714 reviews for:

MS Demeanor

Elinor Lipman

3.27 AVERAGE

funny lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Thoroughly entertaining. LOL moments.  

Kind of a mess of a book! Random and unnecessary subplots. Unsatisfactory resolution to the main plot. Unbelievable and rushed romantic connection.

not literature, but enjoyable

I had read that the author was a smart, entertaining writer, so this was the first book I read of hers. Very enjoyable entertainment. I’ll read others of hers.

Just a very slow start felt very repetitive

Enjoyable. Beach read.
funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

A fun read 
funny lighthearted medium-paced

I just did not have a good time. A review in the synopsis described the book as “sexy and fun.” If someone could point to a single example of either, I’d be much obliged. The main theme seems to be that laws do not apply to the rich and criminality does not impact their lives.

The characters are all snobby New York professionals - self-absorbed, elitist, and ENTITLED. I disliked absolutely everyone.

Instead of plot the reader experienced a chaotic stream of random happenings, with characters popping in and out. I couldn’t find an once of chemistry or romance.

Worst yet was how the author handled immigration. I paraphrase, “she called the cops on me and with out even being a citizen!” As if non-citizens do not have the right to police protection.

So many reviewers discuss loving this prolific author, but unfortunately this was my first read by Lipman, and I can’t imagine ever reading a second.
funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes