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Little Earthquakes : A Novel (Washington Square Press)
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| Part No: | B000FTBPIC |
| Manufacturer: | Washington Square Press |
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| Customer Rating: | 4.5 / 5.0 |
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Jennifer Weiner, whose novels
Good in Bed and
In Her Shoes earned her a place among women's book club aficionados everywhere, proves she still has the touch with
Little Earthquakes, a tale of love, heartbreak, redemption, and friendship. Weiner's novel centers around four new mothers, all of whom must learn to adjust their lives and their marriages to deal with the challenges of raising children.
Ayinde is a beautiful, biracial newscaster who moves to Philadelphia after her husband, a star player for the NBA, is traded to the 76ers. She meets Becky, an overweight chef who plays the "pregnant or just fat" game every time she passes a mirror, and Kelly, an overachieving event planner who has her whole life mapped out down to the most minute details, after going into labor at a prenatal yoga class. The three become fast friends, and come to rely on each other for everything from burping techniques to intense emotional support. The group grows to include Lia, a semi-famous Hollywood starlet who leaves her husband and returns to Philly after a sudden tragedy.
While Little Earthquakes may leave little to the imagination, and some of the characters are laughably stereotypical (the Mama's boy Jewish doctor and the cheating ball player, to name a few), it is Weiner's gift for creating compelling characters with whom her readers can identify that make her such a successful storyteller. --Gisele Toueg
This is the story of what comes after 'happily ever after' as three young wives make the journey into motherhood, and discover how it changes their sense of themselves and their relationships with friends and family. There's Becky, a plump, sexy chef, with an overworked husband, an adorable baby girl ...and the mother-in-law from hell. There's Kelly, an event planner who's trying to cram sixty hours of work into twenty-hour weeks, all while charting her baby's every move on a spreadsheet and hoping that her husband will pull his life together, pull on some pants, and find a job. And there's Ayinde, who is married to Philadelphia's most prominent basketball star, until the combination of new baby and infidelity threatens their marriage. As these three grow closer while attempting to put their lives in order, we also come to know Lia, who returns home to Philadelphia after her life in Los Angeles ends in horrible tragedy. By turns moving, funny, and inspiring, Little Earthquakes is a great big delicious read from a prodigiously talented author.
| Why Women Love This Book...May Contain Spoilers! | 2010-08-17 | 5 / 5 |
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I loved this book. Yes, the women did whine a lot in the book, and there were some unrealistic parts, but that's why it is a work of fiction. You do not always have to completely identify with the characters.
They all noticed one or two things about each other to *wish* for which is something women do all of the time, i.e. Becky's curls, Kelly's husband helping with the baby, Ayinde's beautiful looks, etc.
Becky-I loved her character. The reason I believe she changed her mind was to make sure her mother in law would stay in their lives. Even though she didn't necessarily like the woman, it is her husbands mother and as a wife, you do what you can to keep your family together. You may want to kick certain family members out, but there are some things you have to do!
Ayinde-has money, has a husband who makes a mistake of cheating and yes she does take him back. When children are involved women will do anything to make their families work, not that I necessarily agree with her doing so.
Kelly-did not like her attitude at all...but her background explained it to me. Some women do actually have a hard time communicating with their husbands, which is something that is foreign to me but I'm sure that's how some relationships are.
Lia-so many 18 yr olds that live in small towns dream big. I can relate to this feeling considering I grew up in a small town. Given her relationship w/ her mother was not great, and her age, I understood why she acted the way she did. Granted, it was not the best way to leave but its something a young girl would do. |
| Little Earthquakes was a Big Hit | 2010-07-21 | 5 / 5 |
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| I LOVED this book. I just got it back from people I've borrowed it to and can't wait to re-read it. The characters are really relatable and real. If you've never read a Jennifer Weiner book, this would be a great one to start with! Of course, if you love her books, then you'll definately love this one! |
| Does not disappoint! | 2010-07-17 | 4 / 5 |
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| I've read several of Jennifer Weiner's novels and this one may be my favorite. The plot is well-constructed and pulls you right a long and the characters are rich. I hate reviews that tell you too much about the book so I'll just say, it's worthwhile. |
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| I still dont know how I managed to read 400 pages in two days! I could not put this book down! Loved the characters, who all seemed to make me laugh out loud and actually cry at some point. Despite what others have said, I definitely think new moms should read this book! I dont have children yet but most of my girlfriends are new moms and from listening to them I think they would relate to the characters very well. |
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| Good story, quick read because I wouldn't put it down. I am looking for more of her books now. It reflects life in general, something is always upsetting the balance and life is never quite what you thought it would be, but it can be good when you let it. |
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