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Summary: Delightful Surprise
Review: "Murder on a Girls' Night Out" is the first book in one of the most hilarious mystery series by Anne George. The series was recommended to me by my cousin who is in her 70's and I can see why it appeals especially to the older crowd. However, I can attest to the fact that readers of all ages will enjoy it equally as much. I mention that seniors will especially enjoy it as there seems to be only a handful of mystery series where the heroine is "advanced in age."The series features siblings - Patricia Anne (short, sensible, petite, demure, reserved, retired schoolteacher) and Mary Alice (250 lbs + , flamboyant, impulsive, and bold) and the hilarious interactions of dialogue that transpire between the two. Anne George was an absolute MASTER at dialogue. Mary Alice buys a Country Western bar and the following day, the prior owner dies of "overkill" - he's hanged, stabbed, and drown in the bar's wishing well. Mary Alice and Patricia Anne are soon fearful that they may be next and work feverishly to discover why the previous owner was killed and more importantly .... by whom? You will truly enjoy this light and funny series!
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Summary: Especially Enjoyable for Older Readers...
Review: "Murder on a Girls' Night Out" is the first book in one of the most hilarious mystery series by Anne George. The series was recommended to me by my cousin who is in her 70's and I can see why it appeals especially to the older crowd. However, I can attest to the fact that readers of all ages will enjoy it equally as much. I mention that seniors will especially enjoy it as there seems to be only a handful of mystery series where the heroine is "advanced in age." The series features siblings - Patricia Anne (short, sensible, petite, demure, reserved, retired schoolteacher) and Mary Alice (250 lbs + , flamboyant, impulsive, and bold) and the hilarious interactions of dialogue that transpire between the two. Anne George was an absolute MASTER at dialogue. Mary Alice buys a Country Western bar and the following day, the prior owner dies of "overkill" - he's hanged, stabbed, and drown in the bar's wishing well. Mary Alice and Patricia Anne are soon fearful that they may be next and work feverishly to discover why the previous owner was killed and more importantly .... by whom? You will truly enjoy this light and funny series!
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Summary: You don't have to be over 60 to like this book
Review: All of these people are saying you have to be over 60 or something to read this book. But it's not true. I was 9 years old when I read this book. I've been hooked on murder books ever since. I am still only 12 years old. Yet I have read every book by Tamer Myers, Diane Mott Davidson, Joanne Fluke and a whole lot more. I hate all of those people who go along saying things are to far streched to beleive. Well guess what your wrong. One let's see you do a better job. Two they don't call it fiction for no reason. And three these are a whole ... lot more beleivable then all the things that go on in real life. I say read it ... [I]f a little 12 or 9 year old can read it so can you.
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Summary: FUN AND HILARIOUS!!!
Review: Anne George is one of the best writers in the mystery genre. Her books are not only entertaining and fun, but you walk away believing Patricia Anne and her sister, Mary Alice could walk right into your living room. This is a refreshing change from the dark mysteries that have been hitting the shelves lately - where characters you have come to love are murdered in the last chapter, or the mysteries that have so much international espionage in them you would need a degree in political and military science just to enjoy them. Thanks, Anne George. (Write faster!)
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Summary: A real knee slapper.
Review: Anne George is so funny! Her humor comes in many levels, from subtle to slapstick, but she never fails to entertain. This is a must read for all Anne George fans, and if you haven't been introduced to her writing, get ready for some fun. But don't make the mistake I made. This was my first Anne George novel that I read, I thought it was going to be a serious murder mystery, where the idea was to figure out "Whodunnit". Okay, I admit that's part of it, but the real joy comes from seeing the world through the eyes of such a creative mind; the humor that springs forth from the ordinary that most of us miss, but Anne catches it and shows it to us and makes us laugh. My advise is to read all her books. It is time well spent. Sadly, the world has lost a great fiction writer, but her wonderful work lives on.
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Summary: So close and yet so far.
Review: Anne George manages to keep the story moving sluggishly forward. As bits and pieces of humor gradually trickles into the story, the reader catches brief glimpes of what could have been a side splitter--but wasn't.
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Summary: Get ready
Review: because you are going to laugh until you cry at this series from Anne George. My sister (the non-reader) recommended this author to me. I rushed out and bought all of the books out at the time and have re-read these books several times now. I still get so involved in the antics of these sisters that I am smiling writing this review of the first in the series. This series is a "must." You don't have to be in the 60-65 yr range. You just need to have wonderful memories with a girlfriend or sister and be over 35. Don't miss this series. Recommend your friends to read this series. Save these books and re-read them. You will be very happy that you found this series.
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Summary: It's a winner Gals!
Review: Being from Texas, the words and actions of these two Southern sisters are priceless. We're not talking about characters with only names, we're talking about "girlfriends" who happen to be sisters (and opposites at that!). It's just like real life in the South. We're not dealing with only people here, we're dealing with Southern culture, weather, and environment. Finally, a book that makes you wait until the end before you know for sure "who done it" and, for me, that was a treat. I'm going to order the rest of this great series and I think that you may just do the same!
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Summary: Fun!
Review: Heroines: varied Petite, quiet Patricia Anne Hollowell, or "Mouse", has been married to the same man for decades and has just retired from teaching for nearly as long. She is the epitome of the staid Southern Lady. Big and brash Mary Alice Crane, or "Sister", is setting out to find husband number four, has dabbled in several different types of work, and changes her hair color every week. She's no staid Southern Lady. Together, these polar-opposite sisters find themselves stumbling into dozens of Alabama's strangest crimes, always managing by solve them with a bit of wit and lot of luck before the local law enforcement can. What worked for me: I liked the sisters' realistic relationship, especially their uncanny way of reading each other's thoughts. The rest of the family was very likable as well. The author had a real way with words and was able to pull off some very silly lines without pulling me out of the story in annoyance. Size-wise Patricia Anne is tiny and Mary Alice is tall and abundant. What didn't work for me:
I've noticed this type of scenario in other books besides those by this author, but I've decided to address it here: Why is it a 250 lb man can be seated in a chair and no one thinks a thing of it, but if the person being seated in that same chair is a 250 lb woman, people hold their breath to see if the chair is up to the job? I mean, do folks really think that furniture strength is dependent upon the height/weight ratio of the folks seated in it rather than their weight alone? Overall: This is a cute, light-hearted cozy series with quirky characters and intriguing mysteries solved by snoops rather than sleuths. I recommend it to anyone looking for a fun, breezy read. If you liked "The Southern Sisters" mystery series you might also enjoy "Death for Dessert" or "The Gumshoe Girls".
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Summary: Fun!
Review: Heroines: varied Petite, quiet Patricia Anne Hollowell, or "Mouse", has been married to the same man for decades and has just retired from teaching for nearly as long. She is the epitome of the staid Southern Lady. Big and brash Mary Alice Crane, or "Sister", is setting out to find husband number four, has dabbled in several different types of work, and changes her hair color every week. She's no staid Southern Lady. Together, these polar-opposite sisters find themselves stumbling into dozens of Alabama's strangest crimes, always managing by solve them with a bit of wit and lot of luck before the local law enforcement can. What worked for me: I liked the sisters' realistic relationship, especially their uncanny way of reading each other's thoughts. The rest of the family was very likable as well. The author had a real way with words and was able to pull off some very silly lines without pulling me out of the story in annoyance. Size-wise Patricia Anne is tiny and Mary Alice is tall and abundant. What didn't work for me:
I've noticed this type of scenario in other books besides those by this author, but I've decided to address it here: Why is it a 250 lb man can be seated in a chair and no one thinks a thing of it, but if the person being seated in that same chair is a 250 lb woman, people hold their breath to see if the chair is up to the job? I mean, do folks really think that furniture strength is dependent upon the height/weight ratio of the folks seated in it rather than their weight alone? Overall: This is a cute, light-hearted cozy series with quirky characters and intriguing mysteries solved by snoops rather than sleuths. I recommend it to anyone looking for a fun, breezy read. If you liked "The Southern Sisters" mystery series you might also enjoy "Death for Dessert" or "The Gumshoe Girls".
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