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Summary: Another GREAT book by Olivia Goldsmith...
Review: 5 stars is not enough! Make it 10 or even more! I picked the book up last night and just could not put it down! I am at work and can't wait to go home and read more!
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Summary: Are scorned women all she knows?
Review: I like this author, but I wish she'd find some other story to write...women scorned and women triumphant is wearing a bit thin with me. I liked these women, but felt I had heard/seen it all before. Yes, they're younger than the ladies in 'The First Wives' Club,' but I felt their stories were very much the same. I think this writer has a lot of insight into women and ALL their relationships, but I wish she'd dig a little deeper and find something other than revenge to satisfy her plot demands. Enjoy!
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Summary: Fun to read!
Review: A good fun read! Similiar to "First Wives Club" but a more realistic story line. Best book I've read lately!
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Summary: Hilarious
Review: After a slow start, this book really takes off. A fresh plot that will really engage the reader. Plus, it's just really funny. Thanks to the reader from Pa's City on the Hill for the book suggestions! To return the favor, here's two funny books that I just read: In the Drink, and Fried Calamari.
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: As a big fan of Olivia Goldsmith's books, I was very disappointed in this one. The story is essentially a copy of First Wives with different characters. The writing is good and the characters are original, but the plot line is just too similar to First Wives. I was also disappointed that Goldsmith referred to First Wives in Young Wives.
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Summary: This book is a riot!
Review: At first I thought "Young Wives" was boring and slow. I was wrong! After the first half of the book, Jada and Michelle meet Angela and their lives really take on a new twist! I think Angela was the saving point of this story. Jada and Michelle are suddenly single women with children and Angela has a problem of her own to deal with. I think Jada's decision regarding her children was a good move, however her drastic measures to get them from Clinton was a bit much. I would not recommend doing what she did to the house. As far as Michelle goes, she did some foolish things herself to protect her kids. This book is a riot, so hang in there through the first few chapters, and you'll find yourself in the middle of a great read! To the reader from Australia- Here are some great books to try ! Handyman by Linda Nichols Plainsong by Ken Haruf Bittersweet Rain by Sandra Brown And, of course, anything from Nora Roberts and Danielle Steel!
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Summary: trash to the trash
Review: Based on the excellent, clever movie "The First Wives Club", I bought two of Olivia Goldsmith's books. Both went into the trash. "Young Wives" is disapponting and poorly written with a very preditable, stereotypical plot. I have never taken the time to review a book, but this one was such a waste of time and money, I feel obligated to warn other readers - beware.
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Summary: Wickedly Funny Female Bonding
Review: Call it First Wives-The Prequel. Having already demonstrated the pleasure of watching three middle-aged divorcées wreak vengeance on their slimeball exes, "First Wives Club" author Goldsmith now turns her delightfully wry eye on three more youthful brides, each wrestling with her own attempt at happily-ever-after. Half-Italian, half-Jewish lawyer Angela Rachel Goldfarb Romazzano Wakefield is celebrating the first anniversary of her marriage to a dashing Boston WASP. Michelle Russo is a perky blonde homemaker who married her childhood sweetheart and adores her kids and her plush suburban lifestyle. Bank manager Jada Jacksonhas three children and a hunk she describes as DDG (drop-dead gorgeous). But one by one, each of the women's love boats springs a leak. Disillusioned with lying, scheming and cheating by their mates, the girlfriends band together to find themselves, their dignity and a little bit of justice along the way. Yes, the plot is awfully similar to the author's other tale of wronged wives getting even. And naturally a film version of Young Wives is already in the works. But with irresistibly likable heroines limned by Goldsmith's laugh-out-loud prose, you won't mind a second showing.
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Summary: Nasty and mean-spirited
Review: Every other book Ms. Goldsmith has written has had an element of lovingkindness, rueful acceptance that life ain't perfect, and a sense of mature, adult hope. This book just struck me as a journal-fantasy by a very unhappy person who pulls a lot of weight in the publishing industry; and it's not very well copy-edited at that. Sorry, won't be buying more Goldsmith.
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Summary: Suburban sisterhood
Review: From the first witty chapter heading, Olivia Goldsmith dismantles the perfect suburban lives of attorney Angela, bank manager Jada and housewife Michelle. Then, with her characteristic wit, irony and laugh-aloud humor, she weaves their lives together and with not-so-surprising plot twists, gives them the strength to triumph over incredible (read man related) adversity. While I read, I was sure I'd met Angela, Jada and Michelle before. I loved watching them develop new powers and talents as their friendship deepened. And, now that I've finished Young Wives, I miss them. I'd love to read a sequel.
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