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Summary: Coming Full Circle
Review: Rules are like a two way street. They can either be followed or simply broken in the wind. Atlanta physician Lenny Faulkner is a clear example of this in Suzette Francis' RULES FOR A PRETTY WOMAN. After Lenny's boyfriend, Ralph leaves her for another woman and with a majority of her money, Lenny decides that enough is enough. After years of living by the rules of others, she takes matters into her own hands by devising her own rules for life. From the moment Lenny takes control, she begins a journey that not only helps her grow, but leads her to a season that brings her full circle, making her stronger than ever. Funny and compelling, Francis doesn't disappoint in her debut novel. With a solid plot and unforgettable, but honest characters, Francis is a brilliant storyteller offering a story that will keep readers constantly turning the pages. RULES FOR A PRETTY WOMAN is an excellent, captivating novel.. Expect great things from this new author; she is one to watch. Reviewed by Kanika A. Wade
The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
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Summary: A Healing Handbook for Women Everywhere
Review: Suzette Francis' Rules For A Pretty Woman is being acclaimed as the book every woman should read. An insightful and inspiring story, with romance thrown in for good measure, makes this debut more than a contemporary read. For nearly a decade, Lenny has shared herself, her home and money with live-in boyfriend, Ralph. One would think a proposal is forthcoming, right? Wrong. Ralph has plans and they do not include Lenny nor her ticking biological clock. Suffering from a broken heart Lenny heads home to Madoosa County, Georgia to visit her terminally ill mother. Instead of a trip welcomed with open arms and Sunday dinners Lenny is treated as a walking, talking ATM by her siblings reminding Lenny why she fled Madoosa County in the first place. When Lenny stumbles upon her childhood diary, the pages are filled with unkind words and pour additional salt into open wounds. Rather than wallow in self pity Lenny redefines herself by writing new rules for life and love. Some things are easier said than done as Lenny is faced with many temptations and discovers life is more than a list of dos and don'ts and some rules are meant to be broken. What I enjoyed most about this story was Lenny's three dimensional character. We experience Lenny as an overweight, insecure and sad young girl who lived in the limelight of her pretty, elder sister, Rosetta; Lenny's estranged relationship with her mother and the emotional healing which takes place; and lastly Lenny seeking validation, love and acceptance from men. Through Lenny we see how rearing plays an important role in decisions we make as adults, specifically in relationships with the opposite sex. I cannot say enough about Rules For A Pretty Woman other than it is an excellent journey to empowerment and Francis is a remarkable storyteller. I highly recommend, Rules For A Pretty Woman. Reviewed by Nicki Lancaster
APOOO BookClub
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Summary: This book rekindled my love for fictional reading!
Review: Suzette Francis' Rules for a Pretty Woman was a well told, intricate story. It was a pleasure to get to know Lenny and befriend her. Yet, I was not so familar with the character as not to be surprised by her actions or thoughts. There was intrigue as the author unraveled a tale of self love and other love born out of understanding and appreciation of one's self. This is a page turner by an author who obviously researched her setting and her characters. High marks for realism and intrigue. It rekindled my love of fiction. A fabulous read!
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Summary: You MUST Read This Book Today!
Review: There is not to often that I have purchased and read a book that makes me want to log on to amazon.com to write a review about it. Honestly...I felt COMPELLED. Forget book-talk..you know, dialogue; writing, pacing, characters, setting, plot, etc. This book has all of the above and so much more. I implore every woman to read this book. This is one of the best books I have read this year!!! I've found myself deeply attached to Lenny, Ernest, Karen, and many more from Rules for A Pretty Woman. But let me not be remiss in mentioning one of the main reasons every woman should read this book. See, Lenny in my opinion, is dealing with the longings most women deal with: The ups and downs with men, the challenges with family members, discovering yourself and finding you are pretty darn special, with or without a man. And, also, as a daughter of God you are special and significant, with or without a man. It also conveys the significance of owning your power as a woman--and what all this means. Like most of us women, Lenny kissed a lot of frogs before she found her prince. Read on and see how she did it, and learn rules that are for every woman, including you. Love and happiness to you! Thanks Ms. Francis for such an awesome book that I couldn't put down. (I love books like this).
When is the sequel?
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Summary: You MUST Read This Book Today!
Review: This book was so-so in my opinion. It was a very slow read for me because it just didn't "woo" me I guess. I must say that it was very well written. At the same time, it was a little depressing. With all the talk about death and loss and mistakes... I just got sick of hearing about bad stuff. It wasn't very dramatic or thrilling. It's not a complete waste of money though. I would suggest it to someone who is older (I'm 21) and more mellow.
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Summary: It was all right...
Review: This book was so-so in my opinion. It was a very slow read for me because it just didn't "woo" me I guess. I must say that it was very well written. At the same time, it was a little depressing. With all the talk about death and loss and mistakes... I just got sick of hearing about bad stuff. It wasn't very dramatic or thrilling. It's not a complete waste of money though. I would suggest it to someone who is older (I'm 21) and more mellow.
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Summary: Very Good Book
Review: When I purchased this novel, I had already decided that the book would be based on a series of rules that the author had created. To my surprise and pleasure this novel was cleverly written and the rules followed the storyline, not the other way around.
Great book written by a Howard Alumnus.
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