Review by ems2 -- Undead Redhead by Jen Frankel
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Review by ems2 -- Undead Redhead by Jen Frankel
[Following is a volunteer review of "Undead Redhead" by Jen Frankel.]
4 out of 4 stars
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Sharon managed to push the heavy stone until a shaft of sunlight split the darkness. She looked around wondering where she was and saw a gravedigger in the distance. Was Sharon dead? All that she knew was that she had better get out of there fast before she ended up buried alive or was it dead? The Undead Redhead by Jen Frankel is a tale about Sharon, who finds herself in a coffin near her soon-to-be burial site. Earlier at her friend's wedding, Monica, her best friend, pushed her into a fountain while trying to catch the bride's bouquet, and she hit her head on the basin resulting in her death.
Her life had been deteriorating for some time. Dave, her boyfriend, cheated on her with her best friend, and so-called friends dismissed her. She tried desperately to please everyone, but people did not respect her for that. And now she was dead or was she?
Ms. Frankel did a fantastic job bringing the character of Sharon to life. We follow Sharon through her burgeoning changes and watch her develop into a more confident human being who has her priorities straight. She discovers who are and who are not her friends. The first group confronted point to her disintegrating personality, and the second group is indicative of her new self. They are supportive and like her for who she is and not for what she can do for them. She is more self-aware and loves her new self.
The book is full of humor, so it is not scary or dark. Sharon goes to a zombie speed dating event thinking that zombies were there, but was disappointed when she found it was just woman dressed up as zombies. She does not eat brains; she is a vegan. And it goes on.
Her supportive characters are defined well, and each of them imbued with a delightful quirk of their own. Frankel even gives a nod to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle when a detective named Morgoni has a group of irregulars that she sends out to gather information. Sharon's boyfriend is giving but conflicted, and her new friend Deanna is afflicted with the same desire to please as Sharon was.
The only thing that was confusing in the book was that there were two redheads, and it was difficult to keep track of who was who, but other than that, the rest of the book shined.
This book deserves a whole-hearted 4 out of 4 stars because it is an enjoyable read and it has a clear message for those who read it. This book would appeal to most people who are interested in humor, character, and a fun story.
I did not give the book a three because it rose above other three star books. What appears at first to be a purely quirky read, evolved into a text where the characters were brilliant and the message immense.
There was one error in this book.
Chapter 47 "We've all see that movie."
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4 out of 4 stars
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Sharon managed to push the heavy stone until a shaft of sunlight split the darkness. She looked around wondering where she was and saw a gravedigger in the distance. Was Sharon dead? All that she knew was that she had better get out of there fast before she ended up buried alive or was it dead? The Undead Redhead by Jen Frankel is a tale about Sharon, who finds herself in a coffin near her soon-to-be burial site. Earlier at her friend's wedding, Monica, her best friend, pushed her into a fountain while trying to catch the bride's bouquet, and she hit her head on the basin resulting in her death.
Her life had been deteriorating for some time. Dave, her boyfriend, cheated on her with her best friend, and so-called friends dismissed her. She tried desperately to please everyone, but people did not respect her for that. And now she was dead or was she?
Ms. Frankel did a fantastic job bringing the character of Sharon to life. We follow Sharon through her burgeoning changes and watch her develop into a more confident human being who has her priorities straight. She discovers who are and who are not her friends. The first group confronted point to her disintegrating personality, and the second group is indicative of her new self. They are supportive and like her for who she is and not for what she can do for them. She is more self-aware and loves her new self.
The book is full of humor, so it is not scary or dark. Sharon goes to a zombie speed dating event thinking that zombies were there, but was disappointed when she found it was just woman dressed up as zombies. She does not eat brains; she is a vegan. And it goes on.
Her supportive characters are defined well, and each of them imbued with a delightful quirk of their own. Frankel even gives a nod to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle when a detective named Morgoni has a group of irregulars that she sends out to gather information. Sharon's boyfriend is giving but conflicted, and her new friend Deanna is afflicted with the same desire to please as Sharon was.
The only thing that was confusing in the book was that there were two redheads, and it was difficult to keep track of who was who, but other than that, the rest of the book shined.
This book deserves a whole-hearted 4 out of 4 stars because it is an enjoyable read and it has a clear message for those who read it. This book would appeal to most people who are interested in humor, character, and a fun story.
I did not give the book a three because it rose above other three star books. What appears at first to be a purely quirky read, evolved into a text where the characters were brilliant and the message immense.
There was one error in this book.
Chapter 47 "We've all see that movie."
******
Undead Redhead
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