The Chisellers by Brendan O'Carroll
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Book Reviews of The Chisellers
Book Review: A Wonderful Novel
Summary: 5 Stars
This is book two of a trilogy, but it was the first one I read because I came across it 60% off at a Crown Bookstore closing. After reading it, I rushed out to read book one, The Mammy, and then went right to book three, The Granny. I actually think that starting with book two was the best way to read this series, as I enjoyed flashing back in book 1 to the past then moving to book 3 for the future.This book is a total wonder. It's comic scenes and dialogue are hilarious. But, it's far from a comic novel as there is human drama woven throughout.
The construction of the novel is perfect: it starts in mystery, becomes a brilliantly funny and touching family chronicle, and ends with resolution to its mystery and to all it's plot threads. It will touch your funny bone and your heart: in terms of the joys and love within a family unit; a mother who may not seem to set the best example, but when the chips are down, follows her heart and makes the right decisions; of the diversity of personalities within one family; and, the tragedies that surround us and sometimes destroy our dreams.
One scene had me laughing out loud, then the author describes it again, the second time through other charcaters observing the scene, so you get to enjoy the scene twice.
This book, along with the other two in the series, reminds us that love is our bond, drama and conflict our shadows, and humor the human soul's struggle to prevail.
This is one of the few books that the moment I finished, I started re-reading it -- at least until I could buy the other two books in the series.
I keep a shelf at home with my "Hall of Fame" of favorite books. This book went onto that shelf the moment I turned the last page. And, I can't wait to start over turning its pages once again.
Book Review: One of my all time faves!
Summary: 5 Stars
After reading The Mammy and rolling around on my bed laughing my head off, I immediately opened The Chisellers.The second book, which follows the lives of the children as they enter aldulthood, is much more dramatic. The author painted a clear enough picture of each kid in The Mammy that I was eager to see how everything turned out.
Well the last few pages had me sobbing into my pillow at four in the morning, it was so beautiful. When I opened the book the next day to re-read the end, I noticed that the whole last page was splattered in tear marks from other readers where they had all cried on it, this being a library book. Some were old and faded, some had makeup on them...and I was very careful not to cry on it myself, so I know they weren't all mine! (I have only ever seen that at the end of A Prayer For Owen Meany)
The whole trilogy is both hillarious and moving. Agnes's devotion to her kids, and the kids' love for each other is what makes it work, and of course, Brendan O'Carroll is a genius.
Book Review: A VERY ENJOY ABLE READ
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the second part of the Anges Brown trilogy and as a general rule, the second offering is often times not as good as the first. In this case though, that does not hold true. The author follows his delightful characters, their ups, their downs, and skillfully blends relationships into a wonderful story of a family. As with the first book in this servies, I could hardly put it down. The author's humor and insight to human nature are truely a gift, one which I am glad he is sharing with us. These books have been out long enough now and have been successful enough to attract those few distractors who seem to take delight in casting stones at other peoples sucess. Pay them no heed. This is a delightful read, one you don't want to miss. Recommend this one highly.Book Review: Another wonderful chapter
Summary: 5 Stars
I picked up "The Mammy" last summer and could not put it down. When I found out there were going to be three books giving us the wonderful heartfelt tales of Agnes Browne and her boys, I could hardly wait. After finishing "The Chisellers", I was not disapointed. Brendan O'Carroll sucks you into this working-class Irish family with a tender and loving hand. (It was a bit embarassing laughing AND crying on the subway, but there are weirder people than that on the trains.) It can stand alone, but one book would just not be enough of Agnes Browne and her clan. Now, if I can just hold out until "The Granny" is published...Book Review: Grab your tissues ....
Summary: 5 Stars
Brendan O'Carrol has done it again!!!!!This is a great sequel to The Mammy. As the title states it's about the kids and boy did we need it. I found myself laughing out loud and crying, too. Chisellers has you at the edge of your seat with the family as their life changes in various ways. Years will fly by and before you know it & you'll be ready for The Granny.
**** Warning****
Buy all three at one time. If your local bookstore doesn't have it order what's missing because you'll want to know more about the family. You'll even want to send Anges money.