Happiness Sold Separately (Abridged) Audiobook

" I hated so many things about this book! I hated the story line and especially hated all the characters. The husband is a wimp and has absolutely no backbone, the little boy is extremely obnoxious, and the mistress is down right pathetic! Ugh, hated it. And it had such a cop-out ending. Two thumbs down from me. "

" I didn't enjoy this as much as her other book. It was a super quick read, not much too it, very predictable, YET enjoyable characters and fun to read. I would only suggest reading for women at the beach. . . "

" Disappointing after "Good Grief". Sad, slow and kind of a depressing read in general. The ending was satisfying and probably the best part of the whole book. "

" Another great read by Lolly Winston. "

" Elinor is a coporate lawyer who finds herself working more and enjoying her marriage until one day she picks up the phone and finds her husband talking to his girlfriend. Her world implodes but she begins to wonder is it worth saving her marriage or should she just move on until.... "

" This wasn't as great a read as "Good Grief", however it was a good book. I think it needed a bit more humor infused, with such a depressing topic of affairs and problems conceiving...it really worked well with Good Grief, helping the story along and making it even fun, even though that was a depressing topic as well. "

" Just discovered Lolly Winston and I love her style. Light, quick read that's a great escape. "

" Picked this up at the airport having enjoyed Good Grief, her first novel. This one was a similar quick read, but left me a bit depressed. It lacked the originality of Good Grief and the depth of the characters. Not one I'd recommend if you've got something else on the bookshelf. "

" Although I had a hard time liking any of the characters, I did enjoy this book and would recommend Little Children to anyone who enjoyed this one. "

" Felt like the characters had to go through too much, but each reaction and each feeling was truly thought out. They each seemed very real to me. "

" Would not suggest this one. Had a hard time finishing it just out of boredom. "

" By the end you wonder what message about marriage the author is trying to convey. I'm not sure what it is but what I gathered from it I didn't like. Well written, though. "

" The best part was the tree. "

" I know other readers said they preferred the author's first book - I read this first and really was caught up in the characters. "

" Filled with real characters who experience problems that can and do occur, I feel sympathy for every single character. However, at the end of the book, I still have about fifty unanswered questions and feel that nothing has been resolved for anyone. "

" I really enjoyed the way this book was written from so many characters views. Even though the subject wasnt the happy-feel-good stuff, and most of the characters had serious flaws that you really wanted to hate them, I found myself really wanting to find out what happened to them. "

" Very middle of the road read. I didn't really like the characters. Actually, I found them irritating. Wouldn't recommend. "

" Very real. The author didn't package this into a nice, predicatable story. "

" I finished reading "Good Grief" and thought I would enjoy another work by Lolly Winston, but I was extremely disappointed. I kept reading - thinking that it would end well. It left me wanting more and well, wishing I had read something else. "

" so far it's OK...not totally grabbing my interest, but I'll read on... "

" infertility "

" It held my attention. I'm just not sure how I felt about the story. I really liked Elinore...and that's about it. "

" It was ok. Can't remember much about it so that should tell you I wasn't that inthralled. "

" This was a sweet, touching story about a couple faced with infertility. "

" Well written with good characters and a bit of a surprising ending. I had hoped it would be funnier though. "

" This book was pretty good. I did find myself getting very mad at Ted the cheating husband. Now that i think about it ALL the characters are kinda annoying. I like Good Grief by this author much better! And i'm not sure I cared for how it ended.... "

" I was too invested in the characters of this book to have it end the way that it did. I don't enjoy inconclusive endings. I usually judge a book on how well I like it by whether or not I like the end. On this book, I did NOT like the end. "

" Great book. I couldn't put it down. Lolly is a writer that keeps you interested, knows how people really think and act, doesn't lead you down a rose petal path...but is realistic. I surely hope there is a sequel to Happiness Sold Seperately. The characters deserve it! Me, too! "

" the book started out really well. liked the characters and how divorce affects all parties involved. would keep you entertained up until the very end. just didnt like how the author ended the novel. except for that, i would've given the book a 4 "

" Would not suggest this one. Had a hard time finishing it just out of boredom. "

" One of the worst books I've ever read. Boring beginning, ok middle, lame ending. "

" Not much to like. I was disappointed as I really liked GOOD GRIEF by this author. "

" This book was a bit depressing and a tad slow. I finished the book and thought, "okay, so happiness is sometimes a choice." I don't think I'll be reading any other books by Winston. "

" Listened to the tape. it has it' s moments. 2 1/2 to 3 stars "

" Only giving it a three star because I like the author's writing. The story itself was just meh. It kept me interested enough to finish it, but nothing I would recommend. I will try to get Lolly Winston first book. "

" I know other readers said they preferred the author's first book - I read this first and really was caught up in the characters. "

" This book caught my interest right from the begining. It was hard to put down. I laughed during it, got mad during it, and cried through parts of it. It was a really great book. "

" Interesting. Didn't know who I felt sorrier for... "

" It was a good story with a surprise on how this couple handled marital infidelity coupled with infertility. Lots of big topics for them to deal with. Spot on dialog with lots of witty one liners. I did enjoy the characters comments and inner workings. "

" Quick read (under a week). I enjoyed the character of Elinor and loved the way the author did not tie everything up with a bow. "

" A big letdown. I hoped it would be another "Good Grief." it's not. "

" Interesting story. I was afraid 3/4 the way in that the author was going to be too predicable, but she wasn't. She did good character development, I just didn't like most of the characters... "