Helpful Score: 3
Described as "dreamy" and "lusciously lyrical", this story about an earthly relationship between two lost souls (one a young girl and the other a grown man) creeped me out. I couldn't get into the whole ghost of the girl angle, and then there's the sex with the ghost who has grown up. Too slimy for me.
Helpful Score: 2
I really enjoyed this! So lyrical and magical, but at that same time, the characters and story seemed very real. This book will make you believe in the magical qualities of spirits! I love Carey's beautiful phrasing and lovely descriptions. She has a way of putting together an unusual adjective and noun that makes sentences jump to life. I have a copy of "Mermaids Singing" and now can't wait to read it!
Helpful Score: 1
I absolutely loved this strange and beautiful story - a marriage of the ghost story and romance. It was so moving - just absolutely beautiful. I have loved all of her other books\, and I think this one might be my very favorite! It is a very different sort of book than anything I have read before and I absolutely adored it! Just a terrific story, wonderful characters and a highly original premise.
Helpful Score: 1
I was captivated by this story and read it in only a few days. I have always loved the art of story telling and admire Lisa Carey's craft of storytelling. I was swept up in the story of Tir na nOg and how she expertly wove it into present day.
