The Ladies' Man (Wheeler Large Print Book Series (Cloth))

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Summary: A mistake!
Review: What a nasty piece of work is Elinor Lipman's book - as well as the title character. Why the author thought that a reader would or could care for such an unappealing, slimy toad is beyond me. Oh, I know - an anti-hero! But, if memory serves, an anti-hero should "play against" positive foils; however, this book is peopled with folks who run the gamut from self-absorbed to whiny. There is not one likable, nay mature, person revealed. (Oh well - maybe the youngest sister and her boyfriend.) It's the story of a liar and his relations and relationships with as sorry a bunch of unappetizing characters to appear in fiction for quite a while. I usually like Lipman's work - hence my purchase of this one. Why such a talented writer has crafted such a dreadful work is a puzzlement.

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Summary: Another wonderfully observed delight from Elinor Lipman
Review: What I've loved about Elinor Lipman's work is that her stories are so breezy, engaging and entertaining, you almost don't realize just how well-written they happen to be. Lipman has an incredibly keen ear for dialogue and a keen eye for social interactions. She finds gems of humor and poignance in the recognizable-- yet her well-drawn characters defy sterotype in their complexities. To say this is a book about three older single sisters who live together would be a huge disservice to the relatable, always interesting and seriously involving tale she once again weaves. Like candy that happens to be good for you, this book was a satisfying delight.

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Summary: More fresh, involving characters from Elinor Lipman
Review: What I've loved with all of Lipman's books is that they are so charming, the characters are so well-drawn and relatable, that you almost don't realize just how well-written they also happen to be. She has a remarkable ear for dialogue and an eye for human interaction that makes for funnier, more poignant drama than any far-flung saga. The Ladies' Man gives each of the three sisters a fresh, complex personality that defies any expectations one might have from reading a synopsis that says the book's about three older, single sisters living together. Like candy that happens to be good for you, again a delightful and satisfying read.

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Summary: Delicious and Delightful
Review: _The Ladies' Man_ is a treat from the first word to the final period. Ms. Lipman's compositions are always a pleasure to read, and this one is a true banquet of delights. If you like good fiction with marvelous characters and stellar wit, you will love love love this book.