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The Recessionistas (2010)

by Alexandra Lebenthal(Favorite Author)

3.04 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

0446563676 (ISBN13: 9780446563673)

languge

English

genre

Fiction

publisher

Grand Central Publishing

review 1: Picked up this recently published book for $1 at the library. Read it this weekend, a wek after watching the documentary Inside Job, about the financial services meltdown a few years ago. This book is about the same subject. I enjoyed it, as I often do enjoy reading about wealthy New York(not sure why, but I do). Because of the documentary I already understood how the meltdown occurred. The author seemed to create situations to explain those details to the reader. A bit contrived. Helpful, even educational though, for the less-informed. And it's complicated, so even knowing the mess happened doesn't mean one understands how and why. Watch the documentary and/or read this book to learn. But beware, the f-word is tossed around liberally (as it probably is in that world anywa... morey). And some of the characters are hard to stomach.
review 2: I really enjoyed this book. It combined lots of things that i like into one novel. I like fashion, New York City and intrigue. There were quite a few interesting sub-plots that held my attention.The characters were not all that likable. It's hard to feel sorry for someone that has to cut their living expenses to $200,000 a year. Even harder to see it as tragic. That being said, the characters were well developed and quirky enough to be "real" to me. I would recommend this book. It was our book club selection so I'm anxious to see how the other ladies felt about it. less

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