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. <br/> <br/>J. Robert Ewbank author &quot;John Wesley, Natural Man, and the 'Isms'&quot; "

" 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 &quot;Drowning Ruth&quot;. "

" 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. "