It's a Waverly Life by Maria Murnane
262 pages
I loved Perfect on Paper, and I loved It's a Waverly Life, too! The story picks up where Perfect on Paper left off.. Waverly has moved on to the next phase of her life, writing her column for the San Francisco Sun and producing her Honey Notes. She and Jake are working on their long-distance relationship and things are not going as planned. While perfect for each other, something holds Waverly back...
It's a Waverly Life has just the right amount of conflict, drama, sadness, and joy. I read the book in under two days, it was just a real page-turner and I wanted to keep reading, even when it ended. I know my book choices are highly superficial, but I like to think they are something of a sophisticated superficial.. I love love. I can't help it.
Near the beginning of the book we meet Red, Waverly's new neighbor. He is an elderly man who is very insightful and seems to always know just what to say. While seemingly a minor character (we only meet him a handful of times), he is an integral part of the plot. Every character in the book is likable, and you can't help but want them to be happy however that may happen.
Like Perfect on Paper, It's a Waverly Life reads like a movie. In fact, it's really just like a sequel, filled with cameo appearances. Kristina is back for one scene, Brad Cantor has one scene, etc. It's nice to revisit these characters. McKenna has also moved on to the next stage of her life, and plays a very minor role. It's almost like they made the sequel, but the actors were busy and couldn't make the whole shoot.. And I'm okay with that. The plot focused more an Waverly's growth, her dealing with change, and her coming into the woman she is and will be. It was very fulfilling, and even left open for part three. Which I am hoping beyond hope that Maria Murnane is at home, writing, right now.
I loved this book, and I would highly recommend it but only once you have read Perfect on Paper. Enjoy!!!!!
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Saturday, February 25, 2012
movie 6
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
We started watching this movie through the Blu-ray player like a month ago but it kept buffering and we couldn't live like that, so we rented it from Netflix and finally got around to watching it tonight. I thought it was funny. I don't really like shooting scenes, though, they give me agita. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang stars RDJ and Val Kilmer. I think RDJ is very quirky and funny. Kilmer was also really good. The female lead was Michelle Monaghan, I don't think I'm familiar with anything else she has done.
My thoughts were as follows: I did not read the book on which this film was based, so I can't say how it related. The obvious narration was slightly annoying but you got used to it after a while. Sometimes it was over-acted, mainly on Monaghan's part. Val Kilmer did a great job and I think he played his part well.
Some good laughs, but overall a little confusing and I kind of kept wishing it would just wrap up already. Clearly I lean toward chick flicks. I'm not that interested in anything else. That's a little sad. Well, no, I like indie films, too. I don't know. Maybe if I had more patience for cinema it would be different, but I like TV shows because they are neatly 30 minutes or an hour. Or at least it's just an installation, then you have to wait. This is why the movie part of this challenge is so hard for me.
I digress....
Overall, I sort of enjoyed this film. It was mysterious-ish, which is fine by me. I didn't really figure it out but I wasn't really trying. It was a decent Saturday night movie, and it kept my attention 90% of them time.
We started watching this movie through the Blu-ray player like a month ago but it kept buffering and we couldn't live like that, so we rented it from Netflix and finally got around to watching it tonight. I thought it was funny. I don't really like shooting scenes, though, they give me agita. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang stars RDJ and Val Kilmer. I think RDJ is very quirky and funny. Kilmer was also really good. The female lead was Michelle Monaghan, I don't think I'm familiar with anything else she has done.
My thoughts were as follows: I did not read the book on which this film was based, so I can't say how it related. The obvious narration was slightly annoying but you got used to it after a while. Sometimes it was over-acted, mainly on Monaghan's part. Val Kilmer did a great job and I think he played his part well.
Some good laughs, but overall a little confusing and I kind of kept wishing it would just wrap up already. Clearly I lean toward chick flicks. I'm not that interested in anything else. That's a little sad. Well, no, I like indie films, too. I don't know. Maybe if I had more patience for cinema it would be different, but I like TV shows because they are neatly 30 minutes or an hour. Or at least it's just an installation, then you have to wait. This is why the movie part of this challenge is so hard for me.
I digress....
Overall, I sort of enjoyed this film. It was mysterious-ish, which is fine by me. I didn't really figure it out but I wasn't really trying. It was a decent Saturday night movie, and it kept my attention 90% of them time.
movie 5
The Change-Up
This movie was... I don't know. Kooky? Bizarre? Not for me? I'm not sure. I think I enjoyed it sometimes, but other times I was like "why am I still watching?" and I think the answer is because it cost $12 at the hotel.
The Change-Up is about two guys who claim to want each other's lives, and after peeing in a fountain their wishes come true. Sounds like 14 other movies that have already been done, like that movie with Jamie Lee Curtis where she like changes lives with her daughter or whatever. Way to be original. Jason Bateman's character, Dave, is a successful lawyer about to make partner. He is married with a little girl and twin babies. While he has a great life, he wishes he could change with Ryan Reynolds' character, who is still smoking weed all day and living the life of a bachelor. Reynolds' character, Mitch, is an actor. As soon as they wake up in each other's bodies, they realize that it was a mistake. Insanity ensues for like two hours. It's ridiculous. How come no one notices when normally even-keeled and mild-mannered Dave begins cursing like a sailor and acting like a crazy person? I mean, the other switch is fine really, except that Dave has to do things that make him very uncomfortable. I think if my boyfriend started acting like a whole different person it wouldn't just be something I'd raise an eyebrow out. I'd be like "what the hell is wrong with you?".
There were a lot of boob scenes. There was a lot of physical comedy. I really think this movie was for dudes. Not for me. I mean, I don't think it was a total waste of time, but I wouldn't really recommend it to people who, like me, generally prefer chick flicks, romance, drama, etc. But if you enjoy antic comedies, then this would probably be fun for you. There were laughs throughout, though mostly there was a lot of disgust. Like in the opening scene, when Dave goes to change a diaper and the baby squirts poop into his mouth. Not at all believable and really not funny to me. But I suppose there is a market (of teenage boys) out there for that kind of idiocy.
I would give this film 3 stars, and that is generous of me.
This movie was... I don't know. Kooky? Bizarre? Not for me? I'm not sure. I think I enjoyed it sometimes, but other times I was like "why am I still watching?" and I think the answer is because it cost $12 at the hotel.
The Change-Up is about two guys who claim to want each other's lives, and after peeing in a fountain their wishes come true. Sounds like 14 other movies that have already been done, like that movie with Jamie Lee Curtis where she like changes lives with her daughter or whatever. Way to be original. Jason Bateman's character, Dave, is a successful lawyer about to make partner. He is married with a little girl and twin babies. While he has a great life, he wishes he could change with Ryan Reynolds' character, who is still smoking weed all day and living the life of a bachelor. Reynolds' character, Mitch, is an actor. As soon as they wake up in each other's bodies, they realize that it was a mistake. Insanity ensues for like two hours. It's ridiculous. How come no one notices when normally even-keeled and mild-mannered Dave begins cursing like a sailor and acting like a crazy person? I mean, the other switch is fine really, except that Dave has to do things that make him very uncomfortable. I think if my boyfriend started acting like a whole different person it wouldn't just be something I'd raise an eyebrow out. I'd be like "what the hell is wrong with you?".
There were a lot of boob scenes. There was a lot of physical comedy. I really think this movie was for dudes. Not for me. I mean, I don't think it was a total waste of time, but I wouldn't really recommend it to people who, like me, generally prefer chick flicks, romance, drama, etc. But if you enjoy antic comedies, then this would probably be fun for you. There were laughs throughout, though mostly there was a lot of disgust. Like in the opening scene, when Dave goes to change a diaper and the baby squirts poop into his mouth. Not at all believable and really not funny to me. But I suppose there is a market (of teenage boys) out there for that kind of idiocy.
I would give this film 3 stars, and that is generous of me.
book 13
Family Affair by Caprice Crane
347 pages
Family Affair is the story of Layla and Brett and their imploding marriage. They have been together since high school, and Brett's family basically took Layla in after he mother died in the 10th grade. So when Brett unexpectedly wants a divorce, Layla is thrown for a loop. She won't only be losing him, but she might also lose the only family she has known for over a decade.
The story is told chapter by chapter through Layla, Brett, Trish, and Scott's perspectives, with a letter from Ginny to her sister thrown in every so often. I liked this method of story-telling, but I have to admit that I was sometimes confused as to who I was reading. I don't know why, but I occasionally had to stop and think about it, or look back at the chapter heading. That was a little annoying, but very overlook-able.
As usual with Caprice Crane, I greatly enjoyed this book. I plowed through it while on vacation and couldn't finish it fast enough. I wanted to see what would happen, what would be the outcomes of the various conflicts, etc. I love Crane's dialogues, they are fantastic and highly believable. Very witty, but not over-the-top-this-would-never-happen-in-real-life witty, which is fabulous. I could identify with the characters, feel their struggles, and sympathize with their pains and their happinesses. I didn't want them to end!
This book had way fewer music references, which was sad for me, but I suppose you can't build a career on music references and have to do something different on occasion. I'm a little sad that I have only one Crane novel remaining, I don't know if I should save it or read it! It's making me crazy a little!!! I really want to read it but then they are gone forever.. or at least until a new novel is published!
Anyway, I loved this book, and I continue to highly recommend Caprice Crane to anyone who likes books, music, fun, love, or pretty much anything else under the sun! Go get her books today!!!!!
347 pages
Family Affair is the story of Layla and Brett and their imploding marriage. They have been together since high school, and Brett's family basically took Layla in after he mother died in the 10th grade. So when Brett unexpectedly wants a divorce, Layla is thrown for a loop. She won't only be losing him, but she might also lose the only family she has known for over a decade.
The story is told chapter by chapter through Layla, Brett, Trish, and Scott's perspectives, with a letter from Ginny to her sister thrown in every so often. I liked this method of story-telling, but I have to admit that I was sometimes confused as to who I was reading. I don't know why, but I occasionally had to stop and think about it, or look back at the chapter heading. That was a little annoying, but very overlook-able.
As usual with Caprice Crane, I greatly enjoyed this book. I plowed through it while on vacation and couldn't finish it fast enough. I wanted to see what would happen, what would be the outcomes of the various conflicts, etc. I love Crane's dialogues, they are fantastic and highly believable. Very witty, but not over-the-top-this-would-never-happen-in-real-life witty, which is fabulous. I could identify with the characters, feel their struggles, and sympathize with their pains and their happinesses. I didn't want them to end!
This book had way fewer music references, which was sad for me, but I suppose you can't build a career on music references and have to do something different on occasion. I'm a little sad that I have only one Crane novel remaining, I don't know if I should save it or read it! It's making me crazy a little!!! I really want to read it but then they are gone forever.. or at least until a new novel is published!
Anyway, I loved this book, and I continue to highly recommend Caprice Crane to anyone who likes books, music, fun, love, or pretty much anything else under the sun! Go get her books today!!!!!
Thursday, February 23, 2012
movie 4
Just Go With It
So last night my mom asked me if she should get a movie from the Redbox for my visit. I Googled some of my favorite actresses and this came up. I had no idea what it was about, but it was vaguely familiar once I started watching it.
I really enjoyed this film!!! It was light, funny, and heart-warming.. Basically everything you expect from stars like Jennifer Aniston (don't hate me, but I adore her!) and Adam Sandler (who I can sort of take or leave, but more often than not I enjoy his performances). Here's the thing: I'm really not into Sandler's comedic style. I kind of get embarrassed for the characters when they are moronic, it doesn't make me laugh. Now Sandler himself doesn't usually play that person but the characters surrounding him do. This time, though, I found it bearable because the story was so cute although it was TOTALLY predictable.
Some things I liked a lot: chemistry between Aniston and Sandler was good! As his assistant, Jen really connects with Adam, they play off each other and it's mostly believable. Seriously also, Jennifer Aniston has a rockin body for a woman her age. And she's still gorgeous. Not that she's old but you know. She's my favorite darling, so it's nice to see she's still fabulous post-Brad. There is a scene later in the film when Dolf is in the hotel room and he has a swimmies tan, I almost died laughing there. I don't know why.
As I said already I'm so not into the physical comedy (like giving a sheep CPR). I really didn't like the Palmer character although I think I was supposed to. She annoyed me. A lot. That's pretty much it.
I would DEFINITELY recommend Just Go With It to anyone looking for a mindless, funny, and heart-warming film that will please everyone. It has enough testosterone and laughs for dudes and plenty of romance for the chick-flick connoisseur (such as myself!). Lots of laughs, lots of smiles, and overall a nice time.
FOUR STARS :)
So last night my mom asked me if she should get a movie from the Redbox for my visit. I Googled some of my favorite actresses and this came up. I had no idea what it was about, but it was vaguely familiar once I started watching it.
I really enjoyed this film!!! It was light, funny, and heart-warming.. Basically everything you expect from stars like Jennifer Aniston (don't hate me, but I adore her!) and Adam Sandler (who I can sort of take or leave, but more often than not I enjoy his performances). Here's the thing: I'm really not into Sandler's comedic style. I kind of get embarrassed for the characters when they are moronic, it doesn't make me laugh. Now Sandler himself doesn't usually play that person but the characters surrounding him do. This time, though, I found it bearable because the story was so cute although it was TOTALLY predictable.
Some things I liked a lot: chemistry between Aniston and Sandler was good! As his assistant, Jen really connects with Adam, they play off each other and it's mostly believable. Seriously also, Jennifer Aniston has a rockin body for a woman her age. And she's still gorgeous. Not that she's old but you know. She's my favorite darling, so it's nice to see she's still fabulous post-Brad. There is a scene later in the film when Dolf is in the hotel room and he has a swimmies tan, I almost died laughing there. I don't know why.
As I said already I'm so not into the physical comedy (like giving a sheep CPR). I really didn't like the Palmer character although I think I was supposed to. She annoyed me. A lot. That's pretty much it.
I would DEFINITELY recommend Just Go With It to anyone looking for a mindless, funny, and heart-warming film that will please everyone. It has enough testosterone and laughs for dudes and plenty of romance for the chick-flick connoisseur (such as myself!). Lots of laughs, lots of smiles, and overall a nice time.
FOUR STARS :)
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
book 12
Georgia's Kitchen by Jenny Nelson
319 pages
I'm not really sure how I feel about this book. It was really slow. There was WAY too much description for my taste. I'm really not into gourmet food at all. I am one year younger than Georgia, but I felt like her character was sooo much older than I am, she didn't really fit into my experience as an early 30s New Yorker, which I am! None of the characters in the book felt real to me. I could not imagine any of them existing in real life.
There WERE redeeming qualities, which merited Georgia's Kitchen three stars. First of all, I finished it. It began to hold my interest more in the second half. Secondly, I liked that the book wasn't about relationships (although I suppose subtly it was). Don't get me wrong - those are my favorite kinds of books! Just in this sense it worked. It was more a tale of perseverance, and working through adversity to find out what it really good and right for you. So I guess the theme was along the lines of "When one door closes, another opens." In the end, I was happy for Georgia. I felt like she did everything she needed to do, and all-in-all everything was resolved. I liked that most aspects of her life improved, it wasn't like she ended up with some dude and everything was fine.. You are left to write your own future for Georgia (although in the author's interview, she does say she might revisit Georgia in the future!)
Overall I found Georgia's Kitchen to be slow but fulfilling. I think three stars is just right for this tale.
319 pages
I'm not really sure how I feel about this book. It was really slow. There was WAY too much description for my taste. I'm really not into gourmet food at all. I am one year younger than Georgia, but I felt like her character was sooo much older than I am, she didn't really fit into my experience as an early 30s New Yorker, which I am! None of the characters in the book felt real to me. I could not imagine any of them existing in real life.
There WERE redeeming qualities, which merited Georgia's Kitchen three stars. First of all, I finished it. It began to hold my interest more in the second half. Secondly, I liked that the book wasn't about relationships (although I suppose subtly it was). Don't get me wrong - those are my favorite kinds of books! Just in this sense it worked. It was more a tale of perseverance, and working through adversity to find out what it really good and right for you. So I guess the theme was along the lines of "When one door closes, another opens." In the end, I was happy for Georgia. I felt like she did everything she needed to do, and all-in-all everything was resolved. I liked that most aspects of her life improved, it wasn't like she ended up with some dude and everything was fine.. You are left to write your own future for Georgia (although in the author's interview, she does say she might revisit Georgia in the future!)
Overall I found Georgia's Kitchen to be slow but fulfilling. I think three stars is just right for this tale.
Monday, February 20, 2012
movie 3
The Mothman Prophecies
Okay, I admit, I've seen this before. But it was almost ten years ago and I'm certain I wasn't sober (I was almost never sober back then). Thus seeing it again was like seeing it for the first time! I actually read the book back in 2002 or 2003 right before I saw it the first time. I was into the book, I found the theories about time and parallels fascinating, and of course I wanted to see the movie. I do remember going to the Blockbuster in Greenpoint, Brooklyn for it, which was not a close walk and sucked. But seriously I remembered nothing else. In fact, when it was an option on Crackle, Steve (boyfriend) said "Richard Gere is in that" and I immediately responded "I've seen that, he was not". Yet he was. Therefore, although I have seen it before, I contend that it counts toward my 50.
As for the the film... eh. All I remember about the first time was that I felt like there was NOTHING in common with the book. I still feel that way. The movie is creepy without being forthright with it's creepiness - mothman appears for a split second like twice. The description on Wiki says it's a psychological thriller, which I guess I agree with. I understand that some of what happened in the movie was true (the bridge) BUT even those were done with liberty - for example, more people than accounted for in the film died in real life, and the cause of failure has been determined.. The story was interesting. The undeclared romance between Gere and Laura Linney was pretty good. The former physics prof was really weird, though, and I found his character really, really unbelievable. I almost wanted him to come out and say he was Indrid Cold. But alas, no.
Overall I was pleased with my evening spent watching the movie, although at the end I felt a little unsatisfied, like a lot just hadn't been resolved. Though some stuff WAS resolved and the concepts were interesting (Connie's dream in particular), I felt like there needed to be a little more mothman. Don't get me wrong, those two little views of the creature weren't bad, just would have liked a little more info maybe, some later sightings info, etc.
Just as an aside, I liked that it was directed by Mark Pellington, who has directed a mountain of music videos, including what was once my favorite: "Jeremy" by Pearl Jam. I looked up his videography history and it was impressive. I hadn't even known he directed anything other than videos, but I always remembered seeing his name at the bottom of the "credits" on the "Jeremy" video.
I say a solid three stars for The Mothman Prophecies.
Okay, I admit, I've seen this before. But it was almost ten years ago and I'm certain I wasn't sober (I was almost never sober back then). Thus seeing it again was like seeing it for the first time! I actually read the book back in 2002 or 2003 right before I saw it the first time. I was into the book, I found the theories about time and parallels fascinating, and of course I wanted to see the movie. I do remember going to the Blockbuster in Greenpoint, Brooklyn for it, which was not a close walk and sucked. But seriously I remembered nothing else. In fact, when it was an option on Crackle, Steve (boyfriend) said "Richard Gere is in that" and I immediately responded "I've seen that, he was not". Yet he was. Therefore, although I have seen it before, I contend that it counts toward my 50.
As for the the film... eh. All I remember about the first time was that I felt like there was NOTHING in common with the book. I still feel that way. The movie is creepy without being forthright with it's creepiness - mothman appears for a split second like twice. The description on Wiki says it's a psychological thriller, which I guess I agree with. I understand that some of what happened in the movie was true (the bridge) BUT even those were done with liberty - for example, more people than accounted for in the film died in real life, and the cause of failure has been determined.. The story was interesting. The undeclared romance between Gere and Laura Linney was pretty good. The former physics prof was really weird, though, and I found his character really, really unbelievable. I almost wanted him to come out and say he was Indrid Cold. But alas, no.
Overall I was pleased with my evening spent watching the movie, although at the end I felt a little unsatisfied, like a lot just hadn't been resolved. Though some stuff WAS resolved and the concepts were interesting (Connie's dream in particular), I felt like there needed to be a little more mothman. Don't get me wrong, those two little views of the creature weren't bad, just would have liked a little more info maybe, some later sightings info, etc.
Just as an aside, I liked that it was directed by Mark Pellington, who has directed a mountain of music videos, including what was once my favorite: "Jeremy" by Pearl Jam. I looked up his videography history and it was impressive. I hadn't even known he directed anything other than videos, but I always remembered seeing his name at the bottom of the "credits" on the "Jeremy" video.
I say a solid three stars for The Mothman Prophecies.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
book 11
Stupid and Contagious by Caprice Crane
317 pages
Another lovely book by Caprice Crane! I believe this is her debut novel (though I could be mistaken) and I loved the way it was written from two perspectives, and that one is a woman while the other is a man. Stupid and Contagious really captures the nuances between two people, the way people can see a situation with difference and sameness, and the way two people interact.
Crane created likable characters and made it easy to dislike the ones you weren't supposed to like... which I have written before in a review but don't ask me what book I wrote it about (ha i really can't remember).
What I really like about Caprice Crane is her obvious interest in music. I love that I know and love the indie rock bands, as well as the more mainstream ones, that she uses in her stories. I love the conversational, almost screenplay-esque tone of the stories (which other people have held against her in reviews). I enjoyed everything about this book...
... Except one thing: and that is the use of the "n" word, even coming from a fictional friend of P. Diddy and Russell Simmons. I cringed when I read it, I really can't stand that. It bothered me just enough to demote my star rating by one. Sorry Caprice Crane, that's just how I roll.
Otherwise, I still highly recommend this and the other Crane novels!!!
317 pages
Another lovely book by Caprice Crane! I believe this is her debut novel (though I could be mistaken) and I loved the way it was written from two perspectives, and that one is a woman while the other is a man. Stupid and Contagious really captures the nuances between two people, the way people can see a situation with difference and sameness, and the way two people interact.
Crane created likable characters and made it easy to dislike the ones you weren't supposed to like... which I have written before in a review but don't ask me what book I wrote it about (ha i really can't remember).
What I really like about Caprice Crane is her obvious interest in music. I love that I know and love the indie rock bands, as well as the more mainstream ones, that she uses in her stories. I love the conversational, almost screenplay-esque tone of the stories (which other people have held against her in reviews). I enjoyed everything about this book...
... Except one thing: and that is the use of the "n" word, even coming from a fictional friend of P. Diddy and Russell Simmons. I cringed when I read it, I really can't stand that. It bothered me just enough to demote my star rating by one. Sorry Caprice Crane, that's just how I roll.
Otherwise, I still highly recommend this and the other Crane novels!!!
Sunday, February 12, 2012
book 10
Mr. Maybe by Jane Green
368 pages
Mr. Maybe is a book about a Londoner named Libby, searching for a fling or for love, but getting really confused all the while. The book begins with Libby seeing this guy Nick who is not at all her type, but who she thinks she can just have a fling with.. The story progresses from there, and is full of laughs. There aren't really any surprises, but the plot is believable, especially when you are a woman who is beyond the typical married age and obsessed with entering that world.
In the end, I was really pleased with the story. It wasn't a nail-biter or so awesome that I could hardly put it down, but I was excited to keep reading throughout. I really enjoy the work of Jane Green, she has a fun writing style and creates characters that are very likable.
I could relate to Libby and sometimes found myself wondering if I am at all similar to her in terms of relationships and even getting a little introspective at times. I could really understand her desire for the wedding and the life that comes along with being someone's wife, knowing that you will (hopefully) never have to be single again. So in that respect I really understood the book. I was also happy with the ending - it was believable, it wasn't some junk that makes you roll your eyes and think "typical" although in some ways it was.
I would definitely recommend Mr. Maybe!
368 pages
Mr. Maybe is a book about a Londoner named Libby, searching for a fling or for love, but getting really confused all the while. The book begins with Libby seeing this guy Nick who is not at all her type, but who she thinks she can just have a fling with.. The story progresses from there, and is full of laughs. There aren't really any surprises, but the plot is believable, especially when you are a woman who is beyond the typical married age and obsessed with entering that world.
In the end, I was really pleased with the story. It wasn't a nail-biter or so awesome that I could hardly put it down, but I was excited to keep reading throughout. I really enjoy the work of Jane Green, she has a fun writing style and creates characters that are very likable.
I could relate to Libby and sometimes found myself wondering if I am at all similar to her in terms of relationships and even getting a little introspective at times. I could really understand her desire for the wedding and the life that comes along with being someone's wife, knowing that you will (hopefully) never have to be single again. So in that respect I really understood the book. I was also happy with the ending - it was believable, it wasn't some junk that makes you roll your eyes and think "typical" although in some ways it was.
I would definitely recommend Mr. Maybe!
Friday, February 3, 2012
book 9
Single in Suburbia by Wendy Wax
368 pages
I enjoyed this book for what it was worth, though I had a hard time relating to the characters. I liked them enough, and I wanted to keep reading, but I wasn't crazy hooked so much that I couldn't put it down.
Single in Suburbia is about three women - Amanda, Candace, and Brooke - and their respective relationships. Amanda's husband has left her and their two teenage children for a young vixen named Tiffany. Candace needs to learn to live her life for herself. Brooke has a deep secret she's been hiding from everyone, her husband included. The dynamic between the women and the men in their lives was believable mostly. I was interested to keep reading and see how the story ended.
Overall, I think this was a decent book that met it's potential. I think, honestly, that the fact that I couldn't relate to the characters is what hindered me from loving the book. I don't know if I would recommend it, but probably it would be a fair recommendation for women a bit older than myself or ones who have families of their own.
368 pages
I enjoyed this book for what it was worth, though I had a hard time relating to the characters. I liked them enough, and I wanted to keep reading, but I wasn't crazy hooked so much that I couldn't put it down.
Single in Suburbia is about three women - Amanda, Candace, and Brooke - and their respective relationships. Amanda's husband has left her and their two teenage children for a young vixen named Tiffany. Candace needs to learn to live her life for herself. Brooke has a deep secret she's been hiding from everyone, her husband included. The dynamic between the women and the men in their lives was believable mostly. I was interested to keep reading and see how the story ended.
Overall, I think this was a decent book that met it's potential. I think, honestly, that the fact that I couldn't relate to the characters is what hindered me from loving the book. I don't know if I would recommend it, but probably it would be a fair recommendation for women a bit older than myself or ones who have families of their own.
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