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On a recent romp through Barnes & Noble, I was overwhelmed by
the number of "Chick-Lit" novels on the best seller's list...I admit to
being lured by sleek and stylish covers; afterall, don't most of us
judge a book that way?
I'd read Ms. Weiner's pervious novel "Good In Bed" which was a
nice surprise -(not quite as misleading as the title) so, I felt this
might be a good read. It wasn't bad, but I didn't exactly feel the
earth move, either. Weiner gives good characterizations and the
story moves along at a good pace. It's about two women, sisters,
who have nothing in common except a somewhat disasterous
childhood. They fight, make up, they have jobs and boyfriends.
The author lends interest to this over-told saga of life.
It's "Literature-Lite." Don't buy it, borrow it!
I hesitated on this one for quite awhile...it's summer, too hot and not
fit for anything without scales and claws - at least in Texas, and the
last thing I wanted to do was settle down with was another novel
featuring a slightly sour-pussed young detective (who no doubt had
just been dumped by his perfect mate) and his sexy, "daddy didn't
love me enough"-bad-attitude assistant and their clever quips.
Thank you, God (or should I say Goddess) for leaving all of that
nonsense out of this novel. I'm not sure that I agree with what's
being proposed here, but I did find that I was captivated by the
story line and happy to have invested my time. Besides, you don't
want to be the only one at the water cooler who doesn't know what
"The Code" is about!
2002 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for her play Topdog/Underdog
Sounded good enough for me, and I was in the mood for a light
read after the Da Vinci Code and East of Eden. That's just what
it is - a light read. Mildly interesting but not worth the $23.95.
The synopsis will tell you all there is to know.
We've probably all seen the movie but how nice to see the revival
of this 1952 novel and what a pleasant read it is. You may know
the story but if you're in the mood for a novel that is worth your
valuable time, then pick up a copy. At $16.00 in soft cover, it's a
bargain and a comfortable choice - just right for a quick escape
from the day.
A life in the New Orleans Underworld
By Christine Wiltz
An interesting voyage into a world most of us cannot imagine.
You’ll find the names of noted Louisiana politicians and an idea
where some of our tax dollars have been spent. Shame, Shame!
Skip it – you’ve better things to do with your time.
This book caught my eye because it was in the “Louisiana” section.
I had great hopes for it, but it just didn’t pull through. After one
hundred pages, it became obvious where the story was going, and
it’s downhill from there … nothing new under the sun, so to speak.
Pre World War I timber empire…that’s what it’s about. My
feeling is that the author could have given us much more information
about the environment and the rich cultural mixture instead of the
usual generic version of Louisiana and her people. Mosquitoes and
alligators simply aren’t enough to give the reader a flavor of the
South. THE CLEARING is the kind of book that you can take or
leave.
2003 Pulitzer Prize winning novel about gender identity and much
more ... TMI, in fact, that’s Too Much Information about a
condition I knew little about until now. In a hurry for a good read,
I took the Pulitzer Police for granted. I should have stopped long
enough to read the synopsis; however, even that would not have
prepared me for the disappointment. Though beautifully written,
as it should be, the subject matter was disturbing and offered
nothing of what I crave in my reading. Skip it – save the $27.00,
and buy something else.
By Laura Hillenbrand
You already know my feelings about this book ... I’ve
recommended it to everyone, even my children because it offers so
much more than just a story about a horse.
The author did her homework while recovering from an injury
which left her in a great deal of pain. She channeled her own life
experiences into her work ... I like that in a woman. Good for
her! I hope her royalties are gigantic because she deserves it for
breathing life into this wonderful American story.
Buy it – Read it – share it
If you’re twenty years old, you probably will like this book. It’s a
cute idea but wears thin after the first 100 pages.
Save your money and buy chocolate – you’ll be more satisfied.
