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Vinegar Girl

Anne Tyler

3.14 AVERAGE

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
medium-paced

Light fun. I've never read Taming of the Shrew, and probably would have liked this even more if I had, but my ignorance didn't impede my enjoyment. Kate, a 29 yo college drop (expelled because of an argument with a prof. over photosynthesis) out is working in a nursery school when her lab scientist father comes up with a plan for her to marry his Russian research assistant so he can get the visa needed to stay and bring their research to fruition. Madcaps ensue, he gets to say Kiss me Kate and, well, Alls Well that ends Well. Recommend to Tyler fans, Shakespeare fans, Rom-Com fans and anyone who wants a quick, fun read.




An easy read, good analogy to the Taming of the Shrew, sometimes funny, the ending style was an abrupt end and then a fast forward vignette which I don’t love.

reads like the world's most bizarre fever dream. what the fuck just happened. i have no clue.
funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

natashazaleski's review

2.0
funny lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Rewiting of Taming of the Shrew, excellent

Read on grandma's recommendation. Cutesy little love story.