Jen Lancaster

So enjoyed Bitter is the New Black, so I jumped to read this book. Story is about a group of sorority Housemothers, their background, how they landed there and their current situations.

I envisioned a fun read, with laugh out loud situations, it was on the fun side, but much slower than I expected. Many characters that I could not connect with, storyline jumped from each character and seemed very disjointed. This could work as a beach read for a young mom, able to pick up and down easily.

Thanks to Little A and NetGalley for this ARC. This is my honest opinion.… (mais)

I love Jen Lancaster! She isn't afraid to be her sarcastic self, just like me, and I love her for that. Not everyone can "get" her humor, but really, if you don't, you shouldn't be reading one of her books anyway. Big girls just seem to have their own brand of humor and sarcasm that smaller girls just don't get. Probably because smaller girls are happy and NOT bitter like Jen and the rest of the world's "big girls." My favorite anecdote was when she was picking up the packet at the marathon with all the fitness freaks. I think Jen did learn something along her unemployment journey, and all was not for naught. She learned that having the "best" and most expensive things isn't necessarily the best way to live, or what makes you happy. I appreciate her open, straight-forward, call-it-like-I-see-it attitude. It gives me hope that I too will make it through rough times and come out on top.

I would recommend any of Jen's books for anyone with an "attitude" or "sarcasm" problem. If you want an honest look at life in a down economy and need a laugh, Bitter should be your choice. Basically, this is for anyone that can appreciate good humor.… (mais)