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ms_tiahmarie's review against another edition
I preferred The Rock Orchard. But even so, what a fun read. A true storyteller with a gift for turning a phrase.
jannmc1's review against another edition
5.0
Paula Wall needs to write more books. Crazy stories and characters, very enjoyable!
kristenkong's review against another edition
3.0
Potential unrealized! Charming characters in a charming setting but the resolution of action was too quick, too glib. I like Walls works in theory. Her first novel “The Rock Orchard” (2005) has the same problems.
mbenzz's review against another edition
5.0
After reading 'The Rock Orchard' and LOVING it, I was so excited for the next Paula Wall book to come out! When my local library didn't have this available, I knew couldn't wait, so I went to the store and bought it! Well let me tell you, this book sure didn't disappoint! Two nights in a row I was up till 3 am...I kept telling myself 'One more chapter, then I'll go to sleep, for REAL this time!'...and I couldn't do it :)
The Wilde women of Tennessee sure have a lot of fire in them, but the girls aside, this book is also about an entire town. I was surprised by how many characters were in this story, but I just couldn't wait to know more about each and every one of them! I highly recommend this book, and if you haven't read 'The Rock Orchard' yet, then make that the next book you read. Ms. Walls novels are just dripping with southern sensuality, good gossip, and irresistible characters. I only wish she wrote faster, cause I'm already looking forward to the next one!
The Wilde women of Tennessee sure have a lot of fire in them, but the girls aside, this book is also about an entire town. I was surprised by how many characters were in this story, but I just couldn't wait to know more about each and every one of them! I highly recommend this book, and if you haven't read 'The Rock Orchard' yet, then make that the next book you read. Ms. Walls novels are just dripping with southern sensuality, good gossip, and irresistible characters. I only wish she wrote faster, cause I'm already looking forward to the next one!
beyondevak's review against another edition
5.0
Spunky, mature and rather saucy! The Wilde Women was quite the book. This story was witty, charming, potent, and hell-bent on making an impact (and that it did). I have read the hard copy before, but I saw the audio version at my local library and decided to refresh my memory a bit. Needless to say, I had myself a good, old time listening. This audio book kept me entertained and then some. The characters, the conflict...it was outrageous!!!
marietheresle's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
judithdcollins's review against another edition
2.0
A southern novel based in Tennessee which is humorous and quirky. The Wilde sisters are main characters with Kat and Pearle. Peale travels the world and moves back to open a whore house in town to draw in the wealthy. Funny how she recruits the help to renovate the house who all scared of their mothers and wives. Was not wild about the narrator; however, entertaining--not my style of reading.
violetcat's review against another edition
3.0
Quick, entertaining read. Book seemed to be more about the Depression era town where the Wilde sisters lived than about the sisters themselves.
kristenremenar's review against another edition
4.0
My book club chose this book, and I'm so glad they did. I wouldn't have picked it up otherwise - looks too much like a Jackie Collins read for my taste - but Paula Wall's writing was witty and clever and homey and thorougly enjoyable.