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Summary: a 90's book depicting a woman's sense of liberation
Review: "Flaming Iguanas" is one of those books that you can't put down. The main character inspires me to take advantage of my freedom and sieze the open road that lies ahead of me. Every woman should read this book; not only for the humorous text, but for the wonderful and imaginative illustrations Lopez creates.
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Summary: a tough girl with a soft spot
Review: As a european woman, I read this book while travelling through the U.S. and it was so....appropriate. It was just the perfect book to read while travelling. Although I finished it way too soon. It took me two days to read it, and after that I was carrying around a book that was too heavy but too beautifull too not take home. brilliant.
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Summary: iguanas flame burns bright
Review: As I was browsing through my local bookstore one afternoon, this little book caught my eye. The cover art was tacky, and the title was a bit on the odd side, so it seemed like the perfect book for me. When I brought it home, I thumbed through it to find even more amusing prints on the pages within. The story is a not-so-typical story, yet at the same time, it could very well be true. I could not put it down. It takes the characters through different veiws and shows their emotional changes. I enjoy weird books, and this my friends, is on my list.
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Summary: iguanas flame burns bright
Review: As I was browsing through my local bookstore one afternoon, this little book caught my eye. The cover art was tacky, and the title was a bit on the odd side, so it seemed like the perfect book for me. When I brought it home, I thumbed through it to find even more amusing prints on the pages within. The story is a not-so-typical story, yet at the same time, it could very well be true. I could not put it down. It takes the characters through different veiws and shows their emotional changes. I enjoy weird books, and this my friends, is on my list.
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Summary: A Wonderful All Girl Novel Thing
Review: Erika Lopez's novel, "Flaming Iguanas", was a wonderful mixture of humor, feminism, and just plain truth. Through all of the main character's (Tomato) adventures on her almost-dependable bike, the reader is allowed a vivid glimpse into the histerical mind of the narrator. Through Erika Lopez's vivid imagination and intricate use of words, the reader is also able to see the transformation that Tomato makes from the beginning of her cross country road trip, to the end. The novel has a slight hint of feminism, however it is not meant to be read solely by females. The novel is quite unique in its form and content and should be experienced by anyone who enjoys an interesting story plot. The novel was very well written and the author, Erika Lopez, should be applauded for her contribution to the literary world.
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Summary: A Wonderful All Girl Novel Thing
Review: Erika Lopez's novel, "Flaming Iguanas", was a wonderful mixture of humor, feminism, and just plain truth. Through all of the main character's (Tomato) adventures on her almost-dependable bike, the reader is allowed a vivid glimpse into the histerical mind of the narrator. Through Erika Lopez's vivid imagination and intricate use of words, the reader is also able to see the transformation that Tomato makes from the beginning of her cross country road trip, to the end. The novel has a slight hint of feminism, however it is not meant to be read solely by females. The novel is quite unique in its form and content and should be experienced by anyone who enjoys an interesting story plot. The novel was very well written and the author, Erika Lopez, should be applauded for her contribution to the literary world.
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Summary: Good Going...
Review: Erika Lopez...The name didn't strike a bell at all when one of my friends' bought it up at a recent off-line book club discussion. Then I was intrigued to know more about this author and her works. So I went ahead and puchased "Flaming Iguanas" and before I knew I was in for a rocking roller-coaster ride across US of A.This book is about Tomato Rodriguez - who takes a cross-country bike trip on her own in search of may be something or maybe something not. Funny in bits and I laughed so hard that it made me cry...and then again there is a very subtle profoundity at play in this work . On her journey to the road of revelation, Tomato has given me so many insights which are unbelievably hard to relate to but they work nevertheless. A great book - both as a comfy read and at the same time sneaking on you and scandalizing in all so many ways!!
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Summary: Absolute chick book
Review: From floating cat ghosts' to big Canadian Johns. I was rolling on the floor, in bed and at the laundrymat. I must now devour whatever else Ms. Lopez has to offer.
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Summary: Attack of the tomato!? not-so-new and improved look at life
Review: How many of us have dreamed of tossing all that holds us back and hitting the road? Doing the unthinkable and living by our looks and guts alone? Lopez hits the mark in a funny and bitng commentary. I read and laughed out loud and sneered at those who looked at me sideways, striking out in my own way and paving a new road. Heck, even my grandmother liked this book! (she's always been a bit ahead of her time). From this bookstore clerk to you, if you're looking for a little fun and adventure this is an exhilirating read
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Summary: Just too wierd for me
Review: I bought this book based on the 11 pages available online from Amazon. Its interesting, funny in a wierd sort of way and sounded intriguing. I was looking for a kind of journey description with the funny wierd things that happen along the way. The book started that way, with her description of how she decided to become a biker gang of one called the Flaming Iguanas and the difficulties of getting someone to go with her and why she went. I found it tedious to delve into her broken past all the time though. FInally she got out on the road and I expected the pace to pick up a bit, but it didn't, the road stuff takes up about 5% of the book, the rest is a stream of consciousness about everything and anything. Some of its good but I found myself getting impatient after sections like 5 pages of what songs she sang into her helmet (and why). So if your looking for a road-bike book this probably isn't the one for you, if your looking for a wild ride following a completely mixed up woman with a rough past and some very funny writing then it may be just the ticket for you.
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