- Paperback: 280 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins; 1st Pbk. Ed edition (1 Dec 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0060931280
- ISBN-13: 978-0060931285
- Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 14.2 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,685,221 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Darla Moon, a talented designer, feels stifled by the cultural wasteland of her Oklahoma hometown and longs to escape to New York, a move that will involve extricating herself from the clutches of her utterly eccentric family. A first novel. Reprint.
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Format:Hardcover
The Bingo Queens of Paradise is a realistic story about the trials and tribulations of a poor family in a small Oklahoma town, with a memorable cast of characters that will make you laugh and cry. You'll root for the protagonist, Darla Moon, as she struggles with her self-imposed obligation toward needy family members and her desire to pursue a career as a designer in New York City. Fast paced, superbly crafted, this novel would translate well to the big screen. A must read!
Format:Hardcover
Shame on Ms. Park for perpetuating an Oklahoma stereotype. As a new resident of the state I've found the people to be warm and friendly. I have yet to meet anyone even remotely like the Moon family. Although amusing to start with, the novel became tedious. If you must read this book, check it out of the library.
Format:Hardcover
In The Bingo Queens of Paradise I encountered characters who made me feel hate, disgust, pity and love. I also had several good laughs. Shamir fascinated me, but I couldn't quite grasp is place in the book.
Elijh True evoked feelings of love and respect. When Mama left I was glad and thought, good riddance, being sure everyone would be better off without her. I was disgusted with all of them for gambling their money away in the Bingo hall, even borrowing money so they could play.
When Granny looked for her frogs I had to laugh even though I felt pity at the same time. I hated Frank, Darla's brother-in-law, and was proud of Darla for doing all she could to free her sister, and children, from his abuse. However, the most unique character is the tired little town of Paradise. It is an interesting, if dismal, reflection of all of the troubled people in the book.
I had hoped Darla would marry Spirit Jackson and finally have someone to love and care for her, but she chose another way.
The book is bawdy, somewhat vulgar and masterfully written. A book which evokes such feelings is a great one. I am proud to know June Park as a friend and author. I'm looking forward to reading her next book.
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June Park can write!
Quirky, well-drawn characters inhabit the pages of June Park's first novel. Darla Moon, the protagonist, is trapped in Paradise, Oklahoma, a town that defies its name. Read more
Published on 5 Aug 1999
An extremely funny, extremely serious book.
I did not expect to like this book. June Park has been a writer friend of mine for years and I've learned a great deal from her, but I knew that we had completely different... Read more
Published on 2 Aug 1999
Great characters, great emotions
A superb character study and brilliant mixture of humor and pathos
Published on 20 July 1999
Darla Moon is a heroine fit to do battle with a F5 tornado,!
Darla Moon is the backbone of the people of Oklahoma. Her breeding may not be blueblood, but her heart is strong and true. Read more
Published on 18 July 1999
Rich style, fast pacing, distinctive characters
It is refreshing to read a story that moves with such verve, such flair, such richness of style - a welcome change from the inordinately plain style of so many books. Read more
Published on 17 July 1999
A GREAT READ ABOUT SMALL TOWN USA - PARADISE, OKLAHOMA.
Darla Moon comes alive in this story as she stuggles to overcome poverty, drought, sponging relatives, and small town gossip. Read more
Published on 17 July 1999
WOW!!! I LOVED THIS BOOK SOOOOOOOO MUCH!!
I read my wife's copy, and for once we both agree. The Bingo Queens of Paradise is a movie waiting to happen. Great cast!! Read more
Published on 16 July 1999
Great!!!!
This was a wonderful book!!!I could hardly put it down to get ready for vacation!!!The characters were so real...I highly recommend it!!
Published on 13 July 1999
Hilarious, believable characters in a true to life OK town.
The Bingo Queens of Paradise is destined to become another of those great Southwest fictions in a style reminiscent of Larry McMurtry's "Lonesome Dove" crossed with... Read more
Published on 12 July 1999
A main character you care about.
I spent the first half of this novel getting to know Darla Moon. I spent the second half rooting for her. When's the sequel? I want to know what happened next.
Published on 29 Jun 1999
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