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guk's review
4.0
This was my first exposure to Elinor Lipman and I found it very enjoyable. The characters were fleshed out, the NYC atmosphere was interesting and there were a lot of funny parts. I look forward to exploring more titles from this author.
Borrowed from PVLD.
Borrowed from PVLD.
brinysea's review
3.0
3.5 stars. An amusing, easy read. Some of the dialogue didn’t ring true to me but good for a beach read.
pitosalas's review
4.0
Lovely quick read, fun characters and good dialogue. Set in modern New York City, with an intricate cast of characters, which, for once, I was able to keep track of (not sure of each one’s name though). Thoroughly charming.
roscoehuxley's review
4.0
Henry is living a quiet life of a recently retired attorney in New York when his ex-wife's husband dies. Henry reaches out to express his condolences to Denise, and sees a picture of his step-daughter he had last seen when she was 7. (She's now 29.)
Henry and Thalia quickly make up for lost time. Thalia's arrival in Henry's life is all good, opening Henry up to new relationships and bringing a bit more chaos.
Henry and Thalia quickly make up for lost time. Thalia's arrival in Henry's life is all good, opening Henry up to new relationships and bringing a bit more chaos.
hmonkeyreads's review against another edition
4.0
I'm not sure how this book found its way into my kindle but I'm glad it did! The easiest way to describe this for me is a romantic comedy movie in book form.
Fast paced, sweet, funny, sappy. All the best things with just enough plot to keeps things chugging along.
Perfect easy reading. I'll pick up more of her books for sure.
Fast paced, sweet, funny, sappy. All the best things with just enough plot to keeps things chugging along.
Perfect easy reading. I'll pick up more of her books for sure.
jenleah's review
1.0
I loved Henry. He was a great character. Todd was pretty great too. A story about them would have been fabulous, minus most every other nonsense character. Just a really dumb premise that I'm annoyed I wasted precious reading time on.
heather425's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. I really enjoy Lipman's writing style and humor. This was a light, fun read.
dcmr's review
3.0
Easy, light, perfect counter for these heavy days.
Also, very cinematic. I can 'see' every moment with a hollywood glow.
Also, very cinematic. I can 'see' every moment with a hollywood glow.