For some reason, readings get lengthier for me in the Summer, darlings, so I do not have too much to report here. The last book posted was "The Damage," by Caitlin Wahrer, but since then---
"Moonflower Murders," by Anthony Horowitz--This was SO satisfying, darlings. I have learned, by now, that when I see a new Anthony Horowitz book on the table, I reach for it instantly. This turns out to be a 608 page murder mystery, which, like the Sixties CERTS commercial is "Two--two--two books in one." The one chronicles the cover's title, where the daughter of the hotel owners has vanished, and no one has any idea what has happened--or have they? Then, there is a book within a book. The title features featured character Susan Ryleand, literary agent to the late, fictitious writer Alan Calloway, whose novel "Atticus Pund Takes The Case" was supposedly read by the vanished heiress, and gave her clues to a murder that took place there, years before. The reader must read this book, too. The story was gripping and harrowing; the denouement disappointing, as the culprit turned out to be a suspect almost always the case in this genre. But getting there is so much fun, it is well worth it. I was guessing up till the revelation; a rarity, for me. What else can I say, except I look forward to the next Anthony Horowitz??????????????????????????????
I liked the author's previous novel, "The Nest, " and this was a "Read With Jenna" selection, which I tend to do better with than Reese's books, which tend to be more, well, chick-flickish. However, she can scoop out a good mystery and suspense novel.
The title refers to a struggling NYC theater company, run by Flora, and her husband, Julian, who are struggling to survive in the New York theater world, and Sweeney gets this right, because, hons, I have been there. The trouble starts when Flora accidentally finds a wedding ring that should be on her husband's finger, but isn't. Why? And why hasn't Flora noticed, until now?
Then there are their friends, a married couple named Margot and David. He is a pediatric cardiac surgeon; she a steadily working actress, but no A-lister. Circumstances cause them to move from NYC to LA, and the drama is played out on both coasts, offering the pros and cons of living in either. I am committed--maybe in more ways than one, darlings--but I will go with NYC. It would be fun to chat with Blake or Taylor at the Chateau Marmont, but, hell, they can come here, can't they?
The author lives up to the promise of her predecessor. Engaging, dramatic, sweeping in its way, and getting both environments and lifestyles right, "Good Company" is not just a great Summer read, but one that will last beyond, as, from a literary standpoint, it is exhilarating in its detail.
That's it for now, dolls!!!!!!!!!!!! More to come; for sure, post colonoscopy.
2 comments:
New York vs. Los Angeles?
NYC all the way!
Victoria,
I agree with you!
I have been in LA in my
lifetime, but wasn't enticed
to want to move there!
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