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Review Date: 9/8/2008
Helpful Score: 2
I have mixed feelings about this book. I loved the chapters on aging, on dying, on keeping up the maintenance. They are good, and sometimes hilarious and funny. But I found the ones about her personal life (her apartment building, why she fell in and out of love with Bill Clinton) rather annoying in the context of the book. More than once I found myself asking: "Why the heck is she writing about this in a book about aging?" I understand that these chapters contribute to the overall idea that life is constantly changing and evolving, but it didn't need several pages of describing how her rent went up over the years to bring home this point. But I would still recommend the book to everyone who is interested in the process of aging, because it makes some good points and is witty and funny.
Review Date: 8/13/2008
Great book, well written, and you can tell that the author knows her subject (rich New York City families) very well. Recommended!
Review Date: 10/20/2009
Helpful Score: 6
This is the story of two writers who went on a quest to find the "Monster of Florence", a serial killer that specialized in young couples in Florence, Italy in the 1980's. It is a fascinating read, but beware, it is quite graphic in the horrible details of the crimes. This book haunted me for days. It's hard to wrap your head around the fact that the person who committed all of these crimes is still out there. I read the book very quickly (it is hard to put down), and then did more research online about the cases, just because I couldn't get it out of my head. Besides describing a gripping murder case, the book also gives you a fascinating glimpse into the dysfunctional Italian judiciary system. Highly recommended!
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