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Summary: A triple dose of satire over a scoop of inside-out cliche'.
Review: The Thin Pink Line Lauren (Hyphe-Natal) Baratz-Logsted has written a wickedly funny satire that should even make members of the opposite sex read a book about pregnancy, and like it. In this case a fake pregnancy. The twists of storyline, wring out insight upon insight; revealing self absorbed behavior, that we have all dabbled in, now haven't we? The reader is treated to several triple levels of life imitating art and vise versa. When your brain is not being twisted with unabashed orgies of logical incest, your gut will be wrenched with guilty laughter at yourself for enjoying this zany bit of fiction; cooked up by a writer, who was really pregnant when she wrote it. Jane suckers her friends, fellow workers and boss, with a pregnancy gone awry and a hope people will treat her better; while her thought process, satirizes the society in which we all swim.
Now we couldn't miss a chance, to thread our needle wit with such a delightfully spun tale, now could we? Read this at your own risk. Your ego could get skewered. The only negative for me? I thought the smattering of rough language could have been left out, but then perhaps I'm a little old fashioned. If you enjoyed "Auntie Mame", you will enjoy this book. The ending will surprise you. Men should love this book too.
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Summary: A great, good time read
Review: What I love about this book is its refreshing, wicked humor, original plot, and laugh out loud scenes. I love the main character, Jane Taylor, because she's wacky in such a charming sort of way. With Jane, wanting to become pregnant, and then failing at it, doesn't faze her determination to BE pregnant. That is, to fake it to the max! Such is the logic of single and single-minded Jane. I especially enjoyed the conversations between Jane and her gay, best friend, David; the one who tries to give her good advice and show her the insanity of her plan, and yet remains supportive of her throughout the story. Jane also experiences some very funny and memorable moments with her mother and her boss, Lana Lane (hilariously referred to as Dodo) and other co-workers at the publishing firm where she's employed. This book is just full of zany characters, but none zanier than Jane herself. This sassy, good-time read would definitely make for a good movie. In my opinion, the author is a comic genius and I look forward to reading more of her novels, hopefully, in the near future.
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Summary: entertaining but slightly whacked
Review: In the beginning, Jane honestly thinks she is pregnant and tells several people as well as her boyfriend Trevor. Then she gets her period and is despondent over losing out on how nice every one was to her when they thought she was "a preggo". So she decides to keep up the charade by faking a positive pregnancy test and then trying to become actually pregnant. But it can't possibly be that smooth, and soon Jane is caugh tup in simulating a pregnancy for 9 months with no hope of having a baby to show for it at the end. This isn't so " ha ha hee hee" as all other chicklit seems to be. I appreciate that Jane says you can't "turn around in a bookstore without seeing pink-covered books about the adventures of a twentysomething Londoner who works in publishing trying to meet Mr. Right." Except Jane has just described her own character in this book to a tee, and it's just not enough irony to offset the fact that you have probably read some variation of this book at least 12 times before.
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Summary: This book is so funny! What a light breezy read...
Review: I really enjoyed The Thin Pink Line. I gave it five stars because I was laughing out loud at least one time in each chapter. The author makes observations that hit home with every woman who has ever wanted to be pregnant. Lauren Baratz-Logsted has a really witty style that I like; the book can be easily read in a few sittings.
I look forward to reading the next novel featuring the British self-absorbed but likeable main character, Jane Taylor.
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Summary: Funnier Than Bridget Jones
Review: I loved The Thin Pink Line. Jane is the most self-centered and self-involved character that you'll ever meet but she does have her own logic and she will definitely make you laugh out loud. Who can argue that everyone deserves to be treated as well as a pregnant woman, Jane just wants to bask in the glow and live in the rosy world that pregnant women live in - what's wrong with that? You'll read right up to the last few pages as Jane approaches the end of her 9th month and you'll never guess how Baratz-Logsted can possibly end this crazy ride but she pulls it off with flair. A fun, silly, witty, take you out of your day to day doldrums kind of book - I give it 4 1/2 stars.
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Summary: Neither here nor there
Review: This book had a good reason for me to keep reading, but to me it got very annoying. I ended up skipping a lot of things with her people in the office asking about the "baby". Jane going along with the "pregnancy" for the most part was crazy because she knew that she was doing the wrong thing. I just kept wanting the lie to end because Jane got crazier as he book went on. And the end....I'm not saying what happens for those who want read this...was complete a fantasy. This book is so not real. Jane did not grow up in anyway. She saw the errors in her ways but did nothing to change them. There is a follow up book to this comming out in July called Crossing The Line. Unless I get this in my RDI book club, then I will not be reading it
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Summary: horrid
Review: I have lot of problem with the book but here is my biggest-
You do not pretend to be pregnant, FOR 9 months, and take other people on this delusional ride with you.
The blurb on the back seemed funny, and I had hopes that soneone could make light of the trial and tribulations women trying to get pregnant go through, that it would be nice to look at it through a lense of humor.
THIS IS NOT THE BOOK THAT DOES THAT.
THe author is not only selfish, but incredibly stupid. And the ending was TOO contrived. Here is a woman who suffers hardly any angst for making stupid choices, and is infact rewarded for them. AUGH!!! What a horrid horrid book.
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Summary: Very funny, with some serious metaphors lurking
Review: I got a kick out of this book-- Dark, but very humorous. Fast read, but makes you think when you put it down. Entertaining allusions, many laugh-out-loud lines. Everyone has known a person like Jane... or at least, one sees a lot of Janish tendencies. I've several friends who will soon be receiving a little gift.
The ending made me think twice- its surface meaning did not work, but on second thought, it is perfect. The last line is great.
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Summary: The Thin Pink Line
Review: I loved this book! I am a city kid who has been suburbanized for too many years. The book brought me back to my roots.
The plot is highly imaginative, and the style has a swagger that is interesting and funny. It was a good look for me into a woman's way of looking at the world.
The book would make a great movie, too. How about Julia Roberts as Jane and Pierce Brosnan as Trevor?
Three cheers for Lauren Baratz-Logsted!
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Summary: what a waste
Review: I read this book because a friend liked it, but I just do not see how she could get past the poor writing on just about every page. A clever idea, but this is like an imitation of a novel. My first and last attempt at Chick Lit!
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