Linda R. (fibrogal) - , reviewed on 11/8/2007 + 180 more book reviews

I am a woman engineer, and have worked in situations similar to that of the heroine during the time period depicted, and know the background. Both the hero and heroine would have been risking being fired with ruined reputations within the first few pages, or at least should have been terminally embarrassed by their behavior. Sorry, but if you have been there, the depiction is laughable.

I started this book and then threw it down in disgust because it was ridiculous. I picked it up again later to give it another chance. After I got past the first chapter or so, it got better.

Hey, Nora: 12 gauge wire is heavier than14, there's a difference between equipment and materials, and there would be more than one person doing Abra's job. There are several other things that I could mention, but I would have to include spoilers, so I won't.

BUT: If you don't know the background to compare it to what is depicted, this really is a pretty good story.

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