Southern Fried Divorce
The entire thing was a big bunch of "Do Not Want". Maybe it was just my mood. Darlow makes the ex-husband sound like a doofus, which he is, so that fits, but I could help wondering what the heroine ever saw in him and kept mentally rolling my eyes.
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She does a decent Southern accent, a couple of other voices for shorts stories interspersed through-out that are easy to differentiate, and even a Scottish accent that sounds authentic. Special Note to Marketing Persons: View all 3 comments. Fans of the SPQ. I was in need of a new audiobook, so I looked at my options online. It mentioned humor, and despite the fact that I have absolutely no intention of "unleashing my hound", I was in desparate use for humor on a day that I have to work 16 hours. This author, despite the occasional humor, rambles all over a page more than a drunkard on a police walk.
This book does not follow a timeline or let alone a similar thought. It was not until I was a while into the book which I think would be better in actua I was in need of a new audiobook, so I looked at my options online. It was not until I was a while into the book which I think would be better in actual print over audiobook, that I found out that the author was the sister of Sweet Potato Queen author Jill Conner Browne.
- Southern Fried Divorce (Hardcover).
- King of Mirror Escapist Club (Japanese Edition);
- Of Nature and Me.
Browne too, is not the best at following a book topic in a straight-forward order. So far, Browne is the better author. But the sisters are two people that would be hilarious to drink with. Unfortunetely, this book, of which the humor aspect was the best thing it had going for it, has a sad ending. All the hopes of saving this book were dashed in the last hour. Oct 31, Stacey rated it it was ok Shelves: It is only slightly entertaining and not nearly as good or humorous as the SPQ books; Jill and Judy are "seesters" in case you don't know.
Whereas most of those relationships ended badly, Judy and "that X" enjoyed a better relationship post-divorce than they had had when they were married. I loved the way she always referred to him as "that X" and I'm not even sure I remember what his given name was or if it was even mentioned in the book. Sep 26, Renie rated it did not like it. This book sounds like it was written by the author of the Junie B. Anyway, I didn't care for the language in this book I couldn't stand it. Otherwise, the premise of the book was palatable enough, a tale of a southern gal's relationship with her ex-husband and "that nephew" of his.
The book, whimsically, includes random recipes as well as a 3 page list of nic This book sounds like it was written by the author of the Junie B. The book, whimsically, includes random recipes as well as a 3 page list of nicknames garnered from obituary columns. Had it been written in a more conventional manner, I think it would've been a delight to read. May 19, Greg Bascom rated it really liked it.
He is remarkably like several of my friends in New Orleans.
Southern Fried Divorce by Judy Conner
The antics and the escapades in this book reveal the true character of the Big Easy that the tourists miss. Oct 02, Teresa rated it it was ok. Jill writes in anecdotes and funny short stories. Judy was trying to tell a story sequentially, but the short stories and anecdotes were un-relatable for me. I'm not sure why, but I couldn't get into this book. I stopped reading half-way through because in all honesty, I really didn't care what happened to "the Ex" and his dog. Praise worthy also, is that Ms. Conner had the gumption to compete with her sister's fame in the publishing game.
Dec 02, Cinthiny rated it really liked it. I liked it, I really did. There were a few parts that cracked me up and one part where she talked about when she is ready to leave a party that reminded me totally of MYSELF. It was very good and the recipes sounded yummy. This book was just what I needed since I haven't read a book in just about forever. Such is life with a four year old and a one year old. Well, I finished it. She tries to hard to be funny. I think she is trying to keep up with her sister she wrote The Sweet Potato Queens books. She jumps from topic to topic and then back.
At one point, she spent about four or five pages just listing nicknames out of obituaries. Nov 03, Robin rated it it was amazing. I loved this book. The author perfectly combined the charm of her MS upbringing and the raunchiness of life in LA. I thought she did a brilliant job of depicting the characters found only in the deep south. I can see how it might seem farfetched for those that are not familiar with the local colloquialisms.
Ultimately, it was a beautiful love story and tribute to her true love. Aug 09, Sabrina Mallard rated it it was ok. However, once I finally found a copy, I just couldn't get into it. Author seems too hung up on herself.
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I'm divorced too, from Texas, and I just couldn't relate. Jan 08, Mary rated it liked it. I enjoyed Southern Fried Divorce. But I really did enjoy the story, and would recommend it to others. Jul 14, Jeanne rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: Wickedly funny, the hardest I've ever laughed while reading came from this book charming and touching.
This gal's experiences with a man who was untamable will leave the reader with an awe of the workings of the universe and the friendships of man, woman and beast. Not the kind of book I'd normally pick up, but she had me at the title. Lots of funny stuff about New Orleans. The funniest is her description of how making a political enemy can get you revenge on the order of the street in front of your house gets torn up and is under construction for four years. Oct 12, Mary Mendoza rated it did not like it Shelves: A monumental snore, total bore.
I'm simply not into cloying so-called Southern charm. Couldn't relate, not interested in dogs, the bar life, New Orleans and language that's cutesy phony. Was mystified how Conner got away with trashing her Ex until her poignant ending. Ellis Wyatt is in possession of a stunning historic property haunted by some of Sugarland, Tennessee's finest former citizens.
I enjoyed listening to it Hope she writes more, she has a talent for it. Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? This story actually put me to sleep several times. The monotone reading did not keep my attention. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The story was truly something that could happen in the south. How could the performance have been better? Another reader that was "from the south" with a southern attitude and a refreshing happiness in the voice. Did Southern Fried Divorce inspire you to do anything?
This was not as expected.
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Other southern women books will always be welcomed but this one just did not make the grade. Would you recommend this book to a friend? I liked the narrator but the story was a little weak for me. Would you recommend Southern Fried Divorce to your friends?
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