondering if it's time - finally - to grow up?

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Drama. No, DRAMA! All the family drama they are having (without much reason!) is a bit mentally exhausting. (-1 star) Oxfam,’ ... ‘Probably an ex-hospital gown. If this dress could talk, well, the haemorrhoid operations we’d be hearing about.’... I love an Irish setting, and this was a great one. I am reviewing months after completion but I am on a mission to get to all of my books. They are do damn vivid. Right now I feel I know about the MCs' families way more than I ever wanted to know about any family at all. They do quotidian stuff in a way that's gonna stay with me for ages. (-1 star) It's irritating me as hell but that's me being my snarky self not the book's issue. (+1 star)

The best Marian Keyes books for 2021 are:

Messy, tangled complex humans who reminded me that few of us ever really sort out our lives at all Jojo Moyes Shines a light on the frustrations and gripes of family life, while inviting us to laugh at the petty reality of it all London Living Bursting with wit and compassion. Grown ups is as alive, complicated and chaotic as any real-life family, evoking extraordinary tenderness, pain and humour. -- Francesca Steele * inews * Everyone else had been loving life, living in the moment with the sunshine and the fresh air but she was only doing it because she wanted to be thin. (c) Keyes explores the different types of connections adults have with their parents, the idea that marriage has to be worked at with open communication. The introduction of Syrian refugee, Perla, to the family gives an opening to explore the rights of refugees and their struggle to start a new life.

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I LOVED Grown Ups so much. It's SUCH a treat. I felt like I was rolling in PURE JOY throughout. The cleverest cream cake of words * Caitlin Moran * Marian Keyes manages to wrap family dynamics, female angst, good jokes and serious stuff into a really appealing form Woman's Own Magazine This book is witty and humorous whilst at the same time has some powerful themes on the dynamics of family, marriage and body image. We've heard whispers that this could be the much-loved author's best novel yet Cosmopolitan, 2020s Biggest BooksSpecial thanks to NetGalley and Penguen Random House Canada/Doubleday Canada for sharing one of my favorite author’s ARC with me in exchange my honest review. She really is unparalleled when it comes to making serious points with the lightest of touches The Pool No one knows better than Marian Keyes what it's like trying to be a grown up in modern Ireland. Keyes is on top form as ever, and this delightful book will warm those cold winter bones * Image * Talking about Ed gave her the same feeling as unwrapping a beautiful piece of jewellery from its cushioned box and admiring its beauty. (c)