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3.39 AVERAGE
3.39 AVERAGE
Gorgeous is a wonderful, original take on the whole Cinderalla, Ugly Duckling fairy tale re-imagining. Above all that, this book was laugh out loud outrageously funny. I always appreciate a book that can make me laugh and I think I've found a new favorite character ever in Rocher. Some of the things she said in this book had me in tears laughing. My only gripe about this book is that I really didn't feel the romance between the Prince and Rebecca/Becky. But that was a small part of it since the whole romance aspect seemed to be a small part of the story. Overall I absolutely loved this book.
funny
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was so bad I couldn't even finish reading it! There was no connection towards the characters and the story line just confused the hell out of me. I do NOT suggest this book to anyone, ever. It was just that terrible.
Hilarious and heartfelt. I loved Becky and her outrageous friend Rocher (yes, like the candy). This was a delightful take on a Faustian deal that just felt so realistic despite all the magic.
I'm pretty conflicted on what I felt about this book. On the one hand, it was adorable, funny, and a compelling read. On the other, it was over-the-top and melodramatic. I found myself rolling my eyes and unable to suspend my disbelief through most of it. But again, a really fun read.
A fun fantasy/Cinderella read: a girl from the sticks, Becky, newly orphaned, goes to New York and becomes the most gorgeous woman in the world (literally overnight). Suddenly she's starring in a blockbuster with The Hottest Star Ever and being romanced by the heir to the British throne. Of course this new life Rebecca is enjoying can't last... and the ending to it is one of those made-for-tabloid endings. But like all good Cinderella stories, there's a happy ending.
Copy provided by publisher.
Copy provided by publisher.
3.5 STARS!!
Original, innovative and undoubtedly beautiful, Gorgeous is the feel-good book of the year and a perfect light read for those late night cravings.
Spot on humor, lovable characters and a final twist that leaves you astounded, I completely enjoyed this book.
Original, innovative and undoubtedly beautiful, Gorgeous is the feel-good book of the year and a perfect light read for those late night cravings.
Spot on humor, lovable characters and a final twist that leaves you astounded, I completely enjoyed this book.
In this modern yet equally fantastical retelling of Cinderella, Becky, a poor eighteen year old girl living in rural Missouri, is swept up in the fascinating world of fashion, celebrity, Hollywood and British royalty. Following the death of her mother, Becky learns that the very isolated existence she has always known was because of her mother's deep fear of ever being discovered as the former cover girl model that she was. As Becky is cleaning out her mother's clothes to donate to charity, she finds a small note with a phone number on it. Becky calls the number and so begins the fantasy. Secrets and mysteries unravel slowly as Becky falls under the tutelage of Tom Kelly , the pre-eminent fashion designer who discovered Becky's mother. Becky is soon transformed into the world's most beautiful woman by the gift of three magical dresses from Tom. This spell will expire in one year. If Becky does not marry by the end of the year, her life will return to normal. Her quiet life in Missouri long behind her, Becky embarks on a whirl-wind journey to find true love while trying to remain true to herself.
A novel that drops the f-bomb within the first three paragraphs makes this a challenging title for school library shelves. The language is flagrant and at times hilarious (Becky's besty Rocher really has a colorful mouth on her) and without it (or at least much much less of it) this could easily be a light-hearted, chick-lit book to recommend to high school girls. It could offer escapism and romance with a sense of humor. However, this book better belongs in "New Adult" sections of a public library collection. The book too is overly long with readers dragged along through Part III to finally get to the happy ending.
[I listened to this one and highly recommend the audiobook. The reader does a great job with accents from southern drawl to British aristocracy.]
Tagline: Inner beauty wants out. Recommended ages 17 and up.
A novel that drops the f-bomb within the first three paragraphs makes this a challenging title for school library shelves. The language is flagrant and at times hilarious (Becky's besty Rocher really has a colorful mouth on her) and without it (or at least much much less of it) this could easily be a light-hearted, chick-lit book to recommend to high school girls. It could offer escapism and romance with a sense of humor. However, this book better belongs in "New Adult" sections of a public library collection. The book too is overly long with readers dragged along through Part III to finally get to the happy ending.
[I listened to this one and highly recommend the audiobook. The reader does a great job with accents from southern drawl to British aristocracy.]
Tagline: Inner beauty wants out. Recommended ages 17 and up.
I only made it to page 97 before giving up. I just could not get into this one. All the reviews I read saying this book was hilarious? Really? I don't see it. I feel like the author was going for satire which is not a favorite style for me- maybe that was the problem? I guess I don't like fashion or celebrity enough to wade through the multiple-page descriptions of one person's beauty, etc. Sorry I did not like since it's gotten do much acclaim.