Love may come and go. But location is everything. It's bad enough that actress/waitress Edie Amos's boyfriend leaves her for a job in Istanbul. And that she's been fired from her only acting job - as a dancing fava bean in an industrial show. But how can she possibly pay the rent on her Chelsea dream apartment? Is nothing permanent in this life? The only thing to do is find a roommate. Unfortunately, she gets two. Tall, blonde, and imposing Greta Stolenbauer is like a dominatrix without a dungeon. Her idea of exercise is smoking while watching the Yoga channel and she eats men for breakfast. Danielle Poitier is a pampered Texas princess determined to make a go of a writing career in New York without her daddy's money and influence. Big talk for a girl who falls for every creep with a corny line. Edie's New York paradise has transformed into a reality TV show with no end date. Goodbye privacy. Hello club-hopping, psycho-dodging, party throwing insanity. But when Edie's luck goes from bad to worse, she finds support - and friendship - in the unlikeliest of places. Now, for three girls in Chelsea, it's suddenly all about finding the job, chasing the dream, landing the guy, and paying the rent on time. And while men, money, and perfect apartments may come and go, the one thing you can always count on are your friends - wherever you find them.
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A Hilarious Story About Three Women in the City
17 May 2005
By Rian Montgomery
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Can three very different young women live together and not end up driving each other insane? That's a question you will have answered in this hilarious, absorbing novel. There is: Danielle, a spoiled Texan who has just moved to the big Apple looking for adventure and independence from her overbearing family; Greta, a very tall, loud German woman who has just caught her boyfriend cheating on her with a woman half her size; and Edie, a struggling actress whose boyfriend has just deserted her for Uzbekistan.
This book was very hard for me to put down. I had to keep reading to see what would happen to the three women. Would Danielle ever get on her feet and stop being so self-absorbed? Will Greta open up to her roommates and start being honest? Will Edie wise up to the fact that her boyfriend may not be coming back and get on with her life? The characters were truly what made this book such a delightful read - they were quirky and delightful.
I highly recommend this book. Although the story is told from three viewpoints, Liz Ireland handles it like a pro and makes a clear distinction between the characters. This novel's only downfall is a tiny bit of predictability, but I have to say this is one of the only books that has ever made me burst out laughing on the very last page.
This book was very hard for me to put down. I had to keep reading to see what would happen to the three women. Would Danielle ever get on her feet and stop being so self-absorbed? Will Greta open up to her roommates and start being honest? Will Edie wise up to the fact that her boyfriend may not be coming back and get on with her life? The characters were truly what made this book such a delightful read - they were quirky and delightful.
I highly recommend this book. Although the story is told from three viewpoints, Liz Ireland handles it like a pro and makes a clear distinction between the characters. This novel's only downfall is a tiny bit of predictability, but I have to say this is one of the only books that has ever made me burst out laughing on the very last page.
24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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Surprising "Find" - Enjoyable Read
3 April 2005
By Loves Books
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Format:Paperback
I consider this book a "find". The title was intriguing enough that I picked it up and hoped for the best. We've all probably read a number of "roommate" books - some better than others and some downright bad - this one was a departure from the norm - really good and enjoyable.
The characters are a rather refreshingly odd combination of personalities and backgrounds. Each is different enough that it provides a nice variety of storylines, situations and perspectives.
Overall, I thought the book was charmingly different and a totally enjoyable read. I was rather sorry to see the end of the book, as I felt as if I knew the characters and wanted to see what happened next in their lives. What better can you say about a book?
The characters are a rather refreshingly odd combination of personalities and backgrounds. Each is different enough that it provides a nice variety of storylines, situations and perspectives.
Overall, I thought the book was charmingly different and a totally enjoyable read. I was rather sorry to see the end of the book, as I felt as if I knew the characters and wanted to see what happened next in their lives. What better can you say about a book?
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Quick, fun read
20 Jun 2006
By Elizabeth Behring
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Format:Paperback
I read this book after "How I Stole Her Husband," and I was absoutely impressed. While the characters were not extremely deep, you can still get an idea of where they are coming from. Liz Ireland is fantastic because she really has the reader root for the underdog with foes who are, at best, foul individuals.
Without spoiling the plot (hence the vagueness)...
What I liked the best about this book is she took three females from totally different places and placed them in very realistic situations that I'm sure many readers have participated in or can at least relate to. You can almost see how Danielle will treat Wilson, due to the foreshadowing in the book, and many people have realized their love for somebody only after it is too late. The guy Danielle falls for, and the definiton Edie gives her to describe him, reminded me of a very similar situation.
The books gets an "A" for creativity and being an overall fun read.
Without spoiling the plot (hence the vagueness)...
What I liked the best about this book is she took three females from totally different places and placed them in very realistic situations that I'm sure many readers have participated in or can at least relate to. You can almost see how Danielle will treat Wilson, due to the foreshadowing in the book, and many people have realized their love for somebody only after it is too late. The guy Danielle falls for, and the definiton Edie gives her to describe him, reminded me of a very similar situation.
The books gets an "A" for creativity and being an overall fun read.
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