Customer Reviews
Riveting! - By: Susanne O'Leary, 03 Sep 2008 
'This Charming Man' is Marion's best so far. It is truly moving, horrifying, funny, sad & exciting. The tale of a psychopath & the women who fell for him. I particularly liked Lola but the other women were also engaging & likable. A page turner form start to finish. Not a light read or even 'chic-lit' but an excellent contemporary novel with a very serious undertone.
Ok but not her best - By: Miss Jessica, 31 Aug 2008 
I love Marian Keyes so when this come out i rushed out to get it.But i have to say i didn't enjoy it as much as i have alll her others i didn't reallly warm to any of the characters at alll & i found it lacked that Marian spark.Being in a violent relationship myself for three years i thought i'd reallly relate to the characters in this book but i just didn't warm to them at alll.Ok but not her best.
Keyes is the Queen of Chick Lit - By: Feelingpeachy, 25 Aug 2008 Well, each to their own, I guess - but I can't understand the Keyes 'fans' who have slated her latest work.
As for the readers/reviewers who didn't like the diary writing style for Lola's storyline....pleeease! What is there not to like? :-) This inclusion was original, brave, refreshing, funny & intelligent.
If you're considering buying 'This Charming Man', then reallly - don't hestitate. Buy it & prepare for a very enjoyable and, in places, very moving experience.
Other so callled 'chick lit' writers don't come close to Keyes, she delivers every time. In my opinion, she is the Queen of Chick Lit, & long may she reign.
What a shame - By: Mrs. G. Gurnett, 24 Aug 2008 
I have a theory.....an auther comes up with a brilliant idea for a book but is then told it has to be X thousand words long so pads it out with fluff in oder to deliver.
Could that be the reason behind the huge disappointment of this latest offering from Ms Keys?
In short this book would have skipped along merrily written from the viewpoint of Lola, a wonderfull character, with alll of the others coming in to create the theme of the book. The idea was great,the ending was a treat but why oh why did we have to endure the endless ramblings of the other women ?!What a shame.
this book should come with a health warning ............... - By: Jennifer, 23 Aug 2008 because its completely addictive! I loved alll of it , every page, esp. as am very difficult to please! I loved alll the parts, esp as it was a real eye-opener & highly educational. Only bit hated..............finishing it..............feel like I am having withdrawal or something......I can't understand any of the bad reviews, the book got me in from start to finish. Lola my fave, but also Grace & Marnie! I can't say anymore will ruin the book for others, but the ppl writing bad reviews must have read a different book or not given the book a fair chance. I couldn't sleep I just HAD to finish it!! highly recommded & refreshingly honest........I think this one is her best yet!!!
