This was one of the few books that held my interest throughout; I never wanted to stop the story of Amy and Nick. After reading the ending, I definitely don't want to stop. The ending, of course, is why I can't give the book five stars. I wanted more; it was too abrupt and didn't finish. In fact, the ending opened up a story that could be a new book!
***** Spoiler Alert *****
I'll admit that through most of the book I thought Amy's actions were righteous and justified. Nick deserved everything he had coming to him and Amy was hilarious! I found parallels and similarities to some of my past actions (calling the "How Am I Driving? numbers on truck drivers who do not follow the rules of the road, etc.). Amy was channeling, in many ways, my personal heroine, Beverly Sutphin from "Serial Mom." I think we all have tendencies.
Of course, all of that changed when I realized she was just flat-out insane. Then, I just wanted to see how she was going to go down. There were so many elements at play here, all of the characters seriously flawed and none a clear "good" person. It was like trying to choose the clearest outline of a shadow in a forest.
I don't understand why Amy's story didn't unravel, really. There seemed to be many inconsistencies - surely a casino would have recorded Amy and Desi casually having a drink together. But my girl had her bases covered. Man, she was good.
***** End of Spoiler *****
I can't wait for the movie, which I'm sure will be made. I can easily see Reese Witherspoon in the role of Amy. I'm thinking Bradley Cooper as Nick.
***** Spoiler Alert *****
I'll admit that through most of the book I thought Amy's actions were righteous and justified. Nick deserved everything he had coming to him and Amy was hilarious! I found parallels and similarities to some of my past actions (calling the "How Am I Driving? numbers on truck drivers who do not follow the rules of the road, etc.). Amy was channeling, in many ways, my personal heroine, Beverly Sutphin from "Serial Mom." I think we all have tendencies.
Of course, all of that changed when I realized she was just flat-out insane. Then, I just wanted to see how she was going to go down. There were so many elements at play here, all of the characters seriously flawed and none a clear "good" person. It was like trying to choose the clearest outline of a shadow in a forest.
I don't understand why Amy's story didn't unravel, really. There seemed to be many inconsistencies - surely a casino would have recorded Amy and Desi casually having a drink together. But my girl had her bases covered. Man, she was good.
***** End of Spoiler *****
I can't wait for the movie, which I'm sure will be made. I can easily see Reese Witherspoon in the role of Amy. I'm thinking Bradley Cooper as Nick.
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