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Best of Friends by Cathy Kelly
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Best of Friends (edition 2005)

by Cathy Kelly

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Good times or bad, friends are always there. When tragedy touches the lives of Abby, Jess, Lizzie and Erin they are drawn together in their sadness. They realise that life is for living, and they have to grab it with both hands.
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Title:Best of Friends
Authors:Cathy Kelly
Info:Downtown Press (2005), Paperback, 528 pages
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This is a pleasant read about four separate couples or families who live in, or near a small village in Ireland. They have separate stories that somewhat intertwine; when a tragedy happens, it brings them a little closer. But not to the extent of being 'best of friends'.

On the negative side, it took a while to get going as there's a large cast. I found some of the writing a bit rambling and introspective in a repetitive way. I never really believed in one character doing something utterly stupid, and I had a hard time with another who is likeable and generous, but apparently blind to her adult daughter's immense selfishness. And I really didn't believe in two sudden dramatic changes of heart, one of which happened after a relatively mild frank exchange with an aunt.

But on the plus side, it's a readable book with the sub-plots developed alongside each other, and a positive and encouraging ending. I found myself caring about a couple of the characters, and so irritated by another that she had evidently got under my skin. It's over 600 pages but I finished it in just three days. I would recommend it in a low-key way to anyone who likes character-based women's fiction with no surprises or shocks (even the tragedy is entirely expected by the time it happens). It would make good holiday reading.

Full review here: https://suesbookreviews.blogspot.com/2019/07/best-of-friends-by-cathy-kelly.html ( )
  SueinCyprus | Jul 30, 2019 |
Love this author. Wonderful, feel good, easy to read, pure comfort. ( )
  lydiasbooks | Jan 17, 2018 |
I have to admit, when I picked this book up I really wasn't expecting much, having just read three Elizabeth Noble books. But I was pleasantly surprised to find I quite enjoyed this book more than I thought I would. I'd give it 3.5 stars over 3. The storyline, or should I say lines, were interesting as were the characters. There was some real character development which I always like to see, however sometimes the characters did annoy me, like Lizzie's daughter Debra and the way Lizzie was so weak-minded with her. But it was a good read. ( )
  crashmyparty | Dec 9, 2014 |
Another easy summer read. A book that is good for relaxing although the author does touch on some difficult topics like breast cancer.

Thi is my second book by Cathy Kelly and I am enjoying them so far. Still have one left which I got from the library.
Glad that I decided to give her a try cause thse are perfect books after reading some heavier stuff. ( )
  Marlene-NL | Apr 12, 2013 |
I thought this was book was a powerful story of friendship and achievement. I found myself cheering for some of the characters and emphasizing with others. It was an important story of relationships and the problems all of us face. I thought each character had pretty significant development throughout the novel and enjoyed "meeting" each of them. None of their lives are "easy" - they each face challenges that any of us could face (and do face).
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