Rating: 
Summary: A Wonderful Novel
Review: 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.
Rating:
Summary: A Wonderful Novel
Review: 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.
Rating:
Summary: A Very Touching Book
Review: While "Mammy" was a laugh out loud book, the "Chisellers", while not lacking humor, was a compelling, touching tears-in-the-eyes book. Can hardly wait to read "The Granny". I hope Mr. O'Carroll continues his writing.
Rating:
Summary: A Very Touching Book
Review: While "Mammy" was a laugh out loud book, the "Chisellers", while not lacking humor, was a compelling, touching tears-in-the-eyes book. Can hardly wait to read "The Granny". I hope Mr. O'Carroll continues his writing.
Rating:
Summary: A Very Touching Book
Review: While "Mammy" was a laugh out loud book, the "Chisellers", while not lacking humor, was a compelling, touching tears-in-the-eyes book. Can hardly wait to read "The Granny". I hope Mr. O'Carroll continues his writing.
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