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I loved this book! It had me laughing out loud. Harold is experiencing a mid life crisis and his family and finances are falling apart. His dead mother and recently dead friend talk to him and when things start flying in his house it's time to consult a philosopher. I can't do this book justice with a review. Just read the book.
So far, a great start. Middle aged couple with anxiety and control issues, 2 teenaged sons with some typical troubles and identity theft. Looks promisingCouldn't put it down. Insightful, funny, great book.
Before Lapena became Canada's favourite export to the suspense novel world (A Stranger in the House, The Couple Next Door), there was this. And this was fun, and good. I'd like to see more of this kind of book from Lapena - not that I didn't enjoy the previous 2 mentioned, but Things Go Flying felt like it had more depth, more humour (dark, the way it is best) and was less genre-bound.
I enjoyed this interesting, quirky story set in Toronto. I could relate to this family; parents of 2 teenage boys, trying to get through life's ups and downs.
3.5 stars
3.5 stars
This was a nice contemporary interruption in my reading habits, LOL.Yes, this is an older book by Shari Lapena and compared to her latest books, this story is pretty "mild"...it only includes a little bit of anxiety in the way of a few ghosts, possible middle/older age insanity, the hope in curing depression by philosophy, etc.Sounds confusing ?It isn't - it's more humorous than you might believe.It's worth a read, and a snack on the side.I would recommend.
Well what a waste of time this was! In spite of the promotional blurb, I went ahead and read it anyways because I had just finished one of the author's psychological thrillers and loved it. This one was a different genre entirely and totally ridiculous.
It was an easy read. If you want to relax a bit and don't want to put your brain, even a bit, this book is for you. You'll get feel and humour without having to immerse into this book. Nice book but not up to the mark.
Oh my goodness, I laughed out loud so many times because of the dialogue and keen wit. For me, the ending was a smidgeon weak. A little too tidy but that shouldn't put anyone off reading the book.
Unless I’m looking for a certain author, I will often go with a book whose cover speaks to me. And the artwork on this one grabbed my attention.I absolutely love the cover! The colourful houses at the bottom, the blue to dark sky, the armless female shooting through air like a rocket or a meteor in a star-filled dress, wearing red high-heeled shoes.Jane Zednik, the artist who created this image was someone I was unfamiliar with, until now. I’ve since looked her up and viewed more of her artwork,...
Harold is having the worst month of his life. His best friend died, he is about to reach the age when his father died, he has met with multiple tiny accidents, he has become victim of identity theft, his kids are out of control and his wife Audrey is trying to control every aspect of his life. What's worse is that he seems to have been bestowed with ' The Gift'- the gift to be able to hear the voices of dead people. He is unable to understand how to escape this circus that his life has become. A...
I usually love her books but this one was a tough read. It was an unusual mix, humor and wanna be horror but not really horror because I want it to be funny? I lover her other stuff but this one was definitely not for me
After a spate of books I had to push myself through or not finish, I found this an easy, comfortable read. Lots happens in this family with a wife who seems super organized and controlling, husband who is quite bland and seems to let others direct his actions, mostly, and two teenaged sons. Then there are the ghosts, not scary, but certainly interfering and throwing turmoil into the story.
It was a very interesting read in comparison to her other books. What I liked about it was that it was done in Toronto. It was a story about a family with 2 teens & the trials & tribulations of what was happening in their lives & how it came about. I really liked the "philosopher" too & the wisdom he shared.
I love Shari Lapena. I hadn't even realized she'd written different genres of books - I've only ever read her mystery novels (which I love!). This book was funny and quirky and I look forward to reading more of her older novels.
I’ve enjoyed this author and her more recent books so I thought I would give this earlier book a try.It was a cute, shorter story about a family with teenage sized problems, tacking issues around drugs, drunk driving, adultery and facing mortality or everlasting life....With some friendly ghosts thrown in for good measure.Funny at times. Glad to see Audrey reentering the workforce and feeling important after almost 20 years.Harold also comes to terms with his demons and adopts a more positive an...
I am so glad Shari shifted to writing thrillers *big grin on my face*Things go flying dragged and dragged, and then dragged some more. Even when I was half-way through the book I still didn't know where it was going. The story was really taxing.But, it really got good right before it ended. And it surprisingly gave some good life advice.
Recommended!This author is one of my favourites although this book is unlike her others. Simply and directly written. Involved me in every character and made me care about the outcome.
If I could rate this 2.5 stars, I would. It was an easy read but very disappointed with the lack of ghost interactions. Was hoping/expecting something a little more spookier. Good story overall about a family of four and the challenges/secrets each one faces.
