Tuesday, May 30, 2006
The Pact
The Pact by Jennifer Sturman
Plot: Rachel Benjamin, an investment banker, joins her 4 college roommates for a wedding weekend of her best friend, Emma. Everyone hates the groom-to-be however, and he is found dead the morning of the wedding. Sacre Bleu! And she falls for a wedding guest, but could he be the murderer?
Why I Liked It: It was cute, and I liked the emphasis on female friendships. Also I enjoy mysteries, even though I'm always really bad at figuring out who the murderer is.
What I didn't Like: The romance felt a little rushed. Also the main character is an investment banker and whenever she talks about her job I started to drift. Clearly the author is an i-banker in real life, but do we have to hear the details?
Buy/Library/Read in Store/Avoid: I'd get it from the library. It was pretty enjoyable.
If You Liked This You Would Also Probably Like: The Jinx which is the sequel to this book, or other chicklit mysteries, such as Sex, Murder and a Double Latte by Kyra Davis
Pug Hill
To start this blog off, I decided to review the best chicklit book I've read this year.
Pug Hill by Alison Pace.
Plot: Hope is a shy art restorer at the Met (wouldn't that be an awesome job?) who loves dogs, specifically pugs. She's uncertain about life--is ambivalent about her boyfriend, has a crush on a coworker, is paralyzingly shy at times, and has a fear of public speaking.
Why I liked it: This book is different from typical chicklit, as it's more observational humor than plot-driven. Hope is a character I could relate to easily--she's not perfect, but she's not overly neurotic. She felt very real. It's also very funny (her comments on The DaVinci Code slayed me).
Buy/Library/Read in Store/Avoid: Buy, definitely buy! I took it out from the library which I regret because I know I will want to re-read it.
If You Liked This You Would Also Probably Like: The Big Love by Sarah Dunn or Heartburn by Nora Ephron.
Pug Hill by Alison Pace.
Plot: Hope is a shy art restorer at the Met (wouldn't that be an awesome job?) who loves dogs, specifically pugs. She's uncertain about life--is ambivalent about her boyfriend, has a crush on a coworker, is paralyzingly shy at times, and has a fear of public speaking.
Why I liked it: This book is different from typical chicklit, as it's more observational humor than plot-driven. Hope is a character I could relate to easily--she's not perfect, but she's not overly neurotic. She felt very real. It's also very funny (her comments on The DaVinci Code slayed me).
Buy/Library/Read in Store/Avoid: Buy, definitely buy! I took it out from the library which I regret because I know I will want to re-read it.
If You Liked This You Would Also Probably Like: The Big Love by Sarah Dunn or Heartburn by Nora Ephron.
Sunday, May 28, 2006
First Post!
Shalom all,
Moses here. I'm often asked for book suggestions, because I read a lot, and I can remember plot details of most of what I read (but yet, I have remembered nothing of statistics). So on many people's suggestions (but mostly Sounders, hi Sounders!) I started this blog so you can read my reviews of chicklit to help you pick out some good books.
I read non-chicklit books too (really!) which I may post every so often just for some variety. As time goes on I will organize this site better, and add more reviews of books I'm currently reading and older books too.
One last thing--we won't agree on all the books here. I tend to like more humorous, everyday woman books and mysteries than books like The Devil Wears Prada, because I have no money or fashion sense and it sometimes depresses me to read about people who do (although do plan on seeing the movie). So just keep in mind that's where my interests lie.
If you have read a chicklit book that has not been reviewed here yet and either really really want people to read it or really really want people to not read it, feel free to email me a review. I would love to have some guest critics!
Enjoy!
Moses here. I'm often asked for book suggestions, because I read a lot, and I can remember plot details of most of what I read (but yet, I have remembered nothing of statistics). So on many people's suggestions (but mostly Sounders, hi Sounders!) I started this blog so you can read my reviews of chicklit to help you pick out some good books.
I read non-chicklit books too (really!) which I may post every so often just for some variety. As time goes on I will organize this site better, and add more reviews of books I'm currently reading and older books too.
One last thing--we won't agree on all the books here. I tend to like more humorous, everyday woman books and mysteries than books like The Devil Wears Prada, because I have no money or fashion sense and it sometimes depresses me to read about people who do (although do plan on seeing the movie). So just keep in mind that's where my interests lie.
If you have read a chicklit book that has not been reviewed here yet and either really really want people to read it or really really want people to not read it, feel free to email me a review. I would love to have some guest critics!
Enjoy!
