Quentins

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  • ID: 9221
  • Added: 2025-12-23
  • Updated: 2025-12-30
  • ISBN: 9781409105985
  • Publisher: Hachette UK
  • Published: 2009-12-23
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

Every table at Quentins restaurant in Dublin holds a thousand stories, from the staff and customers to the owners who have faced numerous trials. When Ella Brady decides to make a documentary about the renowned restaurant, she uncovers more than she bargained for, questioning whether some stories should remain untold. As she delves deeper, she is forced to confront a devastating dilemma in her own life, making her wonder if the past is better left buried. Set against the backdrop of a bustling Dublin restaurant, Quentins is a tale of secrets, relationships, and the power of storytelling. The novel explores the complexities of human nature and the ethical implications of bringing hidden truths to light. With a cast of memorable characters and a richly detailed setting, this book is a captivating exploration of the stories that shape our lives.

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Sue's Book Reviews · Sue · 2025-02-11
uplifting 4.50

The book is filled with drama and tense scenes, but overall it is warm and uplifting. The ending is particularly encouraging.

Sue found the book to be quite engaging with a lot of drama and tension. Despite these intense moments, the overall tone of the book is warm and heartfelt. The ending is particularly uplifting and leaves the reader with a sense of encouragement. Sue appreciated the way the story wrapped up, making it a satisfying read.


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    There's a fair bit of drama in this book, and some quite tense scenes.

    The whole is warm, the ending is uplifting and encouraging.

    Definitely a book that will stay with you.

Nishita's Rants and Raves · Nishita · 2010-03-11
engaging 3.50

The book starts well with a promising concept and good pacing, making it an easy read.

Nishita found the book to start off very well with a promising concept. The pacing is good, and the easy reading style allows you to quickly skip over any uninteresting bits. While the book has its moments, Nishita appreciates the overall readability and the engaging start that keeps the reader interested.


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    It starts well, and the concept is promising.

    The pacing is good, and it's easy reading.

    You can quickly skip over the uninteresting bits.

BookReporter · 2002-10-28
delightful 4.00

The characters are touching and warm, with a few surprises. The writing is tough, intelligent, and feminist with a very Irish sense of humor.

The reviewer at BookReporter highlights the touching and warm characters in the book, noting that there are a few surprises along the way. They appreciate the tough, intelligent, and feminist writing style, which is infused with a very Irish sense of humor. The reviewer finds the book to be a delightful read that captures the essence of small-town life in Ireland.


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    QUENTINS is her thirteenth --- are touching and warm, with few surprises.

    Tough and intelligent and feminist, with a lilting, very Irish sense of humor.

    A delightful read that captures the essence of small-town life in Ireland.