Free Books Online Patty Jane's House of Curl Download

Patty Jane's House of Curl

Lorna Landvik

Paperback | Pages: 304 pages

Rating: 3.87 | 9645 Users | 589 Reviews

Declare Out Of Books Patty Jane's House of Curl

Title	:	Patty Jane's House of Curl
Author	:	Lorna Landvik
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Special Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 304 pages
Published	:	June 28th 1999 by Ivy Books (first published 1995)
Categories	:	Fiction. Womens Fiction. Chick Lit. Humor. Adult Fiction. Contemporary. Book Club

Rendition Concering Books Patty Jane's House of Curl

My mom recommended this book for me and I'm not quite sure why. The whole thing felt like it was trying too hard - every life event had to be chocked full with wisdom and little sayings. Each character had these "charming" eccentricities that are supposed to be endearing, but instead it felt like too much going on. Finally, even though the characters had many road-bumps along the way and plenty of sadness, none of it really felt genuine. Even the depressing moments felt chocked with sugary-sweetness.

I would recommend this for someone who wants a light read and doesn't need much depth. My mom liked it and I do usually trust her taste, so maybe I'm missing something that is there.

Identify Books To Patty Jane's House of Curl

Original Title:	Patty Jane's House of Curl
ISBN:	0804114609 (ISBN13: 9780804114608)
Edition Language:	English
Setting:	Minneapolis, Minnesota(United States)

Rating Out Of Books Patty Jane's House of Curl

Ratings: 3.87 From 9645 Users | 589 Reviews

Notice Out Of Books Patty Jane's House of Curl

I actually did like this very much as a beach book: very quick story with some good characters and not requiring much thought. And, I liked the Scandinavian flavor of everything from humor to baked goods to word choices and character traits (like leaving the room to avoid confrontation). Also, tackling a serious theme like alcoholism and showing a positive light on the AA process was a plus as was the interaction with Nora and her dad at the end. So, two stars for all of that. But, I was so sad

I liked this book more than I thought I would. I assumed, when starting it, it would be a lighthearted read but it ended up having much more depth than I expected.

In this book you will meet Patty Jane and Harriet who are sisters living in Minneapolis, MN. These sisters have a bond that will touch your heart and they live a life that may just break your heart, but a heart cannot be broken without first having been filled to the point of bursting with joy and love. This book is chocked full of wisdom and love that is expressed through each character in its own special way. I don't think you will step away from this book untouched or without falling in love

I laughed I cried I loved every character

"Uff-da, mayda," says Norwegian Grandma Ione in Lorna Landvik's tale set in Minneapolis. My Grandma had many variations on "uff-da." When the coffee was done percolating she'd jump up and run to the kitchen chirping "uff-da meg." "meg" means "me" and her "uff-da's" were similar to "oh no!" or "gracious me!" The Germans would use "achto lieber" in the same way. Landvik captures the 1950's focusing more on the Norwegian and Swedish immigrants who settled in south Minneapolis than the Germans. My

What Minnesota girl doesn't love a story that takes place near her own home town?

I am quite fond of Patty Jane's House of Curl. And this book is one reason I am quite fond of book clubs, and our library's in particular. This is a book I never would have picked up on my own. But, as a pick for November's meeting, I decided to listen to the book on audio. I must say, I semi-fell in love with the characters and just the whole book. Pleasant surprise for me! :)