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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent pool side reading!, July 18, 2006

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Betty L. Murphydwoske "book-a-holic" (boston, ma) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Family Baggage: A Novel (Paperback)

i picked this up in a used book store although i was not familiar with the author. the cover looked interesting. i was surprised at how much i enjoyed reading the book and how caught up i got into the character's lives. i was sad when it ended and i wanted it to go on.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Family Baggage Packs Some Punches, December 13, 2006

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Carolyn "Author of Every Little Step She Take... (Sherrill's Ford, NC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Family Baggage: A Novel (Paperback)

Never having read any of Monica McInerney's books before, I didn't know what to expect with Family Baggage. I have to say, the first chapter kept me only mildly interested. However, the further I read, the more I enjoyed the story. For anyone interested in the dynamics of a large extended family, this book will provide a fun, interesting read. The characters really grew on me - none were stereotypes and I particularly enjoyed the Patrick Shawcross character. Although I suspected the truth about the main area of conflict pretty early on, that didn't diminish my enjoyment of the story and how it unfolded. Any book that can make me both laugh out loud and get teary-eyed certainly gets my appreciation. My only complaint - no hospital would have kept James there for so many days!!!

I will certainly be checking out Ms. McInerney's other books.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Drawn out baggage, July 2, 2006

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Mrs. Janine K. Kimberley "jaykkay" (Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Family Baggage: A Novel (Paperback)

I have read all of Monica Mcinerneys novels and I found that this one and the Alphabet Sisters have been hard work to read.
Her first three novels were fantastic - kept you interested from the first to the last page with a funny, believable storyline.
This one (Family Baggage) was such a chore, its not a small book (482 pages)and to be quite honest could have been written in about 300 pages without missing anything. I hope she realises that her reading audience is basically, the chick lit audience, that are cash rich and time poor - so either keep the novel more interesting or shorten the size. I'll think twice before reading another one.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Family Baggage
This absorbing novel features the Turners of the small, family run, Turner Travel and in particular Harriet Turner, daughter of the founders. Read more

Published 8 months ago by P. Newhart

5.0 out of 5 stars Slow start, yes, but engaging and wonderful story!
I've read many of the reviews on this book and am surprised by how many negative reviews FAMILY BAGGAGE has received. Read more

Published on October 17, 2009 by Joy Begbie

1.0 out of 5 stars TEDIOUS
I thought this book would never end. It could have been over with in 200 pages tops. The characters were uninteresting and the story was boring. Read more

Published on January 4, 2008 by Shari Anderson

4.0 out of 5 stars Witty and truthful
This is the first Mcinerney novel I've read, but it won't be the last. The novel shifted point of view between several family members, but I was happiest when Harriet was the... Read more

Published on June 12, 2007 by Jennifer

1.0 out of 5 stars Loved the Q & A in the back
This was the first time I've read Monica McInerney. The explaination and title caught me. I love books about family, Ireland and travel. Read more

Published on February 3, 2007 by K. Kelly

2.0 out of 5 stars Don't weigh yourself down with Family Baggage
I loved Mcinerney's previous book, The Alphabet Sisters. But this book was weighed down with weak characters and a plot centered around a discovery that I didn't think warranted... Read more

Published on October 20, 2006 by Calistaria McCall

5.0 out of 5 stars My Kind of Baggage
Monica McInerney's writing style is one that takes the reader directly into the hearts and minds of the characters she creates. Read more

Published on August 4, 2006 by Know-what-i-like

4.0 out of 5 stars fascinating family drama
In Merryn Bay, Australia, Turner Travel escorts local residents on themed trips out of country. However, the recent deaths of the family leaders, Neil and Penny Turner, within a... Read more

Published on June 24, 2006 by Harriet Klausner

4.0 out of 5 stars If you like Maeve Binchy, this is for you!
Monica McInerney was born in South Australia, one of seven children of a railway stationmaster. She now lives in Dublin and is the author of The Alphabet Sisters... Read more

Published on May 30, 2006 by Armchair Interviews

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Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
family baggage, willoughby tour, tourism college

Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Miss Talbot, Patrick Shawcross, Merryn Bay, Miss Boyd, Lady Garvan, Lara Lara, Matheson Travel, Lara Austin, Big Bird, Lara Robinson, Harriet Harriet, Lara Harriet, Minack Theatre, Harriet Monica, Molly Turner, Gloria Gloria, Harriet Turner, Patrick Harriet, Port Isaac, Austin Turner, Bodmin Moor, Austin James, Alex Sakidis, Austin They, Turner Travel

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