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The Mystery of Mercy Close (Walsh Family, #5)

Marian Keyes
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The Mystery of Mercy Close (Walsh Family, #5)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012

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Marian Keyes

The Mystery of Mercy Close (Walsh Family, #5)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

508

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Dublin, Ireland • Contemporary

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Mystery of Mercy Close by Marian Keyes features Helen Walsh, a private investigator facing personal struggles, who takes on a case to find a missing boy band member. As she balances her investigation with her mental health challenges, Helen navigates complex relationships and unravels the mystery. The story is a blend of humor, drama, and suspense.

Reviews & Readership

3.8

25,583 ratings

61%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Mystery of Mercy Close by Marian Keyes delivers a blend of humor and heartache through relatable, flawed characters. Critics commend its engaging writing, sharp wit, and realistic portrayal of depression. However, some found the pacing uneven and the plot occasionally predictable. Overall, it's praised for its emotional depth and Keyes' signature humor.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Mystery of Mercy Close (Walsh Family, #5)?

The reader who would enjoy The Mystery of Mercy Close by Marian Keyes is likely fond of humorous yet poignant women's fiction with a mystery twist. Fans of Sophie Kinsella's Confessions of a Shopaholic series or Bridget Jones's adventures in Helen Fielding's books will appreciate Keyes's engaging narrative, relatable protagonist, and blend of wit and emotion.

3.8

25,583 ratings

61%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

508

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Dublin, Ireland • Contemporary

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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