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Under the Duvet | 
 enlarge | Author: Marian Keyes
Publisher: Penguin
Category: Book
List Price: £7.99
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Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 3080
Media: Paperback
Edition: New edition
Pages: 304
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5 x 0.9
ISBN: 0141007478
Dewey Decimal Number: 808
EAN: 9780141007472
ASIN: 0141007478
Publication Date: July 4, 2002
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 I bow before greatness! December 31, 2001
LD (Derry, N. Ireland)
38 out of 42 found this review helpful
I expected to hate this book. I geared myself up for throwing it aside and swearing at Marian for publishing "a collection of articles" instead of the meaty novels that I love to immerse myself in. So annoyed was I when I heard Under The Duvet was not a novel that I resolutely swore not to buy it in the usual frenzy in the bookshop way I usually buy Ms. Keyes' books and waited for my sister to buy me it for Christmas and even then, still being the huffy so and so I am, I refused to read it until a stomach bug laid me low and I was bored senseless with Christmas TV. I laughed outloud, I cried, I read it too fast, I fell in love with Marian Keyes ability to write all over again. As a journalist and wannabe writer, I am in awe. Marian Keyes is so like me, her obsession with shoes, her longing for a baby, her husband who thinks she is a human radar for his lost property... it all rings so true. The humour was evident, but perhaps the most powerfully written article in this book is the tale of Marian's own struggle with alcoholism, culminating in an attempt on her life. She is proof that everyone can make it. So after reading this book, I emerged from under my duvet (stomach bug gone) and have decided to start writing again.
Do not let the fact that this is not a novel stop you from buying it, buy it now, and buy it for your friends. Its funny, its moving, its for a good cause.
Roll on the next book, whatever form it may take.
A Great Read February 20, 2002
13 out of 15 found this review helpful
I don't normally like a book full of short stories but I really enjoyed 'Under The Duvet', the way Marian Keyes writes and the Irish phrases she uses made me laugh on a miserable winter's morning commuting to work. I particularly liked the piece about being scared of dogs and read it to my boyfriend to prove I am not the only one with this irrational fear. Can't wait until the next book
Cheaper than new shoes, and more fun too! October 31, 2001
27 out of 37 found this review helpful
No, its not a novel, as Marian earnestly points out in her comments on this site. But hey, why apologise? This collection of published and unpublished articles on shoes, christmas, body wraps, shoes, catholicism and shoes is really, really funny! Go out and get it now! Go on! Gooooo on! Go on, go on, go on, go on.......
Wonderful writing and Inspirational too! January 28, 2002
maria.marchant@virgin.net (London)
9 out of 12 found this review helpful
I bought this book at Christmas time knowing that with the holiday break I'd have time to sit down and indulge in the writings of Marian Keyes. I can honestly say I enjoyed it as much as her novels. When some of her stories made me laugh out loud due to some of her descriptions - (especially those of her family dieting at Christmas) I had to stop and read aloud to my husband so he could share and enjoy (and he did!) She really is in touch with human feelings and failings. Marion is the author that has inspired me to start writing myself - and strangely enough it's a journalist course - one that she attempted too!
A thoroughly enjoyable read! December 9, 2002
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book was one of the funniest I have read in a long time. The kind of book that has you sniggering to yourself on public transport and receiving funny looks from fellow commuters. I especially enjoyed the Irish phrases, perhaps thanks to my own Irish heritage, but I'm sure enjoyable for all. I knew it was a collection of previously published articles when I bought it, and enjoyed it for what it was: a collection of down to earth, witty tales based around everyday experiences. If I was ever going to take up writing, I would turn to this book for guidance. A great read!
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