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Why Aren't You Sweet Like Me?
by
Carrie Nyman (Goodreads Author)
A young couple, Camille “Honey” Shaughnessy and Don Shepard fall in love on the eve of World War II. As America enters the war, and Don is pressured into the service by his father, the two newlyweds struggle to maintain contact. Don becomes a hero, saving the lives of his comrades, but will he make it home alive? Why Aren’t You Sweet Like Me? is a novel based on the actual...more
Paperback, 266 pages
Published
April 9th 2012
by Sunbury Press, Inc.
(first published December 25th 2011)
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I often do not change my mind regarding a character once I have made it; guess there is a first for everything.
For the first half of this book, I despised the deuteragonist (he was not the antagonist) and wanted nothing more than for the protagonist to wake up, from the manipulative relationship, and run like hell in the other direction. The psychologist in me spent the first half of the book in turmoil wanting Honey to leave Don. Once someone shows their vile, manipulative and jealous side, th...more
For the first half of this book, I despised the deuteragonist (he was not the antagonist) and wanted nothing more than for the protagonist to wake up, from the manipulative relationship, and run like hell in the other direction. The psychologist in me spent the first half of the book in turmoil wanting Honey to leave Don. Once someone shows their vile, manipulative and jealous side, th...more
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This is an excerpt from the review on my blog.
"I expected this to turn into a “Streetcar Named Desire” rerun, but it took a completely different turn. The first 75 percent of the book was character development. I wasn’t in love with the characters, but they reminded me so much of the people I grew up with. They weren’t saints, they weren’t good or evil, they were just people. Don’s experience in the Army was painfully real. I won’t do it justice by copying my favorite quotes here, but trust me w...more
"I expected this to turn into a “Streetcar Named Desire” rerun, but it took a completely different turn. The first 75 percent of the book was character development. I wasn’t in love with the characters, but they reminded me so much of the people I grew up with. They weren’t saints, they weren’t good or evil, they were just people. Don’s experience in the Army was painfully real. I won’t do it justice by copying my favorite quotes here, but trust me w...more
I am always skeptical of up-and-coming writers. It is not easy to get a book published, but there are many lesser-quality authors that slip into things (see Stephanie Meyer. Successful, yet doesn't know how to construct either a sentence, nor a healthy relationship). Carrie Nyman is not one of those.
From the moment I stepped into Don and Honey's world, I was swept away. I cried with them, I laughed with them, I got angry at Don and equally as furious with Honey. Their life was described with suc...more
From the moment I stepped into Don and Honey's world, I was swept away. I cried with them, I laughed with them, I got angry at Don and equally as furious with Honey. Their life was described with suc...more
I thought this book was a wonderful blend of fact and fiction. Camille (known as "Honey"), was a young woman trying to gain autonomy, yet fell head-over-heels in love with Don, a confident, handsome, charming young man. They had a tumultuous relationship, but ended up married during WWII. It's a love story, but I must admit I was thoroughly disgusted with the main character, Honey, for actually ending up with Don - I felt he was verbally abusive and very controlling. But, they married, and this...more
A War Time Romance by Correspondence
This story follows the courtship of two young people before and during World War II. It begins when Camille (Honey) leaves home for the first time and goes off to university. It’s there that her friend introduces her to Don. After a somewhat whirlwind romance, Don is whisked off to war after having been pressured by his father to enlist and serve his country.
The story continues with a mix of correspondence between the two; you get a real insight into the true...more
This story follows the courtship of two young people before and during World War II. It begins when Camille (Honey) leaves home for the first time and goes off to university. It’s there that her friend introduces her to Don. After a somewhat whirlwind romance, Don is whisked off to war after having been pressured by his father to enlist and serve his country.
The story continues with a mix of correspondence between the two; you get a real insight into the true...more
This is a fictionalized love story based on the lives of the author's grandparents, and the letters and telegrams they sent each other during World War 2.
Camille "Honey" Shaughnessy and Don Shepard fall in love on the eve of World World 2. Don is pressured by his father to enter the service, and the two newlyweds struggle to maintain contact. Don becomes a hero, saving the lives of his comrades, but will he make it home alive?
Even though this is a love story, it's not your typical romance story;...more
Camille "Honey" Shaughnessy and Don Shepard fall in love on the eve of World World 2. Don is pressured by his father to enter the service, and the two newlyweds struggle to maintain contact. Don becomes a hero, saving the lives of his comrades, but will he make it home alive?
Even though this is a love story, it's not your typical romance story;...more
I liked this World War II era novel because I love stories set during that time. I don't think this will be a best seller but it was enjoyable. It had somewhat of a bittersweet ending. I do have to make fun of the contradictory claims. It claims to be based on a true story, but then has that disclaimer in the front of the book about any person being similar to real persons is coincidental. I also did not enjoy the wedding aspect of the plot because I felt it was out of place/character for those...more
Many thanks to Carrie Nyman and Goodreads for this first reads giveaway win.
This was such an interesting idea for a book and the book was that-interesting. How fascinating to read about somebody's life this way! At times I had to remind myself that this was real and it wasn't somebody's made up story. Because it was a real story, I also had to remind myself that things are not always perfect and people do not always act how we ideally want them to.
I could point out dumb mistakes made by either...more
This was such an interesting idea for a book and the book was that-interesting. How fascinating to read about somebody's life this way! At times I had to remind myself that this was real and it wasn't somebody's made up story. Because it was a real story, I also had to remind myself that things are not always perfect and people do not always act how we ideally want them to.
I could point out dumb mistakes made by either...more
Jun 25, 2012
Kait
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Women, Fans of Historical Fiction, Fans of Romance Novels
Shelves:
historical-fiction,
memoir
Carrie Nyman's novel is historical fiction based on letters her grandmother, Honey, received from her husband, Don Shepard. I enjoy historical fiction, especially that surrounding WWII, and I downloaded a copy of Nyman's first novel over Memorial Day weekend. Her publisher was doing a promotion and the book was free that week, so I figured, "Why not?" Honestly, I was not expecting much. I have read many novels by first-time "authors" and if I had to pay for the book, I would not have read it. Bu...more
I got this book as a free Kindle version over Memorial weekend. It took me a while to get into the characters but once I got going it was hard to put down. In the background knowing that their story was based on a true couple during WWII made it so much more interesting. There love was very real and you could feel it in the letters that they wrote. This is the first book that I have cried reading since I was a little girl. The only a couple of problems I had reading it, one was the switching bac...more
This book has a good story line..I love that it's based on a real life relationship. But I read this on my Kindle and I don't know if books on e-readers are not being edited as well as paper books, but there were a ton of typos in this book. That was very distracting to me. I cringed the couple of times that the Mayo Clinic was referred to as being in Rochester, Michigan!! I'm glad their marriage turned out so well but the story leading into it didn't indicate that it would. It doesn't say how h...more
I am giving this book the benefit of 2 stars- I didn't enjoy the majority of the book, and had a difficult time getting through most of it. However, I hate giving up on any piece of literature, so I made myself read it. The last hundred pages or so are a lot better than the rest. I feel like the bulk of the book is character development, wherein the two main characters are both acting like jerks, and I had a hard time enjoying myself at all. The fact that it is based on a true story, and the end...more
The book was a slow start for me. At first, I didn't really care about the main characters at all. I decided to stick with it and finish the book simply because I don't like to not finish a book. (I guess that's my OCD nature coming out.) After I finally got into it, my feelings about the characters began to change. As they grew and their circumstances changed, I began to see their true nature.
This book does a great job of bringing to light the horrors of war without putting a political slant on...more
This book does a great job of bringing to light the horrors of war without putting a political slant on...more
This book was precious. I loved the love story of Don and Honey and the historical backdrop. You know it's a good book when the story sits with you for day's after reading. It made me sad knowing the story was real and it didn't end the way I wished it would. But it's also very accurate for WW2 and the sacrifices so many young men made to protect our freedoms. Don't legacy lived on and this book is a great tribute and we should all be thankful for individuals like him.
Not what I would call a love story for the ages. I had a hard time believing the two main characters even liked each other, let alone be madly in love with one another. I know this is based on letters between the authors grandparents, but the story was lacking any emotion. I probably would have loved this book, probably would have cried even if I had cared about either of the characters at all.
I am a sucker for any historical novel - particularly ones that are set in the WWII era, so I knew I was going to pick this one up. I loved it. It was a great love story, set mainly on the home front during WWII. I usually get frustrated with authors who love to switch up perspective WAY too often (read: Jodi Picoult) and though Nyman does change perspective throughout the book, it was done in a way to tell the story. It wasn't distracting, didn't make the story seem 'jumpy' and, in the end, I a...more
Ireally enjoyed this story of love and family during WWII. Some of the events were a little predictable, but the characters were interesting and the story was well developed. I only wish that the editing was better; spelling and grammar and punctuation errors are hard to overlook and took a lot away from the story itself.
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I loved this book! I usally don't go for the war era love stories but this book wasn't just another love story. (Probably because it is based on a real life story, but still.)I loved it except the ending but thats what makes it real life (and thats all I will say about the ending!)
Despite the fact that most reviewers love this book, I didn't. It was okay. I found myself getting annoyed at Don with his attitude and jealousy. Though, on the other hand, he truly loved Honey. I liked what Honey said in the Epilogue.
I got this one as a free kindle read. I wasn't sure if I would like it, but ended up quite enjoying it. Usually I have a hard time when the author changes perspectives, but it worked well in this book.
Excellent book. Well written, easy to follow with a captivating story line. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in WWII or just a true love story.
I didn't get into this book at first but before too many pages, I was hooked! What a remarkable read.
I really liked this book. I like the historical story line. I wish the ending could have been different.
Carrie Nyman has written a wonderful love story in the context of WWII, but enduring long after its time. I could not put the book down. The dialogue was interesting and compelling. The story was sweet, heartbreaking, uplifting, and nothing short of the human experience.
Slow at times, but heartbreaking by the end.
This book was a little slow for me. It is a love story and a true story. I did not finish this book.
Painfully beautiful...
The second book ever, to make me cry.
Loved it!
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My father taught me to learn from others' mistakes. My mother taught me that with a good name and a good education, I could do whatever I chose to do in life. My grandfather taught me that love is the big thing. And Honey taught me that I could have the world and look fabulous doing it.
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