The Irish Princess

by Mickey Clement

Irish Princess Clemment, Mickey

Genres: Fiction

290 pages, Paperback

Published July 1, 1995

Reviews

[Lissa Notreallywolf · Rating 3 out of 5]

I can't classify something that took place within the span of my own lifetime as historical fiction, so...
Set at the time of the Vietnam war this book explores the shifting social mores within an Irish community, told from many points of view. The main character is Maureen, or Mo, a beautiful red head who is slated for great things by her family. But an ill considered love affair puts an end to one set of aspirations and opens another lifeline for her. And in the background the older generation dies of alcoholism, freak accidents and disease, while members of the younger generation are shipped off to Vietnam. The politics of draft deferment are also life altering, as is the death of a young father. The tale is well told, and admirable in how she handles the many bobbins of narrative against the weft of war, extended family and religious threads.

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I may have been partial to this one due to my Irish heritage. None the less, Clement captured the humor and angst that busy relatives cause while trying to help. the characters rang true throughout.

[Jessie Meagher · Rating 2 out of 5]

Picked up this book because it was my grandmothers, who passed away a year ago, and she had given it to me to borrow before she passed. We used to call her the Irish princess, so that was very emotionally relevant for me :).

But then I read it, and it’s honestly a really sad read. It felt like someone died every other chapter, or something awful happened, and it just seemed unnecessary…

The ending was sweet, but overall I didn’t really enjoy this. I always cherish it because I have the memory of my Mimi, but it wish it had more depth to it.

[Betty Bell · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the story of an Irish Catholic family in Troy New York told from different view points. The time is the 60's with all it's changes. Mike, one of five brothers and his family is the main character. He is a trusting and traditional man. He and his wife, who is more liberal have two girls. The interaction they have with the extended family and the changing world show them in rich dimension.

This was a book I could not put down.

[Shannon · Rating 3 out of 5]

A pretty good read, the story of an Irish Catholic family in the 60s. I like this one because it's set in the area my family is from - in and around Granville, NY.

[Eileen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very wonderful! I wish she'd write another novel!

[Karen Clement · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ho hum ...

[Erinn H · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Karen Baadsgaard · Rating 2 out of 5]

BAD-DIDN'T READ