My Latest Grievance Audiobook

" Don't misunderstand me...this is an amusing book which probably deserves a rating higher than two. However, I've now read a few Eleanor Lipman novels, and this one struck me as less amusing than the others, and, by now, there's something a touch somewhat formulaic to Lipman's style. Good for the beach. "

" This was a pretty good book, entertaining and interesting. "

" I've enjoyed all of her books and always look forward to her next book. "

" Meh. Just Meh. It was short, and clever in spots. Little else. "

" This is a funny, coming of age novel about a small college in the Boston area. "

" This was a nice book, it made me smile several times. The characters were eccentric and entertaining. A girl is raised by two college professors in a campus dorm... and her longing for a "normal" life. I couldn't help but like them all. "

" This was the only book that could keep my captivated in my third trimester, in fact I finished it in the hospital during labor. It's very witty and funny and bizarre. It's an easy ready, not one you have to think too much about, but the characters are great and have a lot of quirks. "

" I read this book so I could have a light-hearted read after reading a few heavy books. It was perfect for that. "

" Interesting story of the daughter of two PhD's. She grew up on the college campus, and the story springs from there. I liked the twists and the dialogue. On the recommend list. "

" Classic Lipman. Didn't realize how much I'd missed her. I read her first book when I was in college, and she's only gotten better (and is ironically at my college, now) over the years. "

" Terrific book, I really enjoyed it. My second favorite book by Elinor Lipman, after The Inn at Lake Devine. "

" Halfway into this book I realized that I didn't like the characters and didn't care about the plot. Life is short. Next. "

" This might be my favorite Elinor Lipman so far. The characters are so believable and so quirky at the same time. She does an especially good job drawing annoying but slightly lovable show-offs. "

" I read all of Ms. Lipman's works and this one was especially good. It has her usual quirky charachters and takes place at the sight of an all girls college where a young girl grows up with her parents as nerdy professors. Need to read. "

" Just re-read it again recently and I still love it. Re-reading Elinor Lipman's books is always a pleasure because I pick up little things that I didn't notice the first time and revisit favorite sections. "

" This was cute AFTER over 150 pages on getting to know the character and background. I wouldn't recommend it highly if you don't buy into the idea that teenagers are smarter than their parents. It was supposed to be a "tongue in cheek" type novel but I didn't find it that funny. "

" whiny... i loved inn at lake devine but not this one.. yuk... "

" What a truly awful cover this book has. Please ignore it. "

" The premise of the story is not bad. In fact, with the exeption of the character of Laura Lee, it is completely believable. However, the meandering and mindless dialogue of this completely unbalanced woman are annoying at best. It was however, a quick read and not entirely unpleasant. "

" I think if I met the protagonist in real life I would find her to be a know-it-all. The story kept my interest even though I found her to be a precocious annoying teen who seemed to be channeling an inflexible 40-year-old spinster. Weird. "

" ho-hum... Not getting this one. "

" I enjoy Lipman's humor. Huge fan. "

" My bookclub pick. Not very memorable and read 4 years ago. "

" read so long ago, I don't remember. "

" I just love her books; she never disappoints. A modern Jane Austen. "

" I enjoyed this book very much. I loved the dysfunctional family and cast of characters. I recommend it to older teens and those who like quirky stories. "

" enjoyable enough but nothing much happens and much like the protaganist, the book had an irritating precious feel to it. "

" I enjoyed this overall, but I didn't think it was a great book. Something about the characters didn't add up. I love Elinor Lipman, but it seems as though every other book is quite good, and the others are so-so. "

" I love Elinor Lipman - she's hilarious. I wish she had more books because I think I've read every one. "

" Meh. Just Meh. It was short, and clever in spots. Little else. "

" Meh - mildly entertaining with one particularly annoying character. Definitely not up to "A Family Man." "

" It didn't fall apart the way some of her other books do but I've tried her several times and while it's not unpleasant to read her books - it's frustrating to not get the light comic touch I guess I'm always expecting. "

" Thanks Sharon for reminding me I read this...though I remember enjoying it, I can't recall why. Will have to revisit the copy at the library. "

" Narrated by a precocious 16 year old who grew up living on a college campus with her eccentric professor parents. The dialogue has a witty screwball feel, and it was a fun read, but not one that will stick with me for the ages. "

" My favorite of hers so far -- made me laugh. "

" A book recommendation from Female Science Professor's blog that I really enjoyed -- although it played up my pet peeve stereotype (psychology professor who goes around analyzing everyone around him). Compares pretty well to the David Lodge canon. "