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A review by writerbeverly
Fast Women by Jennifer Crusie
4.0
Published in 2002, it holds up surprisingly well, though some things have changed in the meantime.
Nell is a compelling character, as a reader I rooted for her. I found the friend and familial relationships (lots of brothers, sisters-in-law, etc) more than a little hard to sort out, until well into the book. Gabe I pictured in my mind as a younger, hotter Lou Grant - the same gruff personality with a heart of gold.
The ongoing murders... I guess they were necessary? But there really wasn't any ongoing tension, until very near the end. Seems like, if bodies kept turning up near me, I would be a bit nervous.
Riley was great. I loved the use of condoms for sex, and also, lots of sexual relationships occurring without any slut shaming. Sex for the sake of feeling good is something romance fiction seems to have drifted away from, and I think that's sad. The tone is light and funny and flirty. Really enjoyed.
Nell is a compelling character, as a reader I rooted for her. I found the friend and familial relationships (lots of brothers, sisters-in-law, etc) more than a little hard to sort out, until well into the book. Gabe I pictured in my mind as a younger, hotter Lou Grant - the same gruff personality with a heart of gold.
The ongoing murders... I guess they were necessary? But there really wasn't any ongoing tension, until very near the end. Seems like, if bodies kept turning up near me, I would be a bit nervous.
Riley was great. I loved the use of condoms for sex, and also, lots of sexual relationships occurring without any slut shaming. Sex for the sake of feeling good is something romance fiction seems to have drifted away from, and I think that's sad. The tone is light and funny and flirty. Really enjoyed.