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Title: Sushi for Beginners : A Novel by Marian Keyes ISBN: 0-06-052050-7 Publisher: William Morrow Pub. Date: 27 May, 2003 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.91 (45 reviews)
Rating: 1
Summary: Literature for Beginners
Comment: I have never read one of Keyes's books, and would likley not do so after reading "Sushi for Beginners." The story was unimaginative and very predictable, and the characters one-dimensional. It wasn't until I was almost through with this book that I actually began to care in the slightest about a couple of the characters. In addition, the narrative was riddled with tired and often silly cliches (ie, comparing the fluidity of someone's dancing to a sack full of puppies!), and the dialogue was uninteresting. Would not reccomend,unless you're looking for a sleep aid!
Rating: 4
Summary: A Cut Above Chick Lit
Comment: I thought this was a pretty good book. We see the lives of 3 women, Lisa, a determned workaholic with nor personal life- Ashling, the woman who wants to fix everything, and Clodagh, the beautiful Mother who wants whatever she doesn't have. Lisa is sent by her publishing company to start a magazine in Ireland. Ashling is hired as her assistant, and Clodagh is Ashling's oldest friend. For four months we are treated to a glimpse into their day to day lives, and the story focuses more on Lisa and Ashling.
I though this was a little better than some of the "chick lit" books I read recently. I like seeing how each character views things differently, and how their view shapes what they will do with their life. I thought the plot was good, and fairly original. The dialogue was snappy and realistic, and had me laughing and cringing at the same time. I thought that the character behavior traits were explained in good form- throughout the story little details about the characters background come into play. We are not hit over the head with these revelations, but are served them up slowly. I like to understand shy a character acts in a certain way, and I think the author does extremely well.
My biggest problem in this book is the reliance on brand names, but I realize in a book about a women's magazine, these mentionings are inevitable.
Rating: 5
Summary: Another winner in the British Chick Lit Catagory
Comment: I loved this story about the start of a magazine called Colleen. The story follows 2 different women who are working on the magazine. It is a bit of a romance story but more of a fiction work with a bit of romance throw in. All of the characters are real and very well developed (in the style of a Shopalolic series books, focusing on more than one character here though)
You follow Ashling and how she deals with her new "fabulous job" on the magazine as well as her dating life. You also meet her friend Clogagh who plays a large part in the story as it progresses. At the same time you are following Lisa Edwards who thought her fab new job would be in New York and not the end of the earth in Ireland. How will Lisa deal with her gorgeous new boss (though taken), the break up of her marriage and pulling together a new magazine with NO, I repeat NO budget or staff?
If you like the Shopaholic or Bridget Jones Series or anything else by Keyes you will enjoy this one.
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Title: Babyville by Jane Green ISBN: 0767912233 Publisher: Broadway Pub. Date: 27 May, 2003 List Price(USD): $21.00 |
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Title: Angels by Marian Keyes ISBN: 0060008032 Publisher: HarperTorch Pub. Date: 27 May, 2003 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Watermelon by Marian Keyes ISBN: 0060090367 Publisher: Perennial Pub. Date: 30 April, 2002 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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Title: Behaving Like Adults : A Novel by Anna Maxted ISBN: 0060096675 Publisher: Regan Books Pub. Date: 13 May, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Rachel's Holiday by Marian Keyes ISBN: 0060090383 Publisher: Perennial Pub. Date: 30 April, 2002 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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