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Levangie Grazer
 Maneater $7.99 This book was given to me by a colleague when she was cleaning out her office. She described it as fun, beach reading. I thought I'd give it a try...and took it on a trip with me. I settled into to my seat as the plane was boarding and had high hopes..... Well, the writing was so bad, the characters so shallow and the humor (I'm a sucker for witty novels) so negligible that I left it in the pocket of the seat in front of me. I remember thinking that it would feel criminal to actually throw a book away, and hoped that maybe a flight attendant would find it and enjoy it. Or maybe not. A few people in their reviews have mentioned Sex and the City... The difference between the two is that SATC is actually funny and you end up caring about the characters...even when they do crass or slutty things. You still root for them; you still like them. There was nothing to like about Maneater. If you want a fun beach read, try Patricia Marx's novel, Him Her Him Again The End of Him. Very funny, smart writing that sweeps you up into the plot. That's what I would call a good beach read.  The Starter Wife - Movie Tie-In $7.99 I can't remember when I laughed so hard reading a chick lit book, or enjoyed the quirky plot twists more (hot sex with a homeless hunk who lives on the beach---well, why the hell not---it's freakin' FICTION!) I read the book in one day and found it quite entertaining and well-written. Maybe it's because I wouldn't know a Manolo from a marshmallow, or because I live in the boonies of Louisiana, but I found this to be a refreshing, light, laugh-out-loud insider look at the lives of the Hollywood infamous. No doubt Ms. Grazer did do a bit of research on people she rubs elbows with---but that thought made it even funnier to me---that some of these dysfunctional wackos might actually exist! If you're looking for a fast, funny escapist read, grab this book. Oh, and "Maneater" is almost as funny as this one. I refuse to part with either of my copies. . . my friends can just buy their own books this time!  Fun With Dick & Jane $9.99 Fun with Dick and Jane is the funniest movie I have seen in a very long time. Jim Carrey & Tea Leoni are at their best. I wish to thank Amazon for having such a wide selection of movies to choose from with very reasonable prices. I have purchased movies (and books) before this and will continue to. |
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