Kelly's review
Puppet
by Joy Fielding
Kelly's review
Puppet by Joy Fielding
Kelly's review
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chicklit
**SPOILERS**
I like stories about powerful women. Our main character is a defense attorney who loves 'em and leaves 'em. After reading a few of her novels, I've come to the conclusion that you don't read Joy Fielding for the excellent writing. Puppet is plot-driven and kept me engaged while travelling for business - a good escapist bit of fluff. The love story with the ex-husband was predictable, yet I was still rooting for them at the end so I suppose that says something for the development. The incestual twist at the end seemed completely contrived and unbelievable. It made for a good shock and was unconventional, but I wasn't buyin it. This is probably one of those books that I will browse in a used bookstore years from now thinking "That sounds interesting", buy it, start reading and not even realize that I've already read it. Nothing memorable here.
I like stories about powerful women. Our main character is a defense attorney who loves 'em and leaves 'em. After reading a few of her novels, I've come to the conclusion that you don't read Joy Fielding for the excellent writing. Puppet is plot-driven and kept me engaged while travelling for business - a good escapist bit of fluff. The love story with the ex-husband was predictable, yet I was still rooting for them at the end so I suppose that says something for the development. The incestual twist at the end seemed completely contrived and unbelievable. It made for a good shock and was unconventional, but I wasn't buyin it. This is probably one of those books that I will browse in a used bookstore years from now thinking "That sounds interesting", buy it, start reading and not even realize that I've already read it. Nothing memorable here.
