People Like Us [Paperback]

Chris Binchy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 4, 2005

So when they move to a bigger house on the outskirts of Dublin, Paul hopes that it will give his family the room they need to relieve these tensions: cleaner air; bigger gardens; and breathing space. But as his family start to settle in, doubts begin to grow in Paul's mind. Who are the people they now live among? Who is Joe Mitchell and why is he so afraid? Who are the gang that hang around in the front of his house? And why has his eldest daughter grown so secretive? As Paul begins to discover the answers, he is dragged into a situation that escalates beyond his control. "People Like Us" is a story of a father's ambitions for his family, who when confronted by real and perceived dangers, is forced to question who he can trust and who he can believe.

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About the Author

Chris Binchy is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin, has been a chef and is now a full time writer. His first novel, THE VERY MAN, is published in Pan. He lives in Dublin.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Pan Macmillan (March 4, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0330427156
• ISBN-13: 978-0330427159
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,723,894 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, August 5, 2011

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This review is from: People Like Us (Paperback)

I read his first book and it was boring. I wanted to give him a chance because of his heritage as Maeve's son. He got it this time.

I enjoyed reading about a father's angst over moving house, his marriage, job, and his children. He expounded quite a bit at times but it was well done.

I'll look forward to another book soon.