From the bestselling author of Between Husbands and Friends and An Act of Love comes a wise, wonderful, and delightfully witty “...
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Dec 31, 2008
Antof9
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Review from BookCrossing: I read this on the plane on a business trip to New Jersey, and now it's back on DMA7's desk, waiting to be sent to the BCer who was interested in it :) (long story, but it boils down to this -- I only take books on trips that I can release or give to someone on the other end. I don't want to take them back home with me once I've read them. So I brought an envelope and stamps with me, knowing I'd finish that book this trip, and then never got close to packing tape o
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Apr 17, 2011
Carolyn
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My Readers Roundtable review of this book:
In many respects, The Hot Flash Club by Nancy Thayer is chick-lit for the over-forty crowd. It’s also more—a literary melange of sassy, edgy, somber, enlightening, adventurous, funny, sad, and hopeful womanhood.
It is indisputably a woman’s book, although men could profit from reading it (many mysteries of the opposite sex will be explained!). It should appeal most intensely to older women, who will find all or part of themselves in th More...
In many respects, The Hot Flash Club by Nancy Thayer is chick-lit for the over-forty crowd. It’s also more—a literary melange of sassy, edgy, somber, enlightening, adventurous, funny, sad, and hopeful womanhood.
It is indisputably a woman’s book, although men could profit from reading it (many mysteries of the opposite sex will be explained!). It should appeal most intensely to older women, who will find all or part of themselves in th More...
Jun 13, 2010
Peg
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"Women of a certain age" will definitely identify with the woes of the females in this book. I bought it because I loved Beachcombers, Thayer's most recent work. This book's plot intrigued me. It takes place in Boston, a city I'm familar with and is about a diverse group of women struggling to accept aging and the career and relationship changes that often accompany the process. I appreciate the proactive way the characters deal with their woes and the general air of positivity through
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Aug 28, 2011
Sandra
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ANOTHER GOOD ONE....
OVERVIEW: From the bestselling author of Between Husbands and Friends and An Act of Love comes a wise, wonderful, and delightfully witty “coming of age” novel about four intrepid women who discover themselves as they were truly meant to be: passionate, alive, and ready to face the best years of their lives.
Meet Faye, Marilyn, Alice, and Shirley. Four women with skills, smarts, and secrets—all feeling over the hill and out of the race. But in a moment of d More...
OVERVIEW: From the bestselling author of Between Husbands and Friends and An Act of Love comes a wise, wonderful, and delightfully witty “coming of age” novel about four intrepid women who discover themselves as they were truly meant to be: passionate, alive, and ready to face the best years of their lives.
Meet Faye, Marilyn, Alice, and Shirley. Four women with skills, smarts, and secrets—all feeling over the hill and out of the race. But in a moment of d More...
Nov 11, 2010
Susan
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Having just finished reading a Michael Chabon novel, I initially, found the characters and plot of The Hot Flash Club to be 'trite'. Women forming such friendship bonds so quickly? I don't think so. A university professor leaving her research to act as a secretary to spy for the friend she met the day before? Most unliklely.
I was doubtful that I could finish it. I persevered (I can not start to read a book and not finish it!) and by the end I didn't loath it. But I won't be buying the seq More...
I was doubtful that I could finish it. I persevered (I can not start to read a book and not finish it!) and by the end I didn't loath it. But I won't be buying the seq More...
May 01, 2010
JoAnn/QuAppelle
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Sometimes all I ask of a book is that it entertain me for a few hours. I do not always need fine writing or realistic developments. Improbable is sometimes okay!
That being said, I really enjoyed spending a couple of days with these ladies "of a certain age". They were fun and interesting and had (mostly) real problems and issues - even if the author did allow them to solve their problems too conveniently! I am always glad to read about women who develop and treasure friend More...
That being said, I really enjoyed spending a couple of days with these ladies "of a certain age". They were fun and interesting and had (mostly) real problems and issues - even if the author did allow them to solve their problems too conveniently! I am always glad to read about women who develop and treasure friend More...
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Apr 04, 2009
Louise
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This was such a tearjerker and an emotional experience. Such a touching story of love and family. sniffle, sniffle....
From back cover:
"When Mikaela Campbell, beloved wife and the mother of two, falls into a coma, it is up to her husband, Liam, to hold the family together, to care for their grieving, frightened children. Day after day, he sits by her bedside, telling stories of the precious life they have built, hoping, always hoping, that she will wake up. Then he di More...
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"When Mikaela Campbell, beloved wife and the mother of two, falls into a coma, it is up to her husband, Liam, to hold the family together, to care for their grieving, frightened children. Day after day, he sits by her bedside, telling stories of the precious life they have built, hoping, always hoping, that she will wake up. Then he di More...
Jan 17, 2009
bookczuk
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I have a confession. When I picked this up to read, I realized that I'd tried to read it once before and it didn't grab me then. Despite its absolutely wonderful title, it still doesn't grab me. I even waited and tried it again when I was "of an age" with the characters. Nope. Didn't work. Yet I know there are devoted fans out there. I still can't put my finger on what exactly I don't like. I've learned that some chick lit can be fun but this wasn't fun for me. My girlfriends an
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Oct 10, 2010
Jackye
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Professional women over 50 meet each other and form a "club" to help each other get through this phase of their life. Very entertaining. Want to read the next few in the series. Women are Alice, Shirley, Faye and Marilyn. Alice is an HR exec. who loses her job at a corporation. Shirley is a masseuse, wanting to have her own wellness spa. Faye has recently lost her husband and looking for what she does next. Marilyn is a research scientist who finds her husband is cheating on her. Lots
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Feb 13, 2009
Kathy-Diane
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This is a fun light read as winter drags its heels.
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Oct 16, 2008
The Hot Flash Club
Well this is not only chick lit, but it's old-chick lit. Not my favorite genre. This was a silly, fluffy book. I read junk (a lot of it as a matter of fact, because I use it for stress relief), but my version of junk are mysteries. This was actually a book on tape and my choices at the library were limited, so I ended up with this. The story is 4 'older' women (55-62) who meet and become friends and come up with semi-insane methods to help solve each one's major problem. More...
Well this is not only chick lit, but it's old-chick lit. Not my favorite genre. This was a silly, fluffy book. I read junk (a lot of it as a matter of fact, because I use it for stress relief), but my version of junk are mysteries. This was actually a book on tape and my choices at the library were limited, so I ended up with this. The story is 4 'older' women (55-62) who meet and become friends and come up with semi-insane methods to help solve each one's major problem. More...
Jan 07, 2009
Fiona
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While I usually prefer more serious fiction, every now and then I like to relax with some fun chick lit. Some of it is excellent, incisive, insightful, and even well written in some cases.
This is none of those things. It's just fluffy nonsense and as easily forgotten as an ice cream. I was half way through before I realised I had even read it before. I can't remember what I thought of it first time round, but this time I found it poorly written, poorly constructed, with poor characte More...
This is none of those things. It's just fluffy nonsense and as easily forgotten as an ice cream. I was half way through before I realised I had even read it before. I can't remember what I thought of it first time round, but this time I found it poorly written, poorly constructed, with poor characte More...
Jan 24, 2009
My mom loaned me her original novel as I was departing on a business trip - I was eager to find an easy "fluffy" read. Albeit a few decades beyond my empathy, I have loved these books! I can't help myself - the formula is gold! It's the same tale of 4 - 5 women from different background with seemingly unrelatable stories coming together and providing each other with the friendship and comradery that they never knew they needed, but allows them to thrive. I love it. I'm a sap.
Feb 21, 2011
Tiah
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Fun! On one hand, a wee bit formulaic. On the other, it breaks out of the mould by focusing on a group of women past their child bearing years - heartening. And the personalities are delightful and spirited. Not thrilled with the cover. Whole book is dealing with women who are battling against being treated as 'invisible' and then they slap on a cover depicting four women in their early 20s. Not good. Disappointing. But that is hardly the author's fault.
Apr 03, 2009
Kate
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this was a good book aimed at women over 50. It was interesting reading how female friendships formed and the inner workings. I was a bit disappointed as all of the women either were widowed or divorced. One of the women had her marriage end during the book. What about those of us who are able to keep our marriages intact..it would be interesting to find a book about women and how we age and keep both a marriage and female friendships
Oct 05, 2009
Kate
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This book is lots of fun -- a beach read, and faintly reminiscent of Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood. You close the book with a smile on your face, because for the length of time you're immersed in the book, the world is a better place and you feel secure in this wonderful support group. I've been trying to create a support group like this for the past 10 years or so. It's not nearly as easy in real life!
Jul 23, 2009
Gal4design
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If you liked the First Wive's Club, than you probably will like this book. Based on a very similar premise, this novel is the story of women with different backgrounds and personalities that find unlikely friendships and help each other through difficult moments in their lives - with a bit of scheming and chocolate cake. It is cute and silly.
Jul 05, 2010
Pat
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This is a cute chick summer read about four women ranging in age from 52-65 who met at a party and quickly shared their experiences of "getting older". This book takes you through a few months of their lives where they share about family, their love life (or lack of) and their husbands (or lack of). It is a cute, funny, and quick read.
Jul 16, 2009
Joy
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This was an easy fun read. I enjoyed it, but I don't think younger women would enjoy it that much. Thankfully, I have not been through the challenges these women have been through, but they are easy to relate to. I really liked the relationship they formed with each so quickly. I'm looking forward to the next one in the series.
Apr 16, 2011
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A Recommended Read. In many respects, The Hot Flash Club by Nancy Thayer is chick-lit for the over-forty crowd. It’s also more—a literary melange of sassy, edgy, somber, enlightening, adventurous, funny, sad, and hopeful womanhood. For the rest of this review, please visit http://thereadersroundtable.com/mainstre...
Jan 01, 2012
Gerry
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4 women, about my age and older become very good friends.
They are an interesting blend of personalities who amazingly get along beautifully. They decide to interfere into each others and a few other people's lives causing some chaos and some beautiful events.
Sounds like a fun series to show that us older gals still have what it takes to enjoy life!
They are an interesting blend of personalities who amazingly get along beautifully. They decide to interfere into each others and a few other people's lives causing some chaos and some beautiful events.
Sounds like a fun series to show that us older gals still have what it takes to enjoy life!
Sep 29, 2011
Jane
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Four women of a certain age meet at a party and bond over common aging issues. They form a club dedicated to helping one another solve their problems. This leads to severaal amusing story lines. These gals are sexy senior citizens, so if you're put off by sex scenes, this book isn't for you.
Jun 17, 2009
Sarah
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Not extensively written, but somewhat fascinating. One of those, 4-stories-rolled-into-1 books, but I did find that I didn't "know" the characters well enough to keep them separate in my head after each of their 1st introductory chapters. The book itself? Scaring me--I don't want to get old!!
Aug 10, 2010
Kathleen
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Best of the Hot Flash series. Lots of fun in this book. The cover is what gets me. The book is about 50 - 60+ year-old women embracing life and the changes that come with age; emotional, and physical changes. Check out the legs on the cover -- those don't belong to the women in the book!
Jan 23, 2011
Jackie
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A fluffy, fun and totally impossibly plotted book....but I enjoyed it thoroughly for what it was: complete escapism. Four very different post-menopausal women meet and become friends. Fast-paced and a great vacation or airplane read. There are several sequels, and I've just ordered one for my Kindle.
Sep 20, 2011
Carol
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I didn't finish reading this book because it got too kinky for me. The language was vulgar and the characters weren't anyone I would want to meet... if this is a sampling of average women today going through menopause then I consider myself WAY ABOVE AVERAGE!
Oct 16, 2009
Allison
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A good book for anyone who has gone through any sort of life change (and I don't just mean THE CHANGE...ha ha). I liked the theme of the power of friendship with other women in life. Imagine if we could all stop being so catty and embrace our sisterhood!
May 29, 2011
Ora
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I was looking for some light summer reads, but this was not it. The beginning was all telling, rather than showing. Perhaps it got better as it went along, but there are too many others books on my shelf for me to stick around for this one...
Dec 01, 2009
Kaye
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For a weekend read, this was good. It had very definite characters that you could identify with as either some one you know or have known. I liked it a lot. What is more fun to read about than women poking their noses into other people's lives?
Mar 18, 2009
Linda
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This was a fun, entertaining book. Someone left it at school in a pile of books left for anyone to read and I needed a new book! I actually enjoyed the unexpected friendship between these women. I would recommend this book.
