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Summary: "Laugh Out Loud" funny!
Review: A great read! Middle-aged housewife drowning in self-pity regains her confidence and sense-of-self when she finds her dead husband on her kitchen floor, tampers with the evidence, and of course is accused of his murder. The cast of characters is diverse and nutty. The wry wit of the herione is truly enjoyable! Don't miss this book.
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Summary: what fun
Review: A histerical story about a woman who must go undercover to find her husband's killer after she's accused of his murder. A great read for anyone who loves satire and mysteries; this book is both and much, much more.
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Summary: Just Plain Enjoyable
Review: I always enjoy Susan Isaac's books. I'm never bored, there are never slow spots and although they are certainly not literary masterpieces, they are excellent reads. Perfect to take on a plane or, like I did, lose yourself in when things get unpleasently complicated in your own life. The characters are just plain interesting. People you want to know. Have tea with. You want to find out what happens to them next. I will not give any of the story away, but I will say that in this book the author does take a stand against moral relativism. From the ruminations of the heroine: "....where did evil fit in? Or was evil irrelevant? Did Hitler's father abuse him? Was Pol Pot's mother self-involved? Maybe that explained them. Maybe nobody was to blame for anything.
But I didn't believe that." Now isn't that refreshing?
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Summary: Fun for everyone...
Review: I had my doubts about Susan Issacs, but I will definitely read more of her books. Rosie Meyers is delightful and witty, and never loses her dignity no matter what is thrown at her. I kept seeing the cast: Sela Ward as Rosie Meyers, David Boreanz as Danny Meese, S.Epatha Merkerson as Cass, maybe James Brolin as Tom Driscoll, Ed Begley as Carter Tillotson. As for Jessica and Stephanie, you'd have to find some bimbos to play them, but maybe you could put in Rebecca Mornay as one of them. If you need light entertainment, have a long train ride, or need to while away a rainy weekend, this is the best for what it is . There are other "pulpy" writers but they are often insulting to women and just downright awful. This was a lot of fun and you couldn't help but be on Rosie's side.
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Summary: Quick and fun
Review: I picked up this book after reading "Compromising Positions" and its sequel, "Long Time No See". "Long Time No See" was written 20 years after "Compromising Positions", and "After All These Years" was written between these two novels. I have concluded that Isaacs continues to improve with age. This book was better than "Compromising Positions", but not quite at the level of "Long Time No See." There's plenty to enjoy in this novel. Isaacs has such a pleasant style and is so clever, this book will keep you laughing throughout. Plus, you have to love a heroine who, after, being dumped by her adulterous husband, manages to solve the mystery surrounding his murder plus makes time to enjoy not one, but two, affairs while on the lamb. The characters are well-crafted and entertaining. Isaacs does not hesitate to allow the main character to poke fun at herself either. Plus, it is fun to find out the secret life her husband has been leading ever since they struck it rich. The only detractor was that I figured out "who done it" very early on. So, to me, the ultimate solving of the crime was definitely not the highlight of the story. I read this thick book over a weekend, while in the car on a long trip. It was thoroughly entertaining, and made me promptly go out and purchase another Isaacs novel--"Lily White". Even when I do solve the mystery sooner than the protagonist, Isaacs keeps me laughing, and I'm always anxious to read some more.
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Summary: A winner all the way through
Review: I've read hundreds of mystery novels and far too many novels that purported to be "comic." This one is just about perfect. The heroine is witty, smart, and feisty. Although her situation as deserted wife and murder suspect is anything but funny, she tackles the problem of solving the crime (and clearing her name) with guts and resourcefulness. The plot has plenty of twists, the characters are human and not just cartoons, and the settings (from a posh Long Island suburb to the sleazier boroughs of the Big Apple) are vividly described. And this is one of the funniest books I've ever read: the heroine is a master of the one-liner, and her irreverent comments on everything from her next-door neighbor's cooking habits to the Other Woman's figure are a scream. Don't read this book on a transcontinental flight -- you'll laugh all the way through and drive your seatmates crazy.
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Summary: Watch out Jessica!
Review: Much as I love "Murder She Wrote" this was far better than that wonderful TV series. Rosie is my kind of detective; smart, savvy and romantic to boot. With winter coming, this is a great read for a snowy night.
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Summary: Watch out Jessica!
Review: Much as I love "Murder She Wrote" this was far better than that wonderful TV series. Rosie is my kind of detective; smart, savvy and romantic to boot. With winter coming, this is a great read for a snowy night.
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Summary: A Reader in San Francisco
Review: One of the dumbest books I have ever read. I stayed with the book because it fascinated me how such a poorly written book would make the best seller's list. The author must have contacts. This author has lost touch with reality - how often do mourners to a funeral bring red wine, goat cheese and crackers (I suppose this was humor - who knows). I did enjoy observing endless stream of inappropriate cliches. To this end, the book was interesting. If you are contemplating buying this book, do yourself a favor and read the first chapter - it does not get any better.
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Summary: VERY AMUSING
Review: Susan Isaacs appears to have such a good time writing. Her salty combination of murder, satire and romance does whats it's supposed to exactly.
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