Breakfast at Darcy's

De: Ali McNamara

Narrado por: Beth Chalmers

Please note: This recording has been updated to include the epilogue. If you've already purchased the audiobook, you will be able to re-download the file from My Library to get the new edition.

When Darcy McCall loses her beloved Aunt Molly, she doesn't expect any sort of inheritance - let alone a small island. Located off the west coast of Ireland, Tara hasn't been lived on for years, but according to Molly's will Darcy must stay there for 12 months in order to fully inherit, and she needs to persuade a village full of people to settle there, too. Darcy has to leave behind her independent city life and swap stylish heels for muddy wellies. Between sorting everything from the plumbing to the pub, Darcy meets confident Conor and ever-grumpy Dermot - but who will make her feel really at home?

©2011 Ali McNamara (P)2011 Hachette Digital

Cute story

This is a cute and funny book about a young woman who must find the inner strength and self-confidence, when she and a lot of people must build a village on a island there hasn't been lived on for years. There's just one problem. Darcy is a city girl. She has no idea how to build a village from scratch. The story is great, the characters well developed and I really enjoyed listening. I like Darcy. But i just miss more romance. Overall a nice easy story, that i think most will enjoy.

Always lovely!

Ali McNamara’s books always leave you feeling happy and cosy inside with a bit of mystery sprinkled in. Highly recommend if you want a feel good, well written story.

A light read

What did you love best about Breakfast at Darcy's?

Breakfast at Darcy's was an enjoyable light novel. I purchased this after reading Ali McNamara's other novel from "Notting Hill to New York Actually" which I really enjoyed. The setting for this novel on a remote island off the coast of Ireland is different. I found the story interesting but felt there could have been more detail on the roles the people coming to live on the island were going to play. There were areas for instance, Darcy going to buy chocolate at the shop, what shop? In the planning for the island settlement there had been no mention of the shop. I would have preferred a bit more detail, however having said that I really enjoyed the book it was light and a bit different.
I loved the way the author bought the characters to life I felt you really got to know and like them.

What other book might you compare Breakfast at Darcy's to and why?

I couldn't compare it with other chic lit novels this was not your usual romance more of an light interesting story with a touch of romance.

Have you listened to any of Beth Chalmers’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Beth Chalmer's performance was fine. I have not heard her other performances.

If you could rename Breakfast at Darcy's, what would you call it?

I am not sure this title was the right one. I feel it implies Darcy may have run a cafe or something. What else to call it? I do not know.

A lot of potential

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

It was time well spent, it was a relaxing read and perfect for the gym, driving or at night before going to sleep

What was one of the most memorable moments of Breakfast at Darcy's?

It was a light, fluffy novel... there were a lot of cute moments but nothing memorable... this book was easy to read as it will be to forget... nonetheless I don't regret finishing it.

Which scene was your favorite?

Isn't this review format supposed to ruin the surprise for whoever wants to finish it? Anyhow, the book is pretty predictable throughout nonetheless the author managed to create a good twist towards the end

Do you think Breakfast at Darcy's needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

it would be nice to read about the new adventures on the island, even if there should be some more depth into it.

Any additional comments?

This story had so, so much potential... it often seemed too obvious and bland; for example

**LIGHT SPOILERS AHEAD**
- the author doesn't justify enough the arrival of strangers on the island... why are these people coming and what, do they expect to be pampered?
- the love interests are not discussed thoroughly enough.. I cannot explain enough without ruining the story

FINAL COMMENTS
Read this book if you just want to spend a few pleasant light hours... the plot is quite cute but don't expect fireworks

Such a scenic novel!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

The novel was very well written. I like the descriptions of the country. Divine.

Have you listened to any of Beth Chalmers’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have not heard any of Beth Chalmers books before but having said that she was an enjoyable voice.

An Enjoyable Listen

I really enjoyed this audiobook, and have actually listened to it a couple of times since downloading it. The story was great, the characters well developed and I really enjoyed listening. I can't think of much more to say than that, except if you are after a nice, light hearted story, this might be the one for you.