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Summary: Amusing, lighthearted amateur sleuth tale
Review: Tired of New York, soap opera writer Deborah Peltz decides to use her mother's seventy-fifth birthday party as an excuse to find a job in Stuart, Florida. The only problem with her mother's hometown is that Deborah's mortal enemy, her sister Sharon lives there. Deborah informs her mother that she needs to divorce her own sibling. The trice-married Sharon loathes Deborah just as much. When their mother becomes hospitalized, both Peltz siblings go after the same person, their mother's physician, Dr. Jeffrey Hirschon. This heats up their four decade rivalry until they realize he invited both of them to come to his home. However, at his home, they find someone murdered. Jeffrey and the cops think the sisters did it. To clear their names, the two rivals need to make a truce and conduct their own investigation. However, their own past, starting with high school cheerleading, remains in the way of them smoothly working together as a cohesive team. Even with the law trying to prove that they are the prime suspects in a murder case, they continue to fight. SIS BOOM BAH is a typical Jane Heller novel. The who-done-it is light, but amusing because in a Heller novel the female characters steal the show. In this case, the Peltz sisters and their peacemaking mother provide many humorous moments and interludes. Anyone who enjoys a lighthearted, simplistic amateur sleuth tale will relish this book. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: Lite Lit Laughter
Review: Deborah Peltz and her sister Sharon have always shared an intense rivalry. They continue to bicker and fight like 4 year olds, although both are in their 40s. They try to get along, but for some reason, they always fail, even when their mother, who is recuperating from a heart attack begs them to get along. Deborah has recently moved to Florida, where her mom and sister live, trading her job writing for a soap opera for a job taking care of an historic Florida beach home (nice job). Both sisters quickly become "involved" with their mom's cardiologist. The involvement doesn't last long because star cardiologist turns up murdered. The bickering continues, even to the police station. Deborah, our narrator, is determined to solve the case using the "skills" she acquired writing for the soaps. Sis Boom Bah is a funny tale, told in a breezy humorous style. If you are looking for an enjoyable, romantic comedy/mystery, stop here. It's fun and funny.
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Summary: Fun, light good laugh
Review: Entertaining fun light book. If you have a sister, you will appreciate the sibling rivalry. A quick read, butI am a Jane Heller fan, and so i enjoyed it.
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Summary: An easy read!
Review: humorous, story about the relationship between two sisters that try to get along for their mother's sake. Good story, however I liked Name Dropping by this author better.
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Summary: A FUNNY THRILLER...
Review: I adore this book 'cause it's incredibly funny and suspenseful at the same time! The characters are descriptive and Heller gives them all that "Souther flair." If there's one thing I should say about this book, it's that it is smart. The plots, the characters, the setting, everything is just so realistic and perfectly described. And the problems that these two sisters have will definitely make you laugh!! This is a great read during any season!!
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Summary: Quick, Funny, Entertaining, I loved it!!
Review: I finished this book in two days, which is rare for me, but I couldn't put it down. It was just so entertaining! I have loved all of Jane Heller's books, and this book really makes me want to visit Stuart, Florida! The only thing that didn't make sense was why would a highly paid daytime TV writer buy a used 1982 Pontiac?? Other than that, this was a thoroughly enjoyable read from start to finish. Please write another one soon.
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Summary: What a hilarious book!
Review: I have a sister and I have to confess, our relationship is not that volatile like Deborah has with her sister Jennifer. We don't hit each other and we definitely do not make cracks about each other's choices in our spouses, kids, jobs and stuff like that. Which is why this book is so entertaining!! Deborah and Jennifer have come to a temporary truce to halt their bickering when their mother gets a heart attack and asked her girls to stop fighting and start getting along. However, they decided their mother's cardiologist was just a gem they couldn't resist passing over ~~ they were discovered arguing outside his house and over his dead body by the police. That is when the adventures begin. Deborah had just moved down to Florida from New York to be close to her mother, and this is what happens. She gets smacked dob in the middle of a murder investigation. Unable to sit still, she involves herself in asking all known suspects questions and pass her tips onto the police department. In the meantime, Jennifer gets hooked up with a sleazy attorney and no matter what Deborah says to her ~~ Jennifer is convinced that this is Husband Four. And the fun continues. A friend of mine mailed me this book to help pass the time of being on bed rest ~~ and I would have never guessed that it's out there ~~ but sure am glad it is! I read it entirely in a day and had such a blast with it! I don't recall laughing this much over some of the sarcastic remarks other people make in books ~~ and Deborah, in my opinion, is a fun character. Her sister, Jennifer, will get on your nerves especially when you realize that Deborah is doing everything she can to help protect her older sister. Their mother is a fun gem ~~ sparkly and lively at the age of 75. The sleezeball attorney reeks of crookedness just by Heller's descriptions and on it goes. And Deborah's love interest sounds divine ~~ manly and sensitive. It goes on. It's just a fun book ~~ nothing too deep to lose sleep over and it's perfect for those who are restricted to bed rest, hospital stays or home recovering from the flu ~~ it's just fun! 6-28-02
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Summary: You will laugh out loud!
Review: Jane Heller is my new favorite author! This book was just TOO funny. The story takes place near Boca Raton, Fl where I have had the pleasure to visit. I kept picturing "Del Boca Vista's" from Seinfield for the atmosphere. Two sisters (one from NY) are reunited after several estranged years to take care of their sick mother. Needless to say, the two sisters have not had the best relationship and can't stand each other. IE - At first when they see each other, one sister compliments the other's dress as looking like a tablecloth. Both sisters are in competition for a handsome and charming doctor, and when they both find him dead in his house - they are suspects in his murder. The sisters are bound and determined to clear their name and find the true killer. Heller lives up to her style of writing which will have a little bit of something for all readers. Laughing, mystery..and just when you think you've figured out what's going on, the plot thickens...
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Summary: Exciting perspective on relationships between sisters
Review: Jane Heller writes a fun and exciting book most young adults and adults can enjoy. The story of two completely different sisters is interesting and entertaining. The ideas of careers and the well thought out detail in every seen of the book was something you had to love. Heller develops a strong story line and easily draws a comparison and still contracts the two main characters Deborah and Sharon Peltz. Her addition of a murder mystery to a realistic fiction novel was not only unique but it also made the book more suspenseful and interesting. The characters were very well developed and the detail of each place and person was astonishing. This writer can easily be a role model to all inspiring authors. The morals of this book were crucial as well. It teaches people how through bad times you need someone to be there for you. In addition, it teaches you nothing good can come from fighting over a man. Again, this book was wonderful and i give it the highest rating possible.
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Summary: Another fun Jane Heller novel
Review: SIS BOOM BAH by Jane Heller
August 8, 2004
As always, Jane Heller delivers and SIS BOOM BAH is no exception. In this novel, Deborah and Sharon are sisters that don't get along. In the opening chapter, their mother is turning seventy-five and is expecting both of them to be at her birthday party. Sharon is helping to cater the event. Deborah needs to bury the hatchet, so she flies down to Florida to spend time with her family.
In the mean time, Deborah is making a living writing for a popular television soap opera, "From This Day Forward", and is currently dating one of its stars. When Woody the head scriptwriter gets fired, Deborah's job is on the line, and she soon finds herself without a boyfriend (Philip was only dating her, she learns, because of her inside scoop on the actor's character on the show). To top it off, Deborah's apartment is burglarized, and she feels that maybe it seems to be the right time to make a change in her life.
Deborah flies down to Florida for the big birthday bash, and is told there is a job opening at the local historical center so she contemplates taking the job. When her mother has a heart attack, Deborah sees this as an omen and accepts the job and moves her things out of her New York apartment.
Deborah and Sharon are now forced to deal with each other, since their mother has asked the two women to get along for her sake. Dr. Jeffrey Hirshon is the cardiologist that saves their mother's life, and during visiting hours, both women find themselves falling for the charming doctor. One thing leads to another, and soon the sisters find themselves in the middle of a murder investigation because they were in the wrong place at the wrong time.
The two sisters continue their bickering as they try to solve the murder. While contemplating potential suspects, Deborah finds something very suspicious about Sharon's new beau, who also happens to be an ex-classmate of Hirshon. Deborah also suspects her new neighbor Ray Scalley, who at times seems very suspicious too, yet she is not sure if she likes him or not. She remembers Ray didn't like Hirshon when the doctor was alive. Could Ray possibly be the murderer?
This sounds like a serious murder mystery, but it's not. This is a typical Jane Heller romp, with laughs coming from every page. The book does keep the reader going with the "who-dunnit" aspect of the story line, but all in all, it's one laugh after another as everyone gets into one scrape after the next. If this book doesn't turn a reader into a fan of Jane Heller's, nothing will.
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