The dialogue was forced, the plot is(?) slow, underdeveloped, and incredible in the truest sense. As were the characters. The dialogue was just ... ex...moreThe dialogue was forced, the plot is(?) slow, underdeveloped, and incredible in the truest sense. As were the characters. The dialogue was just ... excruciating at times. (less)
What can I say? Jennifer Weiner has yet to disappointing. She is the writer who showed me that "chic lit" doesn't have to be all high heels and pink b...moreWhat can I say? Jennifer Weiner has yet to disappointing. She is the writer who showed me that "chic lit" doesn't have to be all high heels and pink book jackets.
She just tells great stories, writes great characters and the books engage you and are a joy to read. (I could do without the one sex scene usually included in her books... but they are relatively TAME. I am just not into that. I wonder if she has to do that for her publisher.
Okay so when I pick up a Jane Green novel I am not expecting anything profound but this was too much to handle. The book practically floated out of my...moreOkay so when I pick up a Jane Green novel I am not expecting anything profound but this was too much to handle. The book practically floated out of my hand and the storyline was so very outlandish. However, I finished it. It kept me entertained, eyes rolling the whole way through. She has written much much better stories and I have to wonder if this was a churn and burn to meet some publisher criterion. (less)
Short stories are just NOT my thing... neither really historical fiction. This book is awesome though because it is more a dramatization or elaboratio...moreShort stories are just NOT my thing... neither really historical fiction. This book is awesome though because it is more a dramatization or elaboration on historical non-fiction... very small and seemingly insignificant moments in time are bought to life. (less)
This book is yet another piece in the ever-growing milieu of books that are taking a serious look at overweight, obesity and other obsessive eating be...moreThis book is yet another piece in the ever-growing milieu of books that are taking a serious look at overweight, obesity and other obsessive eating behaviors as ADDICTIONS, habits with powerful (read: POWERFUL) brain chemicals reinforcing and driving the actions that are causing us problems.
This book does an amazing job of explaining the mechanisms behind the cycle of addiction as it pertains to food and offers supplementary lifestyle changes that can augment and support a detox and abstinence period.
The author tries to give a lot of insight into what it takes to get to that revelatory "breaking point" moment - when you are ready to commit to change and stop the behavior. However, I don't think it's possible to get someone to that point by writing about it. The key is to pick the book up when you are fed up (pun intended). Would be excellent to read with this book: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11...(less)
This book reads like a Quentin Tarentino film - which are actually referenced in the novel so I am sure there is a connection there. The larger than l...moreThis book reads like a Quentin Tarentino film - which are actually referenced in the novel so I am sure there is a connection there. The larger than life characters were stellarly developed and so the book provokes you on many levels -- its got the thrills and the laughs and the spectacle and the heartwarming emotional human-experience landing. (less)
I just adore to read anything Jen writes. This is a classic "go back in time" tale that moves quickly and is complimented by Jen's trademark humor and...moreI just adore to read anything Jen writes. This is a classic "go back in time" tale that moves quickly and is complimented by Jen's trademark humor and wit. Perfect "escape" or "beach" read. (less)
Well, at least it re-inforced my long held belief that cocaine turns you into an a-hole and wrecks your life. This book was sort of a flat liner - but...moreWell, at least it re-inforced my long held belief that cocaine turns you into an a-hole and wrecks your life. This book was sort of a flat liner - but it entertained me. Toward the end it took a more serious turn and in juxtaposition with the relative lightweight of the entire story it made the whole book look bad. It did have some great passages of pop-culture commentary on our consumer culture which I loved. I may want to check out his non-fiction. (less)
Didn't finish. Just.... not interested in what one woman who I have nothing in common with did each month to tackle her "resolutions" that were kind-o...moreDidn't finish. Just.... not interested in what one woman who I have nothing in common with did each month to tackle her "resolutions" that were kind-of universal, I admit, but still... there was nothing radical about this book at all. I have no clue why this book generated so much buzz. (less)
The story is just so bizarre that by the time you turn the last page you find yourself asking ... what exactly did I just read? It was a fun ride that...moreThe story is just so bizarre that by the time you turn the last page you find yourself asking ... what exactly did I just read? It was a fun ride that held my interest, I'd love to see it as a film with more character development. (less)
I enjoyed following the story - of a young marriage fallen flat and the subsequent reaction of a broken hearted husband who already down on his luck a...moreI enjoyed following the story - of a young marriage fallen flat and the subsequent reaction of a broken hearted husband who already down on his luck and in a rut makes a rash decision to take his kid and make a run for it. Ultimately he ends up finding his truth, in a way. Something about this book just left me....wanting. (less)
I was so fascinated to see how this book would sell Paleo. Because that is what it is - really. Marketing the Paleo diet to an audience that I think i...moreI was so fascinated to see how this book would sell Paleo. Because that is what it is - really. Marketing the Paleo diet to an audience that I think is ripe and eager for the next "diet trend" This book is picks up where "Skinny Bitch" left off. I do think the author was right in noticing the stereotype of "paleo" as being "caveman" and a diet for man who are marrow and raw meat and bringing it into a more palatable lifestyle. ANYWAY - Paleo = NO PEANUT BUTTER. That's just...no. (less)
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