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Fast Women

By: Jennifer Crusie
Narrated by: Sandra Burr
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Publisher's summary

New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Jennifer Crusie returns with her most hilarious, sizzling novel yet.

Nell Dysart's in trouble. Her divorce is 18 months old, she's been sleepwalking through life, and the best job she can get is with a detective agency that specializes in relationship work. Determined to turn her life around, Nell flings herself into making McKenna Investigations a better place.

On day one, she uncovers an embezzler. On day two, she turns up bribery. On day three, she has sex with the wrong man. On day four, she steals a dog. On day five, her boss tries to fire her... And fails miserably. Because even Gabe McKenna has to admit that no matter how much he hates the confusion she's brought into his life, Nell shares his passion for making things right.

It's not long before they share another passion, one they can't ignore - even in the face of distractions like adultery, blackmail, arson, murder, and really bad business cards.

©2004 Jennifer Crusie (P)2004 Brilliance Audio, Inc.
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Critic reviews

"Aglow with the sparks of wit and romance...smart and sassy." ( Kirkus Reviews)
"A beach book for your brain...a sexy, intellectual read." ( Redbook)
"Burr puts her all into the steamy scenes that get better and better as the book progresses." ( AudioFile)

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Brilliant Book

I loved this book it is beautifully written and I enjoyed every moment of it! A brilliant listen

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Great story

I really enjoyed this book. Relatable characters and good story line. The reader was good too. She had subtle changes for each character and her voice was pleasant enough.

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A Good Buy from a Sale, Nothing Great Though

When I bought this in a sale, I really didn't know if I would enjoy it or not. I was not really expecting anything special and that was what I got. Nothing special or outstanding about it. Fast Women is a good read and the plot of pretty good. Yet, at times it seemed overdone and a little too dramatic. Nell certainly lives a very roller-coaster-styled life.

All the characters introduced in Fast Women were funny and somewhat realistic. I could at least see myself knowing some of them; however, for it being placed in 2000, some of the ideals that the women had on marriage and men seemed a little outdated in my opinion. One thing that annoyed me about the writing was that Crusie used, "He said" and "She said" too much, so much so that it was a little distracting. Even in a long conversation between two characters, she would use it constantly. Eventually, I did get used to it, for I wanted to see how the story ended. And thankfully it wrapped up nicely and completely, leaving no hanging ends, though seemed a bit rushed.

The narration was okay. I have definitely heard better. I loved Burr's sass and depth that she gave to the female characters. Yet, a lot of the men sounded the same and it was hard for me to tell the difference between the characters. Overall, Fast Women was a good book, especially since it was on sale. Just don't except anything amazing.

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Entertaining and funny

This book kept my attention for the entire listening adventure. It was a nice blend of mystery, murder, humor, and romance. The narrator made the characters come alive.

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It starts well but . . .

It starts well but goes a bit awry half way through. The story starts well as the characters ccme to life but half way through the story is ‘’treading water’ and going nowhere. It was as though the author was padding the story in the middle or it would end too quickly. The end when it does come was over in a short while and the reader then needs to think back to the beginning to who and what these people’s relationships and actions were.
I’d probably give another of Jennifer Cruise’s books a go but she’ll only get one more chance to win me over.

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Not Jennifer Cruise's best but has potential

I did enjoy this story, it was light and fun with a some mystery mixed in. Not Jennifer Cruise's best work but it was worth the listen. The main guy was a bit arrogant and snotty but learns to appreciate her as times goes by. I really like Jennifer Cruise's work and found this story delightful.

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If this was a series - I'd be a faithful fan

What did you love best about Fast Women?

Tbhe plots were interesting. The characters genuine. The relationships warm... a good quick feel good chic book.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I enjoyed the women - their humor. The women were real and not catty...real friends.

Which character – as performed by Sandra Burr – was your favorite?

I had a difficult time at first with the pace that she read in....slow down.....

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

There were many tender moments.

Any additional comments?

Not a heavy book. The hardest part was keeping track of the characters and their relationshops. I enjoyed it tremendously and would love to visit with them again.

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You gotta love Jennifer!

Loved it! An amazing listen! I'd listen to it again and I've already read the book.. twice!

So good I had to hear it again! Like comfort food.. it hits all the spots! Well worth the listen

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Mostly enjoyed it

I am not too fond of Nell. I get being a strong woman but she's annoying.

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Not the Best

This is my sixth Jennifer Crusie books ??? I can say it was the best one of hers I have read. I loved the characters in the book but felt it took too long to get to the meat of the story. The ending is predicable and several twist and turns in the book ??? nothing you can???t see coming. In general it was a fairly fun book to listen too. Like the previous books of hers she has her reoccurring themes ??? it dishware.

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