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Ariel F. (Madison, WI)
Is it really mating for life?
This book about families and their functionality vs dysfunction was interesting. A hippy mom who did not to be monogamous and her 3 daughters, each with their own issues. I found myself thinking of how I would handle some of the situations that the daughters encountered. Would I decide that I wanted to swim over to the pier of the man next door and introduce myself? Or would I just let things play out as they would.
I think this would be an ideal book for a ladies book club and would bring forth an enlightening discussion.
Diane M. (Walden, NY)
mating for life
A heartwarming story of the a mother and three daughters.Their relationships, dating, infidelities and secrets all intertwine to make this a very touching book that most women will be able to relate to.
Bess W. (Marlton, NJ)
Mating for life?
Although this was a quick read I thought it was an interesting story. I loved how each character was developed--their strengths, weaknesses and qirks. Fiona, Ilsa, Liane and Helen, each searching for something. Their relationships with each other and the men in their lives is something many of us can relate to. I think this would be great for a book club as well as for a long day at the beach.
Carol J. (Isle, MN)
Mother, daughters, husbands: who matters
It took me awhile to get into this book. I did enjoy the characters, but it took awhile to get them organized. I had mixed reactions to the structure of the novel. The chapters which were introduced by various animals became distracting vs unifying. The structure detracted from the plot in my opinion. It interrupted the flow of the story.
Overall the characters and story line were interesting and engaging. I think it was the structure that became distracting for me.
With the intertwining of characters it Mating for Life would be a fun book club book. Always fun to discuss the intertwining of lives.
Daryl B. (Poolesville, MD)
Mating For Life?
I am a bit confused as to why the author picked the title "Mating For Life" as most of the characters had had several mates. I suppose because of the blurbs regarding different animals and their mating habits at the start of each chapter? I am not really sure how that all tied into the story. Don't get me wrong, I really enjoyed this book and the authentic, quirky characters. I loved the way the sisters and their mom all came together when times were hard. I would recommend it for my book club and other women readers.
Judy K. (Oshkosh, WI)
Worried about the title
The book was very interesting in the way it was written. Each chapter told a different story of lives of family members and friends. The title did throw me off. I did not like it and was afraid to read the book. I did not know what I was getting myself into. There a few surprises in the book, which I liked. This could be a book club book with all that goes on in it. The story line is weak, though.
Molinda C. (Suffolk, VA)
Great chick lit read
Marisa Stapely has an engaging writing style. Every chapter is headed by a description of an animals mating habits and she does a nice job tying these in with each of the characters through the story. Each character is well written and their stories are compelling and highly readable. A great book for the summer beach!
Peggy_H
Cool Drink of Water
It's easy to get swept up in the world of this family of women, and there were times that I wished that I was part of it. A quick read, but not terribly deep...
