Diana Ashman – Google

I found this book a disappointing read. I am a huge Marian Keyes fan, but this was a messy, convoluted story with no surprises. I don't think Keyes should've brought so many characters into play. It was hard to keep track. Having read and followed every story of all the Walsh sisters, I found myself wishing she'd left them all alone. "Again Rachel" the sequel to "Rachel's Holiday" did work for me. Just. However, "My Favorite Mistake" was hard to plough through and there were too many cheap shots at humor taken at Mammy Walsh's expense.

I was mesmerized by the simple and helpless honesty that Jesse portrayed as Gore. Olsen played her role to perfection and the juxtaposition of church activities with actual fornication was brilliant. The film portrayed a desperately decent man who succumbs to temptation and all Hell breaks loose. His wife is a tragic figure throughout and Pat's character develops as the story progresses. I was riveted.