Official Review: The Wicked Wives by Gus Pelagatti

zeldas_lullaby · Post by **zeldas_lullaby** » 28 May 2015, 22:48

But it's all about the tailor, isn't it?

I'm planning on reading both this book and the one with the eye (the message?), for upcoming BOTM discussions.

Post by **bookowlie** » 28 May 2015, 22:52

Great! I just got The Message and plan to start it within the next day or two. I enjoy the BOTM discussions because I like hearing everyone's points of view. I always learn something.

zeldas_lullaby · Post by **zeldas_lullaby** » 28 May 2015, 23:01

bookowlie wrote:Great! I just got The Message and plan to start it within the next day or two. I enjoy the BOTM discussions because I like hearing everyone's points of view. I always learn something.

Ooh, the calendar has caught up with me. I'd better order my copy.

Post by **bookowlie** » 30 May 2015, 22:34

I just started reading The Message and it's very interesting so far.

zeldas_lullaby · Post by **zeldas_lullaby** » 30 May 2015, 22:37

Thanks for reminding me--I haven't placed my amazon order yet!!

Post by **bookowlie** » 30 May 2015, 22:57

It's very thought-provoking so far. A good BOTM pick right before the juicy tale in July of our favorite tailor, Giorgio, and his lovely fan club.

zeldas_lullaby · Post by **zeldas_lullaby** » 30 May 2015, 23:02

Hee hee--I've got them both in my cart, as well as some books by ALynn. I think I just want to make sure I don't need anything else, to get with the free shipping over $45, or whatever.

Actually, both the Message and this book about the tailor seem interesting to me. I skipped Paper Towns because it seemed like a "boy" book, but these books: the Message and the Wicked Wives, seem more gender-nonspecific as far as who will like them.

Post by **bookowlie** » 30 May 2015, 23:11

You will certainly like The Wicked Wives. The fact that it's based on a true crime scandal is reason #1 to read it. The fact that it's well written is reason #2. The fact that it's clear that it's well researched is reason #3. There are many more reasons that I can't think of right now. Of course, you will have to take the poll when joining in the discussion.

-- 31 May 2015, 00:12 --

I am confused. Why don't you just order the e-book versions so that you don't have to get up to the $45 min. for free shipping?

zeldas_lullaby · Post by **zeldas_lullaby** » 30 May 2015, 23:15

HA HA. Oh my goodness. We need some bananas.

I'm thinking about it. It's just that I already spend so much time at the computer. Paperbacks get me away from the computer already! I am kind of on the fence about it, so I'll probably wait until tomorrow to buy anything.

-- 31 May 2015, 00:16 --

You know, they really are cute, with their jump ropes and gaiety.

Post by **bookowlie** » 30 May 2015, 23:24

I think your bananas need to be jumping to The Wicked Wives soundtrack.

zeldas_lullaby · Post by **zeldas_lullaby** » 30 May 2015, 23:26

Wait a second. This book has its own soundtrack?

-- 31 May 2015, 00:26 --

OOH. Oh my goodness.

-- 31 May 2015, 00:27 --

HA HA HA HA. Oh, don't even! <Uncontrollable laughter.>

Post by **bookowlie** » 31 May 2015, 17:35

No soundtrack. Just a joke and I think your eventual laughter shows you got it.

zeldas_lullaby · Post by **zeldas_lullaby** » 31 May 2015, 18:10

HA HA HA... I think my initial response was pretty funny, though. "This book has its own soundtrack??"

Post by **bookowlie** » 31 May 2015, 19:05

When I read this book, the first thing I thought was that it would make a great movie or TV mini-series. If that happens, there could be a great soundtrack of songs from the 1930's. Wasn't that the Swing or Big Band era?

zeldas_lullaby · Post by **zeldas_lullaby** » 31 May 2015, 19:31

Yeah, I think they did the swing and the jitterbug back then! 1930's... wasn't that the Gershwin era? Any gorgeous Gershwin music could be a soundtrack for this book: Rhapsody in Blue, Concerto in F Major (which I can't listen to without "going somewhere"), etc.