Focusing largely on the addictions stereotypically associated with women – such as eating disorders and shopping – is a brave, unglamorous choice from Keyes, and helps to give a real-feel to the narrative in the novel. Perhaps this close understanding of addiction is what allows Keyes to portray the topic with such a deft hand bringing readers along with the struggles the characters are experiencing, the frustrations and emotions that come along with it, and the nonlinear nature recovery often takes. Addiction is particularly familiar for Keyes, who has been open about her battles with alcoholism, previously stating that there was a point where alcohol was “the only thing I cared about eventually”. For Grown Ups, the particular difficult issue in question is addiction coming in the form of status, eating disorders, spending, and more. Rachel’s Holiday talked about addiction, 2006’s Anybody Out There dissects grief as a topic, and This Charming Man touches on domestic abuse. She’s built a reputation in this time for fun and frothy fiction that still depicts difficult and controversial issues – often touching on her own personal experiences. Grown Ups by Marian Keyes is published by Michael Joseph (20) Topics. Ordinary life zings with destructive potential. Irish-born Marian Keyes is well known for her women’s literature works, with more than 20 million copies of her novels sold worldwide, and books translated into more than 30 languages. Characters are always at risk of taking a wrong turn.
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