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The Family Man
The Family Man
Author: Elinor Lipman
ISBN-13: 9780618644667
ISBN-10: 0618644660
Publication Date: 5/5/2009
Pages: 320
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 14 ratings
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Book Type: Hardcover
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6 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

5ducksfans avatar reviewed The Family Man on + 92 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I LOVED this book. I had just made a new rule: there are too many good books to read so after a certain number of pages, if I wasn't in to the book, I'd give it up. Well, I finished the first (short) chapter of this book and KNEW I was going to finish it.

This book is smart and funny and warm and interesting. The story is unique. It's a pretty easy read, but not fluffy. It will make you smile, laugh out loud, and keep you interested through every page.

A perfect book for when you're not sure what to read next. HIGHLY recommended!
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I'm a big fan of Elinor Lipman and have read everything she has written. I love her satirical view of mother/daughter relationships. Her writing is as sharp as her wit. This book, however, seemed forced and not up to her usual standards. Still, if you like this author, go ahead and read it anyway. And for newcomers to Lipman, start out with "Then She Found Me."
justbucky avatar reviewed The Family Man on + 17 more book reviews
Fun book, easy read.
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At first it was cute, light and entertaining then it got too laborious. I wanted it to conclude. Maybe at a different time, I might have enjoyed it more.
Jerseygirltoo avatar reviewed The Family Man on + 455 more book reviews
A perfectly delightful and amusing little book! I had no idea how it was going to end, but somehow all the loose ends got tied up, and everybody got their happy ending. I gave 4 stars.
isitfriday avatar reviewed The Family Man on + 170 more book reviews
This was a cute light read, not my favorite book but it was entertaining.