Helpful Score: 2
Wow, I am shocked, not another review on PBS, yet. These reviews really help me decide whether add this book to my growing TBR (to be read) pile or even if I should read it next.
I was not familiar with this author, and I mainly added the book to the TBR pile due to the cute teacups on the front and the HIGH number of wishers on PBS.
Guess what this book is not about 4 women who drink tea. It is about 4 women who Play poker, Four of Kind like in poker. These women are chosen by Bess to form a diversity committee, but start playing a version of poker at the 1st meeting. The winner gets to ask a personal question of the dealer.
You would think that Bess, the beautiful rich blonde would be the most deplorable character, but she was the most likable and real of all. I didnt like the other characters all that much. You were not really supposed to like them. They were all flawed and uptight, and hurting. I like how they grew in their friendship, the lessons they learned about themselves from poker, and how they resolved some of their issues in their lives, kids lives, and marriages.
Some of the language and scenes can be very sexual in nature. So please dont be fooled by the dainty teacups on the cover. This also isnt one of those sisterly friendship, mushy books, tear jerker books.
I was not familiar with this author, and I mainly added the book to the TBR pile due to the cute teacups on the front and the HIGH number of wishers on PBS.
Guess what this book is not about 4 women who drink tea. It is about 4 women who Play poker, Four of Kind like in poker. These women are chosen by Bess to form a diversity committee, but start playing a version of poker at the 1st meeting. The winner gets to ask a personal question of the dealer.
You would think that Bess, the beautiful rich blonde would be the most deplorable character, but she was the most likable and real of all. I didnt like the other characters all that much. You were not really supposed to like them. They were all flawed and uptight, and hurting. I like how they grew in their friendship, the lessons they learned about themselves from poker, and how they resolved some of their issues in their lives, kids lives, and marriages.
Some of the language and scenes can be very sexual in nature. So please dont be fooled by the dainty teacups on the cover. This also isnt one of those sisterly friendship, mushy books, tear jerker books.
