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pennysmom's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
pepper1133's review
3.0
Before I read: Ugh . . . quite possibly the worst name for a book ever. I really enjoyed her other two books, but so far I'm lost on this one. Ricky Biscayane appears to be a complete ass, so it makes no sense why all of these women are crazy for him.
After I read: Ok, as unbelieveable as it was overall, I still found it to be a pretty good beach read. Wait until you have an afternoon that you want to turn your brain off. This is perfect for such a time!
After I read: Ok, as unbelieveable as it was overall, I still found it to be a pretty good beach read. Wait until you have an afternoon that you want to turn your brain off. This is perfect for such a time!
ziaxo's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I could understand because I've lived in Miami, I could connect with the characters. I enjoyed the telenovela-esque vibe.
natalye's review
2.0
"Make Him Look Good" -Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez (2006)
Something I really like about the writing style in this author's books is her voice. It is a bit cumbersome to read, but she has one that is undeniably unique, that pronounces a sense of ownership over the things she writes. Unfortunately, that same voice is also somewhat annoying. I think this book was interesting, and I appreciate the way that she wove a whole slew of seemingly unrelated characters together, with changing viewpoints and narration (something that also seems to be her style) but the book still felt far too superficial. Like the last book of hers I read, the plot was shallow and unrealistic, and too much of the description involves the author talking about fashion - this brand outfit in that colour shirt with this kind of accessory. Frankly, it's kind of boring, like name-dropping for the chic. Again, not a bad book overall, but not something I'd read and reread.
Began: March 5, 2009
Ended: March 13, 2009
Page Count: 376
Something I really like about the writing style in this author's books is her voice. It is a bit cumbersome to read, but she has one that is undeniably unique, that pronounces a sense of ownership over the things she writes. Unfortunately, that same voice is also somewhat annoying. I think this book was interesting, and I appreciate the way that she wove a whole slew of seemingly unrelated characters together, with changing viewpoints and narration (something that also seems to be her style) but the book still felt far too superficial. Like the last book of hers I read, the plot was shallow and unrealistic, and too much of the description involves the author talking about fashion - this brand outfit in that colour shirt with this kind of accessory. Frankly, it's kind of boring, like name-dropping for the chic. Again, not a bad book overall, but not something I'd read and reread.
Began: March 5, 2009
Ended: March 13, 2009
Page Count: 376
crystalisreading's review against another edition
2.0
This book wasn't as enjoyable as the author's other two books. It was still interesting to learn about the different facets of Hispanic culture. Sometimes the author's trick of multiple points of view for narration really weighed the story down, though, and it was hard to root for the main character, since she was chasing after and sleeping with a man she knew was married, with a pregnant wife. AVR did a good job depicting the vile womanizer, but the obvious "J-Lo" character was cartoony and almost malicious. I wonder what J-Lo ever did to the author? I just felt that this book was missing the likable human core/ central character that made her other books enjoyable as well as interesting.
dblearon's review
5.0
This author is good at the Latina chick-lit. Entertaining read that isn't too heavy and includes some great characters!
alittlebrittoffun's review
4.0
LOVEDDDDD this novel! It centers on all these women and how their lives revolve around one man. It was very entertaining.
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