Oh My God, What a Complete Aisling (The Aisling Series)

Your average straight white male here (reading his wife's kindle) to tell you this book, other than being funny, thoughtful & massive craic, is the most Irish thing I've seen or read in years.It gives a glimpse into a slightly different a Ireland than Roddy Doyle, one that exists just far enough down the motorway to be removed from Barrytown in the "Big Shmoke", and show the Ireland and the people I grew up with.I highly recommend this well written journey of an Aishling learning that she is an Aishling, and that while being an Aishling isn't necessarily a bad thing, there are other things to be, than just being a complete Aishling.I loved it, from beginning to end :)

A new heroine to make us laugh, cry and everything in between.Ailing, (pronounced Ashling), treats us to her roller coaster life, her friends, her smiles and her tears.Crisp and very, very clever writing, makes this a book that is destined to become a firm favourite and already has a sequel , I hope, is the first in a long line of the life story of Ailing.Set in Dublin and it’s countryside villages, this is a wry, witty and superb book that will keep you reading into the early hours, for “ just one more” chapter. Highly recommended.

OK, I admit it, it was my fault. I was way too old to read this book. And have very little interest in designer fashion labels. But I was sucked in by strongly supportive reviews by Marion Keyes (whom I like very much), by references to Brigit Jones, and to the fact it was described as a romcom.The storyline was made up of a number of disconnected anecdotes linked by Aisling's on/off long-standing romance, and by people getting off their heads on alcohol and flashing designer clothes and bags. It was difficult to find any real substance or progression to the book and indeed, at the end (towards which I plodded without much enjoyment) it was a bit like groundhog day.I try never to give up on a book but in this case I would have missed nothing. I freely admit that it's an age thing and if I'd been 20+-, I might have been hooting with laughter. I've given it 2* on the grounds that it wasn't badly written, but I will know to avoid this author in the future.

Just finished "Oh My God, What a Complete Aisling!" And I think I can safely say it is going into my top ten. I laughed so sad, I cried great big heaving sobs and didn't want it to end. I loved the way it was written and completely fell in love with Aisling and her family.

It's described as an Irish Bridget Jones, but unlike Bridget Aisling seems like a real person with depth, warmth and charm. The book is hilarious. As a Brit, I was constantly Googling some of the references because the Irish have a language and phrasing all of their own.

I enjoyed this story which revolves around a relationship breakdown .Aisling is the main character and is desperate to marry her long term partner and when things don't work out the way she hopes the relationship ends . The story delves into her many friendships and the lose of a loved one .It's a funny but serious look at life failings throughout her naive life ... It's not a gripping story just a nice easy read .

Absolutely love this book. Laugh out loud, upbeat and on point for a glimpse at life in the Republic of Ireland through the shenanigans of a group of young, single women. Learned some new phrases (I’m English) I can throw about when i’m out on the lash, drinking lady petrol. Thoroughly recommend this - can’t wait for book 2.

Explained a lot about small town life and took in some genuinely big issues. Plenty of clues to life in rural Ireland these days. A bit of fun with a message.