The Amazon Papers

Rating:
Summary: In my opinion, pretty good...
Review: I really enjoyed this book. I thought it was humorous, and Iliked the characters. However, there were a few setbacks. I foundthe beginning somewhat boring, but it was enough to keep me going, and the rest was certinly entertaining. I would recommend The Amazon Papers for some good light reading.

Rating:
Summary: Good overall
Review: I thought this book was very good overall. the begining was boring but it got much better. It was a little short though. This book would probably be good for someone who just wants a short read. You might have to get past the boring begining though.

Rating:
Summary: Good overall
Review: I thought this book was very good overall. the begining was boring but it got much better. It was a little short though. This book would probably be good for someone who just wants a short read. You might have to get past the boring begining though.

Rating:
Summary: One mistake after another
Review: If you like non-stop, action packed books with unexpected endings you will love Amazon Papers by Beverly Keller. This book will keep you curious until the end, constantly wondering what the quirky characters will get themselves into next. Iris, a fifteen-year-old tomboy, who has never broken curfew in her life, gets herself ankle deep in trouble when her mother and her cousin leave her home for a week with her two nephews. Her Aunt Blanche, who is supposed to stay nights with the three kids, comes down with the flu and puts all responsibility on Iris. The trouble starts when Iris agrees to go on a date with Foster, a high school drop out, who works at the local pizza place. Foster's hearse breaks down and Iris volunteers to drive her mother's car, even though she does not have a license. When they arrive at the pool hall, Foster runs into his ex-girlfriend, Zelma, who not only gets Foster kicked out but breaks Iris' foot during a tantrum. Iris is forced to leave her mother's car in the parking lot and gets a ride from Zelma. Overnight her mother's car gets broken into and hundreds of dollars of parts are taken. Iris must now figure out a way to take care of the two toddlers, keep the car a secret from her mother and her Aunt, and all with a broken foot. Beverly Keller is a talented author who paints pictures for her readers. She describes the characters so in depth that you can see them in your head. She describes Aunt Blanche as the following; "She still wears Chanel suits with straight skirts and little straight jackets, that she picks up from thrift stores and consignment shops. She stands about five feet six in the canvas faux espadrilles she buys at the payless shoe source. Her hair is thick and wild and showing no gray, her face bears a disconcerting resemblance to that of Caesar Augustus." Her writing is easy to follow and very down to earth. She uses unique wording to get an image portrayed. "...the parking lot desolate, with the vehicles looming like shadowy hulks of defunct Paleolithic beasts." This scene is one that you really have to think about but the wording makes is all that more interesting. Amazon papers ends with a twist making you want to know more. I would recommend this book to anyone who has the patience to deal with the characters and their many troubles.