- Paperback
- Publisher: Pocket Books (Mm); Reprint edition (February 1988)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0671645242
- ISBN-13: 978-0671645243
- Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.4 x 2.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 159 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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From Library Journal
This hilarious novel of the women of Alamo House versus the SUKs (Sigma Upsilon Kappa Fraternity) at the University of Texas in Austin revolves around the narrator, Mary Jo, whose acerbic comments on life and love counterpoint her confusion about both, and her friendship with fat, naive Fayrene from Waco and worldly-wise party-girl Collie, who leads the other two through the ins and outs of relationships with men. In novels like this the tables have a way of turning, however, so it's the age-old story played against the war between the eccentrics and the boozer-jock stereotypes. However, the characters raise this novel above others like it. One wishes Bird's assessment of the library profession weren't so negative and stereotypic, but otherwise an amusing romp.Rosellen Brewer, Seaside Branch-Monterey Cty. Lib., Cal.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Review
“Sarah Bird is a wonderful writer.”
—LEE SMITH
“A ZANY, FAST-PACED NOVEL . . . The author’s snappy dialogue and pungent characterizations poke fun at everything from rodeo regulars to mass-murderer Charles Whitman, all with a dry wit.”
—Chicago Tribune
“More than just belly laughs. Bird’s stinging observations of human and sexual foibles provide frontline pictures so clear you can read the license plate numbers.”
—Austin Chronicle
“Bird’s zany irreverence makes you want to pop open a Shiner beer and join the fun. Plenty of red-hot sass from the Lone Star State.”
—MAUREEN KELLY and JANE MEARA
Coauthors of Growing Up Catholic
“A TERRIFICALLY FUNNY . . . WARMHEARTED NOVEL.”
—Publishers Weekly
More praise for Alamo House
“A great story of comic female friendship and solidarity set against a backdrop of collegiate lowlife. Her characters? I know them well—the student lounge lizards, moral misfits, lost souls in the halls of academe (they all live in my dorm). Sarah Bird had me rooting for them. A woman’s hilarious answer to Animal House.”
—MIMI POND
Author of Splitting Hairs
“Beyond her humor is Bird’s understanding of modern relationships.”
—Houston Post
“Considerable humor and a quick narrative line.”
—Austin-American Statesman
“Bird is a remarkable Texas writer to watch.”
—Daily Texan
“Sophisticated wit . . . Endearingly eccentric characters.”
—Kirkus Reviews
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
—LEE SMITH
“A ZANY, FAST-PACED NOVEL . . . The author’s snappy dialogue and pungent characterizations poke fun at everything from rodeo regulars to mass-murderer Charles Whitman, all with a dry wit.”
—Chicago Tribune
“More than just belly laughs. Bird’s stinging observations of human and sexual foibles provide frontline pictures so clear you can read the license plate numbers.”
—Austin Chronicle
“Bird’s zany irreverence makes you want to pop open a Shiner beer and join the fun. Plenty of red-hot sass from the Lone Star State.”
—MAUREEN KELLY and JANE MEARA
Coauthors of Growing Up Catholic
“A TERRIFICALLY FUNNY . . . WARMHEARTED NOVEL.”
—Publishers Weekly
More praise for Alamo House
“A great story of comic female friendship and solidarity set against a backdrop of collegiate lowlife. Her characters? I know them well—the student lounge lizards, moral misfits, lost souls in the halls of academe (they all live in my dorm). Sarah Bird had me rooting for them. A woman’s hilarious answer to Animal House.”
—MIMI POND
Author of Splitting Hairs
“Beyond her humor is Bird’s understanding of modern relationships.”
—Houston Post
“Considerable humor and a quick narrative line.”
—Austin-American Statesman
“Bird is a remarkable Texas writer to watch.”
—Daily Texan
“Sophisticated wit . . . Endearingly eccentric characters.”
—Kirkus Reviews
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
My 'go-to' book,
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This review is from: Alamo House (Paperback)
I bought this book back in the late 80's and it has been a staple. If I ever feel blue or bored, I pick this up and always laugh. I've probably read it about 75 times- but who's counting. It's funny how through the years I've always had a circle of friends that remind me of the characters here. Very relatable. Readers must enjoy sarcastic dialogues, possess a vast vocabulary (or access to a dictionary), and the ability to make fun of others.I absolutely loathe lending my books out, but this is one that I share with like minded individuals.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bird's got it going ON!!!,
By dikybabe "admeyer" (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Alamo House: Women Without Men Men Without Brains (Paperback)
Bored and browsing the Sam's book aisle, I reluctantly picked up the trade paperback copies of Sarah Bird's titles, "Alamo House" and "The Mommy Club", gave in and bought them, but I didn't open them. Just shelved them for that "mood hits me" time. I guess I didn't think Sarah Bird's writing was up the level I wanted at the time.Well, after a rather serious and great non-fiction read, I went to the shelves and pulled out "Alamo House" and pulled an all-nighter reading this tome. It was like Animal House (the SUKs, appropriate name, eh?) meets the weirdo scholarly dames. And it was/is fun and funny and poignant. I am so glad I met these women and entered into their lives and lived a bit of fictional/autobiographical Bird history of University of Texas Austin, circa the '80's. I will now grab hold of "The Mommy Club" and find the other Bird reads to indulge myself in her clever storytelling. In addition, I will recommend this read to my fellow book clubbers and to my sister Red Hatters, especially those that loved "Ya-ya Sisterhood". I especially enjoyed reading Sarah Bird's "Conversation with the Author" at the book's end. Do yourself a favor and remember the Alamo in this version! No need to go to the movies yet. But wouldn't this book make a fun movie, though?
4.0 out of 5 stars
Remember the Alamo...,
By A Customer
This review is from: Alamo House (Paperback)
I happened to read an article about Sarah Bird in the Austin American Statesman and it mentioned the re-release of three of her books. After reading brief descriptions of them, I ran out and bought them. Alamo House is a scream. It's an easy and quick read making you feel as if you, too, live right there in Alamo House with Mary Jo, Fayrene and Collie. I can't wait to pass my copy on to my friends who attended the University of Texas.
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