Pineapple Tart

by Anne Dunlop

Hard to Find book

Genres: Fiction, Romance

263 pages, Paperback

First published December 28, 1992

Reviews

[Clare O'Beara · Rating 2 out of 5]

This somewhat dull tale follows a young woman as she and her pals attend town dances in rural Ireland. They keep score of the young men they 'shift' meaning encourage to kiss them. A young man thinks he is complimenting the girl by calling her a pineapple tart, since this was the fanciest cake his mother baked; he didn't seem to think that she might object to being called a tart. Nor did it seem to occur to the author.

Maybe if you want to read about past times in country towns, this is a reasonable read; I found it forgettable.

[Meredith Waggoner · Rating 2 out of 5]

this book was kinda like if the March sisters were nasty and also Irish

[Danielle D · Rating 4 out of 5]

Whilst not particularly thought provoking, or original in narrative, this book still had alot of charm.
Very easy read, likeable characters and quite a few moments where I actually laughed out loud.

My favourite quote:
"HE TIPPED MY CHAIR BACK, THE WAY THEY DO IN THE DENTIST'S. I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT HE WAS UP TO UNTIL HE ROLLED ON TOP OF ME AND MUTTERED 'MAKE A BAD BOY OUT OF ME!'

[Ravara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I appreciate this book because i can completely relate to it. I grew up in the country, but lived a short while in 'The Port' in my early 20's, so everytime I read it, I laugh. I definitely met people with similar traits to the characters. 😂 Just wish I had an ebook version for my phone!

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice light read, insight into country life in N Ireland that is time related. Nice to read something outside of history and its troubles.

[Florence Tinsley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very funny, and a really enjoyable read

[Samantha Bailie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m read this book so many times I’ve lost count! Excellent!

[Miss Bananahammock · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this book. The disfunction of the family reminds me of Marian Keyes’ Walsh family. The dialogue is funny, characters are all chaotic and set in the 90’s (?)it follows the girls trying to live in a world in Ireland where they’re still suppose to be polite girls who get married. Which none of them do. Its charming, amusing and loveable. Looking forward to the sequel ‘A soft touch’.

[Sam · Rating 1 out of 5]

Don't bother!!! Rubbish!!

[Sandi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Laughed out loud reading this book. I definitely need to find more by this author.