Playing with Boys

Rating:
Summary: AS SPICY AS SALSA
Review:



As spicy as salsa and as tantalizing as a tango, New York Times best-selling author (The Dirty Girls Social Club) Alisa Valdes-Rodriquez presents an odyssey of three women who set out to conquer the world (to be more precise, their world - L.A.)

As different as noche and dia, this Latina trio is given sparkling voice by the author plus voice actresses Mara Holguin and Ingrid Oliu. Try to choose your favorite - you simply cannot. Marcella is a stunner with a ten body. She's an actress who's made a healthy living in Spanish speaking soapies. But she yearns for more serious roles.

Olivia is a doting stay at home Mom only concerned for her small son. Yet beneath that maternal heart lies the talent of a writer who has already completed a screenplay. And, Alexis is a talent agent trying to manage a Mexamerican band.

Do believe you can see where all of this is heading, but the fun lies in getting there. Half heart touchingly serious, half laugh provoking, "Playing With Boys" is great diversion.

- Gail Cooke

Rating:
Summary: Audio CD version - an excellent listen
Review: The abridged audio version has 4 CDs and runs for 5 hours.

I agree with the other audio reviewer, the voices of the author and two actresses make this audiobook sparkle. The plot is a little bit light and predictable, but the characters are so charming and human, and the light and relatable humor in every sentance made this a pleasure to listen to.

I don't think I would have enjoyed this nearly so much had I sat down and read it, because the accents of the readers and their intonations really brought the dialogue and characters to life.

Fans of her earlier book, The Dirty Girls Social Club, will find this a little lighter, but still enjoyable. I can't wait for the next one!