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Summary: Stunning!!
Review: As I read Libaire's first novel "Here Kitty Kitty" I found myself consumed and intoxicated by the beauty of words once again. The author also invited me to explore a deeper understanding of individual fulfillment by introducing me to "Lee's" complex and challenging world in New York City. As the book intensified, I found myself deeply moved by the character's actions and since putting the book down, a piece of Lee still remains with me. With its intelligent writing and hypnotizing story, "Here Kitty Kitty" is truly a book to read and reread over and over again.
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Summary: It's a sad and beautiful world
Review: Here Kitty Kitty proved to be a truly terrific read despite my initial skepticism. The writing is exceptionally strong which makes you long for Ms. Libaire's next piece of work. To some degree, becoming part of our hero Lee's world is like walking by a car crash (Champagne Supernova?) and finding yourself not wanting to leave. Lee's world is mad but weirdly attractive and I found myself caring about Lee much more than I would have expected. There is nothing tired at all about this particular piece of "chick-lit". Actually, it may be just what the saturated mkt needed, something gritty & raw w/ the unique petic prose that Ms. Libaire so successfully executes.
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Summary: Started out well, but...
Review: I brought this book with me on summer vacation thinking it would be a good beach read--I got through about 90% of the book and it just didn't hold my interest to the end. It provided a good feel of NYC nightlife and had a gritty flavor, but after the main character cleaned herself up and there were a few chapters left I kept waiting for something tragic to happen--but I never found out. I left this book in the house we were staying at. Hope someone else finds this more entertaining than I did.
It was, however, not your typical chick lit book. I normally stay away from chick lit, and maybe now I should stay away from it permanently.
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Summary: beautifully written
Review: I highly recommend this book, the language is stunning. I found myself re-reading lines to absorb them. Each line is a little sketch of life. This book explores loneliness, grief, joy, love the change of seasons in poetic detail. Read it and dwell on the details, you will be absorbed.
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Summary: Striking, Beautiful
Review: I loved the style of this book. Definitely worthy competition for Candace Bushnell, although "Kitty" already has Bushnell beat in terms of poetic diction.
To "A reader from Seattle, WA," it is 'despondent,' not 'dispondant.' You have indeed revealed your stupidity. Are you sure you understood the book? It is, after all, meant for adults.
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Summary: Excellent work
Review: I picked this book up after hearing about it from many of my friends and I was definitely not disappointed. I was intrigued by Lee's character and her inability to make the correct decisions for herself - reminds me of many of my NYC friends. In addition, the prose is absolutely beautiful, especially for a chic lit novel.
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Summary: Lyrical Brooklyn
Review: Lee sparkles (and fizzles) and reminds you that you will never be half as interesting or dynamic as she is-like those beautiful girls you knew in high school, who inhabit your classes but not your world. When Lee falls and learns how to live on her own, she does it with such New York panache, you are almost jealous of her small, grimy apartment, her empty wallet, and her detoxification. Author Jardine Libaire made the wise choice to keep Lee's story small. Lee is self-centered even during her recovery, and a larger story would have betrayed the narcissism that makes you love and hate her. And, after all, the choice to live your life sharply is only ever the day to day business of recognizing your small world. I didn't need Lee to be influenced by the love of a mysterious man, nevertheless, I understood the author's choice. Jardine Libaire's prose is so lyrical, it's practically poetry. The book is a love letter to New York, its landscape, its debauchery, and its insufferable and beautiful people.
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Summary: A very good start.
Review: Libaire's first novel is a very good start in the world of fiction but, I confess, not my cuppa tea. Young woman aspiring artist with many privileges goes to pot in glamorously hip NYC in the semi-aftermath of her mother's death. The protagonist's voice is clear and unique (in my experience), the dialogue is excellent. The book's representation of hedonist, druggy, downtown restaurant/club life in Manhattan is somewhat picturesque but I can't see why anyone would WANT to write this story. I must be missing something because the book is blurbed by BOTH Anthony Bourdain and Katharine Weber whose writing I admire.
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Summary: Can't wait for more from this new Author!
Review: This book stopped me from everything - it was so well written and beautifully put together, I abandoned all tasks in my life, so I could complete it. Miss. Libaire has entered the world of top female authors. I absolutely reccommend this book, not only for women (as it speaks to us so well) but also to men, for as my frined put it "there is no better way to try to undertsand the female mind than to read this book and learn all about them while enjoying stunning prose." TWO THUMBS-UP.. WAY UP!
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Summary: Striking, Beautiful
Review: This is a truly absorbing debut, in equal parts potent and bewitching. Libaire reads the filigree of New York City like someone who has intimately traced its edges and mapped each inviting curl. The best parts of the book, though, are maybe the more quiet episodes: the pure and clinging elegance of Libaire's prose comes out when she's writing about wet fields, cats, and wildflowers. The tremolo of the city relaxes into small private moments; summer is languid and heady, glimmering with wine and fireflies. I can't say enough about this author's talent. Libaire writes with a plangent, poignant thunder that would stun but for the subtle dexterity of her voice. This is a book to be read and then reread, held close.
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