Make Him Look Good
by Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez (Goodreads author!)
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Read in May, 2007
recommends it for:
chick lit fans, especially of Hispanic chick lit
This book wasn't as enjoyable as the author's other two books. It was still interesting to learn about the different facets of Hispanic culture. Sometimes the author's trick of multiple points of view for narration really weighed the story down, though, and it was hard to root for the main character, since she was chasing after and sleeping with a man she knew was married, with a pregnant wife. AVR did a good job depicting the vile womanizer, but the obvious "J-Lo" character was car...more
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Read in January, 2007
I cheated and "read" this one on audio -- hey, what's a big city girl supposed to do in traffic? Anyway, This was my first book from this author, who is an amazing writer.
I found that her other books are better than this one. It's a little too simplistic and wraps up way too neatly in the end. ... but if you're looking for a good beach read, this could be it, although the book feels like a long read.
I did not like the main character because she never seems to find her true sel...more
I found that her other books are better than this one. It's a little too simplistic and wraps up way too neatly in the end. ... but if you're looking for a good beach read, this could be it, although the book feels like a long read.
I did not like the main character because she never seems to find her true sel...more
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Read in July, 2008
Her first book was amazing. Her second book so-so so I figured maybe the third would be good. Not so much. I got it at the bargain table so for four bucks, I guess it wasn't bad. it takes place in Miami which is I enjoyed except for the part where someone who lived in Miami goes into labor and drives to Memorial West to have the baby. Not so much. Some of the characters are based on celebs and it's really easy to see which ones she is talking about. Too many characters, not enough time to flesh ...more
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Read in February, 2008
I loved her first book but have been very disappointed with the last two from her. She seems to specialize in stereotyping her characters and making huge assumptions. This book's "main character" was annoyingly stupid. Not to mention the author goes overboard describing her starting her period and not bathing.
Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez also parodies some major Latino actors/actresses/singers, which is fine and is laughable but they are so thinly veiled that it is clearly obvious who s...more
Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez also parodies some major Latino actors/actresses/singers, which is fine and is laughable but they are so thinly veiled that it is clearly obvious who s...more
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Read in July, 2008
I listened to this book on audiobook (which is great for the ride to and from work.) and I loved it!! The characters were great. It cracked me up because several of the characters were based on real actor/actress not sure if they were based on them but hey I so think I know who they were supposed to be like. The story was pretty good and I love the things the characters had to say they were hilar! I can't wait to read another book by her.
I would love to make this a LitDiva book but I don't ...more
I would love to make this a LitDiva book but I don't ...more
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And yet another book by the wonderful Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez. This would be her second book I have finished, and have absolutly loved. Her books are an amazing indulgence in the sweet and sour parts of life. Again, six people.. different stories. Valdes-Rodriguez's books arent in regular chapters like you'd see in a book, they are made up of the different charachters in the book. This book is a soap opera styled book, that ends up in a twist, never expected. I smiled, laughed, cried, and got mad...more
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Read in January, 2008
I'd like to start off by saying that I really love author Rodriguez's writing style. Her flow just makes the book hard to put down. It's so easy to read. This book started out great. She makes it easy to relate to the main character and easy to connect with the other characters as well (maybe cause they're real-life characters *wink *wink). Somewhere in the middle it started falling apart for me and I thought the end was a real stretch. I didn't care for the ending at all. Definitely a beach rea...more
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Read in March, 2008
Before I read: Ugh . . . quite possibly the worst name for a book ever. I really enjoyed her other two books, but so far I'm lost on this one. Ricky Biscayane appears to be a complete ass, so it makes no sense why all of these women are crazy for him.
After I read: Ok, as unbelieveable as it was overall, I still found it to be a pretty good beach read. Wait until you have an afternoon that you want to turn your brain off. This is perfect for such a time!
After I read: Ok, as unbelieveable as it was overall, I still found it to be a pretty good beach read. Wait until you have an afternoon that you want to turn your brain off. This is perfect for such a time!
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Read in January, 2007
Embarrassing!!! That's exactly what this book is. The author literally ripped off all the tabloid headlines of the past two years and sloppily slapped together a book based off of them. It was a pathetic attempt at creating a work of fiction. The slight name changes are a thin veil attempting to mask the rampant plagiarism that characterizes the book. I was truly disgusted with the author after this book.
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Read in August, 2007
recommends it for:
Girls looking for a fun read
Ok, so this book is a quick read, funny and sad all at once, but I was shocked that the author could go on about "Jill Sanchez" like that when it's pretty damn obvious she was talking about Jennifer Lopez! I mean, isn't there such thing as defamation of character? But, seriously, great summer reading :)
Oh, and it's refreshing to read about real woman's bods too
Oh, and it's refreshing to read about real woman's bods too
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Read in October, 2007
recommends it for:
people looking for a quick, pointless read
This is the book that begs the question, "What does Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez have against Jennifer Lopez?" I cannot possibly rate it because I thought it was on the one hand one of the most one-dimensional books I've read in a long time with the most predictable ending. On the other hand, it did keep my attention. It was a quick, easy read.
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Read in January, 2008
Hmm...this is probably more of a 2 1/2 star book. The author took a long time introducing the characters and some of them seemed to be taken right from the headlines. Especially the two star performer characters. It would have been a one star, but I enjoyed portions of the other characters and the discoveries that they went through.
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Read in May, 2007
recommends it for:
fans of women's literature and Latina literature
An interesting look at culture in Miami from women's point of view. Also a thinly veiled story about well known Latin singers (I'll let you make your own guesses about which ones). The characters are very real and each has her or his own faults as well as good traits.
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Read in June, 2007
I really enjoyed this book. There were a few parts that I thought were a little predictable, but overall, I do love Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez. I love all of the different characters that she writes about, and I find her to be very humorous as well.
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Read in June, 2008
I started this last night & can tell I will get a kick out of it already....
6/25--I just finished this book. It was good--just what I expected it to be. It was easy on my mind. I needed a chick lit book. Now, on to something else....
6/25--I just finished this book. It was good--just what I expected it to be. It was easy on my mind. I needed a chick lit book. Now, on to something else....
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This story was by far the worse, and least believable of her books. I was not impressed and I hold the Author in high esteem, but this story was not co-hesive, and the premise was unbelievable. Way too much sex.
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Read in July, 2008
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Elaine
This book was pretty STRONG!! Every character had their own secrets and identity issues. Excellent writer and I look forward in reading more books written by her. I recommend this book totally ! WOO HOO
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this author writes REALLY good books, my cousin gave me the "dirty girls social club" and then I found this one, I'd say read all her books! They are entertaining and not typical "chick lit"
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Read in August, 2008
I read this book to get in the mood for my upcoming trip to Miami. It worked! A fun easy read that provides insight into a whole cast of characters and their backgrounds.
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