Comments on: Review: The Luxe, Anna Godbersen

By: Kay

Kay — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:48:14 +0000

I had missed that review of yours at the time, but I'm glad I read it! Most people who read this book compared it to guilty pleasure, I really can't wait to see by myself why that's so. I have the first waiting for me, maybe I should jump in! .-= Kay´s last blog ..Review : Chester and Chester’s Back! =-.

By: Meg

Meg — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:29:04 +0000

I read this one about a year ago and remember that it didn’t thrill me. In fact, I was so not drawn in that I barely recall the plot! Still, I really enjoyed your review — and it’s making me wonder if I was drugged up or something at the time! It had all the makings of a novel I would love — but still, there was a disconnect. Maybe I’ll revisit it someday!

By: S. Krishna

S. Krishna — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 02:36:22 +0000

I thought the pint of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream metaphor was perfect – that’s completely how I felt after reading this as well!

By: Beth F

Beth F — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:15:53 +0000

Great review. I have had so much fun with these books! But I guess I was a bad aunt because I sent them on to my 14-year-old niece, who also liked them. I guess I trust that she is of good character and will figure out that the Luxe girls aren’t role models!

By: heidenkind

heidenkind — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:41:36 +0000

Catty girls in books definitely bothers me. I can handle one or two to play off the protagonist, but a whole slew of them? No thanks. I deal with that enough IRL. This book kind of sounds like a soap opera, no?

Oh, and The Age of Innocence is one of my favoritest novels, too. I read it literally in one sitting–sat down to read the first 30 pages or so, and didn’t get up again until it was finished. Loved it!

By: zibilee

zibilee — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:50:36 +0000

Great review! This book sounds like a lot of fun, but I think I’ll take your advice, and not pass it on to my daughter.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:33:32 +0000

I know some people love these books and others dislike them because of they don’t think they’re historically accurate. They do sound like a lot of fun, though.

By: Lana

Lana — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:25:47 +0000

I definitely thought of these guilty pleasure (pint of ice cream) reads. I thought this one was probably the most fun of the lot, but that won't stop me from reading on in the great soap operatic saga. Sometimes you just need some melodrama! I really enjoyed your review, so I've linked to you in my back review from this February (here)

By: Julie P.

Julie P. — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:26:37 +0000

I have been wanting to read these books. It’s good to know that they are more suitable for adults!

By: Nari - The Novel World

Nari - The Novel World — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:13:36 +0000

I’m glad you liked this book! I’ve read the first two books in the series, The Luxe and Rumors, but never got around to reading the third book. It is definitely a fun read, but also one I would recommend to 17 or 18 year olds and up.