The Parker Grey Show

Rating:
Summary: Surprisingly Great!
Review: A deeper message wrapped in a fun package of girly fun. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It had all the elements of chick-lit that I like but what really kept me hooked was the hidden messages and philosophical statements that we all relate to regarding self-knowledge and self-acceptance.

Rating:
Summary: this just rocks
Review: All I have to say is that Parker Grey may have single-handedly saved the chick lit genre from total ruin. I don't know about anyone else, but I'm tired of reading about main characters obsessed with designer clothes and shoes. I like that the main character is working class and that she has an obsessive love of TV, and that the author has managed to craft a character with so many faults that actually make her endearing. In the wrong hands, it would have just gone all wrong, but I really look forward to Kristen Buckley's future work. I hope she has another novel in the works. I only took one star off because I wish the book could have gone a little longer.

Rating:
Summary: A refreshing entry to Chic Lit
Review: Finally a book that isn't cookie cutter Chic Lit. Don't get me wrong, when I discovered the genre, I bought every book I could get my hands on. My book shelves are brimming over... Some are keepers and the others...well, I wish I could get my money back.

I decided to give Chic Lit another try and The Parker Grey Show was a pleasant suprise. Yes, she is a woman recovering from a bad relationship, but there is so much more. This book is more philosophical and has a deeper message. I personally connected with Parker's frustration regarding the direction of her life. Her words also allowed me to envision the colorful mural created in the loft. If my walls were bare, I might try something similar!

It was nice not read a predictable ending... I borrowed the book from the library, but I'm definitely going to buy a copy to add to my collection.

My recommendations for enjoyable Chic Lit authors are:
Marian Keyes, Wendy Holden, Jane Green (Jemima J is the best), Adele Lang, Sophie Kinsella (Just the first two in the series) and of course Helen Fielding. If you want something different, I have also ventured into mystery. One funny series about an "Erin Brockovich" type of slueth is Sarah Strothmeyer's "Bubbles" series.

Happy Reading!