Rise and Shine Audiobook

" In the first half of the book I wanted to know more about what Meghan was thinking - seemed to be Bridget's views. However, as the book progressed Meghan became more personal. Basically I thought it was a good book. "

" I have to admit I didn't make it all the way through this book. I LOVE Anna Quindlen but I didn't like the characters in this one. Since her books are heavy in character development I couldn't stick with it. "

" Interesting story line, however it moved slowly. The ending was alluded to throughout the book, but it felt like the true "meat" of what happens did not occur until the last few chapters. My personal tatste would have been for more details in the climax portion of the story and less in the back ground but overall still an entertaining read. "

" Read this because I love Anna Quindlen. Finished it because I love Anna Quindlen. V. disappointed in Anna Quindlen. "

" A fun read! What would life be like if you were "Katie Couric" and her not-so-glamorous sister? Read this and find out. "

" This book seemed to have potential, but it quickly fizzled out. There were too many characters to keep track of. There was also too much commentary about about the social lives of the rich in NYC. The 2 main characters came off as shallow because of this. Also, the life changing event that Meghan experiences did not live up to the "hype". Once I got to the part where she ruins her career, I almost quit reading the book. The only character that was somewhat likeable was Leo. There were also a lot of stereotypes in the book (Bridget, the white social worker who works with the homeless; the black characters who live in the projects; the "good" white kid who get shot by black gang bangers because he is friends with a black girl). This book could have gone in so many directions and none of them were correct. "

" Some successful writers seem to achieve a completed work through some sort of strictly mechanical process, where unique details are woven onto an existing framework. This was one of those books. I suppose it means I don't have to be as good a writer as I think I do in order to be successful. "

" A co-worker lent this to me saying, it's an easy read. She didn't tell me that I wouldn't be able to put it down. I really like it, some surprises, was an emotional read. "

" Sister of a famous morning show personality examines their relationship after a tragedy. Well written book that does show sisters are complicated creatures. "

" A good read, but I didn't like it as much as her previous books. "

" I really enjoyed this story of two orphaned sisters as adults, the elder a morning TV personality and the younger who had tried many careers before becoming a social worker. The story was entertaining as we learn to see the sisters behind their facades. "

" It was an ok book---easy read, no thinking involved. "

" This book started out really fluffy, which I found very confusing, b/c that's really not Anna Quindlen's style. It got much more interesting in the second half, and I ended up really enjoying it. "

" Good story about the lives and careers of two very different sisters. One wealthy and on TV, the other is in social work "

" Quick, easy, great characters. "

" Tried to like, never could get into it. The sisters were just not real enough to me as characters, so I didn't care enough what happened to them. Durn it. Not worth the time to read it. "

" Loved it. I love her voice and her characters. "

" Lame. Boring and contrived. I expected much more from Anna Quindlen. "

" This is a book that made me miss my sisters, since it's about two sisters. Lots of vulgar language in it, but I loved the plot. A fun summer/at the beach read. Didn't take too much concentration, but remained entertaining through to the end. "

" I loved reading her pieces in the op-Ed pages of the NY Times, but this novel just didn't have the same kind of impact on me. "

" By the end of this book, I was so sick reading about how fabulous New York is and that "real New Yorkers" would never do this or that (when certain situations would come up in the story). "

" this was alright. i finished it, and it did give me some enjoyment, but it wasnt one of those books that i couldnt put down. i was a little disappointed, honestly. "

" I wasnt crazy about this book...I think because I didnt like the two main characters...They were annoying to me... "

" I love Anna Quindlen and everything she writes. End of story. "

" This was a fun read, with Anna Quindlen's voice apparent throughout. It's not high fiction, but it's a good story. "

" Couldn't put this book down until I was finished. "

" Not a great story. A quick read. I enjoy her writing style but the story was not very compelling. "

" I thought this was a nice story. BUT it didn't really do anything for me. I couldn't really connect to any of the characters. I didn't really feel like the story taught me anything and I didn't really have any special feelings about any of it. "

" I like it when a book pulls me in immediately and always has me looking forward to another chance to read more! "

" It took a long time for me to really get interested in this book, I didn't really get engaged until the last third of the book. "

" enjoyable story of two orphaned sisters raised by the aunt...and the families they created in a very modern setting. A believable characters that I cared for. excellent writing. "

" Very good read!!! Love the NY lifestyle descriptions from many perspectives. The ending is a little abrupt. The story could have continued a little longer. "

" I tried. I tried listening to the audio, I tried reading the book. It's just so...trite. I finally skipped to the end and am SUPER glad I didn't waste any more time trying. More of the same...ugh. "

" A disappointment - not up to Anna Quindlen's usual caliber. I felt no connection to any of the characters. "

" An ok book...a little on the unbelieveable side though... "

" One of her early ones, I'm guessing, and not as good as some later ones. "

" Fluffy TV-movie-of-the-week material. Cardboard characters. Mindless escapism. The Bridget character is waaaay more compelling than Megan. For beach-read material, there are better stories out there than this one. "