Books - Being Her Sister
April 2001
Poolbeg Press
Paperback, 184 pages
ISBN 1-84223-017-4
What do you do when life is all about being her sister?
When, no matter what you do, you end up being compared to her?
“I mean, if you had a younger sister like Rachel who was better than you at everything, wouldn’t you be depressed?”
“Danielle’s so popular. Yeah, even my friends think she’s the greatest. But they don’t have to shove it in my face.”
What do you do if you end up hating her?
“The novel contains rounded characters who speak with distinct voices and the plot is extremely well sustained.”
(Sue Leonard, Irish Examiner)
“It is quite convincing psychologically in its portrayal of the volatile relationship between two sisters, Danielle and Rachel, with some horrifying insights into over-ambitious mothers and the ease with which even the closest of friends can manipulate and be manipulated.”
(Robert Dunbar, The Irish Times)
“This book was one of those (here comes that expression again!!!!) that you cannot put down.”
(Cool-Reads.co.uk reviews)
“…great, full of surprises, and the last chapters really keep you gripped.”
(Amazon reviews)
