Reviews for Staying at Daisy's

The average rating for Staying at Daisy's based on 2 reviews is 2.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2010-12-16 00:00:00 James Peterson Review copy provided by publisher Why I Read this Book: Once in a blue moon, I like to read a good chick-lit novel. Way back when (after I had read the Harry Potter series and I was trying to find my reading groove), I dabbled in a bit of click-lit. I'm not a huge fan of the genre so a book really has to grab my attention in order for me to read it. In fact, I have about 10 chick-lit books on my shelf, that have been on my shelf for over 3 years, that are waiting for me to read. When I get in the mood. What I Liked: The book's length seems daunting - it's 500 pages long!! But don't let that get to you. I felt a bit overwhelmed by the size of the book but once I started reading it, I hardly noticed how long the novel was because I got sucked into the story. I was also overwhelmed by the blurb. There seemed to be a lot going on (there is) and I was worried that I would get lost in the multiple story arcs. But that wasn't the case. Staying at Daisy's is a soap opera; there are many characters to keep track of and a lot of different storylines going on. The different storylines interconnect in ways you wouldn't have guessed. But the author does a great job at mastering this soap opera. It's not confusing or overwhelming. It is funny and at times, crazy. What I Didn't Like: When I had this book in my hands, the pages just whizzed by. But when I put the book down, I wasn't so anxious to pick it back up. It wasn't a gripping novel; it's a great night time read to keep on your nightstand. Overall Impression: Staying at Daisy's interesting characters with drama-filled lives and intertwining storylines will be a perfect read for soap opera fans and chick-lit fans. This is the first book by Jill Mansell that I've read so far and I'm looking forward to more from this author. And I'm not even a huge fan of chick-lit! This book is funny, it's touching and it's a novel you won't want to miss.

Review # 2 was written on 2010-10-18 00:00:00 Devin Steele DUMB. DUMB. DUMB. SO DUMB IT HURTS. JUST SHUT UP. YOU'RE STUPID. NO MORE PLEASE! YOU DUMB B**** Jill Mansell's books (that I have had the misfortune to read) have so far been an insult to any self-respecting intelligent (or even semi-intelligent) audience. All seem to follow the same premise of ultra chick lit trash. Be prepared to lose brain cells when reading her trite, clichéd rubbish. The heroine is generally naïve and either unsuccessful in her career or from a disadvantaged background. A confirmed sap, she's invariably misunderstood by our dashing rich "hero" - and is usually betrayed by a former boyfriend or she has suffered an unfortunate break-up from a long term relationship. The hero's are all from the same chick-lit mould - a text book recipe shared by the uncreative of romance authors: tall, dark and handsome (and invariably wealthy). If she could create a romance novel with a hero suffering a receding hairline, a middle income and of average height - her books would have some depth. If one recollects Jane Eyre - the characters' of a romance need not be good looking. I loath absolute chick lit - and all her books are thus. Great if you're a bimbo though - because these books are so light that they float. Enjoy.