Now You See Her

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Summary: It told the story of a middle age woman who represents all.
Review: Actually, it is quite true that women start to disappear when they are getting older and older. It is not only that the world won't aware of them, sometime, even ourselves did not aware of ourselves. We are burdened with a lot duty and responsibilities whoever comes to that age. Though this book, I find out myself part by part. Thank Otto for the thought.

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Summary: Disappointing
Review: I found "Now You See Her" to be a very frustrating book to read. Had it not been the selection of the month for the book club I'm in, I'm sure I would never have finished it. The premise is intriguing: a forty-year old woman begins to actually and figuratively disappear. Unfortunately, the potential of this concept is never reached. Disjointed and confusing, the novel is painfully short on plot and characterization, with little conflict and no resolution. The last section of the book is so bizarrely contrived that you truly feel cheated upon finishing.

I gave it two stars instead of one because it did actually lead to an interesting discussion, and occasionally there were moments of insight regarding the role of middle-aged women in American society. But do yourself a favor -- don't read this book unless you intend to talk about it with someone else. You'll need someone to vent with before it's over.

Rating:
Summary: Disappointing
Review: I found "Now You See Her" to be a very frustrating book to read. Had it not been the selection of the month for the book club I'm in, I'm sure I would never have finished it. The premise is intriguing: a forty-year old woman begins to actually and figuratively disappear. Unfortunately, the potential of this concept is never reached. Disjointed and confusing, the novel is painfully short on plot and characterization, with little conflict and no resolution. The last section of the book is so bizarrely contrived that you truly feel cheated upon finishing.

I gave it two stars instead of one because it did actually lead to an interesting discussion, and occasionally there were moments of insight regarding the role of middle-aged women in American society. But do yourself a favor -- don't read this book unless you intend to talk about it with someone else. You'll need someone to vent with before it's over.

Rating:
Summary: Disappointing
Review: I found "Now You See Her" to be a very frustrating book to read. Had it not been the selection of the month for the book club I'm in, I'm sure I would never have finished it. The premise is intriguing: a forty-year old woman begins to actually and figuratively disappear. Unfortunately, the potential of this concept is never reached. Disjointed and confusing, the novel is painfully short on plot and characterization, with little conflict and no resolution. The last section of the book is so bizarrely contrived that you truly feel cheated upon finishing.

I gave it two stars instead of one because it did actually lead to an interesting discussion, and occasionally there were moments of insight regarding the role of middle-aged women in American society. But do yourself a favor -- don't read this book unless you intend to talk about it with someone else. You'll need someone to vent with before it's over.

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Summary: A lovely book.
Review: I read this book just as I was approaching my 39th birthday, which undoubtedly increased its appeal to me. Nevertheless, I found this story of a woman who literally starts to disappear as she approaches her 40th birthday both entertaining and thought-provoking. I know reviewers have labelled it disjointed, but I think Otto's approach - she tells several stories and follows several trains of thought at the same time - is very apt. At least my friends and I sometimes find it hard to focus on the issues in our lives. A good read, full of interesting, likeable characters.

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Summary: Ranks as one of the worst I've ever read.
Review: Starts with the all-too-true observation that in our culture middle-aged women begin to fade into insignificance, in their own minds as well as in other's. So much promise; so little follow through. The main character notices her growing fade, does nothing about it, and rambles on to shallow-observance of the lives of others and vague philosophies that don't ring true. I bought this book at a sale of on-sale books--still paid way too much!

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Summary: My first review
Review: This book has more potential than is realized but still, it is worth reading. The point that Whitney Otto is trying to get across, (women become invisible in American society unless they fit into a couple of predefined molds; young, wife, mother, or sucessful business woman),is hard to do with out coming off whiny or gloomy. Just read any Oprah Winfrey pick to confirm that statement.
I think this book is worth reading because it is one of the few that does have a unique style of story telling. And if you read a lot, creativity and uniqueness is important.

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Summary: Why Read This Drivel?
Review: This was about the most mind numbing foray into an infantile Woman's persuit of purpose. If I ever knew a Person like this character (Kiki), I think she'd be so self absorbed, and bored out of her mind, I would walk, no, RUN from them. What a waste of paper. (I gave it one star because 0 wasn't available).