- Hardcover: 413 pages
- Publisher: Wheeler Publishing; Lrg edition (2 Nov 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1410420655
- ISBN-13: 978-1410420657
- Product Dimensions: 22.1 x 15.5 x 2.4 cm
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Boring
11 Aug 2010
By Ania
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Format:Paperback
I hate to give low reviews as I am sure this author meant well and no one wants to see their hard work critiqued harshly.. however this book was really not worth my time. There was absolutely no depth to the characters, not a very interesting plot line, and way too predictable. I expected a lot more laughs and a lot more feelings (like in chick lit) but got neither. It reads like a boring afterschool special from the 80's. The book did not draw me to want to read into the night, it did not provoke much thought or happiness, it did not have compelling characters (like the recent book I read "Love the One you're With"). I am a DC native and really wanted it to read well, but it was just way too bland. Sorry, if you like the authors, get this book from the library.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
an internal makeover
27 Aug 2009
By Beth E. Settje
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
Insightful peek into the mind of adult women now and when they were teens. Enjoyable read for the youthful references, especially for those of us who are a similar age to the characters and can instantly recollect the nostalgia and memorabilia referenced in the story.
The two main characters, Allie and Olivia, are each faced with personal decisions that force them to review their past and present circumstances. What impressed me about this book is that even though there is romance, not every character is trying to find a 'perfect match.' Rather, the women take good hard looks into their past to learn more about themselves in the present. Each has her own 'aha moment' and is definitely the better for it. The author does do a good job of integrating her title into the story line, really exposing just why many women choose to wear make-up and how taking care of ourselves on the outside can help us feel better on the inside.
Only gave the story three stars because there is not a lot of serious writing or depth to the story. Many of the plot lines are predictable and there were few surprises or twists. However, it is a fun read - our book club selected it and I imagine we will have a few laughs discussing the high school scenes and angst we all went through at that time in our lives. A quick and light read.
The two main characters, Allie and Olivia, are each faced with personal decisions that force them to review their past and present circumstances. What impressed me about this book is that even though there is romance, not every character is trying to find a 'perfect match.' Rather, the women take good hard looks into their past to learn more about themselves in the present. Each has her own 'aha moment' and is definitely the better for it. The author does do a good job of integrating her title into the story line, really exposing just why many women choose to wear make-up and how taking care of ourselves on the outside can help us feel better on the inside.
Only gave the story three stars because there is not a lot of serious writing or depth to the story. Many of the plot lines are predictable and there were few surprises or twists. However, it is a fun read - our book club selected it and I imagine we will have a few laughs discussing the high school scenes and angst we all went through at that time in our lives. A quick and light read.
9 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Zzzzzz. Boring.
13 July 2009
By Jan Cohn
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
I gave up after 5 chapters. I didn't care about the characters. The end seemed predictable. I'm glad I checked this out from the library instead of buying it.
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