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From the acclaimed bestselling author of Sushi for Beginners and Angels comes a collection of personal essays on shopping, writing, moviemaking, motherhood and all the assorted calamities involved in being a savvy woman in the new millennium.
Her novels are read and adored by millions around the world, and with Under the Duvet, Marian Keyes tackles the world of nonfiction. These are her collected pieces: regular bulletins from the woman writing under the covers.
Marian loves shoes and her LTFs (Long-Term Friends), hates realtors and lost luggage, and she once had a Christmas office party that involved roasting two sheep on a spit, Moroccan-style. She's just like you and me ...
Featuring a wide compilation of Marian's journalism from magazines and newspapers, plus some exclusive, previously unpublished material, Under the Duvet is bursting with funny stories: observations on life, in-laws, weight loss, parties and driving lessons that will keep you utterly gripped -- either wincing with recognition or roaring with laughter.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS:
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 824.914
EAN: 9780060562083
ISBN: 0060562080
Label: Avon A
Manufacturer: Avon A
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 336
Publication Date: 2004-01-01
Publisher: Avon A
Release Date: 2004-01-06
Studio: Avon A
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A fun, light read -
In Under the Duvet, Keyes talks about her (somewhat dysfunctional) life in a series of essays, most of which were published in the Tatler. From her loathing of gardening to her dark days with alcohol abuse, she unveils her thoughts and feelings about the terrors and bliss of living, in a very Irish way. It's not only the language that's different (crisps instead of chips, boot instead of trunk, etc.), it's the mindset of being a woman in Ireland. Typically, the women in the essays are more fleshed out than the men, which makes the poor men always sound dense and unenlightened, while the women put up with it because that's just the way it is. Despite the cultural differences, it's easy to relate to many situations she's gone through: learning to drive, going through house renovations, spending Christmas with your family (when you'd rather be elsewhere, like in Groenland).
Okay, Under the Duvet is not literature. But it's fun, and a touch of levity in life has never hurt anyone.
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In my book, Keyes' best work was Watermelon, her first novel. Anyone who's ever tried to pick up the pieces after the sudden end of a relationship can instantly identify with Claire's heartbreak and dilemma, and Keyes does an excellent job mining all the sad, gory details of a love lost and found.
"Under the Duvet" is her first nonfiction book, and while it's an entirely different reading experience, it's still not a bad way for a Keyes fan to get her fix. A collection of columns she wrote for various magazines and newspapers, as well as a few previously unpublished pieces, this book is vintage Keyes, mixing laugh-out-loud observations about her shoe fetish and her large, very Catholic family, with poignant reflections on overcoming crippling alcoholism.
Never fear, though -- you're not going to be subjected to a roller-coaster ride of emotions. Save for a dark, somber chapter about her struggle to get and stay sober, "Under the Duvet" is primarily a happy, skippy romp through the landscape of Keyes' life and times, introducing us to Himself (her husband Tony), her wise Mam, hapless Dad, and her memorable band of siblings and friends. Keyes spent eleven years living in 'Swinging London' before moving back to Ireland for good, and each country gets its share of gentle teasing about its eccentricities and colorful characters. But her finest pen is reserved for her affectionate look at Ireland then and now: she waxes nostalgic about the Dublin before the specter of the Celtic Tiger, and marvels at the remarkable transition its made in these increasingly secular and materialistic times.
Fans and children of Erin will find much to love here, and chick-lit aficionados will love Keyes' brief, charming musings on dating, parties, growing older, getting married, Botox, losing weight, and the Holy Grail of twentysomethings everywhere: Keyes' short-lived but glorious stint as beauty editor for a national women's magazine. Would-be writers seeking advice on the craft and business of novel writing and publishing will best look elsewhere, as Keyes touches only lightly on the subject.
There are a good many Irish-isms that may stump the American reader, but not enough to prevent one from enjoying the book. Part memoir and -- surprisingly -- part cultural study of the author's beloved Ireland, "Under the Duvet" is a pleasing way to pass an afternoon. Make sure you have a cup of Bewleys Irish Breakfast and some soda bread.
MRA
If you enjoy her novels, you will in deed enjoy her non-fiction. -
Marian Keyes is one of my favorite novelists, so I was very excited to read her articles. Most of them were very entertaining and witty, as one would expect from Keyes. Read one after another, however, some of them didn't quite make the mark. What I did enjoy was getting to know a little more about Marian Keyes, the person. I also enjoyed reading about Ireland (as I usually do). My favorite essays/articles were Catholicism: Cheaper Than Prozac, but Is It Good for You? (about the a la carte attitude to Catholicism many modern cradle Catholics tend to practice in their 30's), Have you the Green Food Coloring? (about Marian and her Irish co-workers celebrating St. Patrick's Day in London), You Can Run, But You Can't Hide (about life-long friends), and Time's Arrow (which very much mirrored my thought on how you are the last to know you are in deed one of them -- an adult). In any case, it's an enjoyable, easy read that I'm sure all fans of Marian Keyes would enjoy.
She's Just So Damn Likeable -
I adore Marian Keyes. Totally. When I excitedly buy Marie claire every month, I skip to her column first! In fact, I'm so desperate to get it before it comes out in the shops, I subscribed to it. Tragic, I know.
But anyway.
I bought "Under The Duvet" because I bought "Further Under The Duvet" first which I know sounds mad, but I bought the latter because it'd just come out and had a couple of quid off, so that's my excuse. Anyway, I purchased "Under The Duvet" after reading her novels. For you Yanks, "Further Under The Duvet" is under a different title, but don't ask me what as I haven't a clue!
I like the fact you can just dip in and out of it. I have a habit of reading more than one book at once, therefore I end up losing the storyline because I've got confused. Why do I do that? I keep asking myself the same question. Marian Keyes is warm, witty and real. She's down to Earth and so damn likeable. And when she talks about her alcoholism, she does it without self pity which is endearing, if you ask me.
So, yeah, just buy it.
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Cute book but a bit repetative in places. The house buying stories were the most amusing just because we've recently gone through that ourselves. My husband also enjoyed the book, so while it's clearly marketed at women, men who enjoy humorous essay style memoirs will also enjoy Under the Duvet.
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