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38th out of 58 books
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60 voters
Greetings From Jamaica, Wish You Were Queer
Marie Santora comes from a volatile Italian family. But when she inherits her grandmother’s estate and everyone turns nice and caring, Marie knows it’s time to hit the road to Los Angeles, but not before one final family vacation.
In Jamaica, Marie meets the woman who could change her life. But will she even talk to Marie after her family tells one too many of Marie’s secre...more
Paperback, 240 pages
Published
November 1st 2006
by Bywater Books
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This book actually made me laugh out loud! Some may say the story is a bit farfetched, but it's so entertaining, fun, sweet, exciting, crazy, ... that it really doesn't matter. I loved reading this book and I just could't put it down.
Rating: 4.25* of five
The Book Report: What happens when a rudderless, relationshipless, newly rich dyke decides to change her life, leave her hometown, and pursue the unattainable Object of Her Desire, a famous actress?
To put it mildly, hijinks ensue.
Marie hated her rich grandmother, as did anyone and everyone else who ever met the old bat. Unlike all the others in her family, though, Marie was honest in her dislike, and when the old lady kicks, Marie...the one honest person in the old lady's li...more
The Book Report: What happens when a rudderless, relationshipless, newly rich dyke decides to change her life, leave her hometown, and pursue the unattainable Object of Her Desire, a famous actress?
To put it mildly, hijinks ensue.
Marie hated her rich grandmother, as did anyone and everyone else who ever met the old bat. Unlike all the others in her family, though, Marie was honest in her dislike, and when the old lady kicks, Marie...the one honest person in the old lady's li...more
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Mari's book is such a hoot!
I recently read this hilarious book by Mari SanGiovanni. I knew from the title Greetings from Jamaica Wish You were Queer this book was going to be funny and that it would probably challenge the mindset of some more traditional folks.
While the story seems to be an autobiography of the author's life, I still can't say for sure if all these crazy things actually happened to Mari. She might have been awarded millions of dollars in the settlement of her grandmother's estat...more
I recently read this hilarious book by Mari SanGiovanni. I knew from the title Greetings from Jamaica Wish You were Queer this book was going to be funny and that it would probably challenge the mindset of some more traditional folks.
While the story seems to be an autobiography of the author's life, I still can't say for sure if all these crazy things actually happened to Mari. She might have been awarded millions of dollars in the settlement of her grandmother's estat...more
It was a fun read. Finished it in one day. I thought the storyline was a little unbelieveble, but it kept me entertained. It was rather funny, with lots of light drama and a great love story thrown in the mix.
THis book had some really funny parts, which were easy and entertaining to read. The 'romance' part however was very strained, and almost seemed like it was written by a different author. The two themes- romance and comedy- seemed in conflict with each other, as if the styles didn't sync very well together. I think I would enjoy more writing by this author, but without pushing too hard in an area that she clearly didn't feel as comfortable writing-- meaning the actual kiss-face, lets get it on p...more
Now this is a madcap romp that runs into the realm of farce without falling into absurdity. SanGiovanni keeps the humour and plot flowing at a great pace and it did make me laugh aloud. The narrator, Marie Santora, inherits her grandmother’s fortune and it changes her life – whether for the better is to be determined. She and her siblings decide to placate their dysfunctional family to Jamaica for a family vacation to soften them up before they tell them how the money will be divided. In the mea...more
funny, smart, entertaining. a rare book in lesbian fiction that SUCCESSFULLY mixes humor, romance, and story telling. ya know often the humor falls short or not much back story. drags a bit sometimes in middle but few books don't. will definitely read this again. I strongly related to main character and still trying to decide if that's a good thing or a bad thing. :)
May 22, 2009
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Climb aboard this hilarious roller-coaster ride where Marie is left wishing "out" was the new "in", and where every lounge chair is a hot seat when the Santora family ventures this close to the equator. The island of Jamaica just may not be big enough...
Climb aboard this hilarious roller-coaster ride where Marie is left wishing "out" was the new "in", and where every lounge chair is a hot seat when the Santora family ventures this close to the equator. The island of Jamaica just may not be big enough...
Like I'm going to give my own book anything less than a great review? I THINK NOT!!! Would love to hear from you if you enjoyed the book (not so much if you didn't ;) and please, if you dare, come back for part two of the crazy saga in the sequel: CAMPTOWN LADIES
it was an okay read. But I found myself skipping paragraphs (irrelevant to the plot) to just get to the end and see what happens.
I wasn't sure about this one at the beginning. It was a bit of over-the-top Italian family farce. It got better as it went on, especially after they got to Jamaica. The humor felt forced sometimes. I'd say it's a good beach read.
I really enjoyed this book. It was a joy to read and funny in all the right places. Being from a Italian family, I could definetly relate to the main character. I highly recomend this book and look forward to reading the author's next book.
May 05, 2009
Christy Stewart
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SanGiovanni get's a 5 star rating just for the fact she doesn't have to force sarcasm and wit. That's one in a million. For writing loveable characters that don't even annoy ME? Give her a, I don't know, what's an award for books? Emmy?
Give her that.
Also, the book was sweet and romantic.
Give her that.
Also, the book was sweet and romantic.
This book will make you laugh out loud! Excellent book!
Hilarious!!!
Aug 21, 2012
Vicki
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great cast of funny characters. looking forward to reading more by this author
A fanfic released commercially. The plot is tedious, characters lack more complex personalities, are rather stereotypical (hateful yet lustful ex-gf, doofus protagonist, "yay-go-for it, sista" sibling, etc.) and are "humorously" clumsy too often.
If you like this, you'll probably like Alix & Valerie too. These two books have many things in common.
If you like this, you'll probably like Alix & Valerie too. These two books have many things in common.
I would definitely recommend this book as a great, fun read. I did laugh out loud, especially in the first few chapters. I'm kind of a hard grader, so unless it is Sarah Waters quality or I stay up way too late reading a book, most of my ratings won't go beyond four stars. Comedy is hard (especially to write), and this author did a great job. I'll be looking forward to reading her next one.
This novel is a rarity . . . a really funny book from beginning to end, well written, well thought out. I recommend; it cheered me up tremendously.
When a book tells you your going to laugh out loud while reading it, I never believe them...but, I have to say that there were moments when laughter escaped my mouth. Overall it was just another cheesy lesbian book but, totally worth my time...being a cheesy lesbian and all myself.
Being from an Italian family myself, I could relate easily to some of these family dynamics... A fun and easy read, with some truly laugh out loud antics. Thanks Mari!
I think it was great. It definately gave an understanding picture of how hard it can be for one not to be out. I also enjoyed that the family was involved in the story.
Hilarious and heartfelt. I enjoyed these characters and their strained vacationing.
Great easy read! Enjoyable banter and a nice skip across the pages.
Funny, sweet family melodrama. Totally entertaining, easy read
I thought this book was hysterical!! Fun Fun read!
This was a pretty funny book. I just loved the family!
I laughed out loud more times than I can count.
This book isn't for someone that wants a "deep read" but it was tons of fun!
this was a fun read.
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