Reviews
I always look forward to these short story collections, and I love the fact that some of the money goes to charity. Not all of the stories are amazing, but there are usually enough to keep me going until the end!
Some of the stories that stood out:
I liked "Traveling Light" by Carole Matthews. Even though I didn't agree with the adultery part, it was interesting to read about the different attitudes of Americans and Brits, and I the traveling details were great!
"Changing People" by Sophie Kinsella, where revenge was sweet.
"Revenge" by Emily Barr. I have always liked her stories. Read her novel "Cuba," as well.
"In Agony" by Isabel Wolff was quick and entertaining.
"Rudy" by Lisa Jewell had a male character obsessing about a woman, and with one word, he worries that he has become the stalkee.
"Acting Strangely" by Chris Manby was cute. It's very helpful to have an actor friend with many faces show up when someone is trying to dump you to make you out to be the best thing they have ever had.
My favorite story of the collection was "Know it All" by Sarah Mlynowski. The main character's slightly psychic roommate keeps telling her that her ex-boyfriend is going to meet up with another woman, and get over her. Though she doesn't want to be with him, she likes his attention and keeps intervening. Then she realizes that she wants him to be happy and lets fate step in, with a little push.
Most of the 21 stories have something to offer and I read through the book quickly. I look forward to reading some of the novels by these authors!
Some of the stories that stood out:
I liked "Traveling Light" by Carole Matthews. Even though I didn't agree with the adultery part, it was interesting to read about the different attitudes of Americans and Brits, and I the traveling details were great!
"Changing People" by Sophie Kinsella, where revenge was sweet.
"Revenge" by Emily Barr. I have always liked her stories. Read her novel "Cuba," as well.
"In Agony" by Isabel Wolff was quick and entertaining.
"Rudy" by Lisa Jewell had a male character obsessing about a woman, and with one word, he worries that he has become the stalkee.
"Acting Strangely" by Chris Manby was cute. It's very helpful to have an actor friend with many faces show up when someone is trying to dump you to make you out to be the best thing they have ever had.
My favorite story of the collection was "Know it All" by Sarah Mlynowski. The main character's slightly psychic roommate keeps telling her that her ex-boyfriend is going to meet up with another woman, and get over her. Though she doesn't want to be with him, she likes his attention and keeps intervening. Then she realizes that she wants him to be happy and lets fate step in, with a little push.
Most of the 21 stories have something to offer and I read through the book quickly. I look forward to reading some of the novels by these authors!
reviewed by casurf on November 28, 2006 9:08 PM
..some were good. Some were bad. I especially loved Party Planner by Meg Cabot, Traveling Light by Carole Matthews, and Here Come Harry, by Jessica Adams. But my most favorite one was Don't You Know Who I Am?, by Adele Lang. It was as if Edina from the hit Brititsh show, Absolutely Fabulous, was telling that story. It was a terrific read!!
I really enjoyed this book because it introduced me to other authors of the Chick Lit genre, and I can't wait till Red Dress Ink publishes Girls Night Out this summer.
I really enjoyed this book because it introduced me to other authors of the Chick Lit genre, and I can't wait till Red Dress Ink publishes Girls Night Out this summer.
reviewed by fabio on November 29, 2006 11:08 AM
This book is good from beginning to end. They are short stories though so each story only has a little bit of content. I really wished that the stories were longer because right as I got into them, they ended. You definitely have to make your own conclusions and assumptions at the end of each story. That part is unclear. It makes you wonder if you're assumptions are on the right track....hmmm.
reviewed by scanner on November 29, 2006 6:17 PM

