A story about the residents of a suburban road in Dublin and the secrets they keep. A gentle, understanding and understanding read.

I genuinely am conflicted about this book. I really enjoyed it, and towards the end it became gripping. I loved the whatsapp conversations and the little bits of observational humour...yet the “page turner” factor was missing for me. I usually read 2 books a week - this one took me nearly 3 weeks. Whilst I was reading it was enjoyable, but it’s one I had to work at.

Really enjoyable read. Good characters and a Good story. Well worth a read. Think others will enjoy.

A good read following the lives of the residents in a close knit community An interesting story with main characters involved and things I wasn't expecting made a good twist at the end The only fault I found was that there were a few to many characters for me but on saying that there were some interesting ones and a good thread made the story flow

After reading Love in Row 27 and Grace After Henry (both of which I gave five star reviews) I was eager to read Three Little Truths. Disappointingly I found this book quite hard work. There were too many characters to keep up with and the WhatsApp messages were confusing. I did enjoy the twist at the end – that was totally unexpected and I did like the three main characters – Martha, Edie and Robin. I was disturbed by the topic of ‘the list’ – I thought it was an odd thing to include in a story. Overall not bad, but not as good as the previous two novels by this author.

Three Little Truths is a story featuring the residents of Pine Road, mainly Martha, Robin, and Edie. I very quickly got immersed into the lives of the three women. All are very different characters with one thing in common..they are obsessed with the comings and goings of the residents who live in the affluent road.

In between the chapters, there are extracts of a WhatsApp group in which residents post insights and gossip about each other. I loved this, it had an authentic feel and really showed the character’s personalities well.

At first, I found the many characters a little confusing but this disappeared as I got further into the book. I found the subtle character development exceptional, like a Polaroid photograph slowly evolving until all becomes clear. The residents were not entirely likeable, there was one-upmanship and petty arguments but they all had serious background issues which made them more endearing.

I loved the dry Irish humour which had me chuckling quite a few times. The mystery element intrigued me (mainly regarding Martha’s sudden move to the road). The dynamics between the main characters and other residents were really interesting and there were plenty of surprises too.

On the whole, this is a really entertaining read with brilliant writing and vibrant characters. I will miss the residents of Pine Road (I’m just glad I don’t live there!)

Absolutely loved this book. The use of the "WhatsApp" messages was quirky and added to the humour of the story. Basically a book about nosy neighbours who love a bit of gossip! Pine Road is clearly the place to live with lots of secrets to unfold. It was very easy to read and I didn't expect the ending. Definitely recommend this book.

An enjoyable read, a few twists, turns and surprises.

Characters that you can't help liking and others to loathe! Anyone who is in a large WhatsAp group will recognise some of the goings on in this one.

A story set in Pine Road, Dublin and primarily follows the story of Robin Dwyer, and her son Jack who has come to live back at her parents after separating from her boyfriend, Edie is a young woman who seems to have everything but is desperate for a baby - an idea her husband keeps putting off, and Martha Rigby as the newest resident who moved suddenly into the street under mysterious circumstances.

It follows the lives of the residents in Pine Road and the need to fit in with the neighbours under the bossy and watchful eye of Bernie. They have a WhatsApp group chat to make sure everybody knows what is going on in the street and gossip about each other.

This is a story where you need to concentrate to follow who is who and the WhatsApp chat can be quite distracting. Its a steady paced book with little action and the ending is not what you would have expected and a little disappointing but still a nice easy read.

This is a story about a street in Dublin and the people that live there. Good characters and an interesting storyline. There were a large number of different characters and needed a lot of concentration to keep up with them all.

If your favoured reading material is a compelling tale with a good sprinkling of warmheartedness, humour, and intrigue then feel free to read Three Little Truths by Eithne Shortall.

Martha, Robin and Edie all have their individual issues: calm and collected Martha Rigby has moved her husband and two daughters to Dublin under sudden and mysterious circumstances, but now she can't seem to find her footing; Robin Dwyer has moved back home to live with her parents, Carmel and Mike, along with her four-year-old son, Jack, following the break up of her relationship with scoundrel and good-for-nothing Eddy; Edie Rice is married to and adores Daniel, has everything she could want, apart from a baby, and the acceptance of her new neighbours, but she longs to be one of the girls, and to figure out why her faultless husband seems to be avoiding their perfect future.

Set in Dublin, the three women all live on an exclusive street - Pine Road. The residents of Pine Road are a cliquish, close-knit community presided over by the self-appointed Bernie, who keeps a tight rein on things, and the women are part of a WhatsApp group. As the story progresses, the reader is privy to the relationships, rivalries, conflicts, mayhem, and other dramas of Pine Road that lead to the revelation of harboured secrets and misunderstandings.

Whilst many of the underlying issues in this novel are serious in nature, the author writes in such a humorous way, affording me several laugh-out-loud moments. She captures neighbourly grievances, the gossipy nature of some of the individuals, and the small-mindedness of a few, with great effectiveness. The cast of characters all have wonderful parts to play, and it was impossible to choose a favourite. The more I learned about these women and their lives, the more I found myself empathising with them. It was very hard to say goodbye to them and I found myself wishing all of of them well for the future. The way the Eithne Shortall linked their lives together was very clever and I was completely drawn into this novel right from the start, fully appreciating all of the priceless scenes and also the slightly outrageous ones.

Three Little Truths is definitely well worth the time invested and Eithne Shortall could quite possibly become one of my go-to authors. Very highly recommended.

I received a complimentary copy of this novel from Corvus via NetGalley at my request and this review is my own unbiased opinion.

The book is a bit different to the author's previous ones, but no less enjoyable. The multiple perspectives of the different residents of Pine Road makes for a multi layered story which has several twists and turns along the way. I found myself drawn into the their stories and intrigue and couldn't put the book down and felt bereft when I finished it far too quickly. Definitely one to get lost in.

Three little truths was a good read for me but the ending I found ended quite suddenly. The characters were lovely and easy to get to know who's who. Set in a neighbourhood of nosey neighbours and gossipers, secrets are never going to stay secret. I loved how the story flowed. The ending wasn't what I was expecting, I wanted more of a drama but it ended up being a nice thoughtful ending.

I really enjoyed this book about life and intrigue in a street in Dublin. As well as everyday life and neighbourhood rivalry there is an underlying story which the reader wants to get to the bottom of. I enjoyed the characterisation and cared about the people I was reading about.

Three Little Truths is set on a residential street, Pine Road, in Dublin. Although the story mainly centres around three women - Martha, who’s recently moved into the street with her family in mysterious circumstances; Robin, back living at her parents’ house with her young son after splitting with her partner; and Edie, struggling to persuade her husband to start a family - residents of most of the twenty one houses have a key part in the tale.

I enjoyed the book, and the interactions between the characters. There was plenty of action, with several minor storylines running at the same time. I did find myself getting a little confused at the street party, as there seemed to be too much happening at once, but otherwise I felt it flowed along nicely and was well written. The setting was well laid out, as most of the drama took place in and around the street.

A very good book about life on a Dublin street.

This book started off quite well. A community built around the homeowners in just one road and their whatsApp group. A few secrets and many more suspicions. Love hate and jealousy all form part of the storyline. There were times that i though Shakepseare would have been quite proud with such a tangled storyline to rival things like Love's Labours lost or A comedy of errors I do think there will be a lot of people who really enjoy this book. However I didn't really feel connected to any of the characters and the farcical nature just took too many steps away from the vaguely believable, I I was left thinking oh come on - whatever next!

This book is superb! I wish I could write like Eithne Shortall!
The book is set in Pine Road and follows the residents in a farcical and very funny account of neighbourly antics.
There is the Pine Road Poker WhatsApp group with Ruby's messages which are laugh out loud funny and very sarcastic.
There's the pre-Easter Street Party gathering organised by what can only be described as a maniac, enormous problems with parking, a parenting expert who is head of the Parent Teachers Association and in charge of the rat problem, and the actual Principal of the same school trying desperately to sort out negative publicity following the writing of The List on a bathroom wall.
There are topics touched upon which are serious, such as life as a hoarder, how women can be treated as objects, and what happens to a family having experienced trauma as a result of a bungled raid on their house, but even these topics are featured in a way that is entertaining without diminishing the crushing nature of such events.
There are wanted posters for a dog who has 'bitten' a child, an ex boyfriend who may or may not have been up to something illegal and a '4 and three-waters' old boy who keeps getting given presents for a 5th birthday which hasn't actually happened!
Every single character literally leaps off the page in a warm and vibrant way so that you feel a part of Pine Road and all its goings-on, desperate to know what is going to happen next, never having to wait long for the next belly laugh. If that wasn't enough, there are even red herrings that point you in one direction only for a few pages later to find yourself turned around to head off in the opposite direction.
A joyous story which I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED and which firmly establishes me as a Eithne Shortall super-fan!

Gossip, secrets....but less of the 'BAE' would be nice.
A really reasonable book with decent characterisation and a story that's nice and twists and turns well, and is designed around a solid plot. Most of the characters were believable and relatable, and the final twist is almost unpredictable. Was amazingly executed though!

This would have had five glorious stars if it wasn’t for the use of the word ‘Bae.’ Honestly.
It wasn’t often mentioned but the amount of times that it was used was just enough to jar the book and flow of reading and throw everything off course. That and YAAAAASSSS KWEEEEN... Some phrases only work in the movies. Not in books.

That aside - this was a great read with a shocking twist. I didn't see that one coming at all! We follow several familes on Pine Road and the characters are built up really well - believable, likeable (some of them) and relatable (others of them!) This wasn't too fast-paced and had just enough suspense to keep me interested in the book.

Brilliant read, love a novel set in Ireland. Great characters and a few twists in there to keep you guessing. Loved it