The endless monologues to the camera (a'la Shirley Valentine) were not only not funny or interesting, but they brought the plot to a crashing halt. Things I don't like about it: How long have you got? OK seeing as I'm struck for time, I'll just say 5. Things I like about it: You are kidding right? Even the accents were awful. After her partner leaves her far later than most sane men would, she hitches up with some weirdo from her office, gets pregnant from him then finds herself in a bit of a pickle when her ex returns. She tries to get a job, but after embarrassing herself in an interview by vomiting all over some fish (don't ask) the best she can manage is a position as head photocopier. Here goes: Plot: The most irritating Irish girl in the world moves to London with her boyfriend after her graduation. Now let me just say this made-for-British-TV so-called comedy drama is not worth commenting on, let alone watching but for the benefit of anyone thinking of suffering through it, I will write a few lines but be as brief as I can so I can purge all memories of it and get on with my life. It will reaffirm your faith in humanity, which has probably been destroyed after watching this piece of trash. It's beyond fantastic and very very funny. (Not to mention Rachel and Maggie from Rachel's Holiday and Angels by association) THOSE WHO HAVE SEEN THE TV ADAPTATION AND HATED IT: Please, please, PLEASE read the book. It's beyond awful and will make you sad for the "real" Claire Walsh.
THOSE WHO HAVE READ THE BOOK AND LOVED IT: For Christ's sake don't watch this. The TV has a completely different ending, and a completely different plot. The TV adaptation shares these things in common with the book: 1. (well, that and Lucy Sullivan and Sushi for Beginners) The book is hilarious, touching, and unsentimental despite the subject matter. I own everything she's got in print and I love them all (especially her collection of journalism, Under The Duvet - I suggest you get it if you're reading this), and read them over and over again. I'd read her grocery list if she'd let me.
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