Stella Sweeney was an ordinary Dublin beautician until she caught Guillain-Barré syndrome and was temporarily paralysed. She wrote a book about her illness, which unexpectedly made her a celebrity, with television appearances and a new world of publishing and fame. Marian Keyes tells how Stella's success changed her life and her relationships, and how a visit from a journalist makes her look back at what she gained and what she lost on the way. The story moves between the present and flashbacks, and combines comedy with real emotion.
Fans of Keyes' funny, big-hearted novels will enjoy it. It's a good pick for readers who like stories of sudden success, family quarrels and second chances.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2014
- Language
- EN
