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dcmr's review against another edition
3.0
Easy, light, perfect counter for these heavy days.
Also, very cinematic. I can 'see' every moment with a hollywood glow.
Also, very cinematic. I can 'see' every moment with a hollywood glow.
bernadettebloom's review against another edition
4.0
The dry wit and snappy dialogue are what I like most about this author.
In this book Henry is a retired attorney, gay, living a quiet, well-ordered life. He is divorced from his wife Denise, estranged from the step-daughter he adored, Thalia. When he gets a hysterical phone call from his ex-wife whose recent husband has died and she’s been cut out of the will, Henry’s quiet life becomes disrupted with demands on his time, and his expertise. The best part is that it brings Thalia back into his life. Thalia, a wanna-be actress considers fake dating an actor to raise both their profiles. She moves into Henry’s basement so he can help her navigate this contract. Henry begins to shine in his role as father, lawyer, friend and finds new love in the process.
Lots goes on, and at the center of this comedy is steadfast, sarcastic Henry and his wry wisdom.
In this book Henry is a retired attorney, gay, living a quiet, well-ordered life. He is divorced from his wife Denise, estranged from the step-daughter he adored, Thalia. When he gets a hysterical phone call from his ex-wife whose recent husband has died and she’s been cut out of the will, Henry’s quiet life becomes disrupted with demands on his time, and his expertise. The best part is that it brings Thalia back into his life. Thalia, a wanna-be actress considers fake dating an actor to raise both their profiles. She moves into Henry’s basement so he can help her navigate this contract. Henry begins to shine in his role as father, lawyer, friend and finds new love in the process.
Lots goes on, and at the center of this comedy is steadfast, sarcastic Henry and his wry wisdom.
guida315's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Slow-moving but humorous story.
melissakuzma's review against another edition
2.0
I don't know what's wrong with me, but I just wasn't crazy about this. Obviously, it's ME, because everyone else seems to like it. Maybe I just wasn't in the mood.
mkduds's review against another edition
3.0
Audiobook review. I enjoyed this as with other Lipman books. There was one plot point that really made me cringe in 2023 but a fun listen nonetheless.
sueann's review against another edition
4.0
A funny story with mostly likable characters. Just what I needed right now.
cook_memorial_public_library's review against another edition
5.0
Highly recommended by Jane, who says, "Quirky characters I really cared about and a lively story. Lipman is witty, warm and wise. Sparkling dialog and a wonderful audiobook.''
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judyward's review against another edition
4.0
Henry Archer is retired, lonely, gay, wealthy, and living in a fabulous townhouse on the Upper West Side of New York City. His ex-wife, that's right ex-wife, calls him hysterical after the funeral of her husband. Apparently her behavior at the funeral is the talk of the town. Henry has had a complicated relationship with Denise over the years. When they married, he adopted her young daughter, Thalia, and adored the little girl. But, thinking of Thalia's long-term emotional health, he allowed Denise's third husband, to adopt Thalia, after Denise remarried following their divorce. Denise wants to be back in Henry's life and he isn't so sure and he certainly finds the daily phone calls to be disturbing as well as draining. Then Henry is reconnected with Thalia, now 29, and he is anxious to reestablish a relationship. The problem is neither of them want Denise to know that they are back in touch and Thalia has agreed, to Henry's horror, to pose as the girlfriend of an aging horror-film actor as an attempt to revive his career. In this wonderfully slapstick adventure, Henry tries to maintain control in an increasingly out of control situation, and ultimately finds out that families and love come in all different combinations.
alyssascinta's review against another edition
2.0
pretty funny, fast read. likeable characters. plot was confusing, a little boring