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Nov 14, 2021tammygfarmgirl rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Talented writer! Just discovered her. Every story was so different from the last.
Sep 01, 2021Kstobo rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Easy light read. Sometimes dark, sometimes funny, read in a sitting.
Aug 07, 2021Alpha_zzz rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
DNF. I guess it wasn’t my kind of humor.
Jun 18, 2021ownedbydoxies rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Supposed to be funny (I think) and quirky (kinda is, I guess) but mostly I found the book smarmy and depressing, so didn't finish.
Sep 24, 2020LauraDorsey rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Entertaining and a lovely distraction to the pandemic, forest fires, and all else that ails us. Hilarious. Easy quick read.
Jun 02, 2019lendmeyourears2017 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book is filled with jewel-like jokes such as, “Wives are like bras, the most matronly can be the most supportive.” Just reflect on that statement for a moment and then laugh to yourself…I did. It’s a collection of humorous and…
Apr 08, 2019TheresaAJ rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
If you like dark, sarcastic humor about the American housewife, this short story collection is for you. The stories range from just a few pages to almost 50 pages. From the Southern Lady Code of not so nice behaviors wrapped up in sweet…
Nov 05, 2018Lady_Librarian rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I went in to reading this with pretty low expectations since the reviews seemed to be pretty mixed but it ended up being a good read. Some of the stories were stronger than others. I enjoyed "The Wainscoting War," "The Fitter," and "Dead…
Feb 15, 2017_Mirelda_ rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This was recommended by several friends, and it didn't disappoint! A quick read, and one I've found myself thinking about quite a bit since I finished it. Snarky and hilarious, but also thoughtful and dark. Like many prim and polished…
Oct 13, 2016readwithliz rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I was expecting more "ha-ha" humor and less dark humor from this book. Enjoyable and well written.
Sep 28, 2016books4kidz rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
I tried to enjoy these short stories. I wanted to read a short and humorous book, but this just didn't do it for me. I opted not to finish and waste any more time with it. I'm surprised at the number of reviews that say it is "hilarious."
Sep 17, 2016Jennifer A Ohzourk (CP) rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Dark and wry humor combine with unforgettable characters in this collection of short stories. Unusual and quite enjoyable (and the audiobook is also quite good!).
Aug 11, 2016uncommonreader rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I was sceptical when I first heard about this book, but it IS funny, in a light way.
Aug 08, 2016Jshuang72 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I'm a fan of essays, so I liked it. A good summer read - quick and easy. Kick your feet up, pour a drink, and chuckle at the dark stories of undone housewives.
Aug 05, 2016JanPruatt rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A 2016 book for those looking for new books to read or listen to.
Cynthia_N
Jul 22, 2016Cynthia_N rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Hilarious!! And snarky!!
Jun 11, 2016cruz__control rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed reading every single short story. Hilarious and a quick read. Highly recommend!
Jun 06, 2016jdpedersen rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
So good. So subversive, sharp, and darkly hilarious offering different insights on what it means to be a housewife in America today.
May 21, 2016HerNameHere rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Short stories - some resonated some really did. The email exchange between neighbors was pretty entertaining. Fast read and would make a good "beach book".
Apr 16, 2016CatherineG_1 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Helen Ellis writes a series of short stories supposedly typical of the "American housewife" that make you laugh. Like another reviewer, the two neighbours emailing each other about a shared condo hallway was one of my favourites. Ellis's…
Apr 10, 20161_Great_Book rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Very quick read (just a couple of hours) with a lot of humour packed in. Particularly loved the email correspondence between two neighbours.
athompson10
Feb 15, 2016athompson10 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Some of these stories are wickedly funny. A few are a little unfocused but all display the author's sharp eye for satire.
Feb 07, 2016eferry rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I laughed, I sighed, I laughed some more and felt almost bad about it. I may not be a housewife, but these stories kept me rapt from start to finish with plots so contrived and realistic that I never knew what might come next.