Book of the Month: A total waste of makeup By: Kim Gruenenfelder
Another chic lit book. You know, these are so fun and fast to read, besides I can really use the simple joy of a reading such a book. This was pretty funny. The characters were well-written and family interactions were hilarious. This author has a knack for writing good humor and dialogue.
The main character, Charlize or "Charlie"as she likes to be called, is introduced by her decision to write a guide to love for her great grand niece. She thought she knew what she needs to have a successful and happy life but she begins to have doubts. You see, Charlie was so cynical about her love life, that she was certain that she will never have children of her own. Her life was moving fast and the thought of turning 30, being chronically single, and having to be the maid of honor at her younger sister's wedding has her overwhelmed. My goodness how could she go on?!
It was her feeling that she needed to pass on her knowledge of love and dating to someone, someone that could benefit by learning about all her bad decisions. There are several entries that Charlie puts in her notebook that are so absolutely funny. Those entries themselves kept me giggling. To help Charlie with her complicated personal life is her boss, Drew Stanton, a famous movie star. She is his personal assistant and closest friend. He is a standard Hollywood leading man often swayed with the hottest new trends and vacation spots.
The way Charlie struggles to maintain sanity as she provides the voice of reason to her eccentric boss, being peacemaker between her sister and parents and trying to pursue an attractive Hollywood photographer is hysterical. My favorite moments are between Charlie and her boss, Drew. Drew lacks the typical characteristics other authors use for their movie stars making them into ego-obsessed jerkos. For as wacky and spacey as Drew is even I can't help but to like the guy. He tries his best to find love and help Charlie on her way to a decent relationship. And being a very odd fellow, his ideas often turn out a little silly and embarrassing. I never knew what to expect with him, other than a good laugh.
The only thing I found rather annoying is the extremity to which Charlie's family was written. It seemed at times a bit over the top and I was becoming irritated by the constant drama. Still it was written to be funny and that goal was accomplished. Overall it was a funny book, and it sure did make me laugh.
The main character, Charlize or "Charlie"as she likes to be called, is introduced by her decision to write a guide to love for her great grand niece. She thought she knew what she needs to have a successful and happy life but she begins to have doubts. You see, Charlie was so cynical about her love life, that she was certain that she will never have children of her own. Her life was moving fast and the thought of turning 30, being chronically single, and having to be the maid of honor at her younger sister's wedding has her overwhelmed. My goodness how could she go on?!
It was her feeling that she needed to pass on her knowledge of love and dating to someone, someone that could benefit by learning about all her bad decisions. There are several entries that Charlie puts in her notebook that are so absolutely funny. Those entries themselves kept me giggling. To help Charlie with her complicated personal life is her boss, Drew Stanton, a famous movie star. She is his personal assistant and closest friend. He is a standard Hollywood leading man often swayed with the hottest new trends and vacation spots.
The way Charlie struggles to maintain sanity as she provides the voice of reason to her eccentric boss, being peacemaker between her sister and parents and trying to pursue an attractive Hollywood photographer is hysterical. My favorite moments are between Charlie and her boss, Drew. Drew lacks the typical characteristics other authors use for their movie stars making them into ego-obsessed jerkos. For as wacky and spacey as Drew is even I can't help but to like the guy. He tries his best to find love and help Charlie on her way to a decent relationship. And being a very odd fellow, his ideas often turn out a little silly and embarrassing. I never knew what to expect with him, other than a good laugh.
The only thing I found rather annoying is the extremity to which Charlie's family was written. It seemed at times a bit over the top and I was becoming irritated by the constant drama. Still it was written to be funny and that goal was accomplished. Overall it was a funny book, and it sure did make me laugh.
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