- Paperback: 448 pages
- Publisher: Touchstone; Original edition (Mar 13 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0743293967
- ISBN-13: 978-0743293969
- Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 16.4 x 3.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 399 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,091,431 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
Quinn (The Ivy Chronicles) spins a delightful story about the unsinkable Christy Hayes, a former Olympic gold medalist turned successful entrepreneur whose comfy life is about to hit a bumpy patch. Founder and CEO of athletic shoe company Baby G, Christy lands an ideal husband, Michael Drummond, a wealthy media mogul who's survived a bad marriage. Things are swell until Christy's housekeeper and confidant dies, leaving behind her precocious 11-year-old granddaughter, Renata Ruiz, whom Christy takes in. Michael, however, wants nothing to do with another child, as his daughter despises him. Just when the domestic scene is looking bleak, Christy is ousted from the top spot at Baby G, contretemps erupt at the private school Christy sends Renata to (Christy and the head of the PTA have a history), and another of Christy's antagonists sets her sights on Michael. Christy's battles to save her marriage and public image provide pages of good reading, though the plot hinges on a string of coincidences, and Michael's revulsion toward parenting feels forced. Still, Quinn's sharp portrayal of shady corporate dealings and shadier private school shenanigans is good fun up to its happy ending. (Mar.)
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Review
"I loved this book. Clever, funny, and a worthwhile emotional investment. Wife in the Fast Lane is not to be missed!"
-Emily Griffin, author of Baby Proof
"I learned two things from this novel: so this is how the other half lives and who knew it is possible to laugh while your jaw is dropping."
-- Claire Cook, author of Must Love Dogs and Life's a Beach
"Karen Quinn will have you punching the air in triumphant support of her heroine as she slays dragons on behalf of us all."
-- Elizabeth Noble, author of The Reading Group and The Friendship Test
"Packed with cheeky wit and spot-on scenarios, Wife in the Fast Lane is a must-read for any women who knows what it's like to have to balance a laptop and a baby at the same time."
-- Bonnie Fuller, editorial director and EVP of American Media Inc., publisher of Star magazine, and author of The Joys of Much Too Much
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Entertaining and Light!,
This review is from: Wife in the Fast Lane: A Novel (Paperback)
I enjoyed Quinn's take on the modern & professional woman and the challenges that arise when life doesn't always go our way. I think the theme of this book is an important and relevant one since many woman, whether or not they are married and have children can relate to the constant demands of juggling. I really enjoyed the diary entries that were written by Renata and how devilishly funny they were. I appreciated her humor and wit, and her eagerness to become a member of her family. The author adds in small twists and turns and makes this book unpredictable and humorous. I look forward to reading her other books! One suggestion though for the future, is perhaps continuing with Renata's character in another book- maybe once she is sent off to university and it cld be written in the first person.
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3.7 out of 5 stars (15 customer reviews) 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Just so much fun,
By Carrie - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Wife in the Fast Lane: A Novel (Paperback)
Karen Quinn has a very special sense of humor. I loved "The Ivy Chronicles;" her new book has the same outrageous fun. And, yes, I could not put it down.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Great Read!!!,
By Melissa Leonard - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Wife in the Fast Lane: A Novel (Paperback)
Wife In The Fast Lane was a great read...I highly recommend for your vacation this spring or summer! It's one of those books you just don't want to put down. The journey of the main character has you so eager to read on. Such a fun read for all wives, mothers and busy working women!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Very Uplifting,
By Bank Of America "Rosalie J." - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Wife in the Fast Lane: A Novel (Paperback)
After a bad fall recently and losing my job, I found this book to be very uplifting. It has made me smile again and was just what I needed. An easy to read book and very enjoyable. I think Karen did a great job and I can't wait for her next book. You Go Girl! Thanks once again for a enlightening, uplifting and terrific read.
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