Pack Up the Moon

Pack Up the Moon, by Irish writer Anna McPartlin is a deeply honest, funny, tender novel, full of friendship, grief and one too many drinks.

The story centers around Emma, in her late 20's dealing with a terrible tragedy, and her close knit friends who circle around her, while dealing with their own struggles.

McPartlin was a stand-up comic before becoming a writer, and it shows in her writing. She's funny and doesn't hold anything back.

Although somewhat predictable, I found it to be an engaging novel, with well developed characters and an honest look at dealing with grief.