Krista C. (kacey14) -
Helpful Score: 7
A collection of really funny, ironic, slice-of-life vignettes originally published as newspaper columns in the Philadelphia Inquirer. I haven't ever read any of Scottoline's novels, but the wit and dry humor of the observations in this book has intrigued me. I'll take a look at her novels now.
She has really captured some of the joys and pitfalls of being a woman of a 'certain age'. She is firmly caught in the middle between a daughter who just graduated from college and an 83 year-old mother who lives in Miami with her brother Frank. It was a fun light read that made me smile or chuckle at least once while reading each column.
She has really captured some of the joys and pitfalls of being a woman of a 'certain age'. She is firmly caught in the middle between a daughter who just graduated from college and an 83 year-old mother who lives in Miami with her brother Frank. It was a fun light read that made me smile or chuckle at least once while reading each column.
Lynda C. (Readnmachine) reviewed Why My Third Husband Will Be A Dog: The Amazing Adventures of an Ordinary Woman on + 1485 more book reviews
Lisa Scottoline is best known for her thrillers, usually featuring strong women thrown into perilous situations. It's a delightful surprise to discover she also writes short essays, some previously published in her "Chick Wit" column.
The topics are mostly humorous, dealing with being a woman; being the single mom of a young adult; being the adult child of an opinionated and feisty mother; finding jeans that fit; and other perils of contemporary life.
While the title statement is never really discussed, we do discover that Scottoline has two ex-husbands "in the rear-view mirror", and shares her Pennsylvania home with dogs, cats, chickens, and an occasional relative.
It's an engaging collection to dip into, rather like sitting down for coffee with a friend for a good girl-talk session.
The topics are mostly humorous, dealing with being a woman; being the single mom of a young adult; being the adult child of an opinionated and feisty mother; finding jeans that fit; and other perils of contemporary life.
While the title statement is never really discussed, we do discover that Scottoline has two ex-husbands "in the rear-view mirror", and shares her Pennsylvania home with dogs, cats, chickens, and an occasional relative.
It's an engaging collection to dip into, rather like sitting down for coffee with a friend for a good girl-talk session.
John O. (buzzby) -
Non-fiction (in a general sort of way), only tangentially involving canines.
Ramona M. (Grazona) reviewed Why My Third Husband Will Be A Dog: The Amazing Adventures of an Ordinary Woman on + 119 more book reviews
Not as funny as I was hoping/expecting.
