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catia823's review against another edition
5.0
This novel is powerfully suspenseful from start to finish, and I had a strong love/hate for most of the characters. She is a genius, and American Appetites belongs alongside her other well read work.
sunny76's review against another edition
3.0
This probably won't stick with me for long. Ian, his wife Glynnis, and their rich-ish friends are the main characters. Few of them are likeable. The men are mostly think tank philosophers, some with limited knowledge of socially acceptable actions. Some of their wives "wander" - some with husbands in the group. And they drink - sometimes to excess. One such evening Glynnis accuses Ian of an affair, something that she has been guilty of, but he has only pondered the idea and is technically only guilty of not telling Glynnis about a phone call and it's consequences. An argument occurs. There's quite a bit of stuff to think about in this book, and it would probably make for some good book club discussions - if you can manage to make it through the book, in parts it kept my interest, but at times, it made me want to shelve the book permanently.
ssorangehippo's review against another edition
3.0
No doubt that she writes beautifully. The story just didn't really interest me. I really do not enjoy stories that include significant law-related plots, but didn't realize that one would be part of this book. So, perhaps it was my poor book selection skills. Anyway, between the law plot and the plethora or rich intellectuals, I wish I had not picked this one up.
charlise's review
1.0
maybe the stupidest thing i’ve ever read. i understand that the point is that these characters are unsympathetic, but it’s difficult to slog through 300 pages not caring what happens to anyone -especially when the main character is so utterly helpless and uninterested.
larabrewer's review against another edition
4.0
Kind of slow and bizarre but incredible character development
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