A fast, fun read. A bit explicit for my taste.
Another one I couldn't put down. It's good to read about people who aren't perfect. Relateable.
Interesting characters in crisis. Well written. I was interested in these people. Looking forwrd to more of her work.
Book Club average was 2 out of 5. I loved her other book "Where Are You Bernadette' so I thought we'd all enjoy this one. None of us (9) found any of the characters endearing and the sofa scene almost made me lose my lunch. Only bonus - its an easy, quick read.
Its a little hard for me to give an objective review on this probably. I read this because I loved the authors Whered You Go Bernadette and wanted to check out her earlier writing. This one wasnt near the caliber of Bernadette but was interesting in its own way. At least in Bernadette, even though the characters were a mess, there were redeeming qualities in them. These main characters? They are messed up...like totally detached from reality.
Violet Out of all the characters I had the least amount of respect for her. Its hard to feel sorry for her in any capacity and her choice in Teddy made my stomach ache. The way they author described Teddy...lets just say ewwww! Hes physically dirty and smells for crying out loud! Where is the attraction in that? How am I supposed to believe that a woman like her (actually any woman) would be attracted to him? How? Unless I partition off part of my brain?
David Hes pretty much what Id consider the normal for a guy who has power. Oblivious to his family life and everything revolves around him. No surprise there. But he gives his wife anything she wants and she has unlimited spending ability. Since she quit her job hes ok with her staying home and being a mom but she has a full time nanny and doesnt even really seem to want to be a mom.
Sally Davids sister whose only goal in life is to land a rich husband and she will stoop to despicable lows to do so. At times I found myself feeling sorry for her at least. She had some redeeming qualities in her even though you had to dig a little to find them.
Teddy Ugh...gross! Look I get that we all come from different places. My revulsion for him has nothing to do with him being a drug addict, alcoholic, or having little income. No one is perfect and we all have baggage. The physical description of his constant uncleanliness was revolting to me. Dude lives in an apartment, he can keep himself clean. I dont get the attraction Violet feels for him. Every time he speaks its an embarrassment. Hes just freaking nasty to me. Toe picking is a cardinal no no!
While the story line went in a direction I wish it hadnt, I like the authors writing style. I think Ms. Semple writes exactly whatever she wants without any concern or fear how her readers might take it and I respect that greatly. Id likely read anything she writes because of that. She writes without fear.
If you are offended by profanity and sex this probably isnt the read for you. I only mention it because more and more lately I see people complaining about this in their reviews. I dont want you coming back and commenting that it was vulgar and I didnt warn you. This is definitely a book written for adults without delicate sensibilitiessomeone like...me! *giggles*
Violet Out of all the characters I had the least amount of respect for her. Its hard to feel sorry for her in any capacity and her choice in Teddy made my stomach ache. The way they author described Teddy...lets just say ewwww! Hes physically dirty and smells for crying out loud! Where is the attraction in that? How am I supposed to believe that a woman like her (actually any woman) would be attracted to him? How? Unless I partition off part of my brain?
David Hes pretty much what Id consider the normal for a guy who has power. Oblivious to his family life and everything revolves around him. No surprise there. But he gives his wife anything she wants and she has unlimited spending ability. Since she quit her job hes ok with her staying home and being a mom but she has a full time nanny and doesnt even really seem to want to be a mom.
Sally Davids sister whose only goal in life is to land a rich husband and she will stoop to despicable lows to do so. At times I found myself feeling sorry for her at least. She had some redeeming qualities in her even though you had to dig a little to find them.
Teddy Ugh...gross! Look I get that we all come from different places. My revulsion for him has nothing to do with him being a drug addict, alcoholic, or having little income. No one is perfect and we all have baggage. The physical description of his constant uncleanliness was revolting to me. Dude lives in an apartment, he can keep himself clean. I dont get the attraction Violet feels for him. Every time he speaks its an embarrassment. Hes just freaking nasty to me. Toe picking is a cardinal no no!
While the story line went in a direction I wish it hadnt, I like the authors writing style. I think Ms. Semple writes exactly whatever she wants without any concern or fear how her readers might take it and I respect that greatly. Id likely read anything she writes because of that. She writes without fear.
If you are offended by profanity and sex this probably isnt the read for you. I only mention it because more and more lately I see people complaining about this in their reviews. I dont want you coming back and commenting that it was vulgar and I didnt warn you. This is definitely a book written for adults without delicate sensibilitiessomeone like...me! *giggles*
