All is Vanity: A Novel Audiobook

" Very biting look at jealousy and keeping up with the neighbors. Schwarz also portrayed the problem when a little lie grows until it's out of control. "

" This book has taught me the realities in life. "

" I picked this book off the shelf at random at my local library. Although not a really powerful book, it was still enjoyable. The authors style is different from what I have read before so that makes it unique and different. I was not fond of the end, but yet it ended how it should have. I wanted to know more of what happened next. "

" Blah blah blah. Boring. Didn't grab me at all. Kept wanting it to get better. I just wanted the woman to write her darn book already. Snore ..... "

" I really loved this book. I can't think of a character I've ever identified with more strongly than with Margaret. As the book proceeds and focuses more on Letty I was swept up along with her. I found myself anxiously reading to discover what happens next. "

" This book was an ok read. One where you despise the characters because of their faults. I typically like books that uplift or send an uplifiting message. It is good to step outside of your comfort zone, occasionally "

" Didn't finish this one. Wondering if Schwarz is a 'one hit wonder'. I loved Drowning Ruth which is why I am very disappointed in this book. "

" Loved her "Drowning Ruth", but this one was a little boring. "

" I did read the whole book...it got 2 stars for being well written. I try to avoid self absorbed folks with material, power, self worth issues. This book reminded me why they're to be culled. Lincoln picked this up after me, got 1/2 way, and just put it down for good. "

" This was one of my all time favorite books! I really enjoyed the way the story unfolded through letters between friends living on other sides of the country. It's been a while since I read it but periodically I still think about it. The ending is explosive! "

" Emily gave me this book bc she lost interest. And while it isn't super in-depth and does contain a lot of correspondance in lieu of actual text, it was pretty interesting to me. (A perfect read for at night). I found myself thinking about it and wanting to see what happened. Thanks Emily! "

" I read this one because I liked Drowning Ruth. I didn't like it nearly as much. "

" Meh.. this book was an ok read. Not nearly as good as Drowning Ruth. "

" Very good book! Very intense. Hard to put down. "

" I read this after Drowning Ruth and became a lifelong fan of Schwarz. Funny, astute, and satirical. And she really nailed the ending this time. Given the current ecomonic climate, I think Schwarz was eerily clairvoyant in choosing her theme. "

" This was a let down. Although I enjoyed Margaret's procrastination. (and could identify with it). And I enjoyed Lettie's narative of motherhood. The overall story just didn't connect for me. "

" I'd give this book 3 1/2 stars if that were possible. Got a little slow in the middle but overall I enjoyed it. Very funny. "

" loved these women. read this book after NYC trip so the walking around town scenes were vivid and rang true. funny, interesting depiction of writer at work. "

" Same author as Drowning Ruth. Disappointing ending. "

" didn't even finish...too much of a "train of thought...." "

" Cute idea but the joke goes on too long "

" chick lit. sorry. it's ok for learning some life lessons on managing financial issues, but it's not literature, the kind with a capital "L" - know what i'm sayin? if i could i'd, give it 1 1/2 stars. "

" Boring. Wouldn't recommend to anyone. "

" uninspired "

" Since I did finish it, I give it a 2 but really a 2-. Schwarz is a great writer, I just did not care for the story line (read it because I really enjoyed 'Drowning Ruth.' It is not good to be reminded of the people I do my best to avoid in life. "

" The best line of the book is on the last page...The rest was rather long winded and slow going. "

" Main character made me laugh and cringe at the same time. The book's a little tedious at some points, but really enjoyed it overall. "

" This particular book I did not like. I will not read anything else from this author probably. Maybe in the future to see if there is improvement in her work. J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the 'Isms'" "

" I read this after Drowning Ruth and became a lifelong fan of Schwarz. Funny, astute, and satirical. And she really nailed the ending this time. Given the current ecomonic climate, I think Schwarz was eerily clairvoyant in choosing her theme. "

" The first 200 pages of this book could have been done in about 50, in my opinion but I liked the book, overall. Interesting, a little different. Very different from "Drowning Ruth". "

" I gave this book 195 pages of my time until finally I could not take it any longer. There seemed to be very little in the way of a story. "

" loved these women. read this book after NYC trip so the walking around town scenes were vivid and rang true. funny, interesting depiction of writer at work. "

" The characters were all so vain it was hard to care. "

" I loved this book. It was a great easy read although for a long time I was scared that the central character was in large part based on me !! It is witty and grounded and a total chick book. Not great literature but a great read. "

" OK ...but not as good as Drowning Ruth that I loved! "

" O my God! These women are pathetic. Don't waste your time on this one. "