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asurges's review
4.0
Yeah, more stories about dieting, making peace with one's body, etc., etc. However, did it stop me from reading? No.
Every time I feel ashamed for liking--and sometimes even loving--Elizabeth Berg (a couple of her books have been made into Lifetime movies--what's that tell ya?), I think of how Augusten Burroughs loves her too. It's coffee-clatch reading--easy, kinda sweet sometimes, sorta fluffy but not stupid and sometimes even kinda funny.
I hate when she writes about old people though, because she does it in that "ain't they cute?" vein. Shudder.
Every time I feel ashamed for liking--and sometimes even loving--Elizabeth Berg (a couple of her books have been made into Lifetime movies--what's that tell ya?), I think of how Augusten Burroughs loves her too. It's coffee-clatch reading--easy, kinda sweet sometimes, sorta fluffy but not stupid and sometimes even kinda funny.
I hate when she writes about old people though, because she does it in that "ain't they cute?" vein. Shudder.
thisisthesun's review
4.0
This was a fun, light hearted book. Although it had in some heavy issues as well amongst the stories, it was a delight to read.
pattydsf's review
3.0
Sometimes it takes just one story to redeem a book. This collection caught my eye at the library and so I added it to the ever growing pile. It was the title story I was most interested in.
That turned out not to be all that exciting. I am not sure what I was expecting, but it didn't do much for me. Unfortunately, there were a lot of stories in this collection that did not grab me. I kept thinking about just quitting and moving on. That TBR pile never gets smaller.
I am so glad I didn't quit. For whatever reason, the last two stories that Berg wrote for this collection caught my fancy. I am so glad I met the women in "How to Make an Apple Pie" and "Sin City". They were both inspiring in their own way.
Not every book is for every reader. However, if you like Berg's writing and her other books, you should give this a try. There are many women in these stories and some of them may be here for you.
That turned out not to be all that exciting. I am not sure what I was expecting, but it didn't do much for me. Unfortunately, there were a lot of stories in this collection that did not grab me. I kept thinking about just quitting and moving on. That TBR pile never gets smaller.
I am so glad I didn't quit. For whatever reason, the last two stories that Berg wrote for this collection caught my fancy. I am so glad I met the women in "How to Make an Apple Pie" and "Sin City". They were both inspiring in their own way.
Not every book is for every reader. However, if you like Berg's writing and her other books, you should give this a try. There are many women in these stories and some of them may be here for you.
denakg's review
2.0
I love all of Elizabeth Berg's books but I just never got into this one. I am not really a fan of short stories and only a few of these interested me. I didn't even read the last 2.
heartofoak1's review
3.0
the first story was the best, it rang very true and made me laugh at myself. i don't love short stories in general so it was great to find a collection that was so enjoyable.
glitterbomb47's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this collection of short stories. The characters were all so real. Berg exquisitely captures the contradictions, annoyances and delights of being female. I recommend this book to any woman!
javamamanc's review
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
maybeline's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
amymelissaestes's review
Loved this book. Easy read, simple writing, but deliciously well told stories.