Jolene E. (craftydabbler) reviewed An Irish Country Girl (Irish Country, Bk 4) on + 2 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I love all the books in this lovable series by Patrick Taylor. All the characters are delightful and the stories precious. An Irish Country Girl certainly did not disappoint.
Taking us back to Kinky's younger days and how she became the person she is in her later years was story filled with love, humor, and sadness.
When a reader finds stories like this one, one wishes that it could go on forever. Getting to know the characters so deeply they become real like neighbors one sees every day.
I highly recommend this book.
Taking us back to Kinky's younger days and how she became the person she is in her later years was story filled with love, humor, and sadness.
When a reader finds stories like this one, one wishes that it could go on forever. Getting to know the characters so deeply they become real like neighbors one sees every day.
I highly recommend this book.
SALLY W. (thameslink) -
Helpful Score: 2
This book is a total departure from the other Irish Country books in that it is a tale steeped in Irish mythology and legends. It tells the story of about 4 years of housekeeper, Kinky Kincaid's early life, the origin of her second sight and her experience with the Banshee and Fairies. If Irish mythology is not your cup of tea, skip this book -- doing so will not detract from your enjoyment of the next book in the series. This book could be easily read as a standalone for those who relish Irish folklore. While I enjoyed it, if you are looking for a typical "Irish Country" book, this is not it.
Amanda H. (loveofjoe11) -
Helpful Score: 2
I've had a busy month with school and today I decided I was finally going to sit down and finish Taylor's book. I'm glad Taylor helped us learn more about Mrs. Kinky Kincaid, but honestly, I'm getting bored. This is the fourth book in the series and they're almost all the same, style wise. Taylor tried to tell a love story, but that's just it--he told it. I didn't feel the emotions as well as I can in other books. Taylor threw some new characters in, which could increase interest, but not for me.
Truthfully, the first book in the series, An Irish Country Doctor, has been the best and the rest only mediocre since then. I keep hoping Taylor will surprise me with another Irish Country Doctor, but I think I've given up. I love reading books set in Ireland, but the series it getting too repetitive for me.
Truthfully, the first book in the series, An Irish Country Doctor, has been the best and the rest only mediocre since then. I keep hoping Taylor will surprise me with another Irish Country Doctor, but I think I've given up. I love reading books set in Ireland, but the series it getting too repetitive for me.
Helpful Score: 2
I WAS SWEPT AWAY INTO THE LIFE OF (MAUREEN O'HANLON AKA KINKY KINCAID) A YOUNG GIRL STRUGGLE INTO WOMANHOOD. PATRICK TAYLOR CHARMS YOU WITH HISTORY, LEGENDS AND CUSTOMS OF A YOUNG IRELAND. ALSO SOME VERY TASTY RECIPES. EASY AND CAPTIVATING TO READ, I ENJOYED IT MUCH.
thoroughly disgusted with this book. guess i should have read the blurp. I am not interested in the fay, fairies, the sight, etc.
Entirely different from his other books, but a wonderful read. We've all met Kinky in his other books and now know her full history. A really good read, as are all his books.
Shannon M. (confuzzledbooks) reviewed An Irish Country Girl (Irish Country, Bk 4) on + 487 more book reviews
An Irish Country Girl is the fourth book in the Irish Country series, which start with An Irish Country Doctor and includes An Irish Country Village and An Irish Country Christmas. This installment is about Maureen Kinky Kincaid as she reminisces about being a young girl blossoming into adulthood.
I have not read the earlier books in this series and I didnt feel like I had to to enjoy this book, but I absolutely will read the the early ones and the ones to come. I loved the character Maureen and never wanted the book to end. The description of Ireland, its people and a little folk lore added to the magic of the story telling. I felt as if I was there and believed every word that was written. Maureen has seen and felt such heartache that you ache with her because the words ring and these are things that could happen in real life.
I have not read the earlier books in this series and I didnt feel like I had to to enjoy this book, but I absolutely will read the the early ones and the ones to come. I loved the character Maureen and never wanted the book to end. The description of Ireland, its people and a little folk lore added to the magic of the story telling. I felt as if I was there and believed every word that was written. Maureen has seen and felt such heartache that you ache with her because the words ring and these are things that could happen in real life.
great story that kept me turning pages and staying up way too late!
