I Never Fancied Him Anyway
by Claudia Carroll
In Carroll’s I Never Fancied Him Anyway, interestingly, protagonist Cassandra is a
Dublin magazine columnist. Coincidentally, is this a pseudonym for author Carroll who is a
Dublin writer? To give the plot a unique twist, Cassandra is also a psychic who sees everyone’s
future. But, when she sees her own, and sees there is nothing she can do about it, things take an
interesting turn. In the early pages, Cassandra’s career begins as the magazine columnist "Dear
Cassandra," working for the one she calls "The Dragon Lady." Later, she gets an offer to do
television, much to the Dragon Lady’s chagrin. As the story continues so do Cassandra’s visions,
and she has them quite frequently about other people, but then she has one about herself.
Unfortunately, it is about her friend’s boyfriend and herself. And so begins the whimsy in
Carroll’s story. It’s fun, it’s fast, and it’s predictable, yes, but that doesn’t stop the pages
from turning. Every chapter begins with a different tarot card definition, so the entire book is
a little like a fortune telling lesson in addition to the story. The Dublin dialect can give some
readers a problem deciphering euphemisms, but all in all, it is an enjoyable story with a sweet
ending. Watch for it soon on the big screen. |
The Book |
Avon / HarperCollins |
September 22, 2009 |
Paperback |
0061734772 / 978-006173477 |
Fiction |
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The Reviewer |
Nicole Merritt |
Reviewed 2009 |
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