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Naill, a bored postal worker, decides to rummage through the dead letter bin one day and finds the diary of Fiona Walsh. By now everyone has heard the tale of the Walsh sisters -- Fiona and Roisin Walsh had been found dead with their Aunt the elusive Moira Hegarty inside Moira's home. No one quite knows why, but then again, that is makes for a good story.
Told in diary form and through the travels and inquisitiveness of Naill, you learn the story of the Walsh sisters, and how they were taken in by a mesmerizing stranger named "darling" Jim Quick who traveled through Irish towns telling his tale and capturing quite a few hearts. But Jim in not just a storyteller, he is a lying, thieving murderer. So, why are whole towns enraptured by him and choose not to see the devastation that he leaves in his wake.
Through their diaries, Fiona and Roisin are able to tell their stories of how they ended up hostages to their crazy aunt, how Jim is not who he appears to be, and how they will risk it all to save just one of them.
Woven through this creepy story is another story that Jim tellsof wolves and princes and a princess that is just as fascinating if not more so when you get to the end and see what Jim has really been saying.
Billed as a modern gothic novel of suspense -- this story is amazing from start to finish; with a little bit of everything for everyone. Not told in your typical diary format, you are completely enraptured by the story of each girls life.
Told in diary form and through the travels and inquisitiveness of Naill, you learn the story of the Walsh sisters, and how they were taken in by a mesmerizing stranger named "darling" Jim Quick who traveled through Irish towns telling his tale and capturing quite a few hearts. But Jim in not just a storyteller, he is a lying, thieving murderer. So, why are whole towns enraptured by him and choose not to see the devastation that he leaves in his wake.
Through their diaries, Fiona and Roisin are able to tell their stories of how they ended up hostages to their crazy aunt, how Jim is not who he appears to be, and how they will risk it all to save just one of them.
Woven through this creepy story is another story that Jim tellsof wolves and princes and a princess that is just as fascinating if not more so when you get to the end and see what Jim has really been saying.
Billed as a modern gothic novel of suspense -- this story is amazing from start to finish; with a little bit of everything for everyone. Not told in your typical diary format, you are completely enraptured by the story of each girls life.
Helpful Score: 2
Could not put this one down. Gritty, engaging, very
Irish tale.
Irish tale.
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I ended up having to put the book down after about 60 pages. I don't know why I couldn't get into the book, but I would "read" a page or two and realize that I had no clue what was going on, re-read them only to end up in the same spot. The plot itself sound intriguing, I just could not get into the book.
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This book was an amazing read. It takes you into the life of a postal clerk who reads the diary of a girl, who heard a story from a man. Its like 3 stories in one. i know im probably making it sound boring. Its a real page turner. A great summer/spring read. (Read it in the warm weather) I dont like giving away to much, but if u like mysteries, I assure you: YOU WILL LOVE THIS BOOK!!!
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Wow! I really enjoyed this book! The unique structure (who doesn't love the inclusion of secret diaries?!), Irish setting and wonderfully fascinating characters all came together to create a spectacular novel, rich in atmosphere and suspense. I especially liked the twin aspect - that always spices a book up (especially for me, long time Wakefield twins fan). Though the plot was not terribly unpredictable, it was marvelously entertaining and I read it in one sitting! I will definitely be on the look out for any of Moerk's future books!
