Rescue Me

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Summary: A Real Page Turner
Review: "Rescue Me: A Love Story" by Gigi Levangie Grazer (screenwriter of the motion picture "Stepmom") turns in a wonderful debut novel. I loved it. I found the story very compelling and well rounded. The movement fast (maybe due to her skills in movie writing) and deeply emotional. It takes a real look into the world of the human condition and what choices you make can have lasting effects on you and those around you. It touches on how you can take a deep and long look into yourself and decide if you are making the most of your life. The only problem is with her character development. She leaves you hanging a bit with some of the characters and you really crave more interaction and depth. But, that may come with more experience. She certainly has a lot of talent and it's a fresh and raw voice that has hit the mainstream. As someone else has stated, I would be surprised to see this book on Oprah's Book List. It was very enjoyable.

Rating:
Summary: A Real Page Turner
Review: "Rescue Me: A Love Story" by Gigi Levangie Grazer (screenwriter of the motion picture "Stepmom") turns in a wonderful debut novel. I loved it. I found the story very compelling and well rounded. The movement fast (maybe due to her skills in movie writing) and deeply emotional. It takes a real look into the world of the human condition and what choices you make can have lasting effects on you and those around you. It touches on how you can take a deep and long look into yourself and decide if you are making the most of your life. The only problem is with her character development. She leaves you hanging a bit with some of the characters and you really crave more interaction and depth. But, that may come with more experience. She certainly has a lot of talent and it's a fresh and raw voice that has hit the mainstream. As someone else has stated, I would be surprised to see this book on Oprah's Book List. It was very enjoyable.

Rating:
Summary: A Real Page Turner
Review: "Rescue Me: A Love Story" by Gigi Levangie Grazer (screenwriter of the motion picture "Stepmom") turns in a wonderful debut novel. I loved it. I found the story very compelling and well rounded. The movement fast (maybe due to her skills in movie writing) and deeply emotional. It takes a real look into the world of the human condition and what choices you make can have lasting effects on you and those around you. It touches on how you can take a deep and long look into yourself and decide if you are making the most of your life. The only problem is with her character development. She leaves you hanging a bit with some of the characters and you really crave more interaction and depth. But, that may come with more experience. She certainly has a lot of talent and it's a fresh and raw voice that has hit the mainstream. As someone else has stated, I would be surprised to see this book on Oprah's Book List. It was very enjoyable.

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Summary: Compelling Story!
Review: Anyone who has ever lived in L.A., Hollywood, the poor/rich enclave of Laurel Canyon or who's been to the movies will recognize Ms. Gigi Levangie Grazer's finely drawn characters. Amanda, fresh out of college, witty and smart-mouthed, compassionate, ambitious, barely clinging to her code of ethics as she strives to "make it" in the cruel world of entertainment; Gabe, a gentle, loving giant of a man who has every reason to be bitter but is not; James, a bright, calculating, manipulator and Amanda's love and soul mate since elementary school; Amanda's brother, Valentin, a dissipated, drug user/pusher and his girlfriend, Patrice, not-two-synapses-sparking at the same time, eager to do anything/anyone for drugs. A newly-discovered, fine, strong, silver thread of love between Amanda and Gabe shines through the mire and yet, ends abruptly and tragically. What will become of Amanda, of her much-adored nephew whom she nourishes and protects, of Gabe, of their love? Compelling to the last word! Ms. Levangie Grazer writing is witty and sharp! When's the movie coming out?

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Summary: It Made Me Laugh & Cry
Review: I absolutely LOVE this book and can't wait for Ms. Levangie-Grazer's next book. It is a compelling, page turning story that made me laugh and cry. I grew up in Los Angeles in the eighties and she really captures the "scene". I really appreciate the author's writing style, she is brutally honest and is not afraid to write how we all think.

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Summary: Did I read a different book?
Review: I really hated this book. I didn't like any of the characters, and the writing was so uneven. Amanda made no sense, and the rest of the people in the book seemed paper-thin - so many things would happen for seemingly no reason. I kept waiting for everything to somehow tie together, but it really didn't. Gabe was too perfect - we are asked to believe his life pre-Amanda was just working in a car factory and hanging out with his drug dealer buddy. Also, why did Amanda end up marrying James? Even with the events leading up to the marriage, I find that hard to believe. And what about her boss at the TV show? Why was he even in the book? I honestly had to force myself to finish the book. Not recommended.

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Summary: Oh Please!
Review: I'm very surprised that this book comes from the writer of Stepmom, one of my more likeable movies. This book is TERRIBLE!!! With my job especially allowing for a lot of reading, I can get through a book in two days. This has taken me over a month and I'm still only halfway through it. In the meantime, I've finished about 5 other books because this is the one that I dread going back to. To be honest, I may not even finish it it's that bad. Either that or it will make for good bathroom reading when you have nothing else. Don't waste your money!!!

Rating:
Summary: Oh Please!
Review: I'm very surprised that this book comes from the writer of Stepmom, one of my more likeable movies. This book is TERRIBLE!!! With my job especially allowing for a lot of reading, I can get through a book in two days. This has taken me over a month and I'm still only halfway through it. In the meantime, I've finished about 5 other books because this is the one that I dread going back to. To be honest, I may not even finish it it's that bad. Either that or it will make for good bathroom reading when you have nothing else. Don't waste your money!!!

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Summary: ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS I'VE EVER READ
Review: Ms. Levangie Grazer is one of the best new authors to come around in years. She writes with such clarity and honesty, opening your heart and making you feel as if you are right there. I recommend this book to everyone - young and old.

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Summary: It did rescue me!
Review: Refreshing, funny, tearjerker! A great refreshing read that did rescue me!