Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons

I really enjoyed this book. The characters were fun to be with.

A lovely book about a group of
women who form a book club and
the friendships that develop
over thirty years. Recommended.

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What a wonderful read featuring a handful of women who are brought together by living on Freesia Ct. as well as being members of a book club that lasted 30 years. It reminded me so much of the show Desperate Housewives because of how involved they were in one another's lives. The women shared each other's pain and happiness, their husbands bonded a bit and we got to see all the children grow up together bonding like their mothers.

Although the book was a bit long I couldn't help wanting the story to continue because of the cliff hanger ending. I also found myself wanting to know more about the children who were adults by the end of the book.

I do find it funny that for the most part people have picked up this book because it was chosen for a book club read and that is exactly what starts off every chapter; a very brief intro of the featured book at a book club meeting. This might not be a book you are interested in but I do recommend that you give it a chance and please note it has a slow beginning but by the end of the read you do end up caring for all of the women. You'll want to slap them upside the head every now and then but you'll also want to cry and laugh with them when the time comes. All of this while appreciating their struggles, ah ha moments, growth and genuine love for one another.

Because it was based in MN, I found it interesting. I was not into it at first, but was glad I finished it. Interesting characters.

Although this book deals with some weighty relationship issues, it is a cute and easy read. Also particularly fun if you live in South Minneapolis, where the book takes place.