- Paperback: 342 pages
- Publisher: Plume Books; Reprint edition (31 Jan 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0452287227
- ISBN-13: 978-0452287228
- Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 13.7 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,748,557 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I quite enjoyed this book and I would say it is worth reading if you want a light novel for some holiday reading or such. Abit shallow at times, but Ivy is a likeable character. Give it a go....
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Ivy is a high-powered “suit” living the kind of life that most people can only dream about. She has a successful husband and two children, an apartment in a desired area, and is part of an elite social circle.
However, in a very short time her life is turned upside down as she loses her job, discovers her husband is having an affair, and as a result of leaving him and moving into a less desired area, she is rejected by the social elite.
She starts life over again as a kindergarten admissions advisor, dealing with the little “darlings” of those very people that have rejected her.
However, in a very short time her life is turned upside down as she loses her job, discovers her husband is having an affair, and as a result of leaving him and moving into a less desired area, she is rejected by the social elite.
She starts life over again as a kindergarten admissions advisor, dealing with the little “darlings” of those very people that have rejected her.
The novel is one of the funniest romantic comedies that I have ever come across, and is a wonderful read. It’s an uplifting story with a poignant message about how wealth is not the answer to a happy life.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It's interesting to see the very divided reviews there are for this book - it's obviously a case of love-it or hate-it.
I must say that I fall into the hate-it camp. This book contains some really horrible charaters and the narrator is one of them. The story itself is full of far fetched episodes (Best friend marries billionaire, hostage siege, eaten by crocodiles? Really?) and grotesque caricatures of shallow, poisonous upper middle class New York folk. Think Sex and the City without any warmth, humour or wit and add pre school kids. I found the central character Ivy very hard to like or sympathise with as she seemed like a bit of a bitch. The only mildly interesting thing was the descriptions of the machinations of the school selection process in New York although I don't really know how realistic this is, given that the author was trying so hard to be sassy and outrageous. The book seems to vacilate between wild fantasy and gritty reality so it inhabits a queasy middleground where you just can't believe any of it. Is it meant to be some sort of expose?
I also felt that the cute 'Lulu Guinness-esque' cover (of this edition anyway) didn't tally with the sleazy content so don't be fooled.
The whole thing made me feel a bit grubby to be honest, but I was stragely compelled to stick with it until half way through but couldn't stand it anymore and ditched it. If you like Kathy Lethe's 'offerings' (and I do not) you will probaby like this. Luckily someone gave me this so don't waste your money. Ugh! Grim.
I must say that I fall into the hate-it camp. This book contains some really horrible charaters and the narrator is one of them. The story itself is full of far fetched episodes (Best friend marries billionaire, hostage siege, eaten by crocodiles? Really?) and grotesque caricatures of shallow, poisonous upper middle class New York folk. Think Sex and the City without any warmth, humour or wit and add pre school kids. I found the central character Ivy very hard to like or sympathise with as she seemed like a bit of a bitch. The only mildly interesting thing was the descriptions of the machinations of the school selection process in New York although I don't really know how realistic this is, given that the author was trying so hard to be sassy and outrageous. The book seems to vacilate between wild fantasy and gritty reality so it inhabits a queasy middleground where you just can't believe any of it. Is it meant to be some sort of expose?
I also felt that the cute 'Lulu Guinness-esque' cover (of this edition anyway) didn't tally with the sleazy content so don't be fooled.
The whole thing made me feel a bit grubby to be honest, but I was stragely compelled to stick with it until half way through but couldn't stand it anymore and ditched it. If you like Kathy Lethe's 'offerings' (and I do not) you will probaby like this. Luckily someone gave me this so don't waste your money. Ugh! Grim.
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Far-fetched or for real?
I am wishing, praying and hoping that I don't have the misfortune to suddenly become a billionaire and have to live in New York. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Moose Papoose
light hearted good read
A light hearted fun read with similarities and situations lots of women will relate to. This book made me laugh out loud on several occasions and there was nothing to heavy or... Read more
Published 12 months ago by debi1603
Good light read
The subject matter of this novel intrigued me, being British and all, and I must say that it in terms of its revelations about society New York it didn't let me down. Read more
Published 17 months ago by LondonBookWorm
Brilliant read
I'd read Wife in the Fast Lane and was left wanting much much more of the same. The Ivy Chronicles gave me another boost. Can't wait to read more of Karen Quinn's stuff.
Published 17 months ago by L. Betsch
Nice Read
I wanted to read this as I have heard that it is currently being made into a film and I always like to try and read the book first! Read more
Published 20 months ago by Jennifer
Meh
I tried, I really did... but I couldn't make it past chapter one. Every cliche you can imagine.
Published on 24 Nov 2008 by K. Vidamour
Dull, disappointing and amateurish
I don't like this book at all. I haven't even finished reading it, I'm over half way through it but I don't think I can persevere to the end. Read more
Published on 20 Nov 2008 by Tulip
Why?
I really didn't like this book. Half way thorough I realised that someone actually sat down to write it. Even for a light read/chic lit/ beach book it was bad. Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2008 by Kitty
Enjoyable light read for a cold afternoon.
When I picked this book I expected a dose of quite light chic lit and this is exactly what I got. I did enjoy this book as light relief, it was witty and many of the characters,... Read more
Published on 23 Nov 2007 by Helenbookworm
materialistic rubbish
I really wanted to read this book after spending 6 years working as a waitress in NY dealing with these types of neurotic families and thought it would be a funny insightful... Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2007 by K. LISH
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