All the Single Ladies CD: A Novel
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| Rating | : | 4.20 (776 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0062395327 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 9 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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“All the Single Ladies is vintage Dorothea Benton Frank --a funny, poignant read.” (Liane Moriarty, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of BIG LITTLE LIES and THE HUSBAND'S SECRET)
Who was their friend and what did her life mean? Are they living the lives they imagined for themselves? Will they ever be able to afford to retire? How will they maximize their happiness? Security? Health? And ultimately, their own legacies?A plan is conceived and unfurls with each turn of the tide during one sweltering summer on the Isle of Palms. Without ever fully realizing how close they were to the edge, they finally triumph amid laughter and maybe even newfound love.. The perennial New York Times bestselling author returns with an emotionally resonant novel that illuminates the power of friendship in women’s lives, and is filled with her trademark wit, poignant and timely themes, sassy, flesh-and-blood characters, and the steamy Southern atmosphere and beauty of her beloved Carolina Lowcountry.Few writers capture the complexities, pain, and joy of relationships—between friends, family members, husbands and wives, or lovers—as beloved New York Times bestselling author Dorothea Benton Frank. In this charming, evoca
Too Hallmark Kindle Customer Sweet. A little too much so. I found this very predictable. I'm a little tired of all the leading characters must find a husband to be fulfilled. I prefer stronger leads. I was a little surprised at the lack of depth in this book compared to most of this author's previous books.. "Missed the mark" according to Unknown. I too, am an avid fan of Dorothea Benton Frank - and too, anxiously await each new novel. I have savored most and re-read many. I'm uncertain as to why - with all of her talent, she missed the mark with this one. So much so, that with each turn of the page, I'm tempted to put it down. I keep waiting.and waiting for something to happen, for the characters to be more developed, for her snappy and edgy repartee between characters. I'm into chapter 6 and still waiting. I'm waiting for the amazing description of the low country, the sights and smell and sound. "A great summer read. Well done, DBF." according to Daniel B.. I've read all of DBF's books and, in my opinion, this is one of the best. The story line held my interest throughout and the characters this time out were wonderfully developed.As is her habit, Ms. Frank includes the mention of a large number of commercial enterprises, ranging from Costco to Krispy Kreme. I'm not sure if she does this to make her characters more easily relatable to her readers, because of genuine loyalty to the companies' products, or if she actually receives compensation for what amounts to free advertising, but her practice of doing it
New York Times bestselling author Dorothea Benton Frank was born and raised on Sullivans Island, South Carolina. She resides in the New York area with her husband.