Reviews

The Family Man by Elinor Lipman

abel_stacy's review against another edition

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

3.0

tc16's review against another edition

4.0

I haven’t finished a book in months and read this in less than 24 hours. It was delightful fluff with dialogue worthy of Cary Grant/Katherine Hepburn screwball comedy.

sungmemoonstruck's review against another edition

4.0

3.5 stars
A fun and funny light read that ends a little too abruptly but still made for a charming and absorbing few hours when I really needed to read something happy.

msstewart's review against another edition

3.0

3.5 stars. An amusing, easy read. Some of the dialogue didn’t ring true to me but good for a beach read.

canadianbookworm's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-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

4.25

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walford's review against another edition

4.0

I love Elinor Lipman! I forgot, and only picked this up because the protagonist/narrator is a gay man. But the wit! Dry, wry, and droll. So few have such a light and affectionate touch. I also enjoy feeling like a well-heeled Manhattanite, and Lipman makes you feel included in that world: the top of the heap at the center of the world.

laurap's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

4.25

matthew_p's review against another edition

2.0

A bit flat but amusingly enjoyable.

radiorobin's review against another edition

4.0

A lovely, light read. The best way to describe it would be a well-written chick lit book...but the lead character is a gay man, not a gal.
Not a hefty plot or big life lessons, just an enjoyable summertime read.

jonjeffryes's review against another edition

4.0

A very enjoyable book...I thought it was going to add up to more than it eventually did (I felt the story just kind of petered out). But overall a very charming and engaging read.

I'm a sucker for stories of new beginnings.