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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
Audio was brilliant - 3 different narrators for the 3 main characters. Proper review to come later.
Loved Miles, couldn't stand Cliff (but I guess that's the sign of a good writer who can build a character real enough to make you bristle with rage). Overall a great read, a unique insight into the culture of the time.
If there were six stars I would give this book six.
So well written! Can’t wait to find more by this author.
So well written! Can’t wait to find more by this author.
Here’s what drew me to this book. To be honest – it was the title. I had to read the book description. 1958. Greenwich Village, New York. The world of publishing. Of course, I immediately thought, this sounds a lot like the TV show Mad Men. I was sold.
Now I will tell you, for me this book was a lot like Mad Men, but not in the way you might think. When I first saw the ads for this brand new original TV series coming to AMC, I thought, this show looks great. A fun, light-hearted show set in the mad world of 1960’s advertising. And sometimes it was. But after watching the first few episodes, I found it was also a very serious show, with tough topics and situations thrown into this crazy world of advertising.
Three Martini Lunch was the same way. I was expecting more of a light-hearted journey of these three young people and how they made it (or didn’t) in the world of publishing in the late 1950’s. I got that and much more. Three Martini Lunch follows three people – Cliff, Eden, and Miles. The narrative perspective switches back and forth between these three throughout the story.
In the end, I feel like Three Martini Lunch is a book about the decisions we make in life to make our place in this world, and the consequences they have. Minor decisions become life-changing events. One man’s triumphs can become another man’s heartaches. Three Martini Lunch follows these three characters and how this one moment in time molded the outcome of the rest of their lives.
Great writing, great characters, great story. Don’t miss this book.
To see my full review, please visit Hidden Staircase.
Thanks to First to Read for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Now I will tell you, for me this book was a lot like Mad Men, but not in the way you might think. When I first saw the ads for this brand new original TV series coming to AMC, I thought, this show looks great. A fun, light-hearted show set in the mad world of 1960’s advertising. And sometimes it was. But after watching the first few episodes, I found it was also a very serious show, with tough topics and situations thrown into this crazy world of advertising.
Three Martini Lunch was the same way. I was expecting more of a light-hearted journey of these three young people and how they made it (or didn’t) in the world of publishing in the late 1950’s. I got that and much more. Three Martini Lunch follows three people – Cliff, Eden, and Miles. The narrative perspective switches back and forth between these three throughout the story.
In the end, I feel like Three Martini Lunch is a book about the decisions we make in life to make our place in this world, and the consequences they have. Minor decisions become life-changing events. One man’s triumphs can become another man’s heartaches. Three Martini Lunch follows these three characters and how this one moment in time molded the outcome of the rest of their lives.
Great writing, great characters, great story. Don’t miss this book.
To see my full review, please visit Hidden Staircase.
Thanks to First to Read for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Three Martini Lunch by Suzanne Rindell builds at a very slow burn. At over 500 pages, this story takes a while to develop. The book tells the story of the book industry in 1950s and 1960s New York through three perspectives, highlighting the prejudices of the time. It is a beautiful period piece that makes a good book. It is an engaging story that, more succinctly told, would make a great book.
Read my complete review at: http://www.memoriesfrombooks.com/2016/03/three-martini-lunch.html
Reviewed for the Penguin First to Read program
Read my complete review at: http://www.memoriesfrombooks.com/2016/03/three-martini-lunch.html
Reviewed for the Penguin First to Read program
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
a 9.5/10 for me. Have my own conflicting emotions about it but the book is really really good. Characters so well written, ruffled up a lot of emotions (anger, frustration, sadness, regret, etc.), good world building. The Suzanne Rindell book binge shall continue !
How great was this book?! It was a slow burn to start but once you really got to know the characters there was no stopping the flow of the writing of this book.
I enjoyed the three separate charters narration from their own perspective. All in their 20's in 1958 Manhattan. A white man, a white woman, and a black man; each fighting their own demons.
Heartfelt and honest. Loved it!
I received a complimentary copy of this book through First to Read for an honest review.
I enjoyed the three separate charters narration from their own perspective. All in their 20's in 1958 Manhattan. A white man, a white woman, and a black man; each fighting their own demons.
Heartfelt and honest. Loved it!
I received a complimentary copy of this book through First to Read for an honest review.
Hated the first chapters and almost abandoned the book. It ends up to be a really great story and quite lovely.