patlo's Reviews (1.32k)

Ah, to learn how Paula Spencer's life turned out after reading The Woman Who Walked Into Doors. It's a worthy bookend.

As a novel, it's not as strong as the earlier haunting work (thankfully), but the same pacing and interior dialogue strengths are here. Where the first book took us deep into the mind of an abused, alcoholic wife, this book takes us deep into the mind of a recovering alcoholic who is struggling to reclaim life and family.

I'm not sure how well it would stand on its own, but if you've read the earlier novel, you'll appreciate this one. Well done to Roddy Doyle.

Insufferably pompous. I can't stomach the lack of ethics, the "get rich now at others' expense" 'tude. Surely there's some interesting info in here, but somebody who's so desperately trying to impress me in a Robin Leach way isn't worth listening to.

This one needs to be read, not heard as audiobook.

Not as thorough on food as fuel as is[b:Base Building for Cyclists: A New Foundation for Endurance and Performance|286254|Base Building for Cyclists A New Foundation for Endurance and Performance|Thomas Chapple|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173417198s/286254.jpg|277719], but very good. I read mine from the library, and partway through I ordered a print copy for my shelf.

Also includes recipes! :)

meh.

I'm not her demographic, I guess. OK stories, but way too long and rambly, though the butterfly exhibit one was entertaining.