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Ross O'Carroll-Kelly #18
Dancing with the Tsars
I felt like I was living in a world teetering on the brink ... Life as a stay-in-bed husband turned out to be a lot more complicated than I expected. My wife was pregnant with a baby that possibly wasn't mine. My old man was engaged in a war with the feminist movement that he was never going to win. And my old dear was making a lot of unexplained trips to Russia. Throw into the mix an eldest son with a possible sex addiction and three infant sons who were so thick they made me look like Edward Einstein. I might have actually gone over the edge if it wasn't for the belief of my daughter and the challenge of helping her win the greatest prize that South Dublin has to offer - the Strictly Mount Anville glitter ball.
368 pages, Paperback
Published October 30, 2018
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October 18, 2018
Every time I read the Rosser books I think there is no way he can top the last one. And then he does. It was nice to see a nicer Ross in this book as he gets older.
And, without giving any spoilers, the way he chooses his family over what could be good for him personally is a huge moment.
And, without giving any spoilers, the way he chooses his family over what could be good for him personally is a huge moment.
November 8, 2018
Another tale from South Dublin's rugby legend. This time Ross takes on ballroom dancing with his daughter Honor, Sorcha is drawn into feminist moves to rename Grafton Street and his parents are up to something with the Russians.
Paul Howard is a good observer and satirist of contemporary Dublin life. One quibble, even as a Northside myself I'm finding his phonetic dialect for Ronan's friends and family to be increasingly hard to read as the series continues and I'm finding myself skimming large portions of dialogue as a result. Less might be more with that, in my opinion. Some of the anti-feminist jibes went too far as well but it's a hard line to tread these days.
Paul Howard is a good observer and satirist of contemporary Dublin life. One quibble, even as a Northside myself I'm finding his phonetic dialect for Ronan's friends and family to be increasingly hard to read as the series continues and I'm finding myself skimming large portions of dialogue as a result. Less might be more with that, in my opinion. Some of the anti-feminist jibes went too far as well but it's a hard line to tread these days.
November 25, 2018
Couldn't put it down. Loved this book. Ross is brilliant again. I love his daughter and the bond they have together.
It's as good as his previous books with plenty of twists and turns and I love the way it always falls into place at the end.
Thanks Paul
It's as good as his previous books with plenty of twists and turns and I love the way it always falls into place at the end.
Thanks Paul
February 17, 2019
Great read as always. Laugh out loud moments and Ross always redeems himself in the end. Predictable in the best way!
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March 31, 2022
Book 18 in the series and just when you think there is no more means of getting Ross into more bother, we have a highly competitive school strictly contest, Ronan's stag weekend , and collection of Irish and Russian gangsters, Sorcha political ambitions her pregnancy and maybe a new relationship. Not bad to cram into 400 pages with all the old cast on show a great romp around South Dublin.
November 19, 2018
Thoroughly enjoyed this book - one of his best in recent years in my humble opinion!
Had many laugh-out-loud moments in it! Such wonderful characters!
Had many laugh-out-loud moments in it! Such wonderful characters!
December 26, 2018
As usual there are no words 😂😂😂
December 30, 2018
It was more satisfying to align with characters in this book than in others. They have more good in them
February 20, 2019
A fun read
True to form for the series. Ross’ relationships are full of unexpected twists and turns. An entertaining story with some unexpected political insights!
True to form for the series. Ross’ relationships are full of unexpected twists and turns. An entertaining story with some unexpected political insights!
February 27, 2019
Yet again another classic
May 12, 2019
Faff!
August 12, 2020
Brilliant as always. More of the same stuff, but so funny it doesn’t seem old.
January 10, 2024
Picked this up randomly in the library and fully intend to get back into the series. Had me laughing out loud more times than I could count.
March 16, 2025
Another winner! Once again had me laughing throughout the book.
May 7, 2025
Humorous and entertaining with such wild and outrageous storylines. This series is an easy and fun read that I will be upset to finish!
May 1, 2023
While I skipped a few books in the series leading up to this book, I still thoroughly enjoyed it. It had plenty of laugh out loud moments. I love the characters of Ross and his son Ronan. They are both such flawed and human characters in so many ways while still having the odd larger than life moment.
I liked how this book sets itself during the Trump Clinton presidential election.
This book also deals with cancel culture, taking it to ridiculous extremes. I like how the book also explores the situation of a couple cohabiting for the sake of child rearing. I enjoyed the mix of the ridiculous with the serious.
I liked how this book sets itself during the Trump Clinton presidential election.
This book also deals with cancel culture, taking it to ridiculous extremes. I like how the book also explores the situation of a couple cohabiting for the sake of child rearing. I enjoyed the mix of the ridiculous with the serious.
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