Hissy Fit (Abridged) Audiobook, by Mary Kay Andrews Play Audiobook Sample

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Read By: Isabel Keating Publisher: HarperAudio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: November 2004 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780060824273

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

33

Longest Chapter Length:

17:06 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

26 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

10:11 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

29

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Publisher Description

"Andrews is at her best in this thoroughly satisfying story with the right blend of mystery, romance, and sharply funny writing." — Orlando Sentinel

A delicious tale of revenge and renovation, Hissy Fit tells of a wronged spitfire who’s determined to see that the no-good lowdown, lying, cheating ex-fiancé who ruined her life and her business gets the comeuppance he deserves…even as she struggles to revitalize a broken-down mansion for a hunky, if slightly odd, local businessman.

Whether it’s a mystery, sassy women’s fiction, or a combination of the two, New York Times bestselling author Mary Kay Andrews always gives her fans a read to remember. And now she’s throwing a Hissy Fit, in the best possible sense. If you like the novels of Fannie Flagg, Jennifer Crusie, Adriana Trigiani, and Emily Giffin, or are a devoted follower of Rebecca Wells or Jill Conner Browne’s Sweet Potato Queens, then Mary Kay’s Hissy Fit is not to be missed.

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"This is a good book, a quick read. It is a story about Southern women and lots of humor. This is a story of a woman who is about to get married and catches her fiance "doing the deed" with her best friend and maid of honor. She finds creative ways to deal with him."

— Rhonda (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Laced with humor and a sense of place that oozes the aroma of magnolia blossoms.” 

    — Atlanta Journal Constitution 
  • “Darker than the book’s fluffy title suggests, this black comedy is riven with shocking secrets. And Keeley’s vast knowledge of all things antique offers a fascinating peek into the luscious world of designer home furnishing, sure to make readers drool with envy over sideboards and sofas.” 

    — Publishers Weekly
  • “Mixed in with the mystery and romance is a liberal helping of comedy, thanks to Isabel Keating’s delightful, down-to-earth, and completely Southern vocal characterizations. Listeners will love her portrayal of good old boys A.J. and Drew and will howl over florist Austin. And, yes, they will learn just exactly what a hissy fit is.”  

    — AudioFile
  • “Readers who enjoy books set in the South that deal with love, friendship, and getting even will find themselves laughing out loud at this latest novel by Andrews.” 

    — Library Journal

Hissy Fit Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.80952380952381 out of 53.80952380952381 out of 53.80952380952381 out of 53.80952380952381 out of 53.80952380952381 out of 5 (3.81)
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    " This book was ok. I liked reading it because it was set in a town not far from where I'm from so it was kinda cool seeing how the author planned out things. Good summer read! "

    — Melanie, 11/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Didn't ever think I'd hear or see the expression, "Hissy Fit" so apply applied. This adult selection is humorous, yet deals with the seamier side of adult relationships. The addition of a mystery element creates more developed, believable characters. Enjoy! "

    — Nancy, 10/17/2011
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    " Great characters, witty humor and a plot that moved at just the right pace. This book hooked me from the very first paragraph and never let go. It was impossible to put down and I stayed up way too late reading on more than one occasion. "

    — Katie, 9/25/2011
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    — Sarah, 9/24/2011
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    " I won a chat with the author for my book club for this book. It was a very slight book, and it was hard to find things to discuss with the author. "

    — Susan, 9/7/2011
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    — Julie, 3/22/2011
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    — Allison, 3/15/2011

About Mary Kay Andrews

Mary Kay Andrews is a New York Times bestselling author with numerous critically acclaimed novels, notably the Callahan Garrity mysteries. She earned a degree in journalism from the University of Georgia and worked for more than a dozen years as a reporter, mainly at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

About Isabel Keating

Isabel Keating has earned several AudioFile Earphones Awards for her audiobook narration and twice been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. As an actress, she garnered a Drama Desk Award, Theatre World Award, and a Tony nomination for her critically acclaimed 2004 Broadway performance as Judy Garland in The Boy from Oz. She was awarded the Helen Hayes Award for Best Actress in 2000 for her portrayal of Flora Crewe in Tom Stoppard’s Indian Ink.