Secret Diary of a Demented Housewife - Niamh Greene

I've just finished reading a book entitled "Secret Diary of a Demented Housewife" by Niamh Greene and quite frankly I'm amazed that I managed to reach the end of it! It was the title that initially grabbed me while browsing in the library and I imagined it to be a rather satirical look at the world of a housewife, somewhat a la Bridget Jones style. However as I started to read this novel I discovered that this wasn't actually the case at all... Niamh Greene is not an author that I'd heard of prior to discovering this book but have since learnt that she's spent her time between Dublin, London and San Francisco and is the mother of two children. Some ...  Read the complete review

I was passed a copy of secret Diary of a demented housewife by a friend as they thought I might enjoy it after mentioning I like reading chick lit. The book is based around Susie Hunt, a thirty something wife or Joe, mother of Katie and Jack living in Dublin. Written in diary format, the book spans across almost a whole year in which obviously a lot can happen. I hadn't realised the format was a diary when I first accepted the book. I'm not usually a fan of reading someone's diary but I decided to give it a go. I'll point out now that I have started this book twice and put it down again at the bottom of my pile before finally going back to it and persevering to ...  Read the complete review

When the title of this book caught my eye in the library, I had been having "one of those days", and so, feeling borderline demented myself, I really had to read it. Yes, as you have probably guessed, this is more unapologetic "chick lit". This is Niamh Greene's debut novel, and this is actually a really good start. Niamh is herself a mother of two, and you can't help but wonder how much of this book is autobiographical.... It is the amusing tale of Susie, a Dubliner, and her chaotic lifestyle. Susie feels intimidated by pretty much everyone - her domineering and frighteningly ...  Read the complete review

Secret Diary of a Demented Housewife - Niamh Greene Suzie Hunt has given up her Very Important Job in PR to be a full time mother to her two children, Katie and Jack. The story begins just at the end of the summer holiday in Dublin in Ireland, where Suzie is on the verge of going crazy! Fortunately playschool for Katie begins again and Suzie can't help feeling a little tearful, however Katie feels completely the opposite and is full of energy for school again. She enrols in a playgroup for Jack, just fitting it in around her Very Busy Schedule because Dr Phil reruns just can not be missed. This brings new experiences and people, which may not be the best in ...  Read the complete review

I've jusst finished reading this book. As you may know from me, I tend to buy books and Dvds i've never seen or read, just because I have read the back of them and have decided that I will love it. This can happen, but sometimes it doesn't. I probably bought this about 2 years ago, so it's been a while coming. I'm trying to turn over a new leaf and have decided to read/watch all the things I haven't read/watched. If I love them, they stay, If I don't then they go to the charity shop. No point hoarding clutter! So i've heard of the author before - Niamh Greene. I think she's wrote a few books after this one, but this is the only 1 of hers that I have ...  Read the complete review