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Shopgirl
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A haunting tale...in that I am still haunted by Martin's borderline misogynistic caricatures of women (and what he thinks we do in public restrooms (page 101)). He writes like a child who got a thesaurus for Christmas but has never read a great book, or been allowed to use the f-word, or met a woman, owned a pair of testicles (page 18), or employed an editor.
Don't believe me? Check out how he named his main character: Mirabelle Buttersfield. No one is named Mirabelle Buttersfield! Unless the author is trying so hard to reflect (mirror) his own worth (belle).
I once loved Martin鈥檚 comedy, but this slim volume cured me of that.
Read this book only if you already hate bubble-gum, nipples, women or reading.
Don't believe me? Check out how he named his main character: Mirabelle Buttersfield. No one is named Mirabelle Buttersfield! Unless the author is trying so hard to reflect (mirror) his own worth (belle).
I once loved Martin鈥檚 comedy, but this slim volume cured me of that.
Read this book only if you already hate bubble-gum, nipples, women or reading.
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Started Reading
January 1, 2003
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Finished Reading
July 23, 2007
– Shelved
July 27, 2007
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May 08, 2018 09:47AM
I just started this book and was not initially impressed which is what led me to goodreads to see what others think before I go further. After reading your review I quickly flipped to pg. 101 and my eyes could not believe what they saw. I'm dying from laughter (and not staph infection like the character likely got from her toilet water shave). Too funny!!
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Your last line. Haha! SO PERFECT.
Lori's comment helped me to see I might appreciate this book though you did not. Everyone has different taste. : )
What a fantastic review. XD I have never had any intention of reading this, but was tempted to watch the movie, then came to look at book reviews just for fun. I now want to know what is on the pages you mentioned. I鈥檒l have to peek next time I鈥檓 at a bookstore.
