This form of creative writing prompts reader engagement and reflection. The narrative organisation of This Charming Man represents domestic violence in a way that prioritises healing, physically, mentally and emotionally, for the protagonists through telling their stories and sharing those stories with other characters and readers. Chapters devoted to each woman are interspersed with short vignettes that recount moments of Paddy's violent behaviour. Each protagonist has had a romantic involvement with one 'charming man', the rich and powerful Irish politician Paddy de Courcy. The novel's multi-story plot gradually weaves together the histories and experiences of four female protagonists from their individual points of view.
This paper examines the representation of one of these serious issues, domestic violence, in Keyes' novel This Charming Man (2008).
Marian Keyes, a prolific author of contemporary women's popular fiction, however, utilises romance to explore serious contemporary issues. Popular fiction for women has been variously criticised and derided for a focus on romance plots and superficial themes.
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