Miniplanner: A Novel

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Summary: Not that good...
Review: I was intrigued by the notion of a lesbian writing from the perspective of a gay man. This served as my impetus for reading the book. All I can say is that Abha simply did not pull it off. The situations struck me as implausible, the story trite and contrived and the whole theme and premise was just boring - I mean seriously, the sex lives of Wall street types? In all fairness Abha did set upon a very difficult task in writing this, but the best she accomplished was a light, puffy book. If America were ready for gay themes I'd say look for this as a movie of the week. However, if your interest is good literature, give it a pass.

Rating:
Summary: Racy
Review: Miniplanner was great entertainment. It was a racy, quick read and flowed smoothly. Full of twists and a real farce the book is both funny and at moments profound.

Rating:
Summary: An addictive page turner
Review: Reading Miniplanner is an erotic and provocative seduction. On his first day in a high-powered, successful bank in Manhattan, Andre Bernard embarks on a wild and sexual journey of lust, love and secrecy that cannot be sustained without the aid of his miniplanner. The story is written with an absorbing use of dialogue that would perhaps welcome the reader to inhabit Andre's skin, ride the tumultuous love affairs he endures, and marvel at his abilities to embrace gender fluidity. In addition to the stormy sexual scenes written with abandon, Miniplanner is delightfully peppered with reflections and deliberations as Andre contemplates his experiences and engagements with his lovers Nathan and Sybil, and the other characters in his life. Andre's messy entanglements are both exasperating and comical, but his humanity and sensitivity are not lost in the novel. The pace of the story is dramatic and emotional; Abha Dawesar writes in a candid and unabashed manner that is absolutely riveting. A must read for an exhilarating ride.