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kdurham2's review
4.0
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A companion novel to Confessions of a Call Center gal that I reviewed here last year on the blog and was definitely excited to read Lim's second book. With a few repeat characters, it was great to return to the call center for a different story. Kars is the main character in this book and as a manager she has to work closely with the new call center director - Carter Lockwood who has a few secrets up his sleeve.
A companion novel to Confessions of a Call Center gal that I reviewed here last year on the blog and was definitely excited to read Lim's second book. With a few repeat characters, it was great to return to the call center for a different story. Kars is the main character in this book and as a manager she has to work closely with the new call center director - Carter Lockwood who has a few secrets up his sleeve.
readincolour's review
3.0
When I reviewed Confessions of A Call Center Gal last year, I mentioned that it would have been nice to get updates on Karsynn, Truong and the rest of the crew. Well Lisa Lim did me one better and wrote a sequel! Now while I encourage you to read Confessions first, please know that She's the Boss can be read as a stand alone book.
While Confessions focused mostly on Maddy and her transition to small town Idaho, where she joined her best friend from college, Karsynn, She's the Boss turns the tables and is told from Karsynn's perspective. Still working at the call center with the hilarious Truong, whose antics remind me of an Alec Mapa character, Kars is working her way up the ladder. Unfortunately, she's run into a roadblock by the name of Carter Lockwood.
As the new director of Lightning Speed Communications, Carter Lockwood arrives to find a floor full of inappropriately dressed characters who swear like sailors, and Karsynn is the ringleader of this motley crew. Now that there's a new sheriff in town, things are definitely going to change. And boy, do they change.
She's the Boss is just as delightful and as quick a read as Confessions of A Call Center Gal. Lim keeps the characters light, even the serious Carter Lockwood. Truong is still as outrageous as ever and proves to be the most entertaining of all the characters. Inge is also along for the ride, though her speaking role is kept to a minimum.
With plenty of current pop culture references, it reads as something hot off the presses. I love that the workplace situation touches on such a relevant issue in today's world. And lest you think the book may get heavy in parts, know that there's a yodeling stripper rocking lederhosen that is sure to bring tears of laughter to your eyes.
While Confessions focused mostly on Maddy and her transition to small town Idaho, where she joined her best friend from college, Karsynn, She's the Boss turns the tables and is told from Karsynn's perspective. Still working at the call center with the hilarious Truong, whose antics remind me of an Alec Mapa character, Kars is working her way up the ladder. Unfortunately, she's run into a roadblock by the name of Carter Lockwood.
As the new director of Lightning Speed Communications, Carter Lockwood arrives to find a floor full of inappropriately dressed characters who swear like sailors, and Karsynn is the ringleader of this motley crew. Now that there's a new sheriff in town, things are definitely going to change. And boy, do they change.
She's the Boss is just as delightful and as quick a read as Confessions of A Call Center Gal. Lim keeps the characters light, even the serious Carter Lockwood. Truong is still as outrageous as ever and proves to be the most entertaining of all the characters. Inge is also along for the ride, though her speaking role is kept to a minimum.
With plenty of current pop culture references, it reads as something hot off the presses. I love that the workplace situation touches on such a relevant issue in today's world. And lest you think the book may get heavy in parts, know that there's a yodeling stripper rocking lederhosen that is sure to bring tears of laughter to your eyes.
canadianbookaddict's review
4.0
I absolutely loved this book just as much as the first book CONFESSIONS OF A CALL CENTER GAL. It is funny and it got me hooked from the very beginning. I read this 2 nights ago and I couldn't put it down and ended up going to sleep later than I had planned. If you are looking for a great chic lit I suggest you get this book.
You do not have to have read the first book to be able to follow this book but I think you will want to read CONFESSIONS OF A CALL CENTER GAL after reading this one.
You do not have to have read the first book to be able to follow this book but I think you will want to read CONFESSIONS OF A CALL CENTER GAL after reading this one.
purplesquirrel666's review
3.0
There were some excellent moments of humor in here as well as a strong lesson in anti-capitalism. The characters were colorful yet somewhat shallow, and the ending felt like an afterthought. The ethical issue of a boss having sex with someone he supervises is completely glossed over.
claudia_lion96's review
3.0
A sort of nothing book. Easy and definitely funny but the plot was definitely lacking. Though I enjoyed the whole call centre concept and the business part of the novel, this was supposed to have romance. Though we were supposed to have the highly cliched but not always terrible plot of hatred, respect, friendship, love, I wasn't really convinced. It was all a bit rushed and when everything was hunky-dory at the end, I just didn't believe it.
So, fine writing, just a bit bleh.
So, fine writing, just a bit bleh.
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