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Last Published: 11/29/2008 1:32:57 AM
My review of Chill Out, Josey by Susan May Warren and adding to my top fiction list!
Posted by:
Michelle Sutton on
January 2, 2008 at
3:15PM EST
I just finished Chill Out, Josey
last night. This book was such a scream that it made my list, though a
few days late, but only because the holidays slowed down my reading
schedule. This book was very hard to put down and kept begging to be
read. I was literally drawn to it...constantly.
About the book:
Josey Anderson will be the perfect wife. She and Chase did have the
perfect wedding--if you don't count the matron of honor going into
labor. Now all she has to do is find a cute Cape-style house, report
for the Gull Lake, Minnesota, paper, bake cookies and learn to sew--is
that so difficult?
But when Chase lands a new job--in Moscow--Josey's dreams disintegrate.
After all, she's been there, done that as a missionary, and a city
without year-round hot water, decent takeout or . . . maternity
clothes--that's not perfection! But what's the perfect wife to do?
My Review:
Don't read this book in public. All of the snickering and snorting will
draw attention to yourself, and you won't be able to hold it back. I
read about four pages of this book to my son the other night (while we
were waiting to start a game) and even he (Mr. Serious) starting
rolling in laughter with me. Josey is such a great character. Her
thoughts were hilarious and her antics were totally nuts. But she tries
so hard you've gotta love her. She is a bit naive, though, when it
comes to some things, but fortunately the trust she places in people is
not destroyed. You have to love someone who cares as much she does,
right? Isn't that what makes her so adorable? I think so.
Josey had funny names for people that will make you laugh, but she is
descriptive without sounding mean, and I loved that. She referred to
the Russian women (who worked with her husband) as the underfeds
because they were so thin compared to her. And when she starts going
through her internal pregnancy thoughts (like comparing herself to a
manatee) make sure your mouth is empty or you'll spew food on your
book. Trust me, this story is a keeper. You won't want to ruin it.
I especially enjoyed one of the key props in this book. Josey referred
to them using a pet name, scary pants. There is a whole lot of subtle
meaning that goes in to that clothing item. Brilliantly done!
Personally, I think this author is most gifted in writing funny chick
lit. I hope Josey's legacy continues or I'll be one sad reader. Of all
of the books I've read in the past year, this is by far the most
amusing, but it also had some profoundly insightful moments that were a
natural part of the storyline.
Lest you think you will get only humor from this book, let me set you
straight now. Josey gains insight into her inner life and motivations,
and as a reader you will do some soul-examining along with her. The
spiritual message is wonderful. Steeple Hill deserves major kudos for
publishing this work of art. This is what Christian Chick lit should be
about...humor and depth. Susan May Warren has that going on here, so
enjoy!
Chill Out, Josey was published by Steeple Hill Cafe and released in December 2007! Get a copy while they are still hot!
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Sounds like a winner! I'll have to keep my eyes peeled. Thanks for taking the time to review it.
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