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More of Brown's Whacky Mother and Aunt, 31 Aug 2006
Readers of the great Rita Mae Brown classic "Six of One" will already know that the semi-autobiographical characters Juts and Wheezie made a welcome comeback in "Bingo"; the bonus of this book, sort of a Bingo "prequel" is that so does Six of One's star character Celeste Chalfonte, definitely my favourite all time Brown character. Loose Lips is very good and very funny but not quite (by a cat's whisker) up to Bingo. But all the laughs, episodes, tragic family moments you would expect are there in abundance and little Nicky shows up again
Other reading: You can meet the real sisters in "Rita Will" the author's autobiography and you can read the first incarnation of Nicky in Brown's "Ruby Fruit Jungle".
James of Hammersmith
A Book Every Person with Sisters Should Read & Enjoy!, 28 Aug 1999
This was a hoot. Just like that Mason-Dixon Line, sometimes sisters are on opposites sides of the street; but they are united when things go bad. I cried as much as I laughed with Juts and Wheezie.
As much fun as BINGO!, 12 Aug 1999
Funny, real, well written and a backward sequel to Bingo. Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Laughed until my stomach hurt and eyes teared!
great story telling!!!, 03 Aug 1999
Once again Rita Mae Brown tells a great story. I do hope we get to see Nickel grow older...
This is Rita Mae Brown at her best, 29 Jul 1999
Loose Lips is the continuing story of Juts and Wheezie, two sisters from the Maryland side of the Mason-Dixon line. It is the third book Ms Brown has given us (Six of One and Bingo are the first two)about these battling hilarious sisters. This book chronicles their World War II adventures-they put the town in panic after they set off the air raid siren when a flock of geese fly overhead and the trip to get Juts adopted child that Wheezie took in a snowstorm. It is warm and wonderful and I wished it never ended--I'm hoping for a fourth installment in the lives of Juts and Wheezie. Read it and enjoy.
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More of Brown's Whacky Mother and Aunt, 31 Aug 2006
Readers of the great Rita Mae Brown classic "Six of One" will already know that the semi-autobiographical characters Juts and Wheezie made a welcome comeback in "Bingo"; the bonus of this book, sort of a Bingo "prequel" is that so does Six of One's star character Celeste Chalfonte, definitely my favourite all time Brown character. Loose Lips is very good and very funny but not quite (by a cat's whisker) up to Bingo. But all the laughs, episodes, tragic family moments you would expect are there in abundance and little Nicky shows up again
Other reading: You can meet the real sisters in "Rita Will" the author's autobiography and you can read the first incarnation of Nicky in Brown's "Ruby Fruit Jungle".
James of Hammersmith
A Book Every Person with Sisters Should Read & Enjoy!, 28 Aug 1999
This was a hoot. Just like that Mason-Dixon Line, sometimes sisters are on opposites sides of the street; but they are united when things go bad. I cried as much as I laughed with Juts and Wheezie.
As much fun as BINGO!, 12 Aug 1999
Funny, real, well written and a backward sequel to Bingo. Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Laughed until my stomach hurt and eyes teared!
great story telling!!!, 03 Aug 1999
Once again Rita Mae Brown tells a great story. I do hope we get to see Nickel grow older...
This is Rita Mae Brown at her best, 29 Jul 1999
Loose Lips is the continuing story of Juts and Wheezie, two sisters from the Maryland side of the Mason-Dixon line. It is the third book Ms Brown has given us (Six of One and Bingo are the first two)about these battling hilarious sisters. This book chronicles their World War II adventures-they put the town in panic after they set off the air raid siren when a flock of geese fly overhead and the trip to get Juts adopted child that Wheezie took in a snowstorm. It is warm and wonderful and I wished it never ended--I'm hoping for a fourth installment in the lives of Juts and Wheezie. Read it and enjoy.
Laugh Out Loud!, 17 Feb 2002
..If you are a woman with and open mind and a sense of humour then this is a real delight. The characters, the situations, I have never laughed so much while reading. Enjoy!
One of the top five best books of the 20th century., 01 Sep 1999
Six of One deserves to be ranked among the best works of modern authors in America. Rita Mae Brown's wit, wisdom, and winning prose capture the true flavor of much of the 20th century, with realistic characterizations which universally represent much of what is familiar to us all. This is not a book about a single subject, it is a book about life, and about love. But most of all it is a book about perspective and the genuine values in life. In this book, laughter resides at the top of the list. God help us all if Rita Mae Brown ever writes a comedy...I nearly died of laughter from this work of real life drama!
A book for every woman., 31 Jul 1999
Upon finishing this book I immediately went back to the beginning and started it again. I love this book, and thank the person who lent it to me. I am ordering copies for myself, my daughter, my best friend and my sister. The scene at the July 4th parade is, I think, my favorite. Brown's prose is so vivid that you share the pandemonium, the hilarity, and outrageousness of the melee with the characters. Tugboats and Lady Liberty!!!
A Sneaky Pie Brown Mystery you are not!!!, 28 Jul 1999
The strong lesbian overtones of this book disappointed me and I stopped reading it. I will not allow my teenage daughter to read this. We are avid fans of Sneaky Pie Brown mysteries and I erroneously assumed this would be of that caliber. Reader beware!
Prepare yourself for doubled-over belly laughs!, 15 Jul 1999
Although it's been 16 years since I first read Six of One, it still stands out as the most hilarous story I've ever had the howling pleasure to read...OUT LOUD! I read it as a university student, and constantly woke my roommate...and the girls upstairs...with my explosive laughter. I just have to say, "Fannie's handbag..." to elicit explosions of glee from others who have read this book...I'm going to treat myself to a second reading!
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Alma Mater
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More of Brown's Whacky Mother and Aunt, 31 Aug 2006
Readers of the great Rita Mae Brown classic "Six of One" will already know that the semi-autobiographical characters Juts and Wheezie made a welcome comeback in "Bingo"; the bonus of this book, sort of a Bingo "prequel" is that so does Six of One's star character Celeste Chalfonte, definitely my favourite all time Brown character. Loose Lips is very good and very funny but not quite (by a cat's whisker) up to Bingo. But all the laughs, episodes, tragic family moments you would expect are there in abundance and little Nicky shows up again
Other reading: You can meet the real sisters in "Rita Will" the author's autobiography and you can read the first incarnation of Nicky in Brown's "Ruby Fruit Jungle".
James of Hammersmith
A Book Every Person with Sisters Should Read & Enjoy!, 28 Aug 1999
This was a hoot. Just like that Mason-Dixon Line, sometimes sisters are on opposites sides of the street; but they are united when things go bad. I cried as much as I laughed with Juts and Wheezie. As much fun as BINGO!, 12 Aug 1999
Funny, real, well written and a backward sequel to Bingo. Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Laughed until my stomach hurt and eyes teared! great story telling!!!, 03 Aug 1999
Once again Rita Mae Brown tells a great story. I do hope we get to see Nickel grow older... This is Rita Mae Brown at her best, 29 Jul 1999
Loose Lips is the continuing story of Juts and Wheezie, two sisters from the Maryland side of the Mason-Dixon line. It is the third book Ms Brown has given us (Six of One and Bingo are the first two)about these battling hilarious sisters. This book chronicles their World War II adventures-they put the town in panic after they set off the air raid siren when a flock of geese fly overhead and the trip to get Juts adopted child that Wheezie took in a snowstorm. It is warm and wonderful and I wished it never ended--I'm hoping for a fourth installment in the lives of Juts and Wheezie. Read it and enjoy. Laugh Out Loud!, 17 Feb 2002
..If you are a woman with and open mind and a sense of humour then this is a real delight. The characters, the situations, I have never laughed so much while reading. Enjoy! One of the top five best books of the 20th century., 01 Sep 1999
Six of One deserves to be ranked among the best works of modern authors in America. Rita Mae Brown's wit, wisdom, and winning prose capture the true flavor of much of the 20th century, with realistic characterizations which universally represent much of what is familiar to us all. This is not a book about a single subject, it is a book about life, and about love. But most of all it is a book about perspective and the genuine values in life. In this book, laughter resides at the top of the list. God help us all if Rita Mae Brown ever writes a comedy...I nearly died of laughter from this work of real life drama! A book for every woman., 31 Jul 1999
Upon finishing this book I immediately went back to the beginning and started it again. I love this book, and thank the person who lent it to me. I am ordering copies for myself, my daughter, my best friend and my sister. The scene at the July 4th parade is, I think, my favorite. Brown's prose is so vivid that you share the pandemonium, the hilarity, and outrageousness of the melee with the characters. Tugboats and Lady Liberty!!! A Sneaky Pie Brown Mystery you are not!!!, 28 Jul 1999
The strong lesbian overtones of this book disappointed me and I stopped reading it. I will not allow my teenage daughter to read this. We are avid fans of Sneaky Pie Brown mysteries and I erroneously assumed this would be of that caliber. Reader beware! Prepare yourself for doubled-over belly laughs!, 15 Jul 1999
Although it's been 16 years since I first read Six of One, it still stands out as the most hilarous story I've ever had the howling pleasure to read...OUT LOUD! I read it as a university student, and constantly woke my roommate...and the girls upstairs...with my explosive laughter. I just have to say, "Fannie's handbag..." to elicit explosions of glee from others who have read this book...I'm going to treat myself to a second reading! Good start, bad ending, 17 Apr 2006
I read this book in one go - it was a really good read. That is until the last 5-10 pages. Its funny, its descriptive (sometimes drags on a little) its interesting, romantic, erotic etc.. and then it takes some funny surprising twists - a la Jerry Springer. Which is still pretty good.
But then by the end it was like the author just wasn't bothered to write the ending, or she was drained and couldn't think of a suitable one. So what she does is use that very lazy style of narrating by summarising what happens to each character in a quick third-person view. I.e. Lila ends up getting a horse who dies 5 years later etc..
A disapointing ending, a shame really - as most of it was quite good. This is so good, 29 Sep 2004
there's not much to say except "Read it!"! The book is definitely easy reading, but still speaks great truths about humanity and about growing up... However, it's also unbelievably funny and real. You find yourself matching the characters with people you've met -- or at least, wanted desperately to meet people just like her characters!
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Venus Envy
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More of Brown's Whacky Mother and Aunt, 31 Aug 2006
Readers of the great Rita Mae Brown classic "Six of One" will already know that the semi-autobiographical characters Juts and Wheezie made a welcome comeback in "Bingo"; the bonus of this book, sort of a Bingo "prequel" is that so does Six of One's star character Celeste Chalfonte, definitely my favourite all time Brown character. Loose Lips is very good and very funny but not quite (by a cat's whisker) up to Bingo. But all the laughs, episodes, tragic family moments you would expect are there in abundance and little Nicky shows up again
Other reading: You can meet the real sisters in "Rita Will" the author's autobiography and you can read the first incarnation of Nicky in Brown's "Ruby Fruit Jungle".
James of Hammersmith
A Book Every Person with Sisters Should Read & Enjoy!, 28 Aug 1999
This was a hoot. Just like that Mason-Dixon Line, sometimes sisters are on opposites sides of the street; but they are united when things go bad. I cried as much as I laughed with Juts and Wheezie. As much fun as BINGO!, 12 Aug 1999
Funny, real, well written and a backward sequel to Bingo. Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Laughed until my stomach hurt and eyes teared! great story telling!!!, 03 Aug 1999
Once again Rita Mae Brown tells a great story. I do hope we get to see Nickel grow older... This is Rita Mae Brown at her best, 29 Jul 1999
Loose Lips is the continuing story of Juts and Wheezie, two sisters from the Maryland side of the Mason-Dixon line. It is the third book Ms Brown has given us (Six of One and Bingo are the first two)about these battling hilarious sisters. This book chronicles their World War II adventures-they put the town in panic after they set off the air raid siren when a flock of geese fly overhead and the trip to get Juts adopted child that Wheezie took in a snowstorm. It is warm and wonderful and I wished it never ended--I'm hoping for a fourth installment in the lives of Juts and Wheezie. Read it and enjoy. Laugh Out Loud!, 17 Feb 2002
..If you are a woman with and open mind and a sense of humour then this is a real delight. The characters, the situations, I have never laughed so much while reading. Enjoy! One of the top five best books of the 20th century., 01 Sep 1999
Six of One deserves to be ranked among the best works of modern authors in America. Rita Mae Brown's wit, wisdom, and winning prose capture the true flavor of much of the 20th century, with realistic characterizations which universally represent much of what is familiar to us all. This is not a book about a single subject, it is a book about life, and about love. But most of all it is a book about perspective and the genuine values in life. In this book, laughter resides at the top of the list. God help us all if Rita Mae Brown ever writes a comedy...I nearly died of laughter from this work of real life drama! A book for every woman., 31 Jul 1999
Upon finishing this book I immediately went back to the beginning and started it again. I love this book, and thank the person who lent it to me. I am ordering copies for myself, my daughter, my best friend and my sister. The scene at the July 4th parade is, I think, my favorite. Brown's prose is so vivid that you share the pandemonium, the hilarity, and outrageousness of the melee with the characters. Tugboats and Lady Liberty!!! A Sneaky Pie Brown Mystery you are not!!!, 28 Jul 1999
The strong lesbian overtones of this book disappointed me and I stopped reading it. I will not allow my teenage daughter to read this. We are avid fans of Sneaky Pie Brown mysteries and I erroneously assumed this would be of that caliber. Reader beware! Prepare yourself for doubled-over belly laughs!, 15 Jul 1999
Although it's been 16 years since I first read Six of One, it still stands out as the most hilarous story I've ever had the howling pleasure to read...OUT LOUD! I read it as a university student, and constantly woke my roommate...and the girls upstairs...with my explosive laughter. I just have to say, "Fannie's handbag..." to elicit explosions of glee from others who have read this book...I'm going to treat myself to a second reading! Good start, bad ending, 17 Apr 2006
I read this book in one go - it was a really good read. That is until the last 5-10 pages. Its funny, its descriptive (sometimes drags on a little) its interesting, romantic, erotic etc.. and then it takes some funny surprising twists - a la Jerry Springer. Which is still pretty good.
But then by the end it was like the author just wasn't bothered to write the ending, or she was drained and couldn't think of a suitable one. So what she does is use that very lazy style of narrating by summarising what happens to each character in a quick third-person view. I.e. Lila ends up getting a horse who dies 5 years later etc..
A disapointing ending, a shame really - as most of it was quite good. This is so good, 29 Sep 2004
there's not much to say except "Read it!"! The book is definitely easy reading, but still speaks great truths about humanity and about growing up... However, it's also unbelievably funny and real. You find yourself matching the characters with people you've met -- or at least, wanted desperately to meet people just like her characters!
Hilariously Brilliant!!, 06 Aug 1999
I have read this book at least three times and it only gets better. The first time I read it I stayed awake until dawn finishing it. It is a great read not only for those in the life, but for anyone who has a little "secret" of their own. I recommend it highly!!
Witty, exciting, makes you ponder,this book is brilliant!, 01 May 1999
This book might help you to discover your own truth about life. Every part of the book was marvelous and the ending turned out to be exactly the way I expected. I would like to thank Rita Mae Brown for writing this book.
So much for Southern gentility, 05 Mar 1999
A woman who's played along with the expected stereotypes in a small Virginia town thinks she's dying. So she writes letters to all of her family menbers, revealing that a) she's bisexual, and b) it really *wasn't* so nice knowing them. When her "lung cancer" is re-diagnosed as bronchitis...ALL HADES BREAKS LOOSE. Will it take the intervention of ancient deities to get our heroine back on her feet?
Deep, 08 Jul 1998
This book helped me to summon the nerve to write my own autobigrphy and let other women out there know that they can follow Rita Mae's example and empower themselves using her stories and example. Not content to stay in the trailer, I left my slob of a husband and moved to the communewhere I read other Great Lesbians and think deeply about life, love, and the mystery of the universe.
Think before you write, 05 Jun 1997
First of all, let me say that Rita Mae Brown is one of my favorite authors. The "Think before you write" summary line is in reference to the actions of the main character in this witty, and sometimes hilarious novel. The only thing that kept it from being a 10 was the rather odd ending that I should let you discover for yourself.
Essentially the book is about a woman who has never quite fit the mold set out for her by her "old south" family, and how she comes to terms with them, and herself.
Ms. Brown has an interesting outlook on life, and especially life in Virginia. Irreverent most of the time, her humor has an interesting bite to it.
I would recommend any of her offerings, and if you especially like mysteries, check out her Sneaky Pie books.
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The Hounds and the Fury
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More of Brown's Whacky Mother and Aunt, 31 Aug 2006
Readers of the great Rita Mae Brown classic "Six of One" will already know that the semi-autobiographical characters Juts and Wheezie made a welcome comeback in "Bingo"; the bonus of this book, sort of a Bingo "prequel" is that so does Six of One's star character Celeste Chalfonte, definitely my favourite all time Brown character. Loose Lips is very good and very funny but not quite (by a cat's whisker) up to Bingo. But all the laughs, episodes, tragic family moments you would expect are there in abundance and little Nicky shows up again
Other reading: You can meet the real sisters in "Rita Will" the author's autobiography and you can read the first incarnation of Nicky in Brown's "Ruby Fruit Jungle".
James of Hammersmith
A Book Every Person with Sisters Should Read & Enjoy!, 28 Aug 1999
This was a hoot. Just like that Mason-Dixon Line, sometimes sisters are on opposites sides of the street; but they are united when things go bad. I cried as much as I laughed with Juts and Wheezie. As much fun as BINGO!, 12 Aug 1999
Funny, real, well written and a backward sequel to Bingo. Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Laughed until my stomach hurt and eyes teared! great story telling!!!, 03 Aug 1999
Once again Rita Mae Brown tells a great story. I do hope we get to see Nickel grow older... This is Rita Mae Brown at her best, 29 Jul 1999
Loose Lips is the continuing story of Juts and Wheezie, two sisters from the Maryland side of the Mason-Dixon line. It is the third book Ms Brown has given us (Six of One and Bingo are the first two)about these battling hilarious sisters. This book chronicles their World War II adventures-they put the town in panic after they set off the air raid siren when a flock of geese fly overhead and the trip to get Juts adopted child that Wheezie took in a snowstorm. It is warm and wonderful and I wished it never ended--I'm hoping for a fourth installment in the lives of Juts and Wheezie. Read it and enjoy. Laugh Out Loud!, 17 Feb 2002
..If you are a woman with and open mind and a sense of humour then this is a real delight. The characters, the situations, I have never laughed so much while reading. Enjoy! One of the top five best books of the 20th century., 01 Sep 1999
Six of One deserves to be ranked among the best works of modern authors in America. Rita Mae Brown's wit, wisdom, and winning prose capture the true flavor of much of the 20th century, with realistic characterizations which universally represent much of what is familiar to us all. This is not a book about a single subject, it is a book about life, and about love. But most of all it is a book about perspective and the genuine values in life. In this book, laughter resides at the top of the list. God help us all if Rita Mae Brown ever writes a comedy...I nearly died of laughter from this work of real life drama! A book for every woman., 31 Jul 1999
Upon finishing this book I immediately went back to the beginning and started it again. I love this book, and thank the person who lent it to me. I am ordering copies for myself, my daughter, my best friend and my sister. The scene at the July 4th parade is, I think, my favorite. Brown's prose is so vivid that you share the pandemonium, the hilarity, and outrageousness of the melee with the characters. Tugboats and Lady Liberty!!! A Sneaky Pie Brown Mystery you are not!!!, 28 Jul 1999
The strong lesbian overtones of this book disappointed me and I stopped reading it. I will not allow my teenage daughter to read this. We are avid fans of Sneaky Pie Brown mysteries and I erroneously assumed this would be of that caliber. Reader beware! Prepare yourself for doubled-over belly laughs!, 15 Jul 1999
Although it's been 16 years since I first read Six of One, it still stands out as the most hilarous story I've ever had the howling pleasure to read...OUT LOUD! I read it as a university student, and constantly woke my roommate...and the girls upstairs...with my explosive laughter. I just have to say, "Fannie's handbag..." to elicit explosions of glee from others who have read this book...I'm going to treat myself to a second reading! Good start, bad ending, 17 Apr 2006
I read this book in one go - it was a really good read. That is until the last 5-10 pages. Its funny, its descriptive (sometimes drags on a little) its interesting, romantic, erotic etc.. and then it takes some funny surprising twists - a la Jerry Springer. Which is still pretty good.
But then by the end it was like the author just wasn't bothered to write the ending, or she was drained and couldn't think of a suitable one. So what she does is use that very lazy style of narrating by summarising what happens to each character in a quick third-person view. I.e. Lila ends up getting a horse who dies 5 years later etc..
A disapointing ending, a shame really - as most of it was quite good. This is so good, 29 Sep 2004
there's not much to say except "Read it!"! The book is definitely easy reading, but still speaks great truths about humanity and about growing up... However, it's also unbelievably funny and real. You find yourself matching the characters with people you've met -- or at least, wanted desperately to meet people just like her characters!
Hilariously Brilliant!!, 06 Aug 1999
I have read this book at least three times and it only gets better. The first time I read it I stayed awake until dawn finishing it. It is a great read not only for those in the life, but for anyone who has a little "secret" of their own. I recommend it highly!!
Witty, exciting, makes you ponder,this book is brilliant!, 01 May 1999
This book might help you to discover your own truth about life. Every part of the book was marvelous and the ending turned out to be exactly the way I expected. I would like to thank Rita Mae Brown for writing this book.
So much for Southern gentility, 05 Mar 1999
A woman who's played along with the expected stereotypes in a small Virginia town thinks she's dying. So she writes letters to all of her family menbers, revealing that a) she's bisexual, and b) it really *wasn't* so nice knowing them. When her "lung cancer" is re-diagnosed as bronchitis...ALL HADES BREAKS LOOSE. Will it take the intervention of ancient deities to get our heroine back on her feet?
Deep, 08 Jul 1998
This book helped me to summon the nerve to write my own autobigrphy and let other women out there know that they can follow Rita Mae's example and empower themselves using her stories and example. Not content to stay in the trailer, I left my slob of a husband and moved to the communewhere I read other Great Lesbians and think deeply about life, love, and the mystery of the universe.
Think before you write, 05 Jun 1997
First of all, let me say that Rita Mae Brown is one of my favorite authors. The "Think before you write" summary line is in reference to the actions of the main character in this witty, and sometimes hilarious novel. The only thing that kept it from being a 10 was the rather odd ending that I should let you discover for yourself.
Essentially the book is about a woman who has never quite fit the mold set out for her by her "old south" family, and how she comes to terms with them, and herself.
Ms. Brown has an interesting outlook on life, and especially life in Virginia. Irreverent most of the time, her humor has an interesting bite to it.
I would recommend any of her offerings, and if you especially like mysteries, check out her Sneaky Pie books.
I LOVED THIS BOOK, 05 Jul 1999
SO FAR THIS IS THE BEST. I HAVE READ THIS BOOK MANY TIMES. ALSO LET OTHER PEOPLE READ THIS BOOK. I LOVE MRS. MURPHY AND TEE TUCKER. I'M SURE THAT MY CATS AND DOGS TALK TO EACH OTHER JUST LIKE THEY DO.
good southern humor with suspense added, 30 Dec 1996
Rita Mae Brown was suggested to me by a friend. I picked up
"Murder at Monticello" not expecting to enjoy it much. Boy
was I wrong! I read the book in a day and a half. Ms. Brown
is an excellant author. She adds good southern humor to
the art of good mystery writing. The best part was the
conversations between the animals. I was cats and dogs so
I can relate to this. Can hardly wait to start another
Sneaky Pie Brown and Rita Mae Brown book.
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Whisker of Evil
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More of Brown's Whacky Mother and Aunt, 31 Aug 2006
Readers of the great Rita Mae Brown classic "Six of One" will already know that the semi-autobiographical characters Juts and Wheezie made a welcome comeback in "Bingo"; the bonus of this book, sort of a Bingo "prequel" is that so does Six of One's star character Celeste Chalfonte, definitely my favourite all time Brown character. Loose Lips is very good and very funny but not quite (by a cat's whisker) up to Bingo. But all the laughs, episodes, tragic family moments you would expect are there in abundance and little Nicky shows up again
Other reading: You can meet the real sisters in "Rita Will" the author's autobiography and you can read the first incarnation of Nicky in Brown's "Ruby Fruit Jungle".
James of Hammersmith
A Book Every Person with Sisters Should Read & Enjoy!, 28 Aug 1999
This was a hoot. Just like that Mason-Dixon Line, sometimes sisters are on opposites sides of the street; but they are united when things go bad. I cried as much as I laughed with Juts and Wheezie. As much fun as BINGO!, 12 Aug 1999
Funny, real, well written and a backward sequel to Bingo. Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Laughed until my stomach hurt and eyes teared! great story telling!!!, 03 Aug 1999
Once again Rita Mae Brown tells a great story. I do hope we get to see Nickel grow older... This is Rita Mae Brown at her best, 29 Jul 1999
Loose Lips is the continuing story of Juts and Wheezie, two sisters from the Maryland side of the Mason-Dixon line. It is the third book Ms Brown has given us (Six of One and Bingo are the first two)about these battling hilarious sisters. This book chronicles their World War II adventures-they put the town in panic after they set off the air raid siren when a flock of geese fly overhead and the trip to get Juts adopted child that Wheezie took in a snowstorm. It is warm and wonderful and I wished it never ended--I'm hoping for a fourth installment in the lives of Juts and Wheezie. Read it and enjoy. Laugh Out Loud!, 17 Feb 2002
..If you are a woman with and open mind and a sense of humour then this is a real delight. The characters, the situations, I have never laughed so much while reading. Enjoy! One of the top five best books of the 20th century., 01 Sep 1999
Six of One deserves to be ranked among the best works of modern authors in America. Rita Mae Brown's wit, wisdom, and winning prose capture the true flavor of much of the 20th century, with realistic characterizations which universally represent much of what is familiar to us all. This is not a book about a single subject, it is a book about life, and about love. But most of all it is a book about perspective and the genuine values in life. In this book, laughter resides at the top of the list. God help us all if Rita Mae Brown ever writes a comedy...I nearly died of laughter from this work of real life drama! A book for every woman., 31 Jul 1999
Upon finishing this book I immediately went back to the beginning and started it again. I love this book, and thank the person who lent it to me. I am ordering copies for myself, my daughter, my best friend and my sister. The scene at the July 4th parade is, I think, my favorite. Brown's prose is so vivid that you share the pandemonium, the hilarity, and outrageousness of the melee with the characters. Tugboats and Lady Liberty!!! A Sneaky Pie Brown Mystery you are not!!!, 28 Jul 1999
The strong lesbian overtones of this book disappointed me and I stopped reading it. I will not allow my teenage daughter to read this. We are avid fans of Sneaky Pie Brown mysteries and I erroneously assumed this would be of that caliber. Reader beware! Prepare yourself for doubled-over belly laughs!, 15 Jul 1999
Although it's been 16 years since I first read Six of One, it still stands out as the most hilarous story I've ever had the howling pleasure to read...OUT LOUD! I read it as a university student, and constantly woke my roommate...and the girls upstairs...with my explosive laughter. I just have to say, "Fannie's handbag..." to elicit explosions of glee from others who have read this book...I'm going to treat myself to a second reading! Good start, bad ending, 17 Apr 2006
I read this book in one go - it was a really good read. That is until the last 5-10 pages. Its funny, its descriptive (sometimes drags on a little) its interesting, romantic, erotic etc.. and then it takes some funny surprising twists - a la Jerry Springer. Which is still pretty good.
But then by the end it was like the author just wasn't bothered to write the ending, or she was drained and couldn't think of a suitable one. So what she does is use that very lazy style of narrating by summarising what happens to each character in a quick third-person view. I.e. Lila ends up getting a horse who dies 5 years later etc..
A disapointing ending, a shame really - as most of it was quite good. This is so good, 29 Sep 2004
there's not much to say except "Read it!"! The book is definitely easy reading, but still speaks great truths about humanity and about growing up... However, it's also unbelievably funny and real. You find yourself matching the characters with people you've met -- or at least, wanted desperately to meet people just like her characters!
Hilariously Brilliant!!, 06 Aug 1999
I have read this book at least three times and it only gets better. The first time I read it I stayed awake until dawn finishing it. It is a great read not only for those in the life, but for anyone who has a little "secret" of their own. I recommend it highly!!
Witty, exciting, makes you ponder,this book is brilliant!, 01 May 1999
This book might help you to discover your own truth about life. Every part of the book was marvelous and the ending turned out to be exactly the way I expected. I would like to thank Rita Mae Brown for writing this book.
So much for Southern gentility, 05 Mar 1999
A woman who's played along with the expected stereotypes in a small Virginia town thinks she's dying. So she writes letters to all of her family menbers, revealing that a) she's bisexual, and b) it really *wasn't* so nice knowing them. When her "lung cancer" is re-diagnosed as bronchitis...ALL HADES BREAKS LOOSE. Will it take the intervention of ancient deities to get our heroine back on her feet?
Deep, 08 Jul 1998
This book helped me to summon the nerve to write my own autobigrphy and let other women out there know that they can follow Rita Mae's example and empower themselves using her stories and example. Not content to stay in the trailer, I left my slob of a husband and moved to the communewhere I read other Great Lesbians and think deeply about life, love, and the mystery of the universe.
Think before you write, 05 Jun 1997
First of all, let me say that Rita Mae Brown is one of my favorite authors. The "Think before you write" summary line is in reference to the actions of the main character in this witty, and sometimes hilarious novel. The only thing that kept it from being a 10 was the rather odd ending that I should let you discover for yourself.
Essentially the book is about a woman who has never quite fit the mold set out for her by her "old south" family, and how she comes to terms with them, and herself.
Ms. Brown has an interesting outlook on life, and especially life in Virginia. Irreverent most of the time, her humor has an interesting bite to it.
I would recommend any of her offerings, and if you especially like mysteries, check out her Sneaky Pie books.
I LOVED THIS BOOK, 05 Jul 1999
SO FAR THIS IS THE BEST. I HAVE READ THIS BOOK MANY TIMES. ALSO LET OTHER PEOPLE READ THIS BOOK. I LOVE MRS. MURPHY AND TEE TUCKER. I'M SURE THAT MY CATS AND DOGS TALK TO EACH OTHER JUST LIKE THEY DO.
good southern humor with suspense added, 30 Dec 1996
Rita Mae Brown was suggested to me by a friend. I picked up
"Murder at Monticello" not expecting to enjoy it much. Boy
was I wrong! I read the book in a day and a half. Ms. Brown
is an excellant author. She adds good southern humor to
the art of good mystery writing. The best part was the
conversations between the animals. I was cats and dogs so
I can relate to this. Can hardly wait to start another
Sneaky Pie Brown and Rita Mae Brown book.
Always Light, Always Amusing, 09 Jun 2004
No one in their right mind would suggest that Rita Mae Brown's "Mrs. Murphy" mystery series is in the same league with such earlier works as RUBYFRUIT JUNGLE, but doubtlessly Brown laughs all the way to the bank: the series has proven very popular, and in truth when it comes to ultra-light amusements one could do far worse than waste an afternoon in Brown's fictional Crozet, Virginia. Like all books in the series, WHISKER OF EVIL returns us to the host of small-town characters of which we've grown so fond. Postmistress Mary "Harry" Harristein reigns supreme over the tiny town's equally tiny post office, surrounded by an amusing assortment of friends and acquaintances--not the least of which are her two cats, Mrs. Murphy and Pewter, and her dog, Tucker. And when Harry stumbles over a dying man while walking along Potlicker Creek, her animals are as curious about the situation as she. Brown has never really bothered to construct a tightly designed plot for any of the Mrs. Murphy novels, and while the motive and means for murder prove particularly ingenious in this novel the story itself is loose even in comparison to previous titles in the series. Still, it's all in good fun, and longtime fans of the series will be greatly interested to note that with WHISKER OF EVIL Brown begins to alter the course of her characters' lives with a host of changes that come for both good and ill. Recommended for a rainy day! GFT, Amazon Reviewer
More soap opera means less detection, 27 Apr 2004
Another Mrs Murphy mystery, another string of murders in America's mostunlucky community, Crozet. Die hard fans will relish this next instalment,and Rita Mae Brown sticks to the winning formula, murders a plenty, felinesleuthing and Harry still undecided about Fair, her wandering ex who wantsto woo her back. Definitely more soap in this one and less detection, butif you are delighted by the characters who inhabit Crozet this is not alet down, the one exception being Tracy Raz, Miranda's new sweetheart, whois conspicious by his absence, surely Ms Brown is not setting him up forCrozet's next psycho?
The bottom line is Mrs Murphy is the best felinesleuth around, and although the formula is beginning to feel a littlejaded (this is number 12 after all), this new instalment of life in Crozetis as delightful as the rest.
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More of Brown's Whacky Mother and Aunt, 31 Aug 2006
Readers of the great Rita Mae Brown classic "Six of One" will already know that the semi-autobiographical characters Juts and Wheezie made a welcome comeback in "Bingo"; the bonus of this book, sort of a Bingo "prequel" is that so does Six of One's star character Celeste Chalfonte, definitely my favourite all time Brown character. Loose Lips is very good and very funny but not quite (by a cat's whisker) up to Bingo. But all the laughs, episodes, tragic family moments you would expect are there in abundance and little Nicky shows up again
Other reading: You can meet the real sisters in "Rita Will" the author's autobiography and you can read the first incarnation of Nicky in Brown's "Ruby Fruit Jungle".
James of Hammersmith
A Book Every Person with Sisters Should Read & Enjoy!, 28 Aug 1999
This was a hoot. Just like that Mason-Dixon Line, sometimes sisters are on opposites sides of the street; but they are united when things go bad. I cried as much as I laughed with Juts and Wheezie. As much fun as BINGO!, 12 Aug 1999
Funny, real, well written and a backward sequel to Bingo. Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Laughed until my stomach hurt and eyes teared! great story telling!!!, 03 Aug 1999
Once again Rita Mae Brown tells a great story. I do hope we get to see Nickel grow older... This is Rita Mae Brown at her best, 29 Jul 1999
Loose Lips is the continuing story of Juts and Wheezie, two sisters from the Maryland side of the Mason-Dixon line. It is the third book Ms Brown has given us (Six of One and Bingo are the first two)about these battling hilarious sisters. This book chronicles their World War II adventures-they put the town in panic after they set off the air raid siren when a flock of geese fly overhead and the trip to get Juts adopted child that Wheezie took in a snowstorm. It is warm and wonderful and I wished it never ended--I'm hoping for a fourth installment in the lives of Juts and Wheezie. Read it and enjoy. Laugh Out Loud!, 17 Feb 2002
..If you are a woman with and open mind and a sense of humour then this is a real delight. The characters, the situations, I have never laughed so much while reading. Enjoy! One of the top five best books of the 20th century., 01 Sep 1999
Six of One deserves to be ranked among the best works of modern authors in America. Rita Mae Brown's wit, wisdom, and winning prose capture the true flavor of much of the 20th century, with realistic characterizations which universally represent much of what is familiar to us all. This is not a book about a single subject, it is a book about life, and about love. But most of all it is a book about perspective and the genuine values in life. In this book, laughter resides at the top of the list. God help us all if Rita Mae Brown ever writes a comedy...I nearly died of laughter from this work of real life drama! A book for every woman., 31 Jul 1999
Upon finishing this book I immediately went back to the beginning and started it again. I love this book, and thank the person who lent it to me. I am ordering copies for myself, my daughter, my best friend and my sister. The scene at the July 4th parade is, I think, my favorite. Brown's prose is so vivid that you share the pandemonium, the hilarity, and outrageousness of the melee with the characters. Tugboats and Lady Liberty!!! A Sneaky Pie Brown Mystery you are not!!!, 28 Jul 1999
The strong lesbian overtones of this book disappointed me and I stopped reading it. I will not allow my teenage daughter to read this. We are avid fans of Sneaky Pie Brown mysteries and I erroneously assumed this would be of that caliber. Reader beware! Prepare yourself for doubled-over belly laughs!, 15 Jul 1999
Although it's been 16 years since I first read Six of One, it still stands out as the most hilarous story I've ever had the howling pleasure to read...OUT LOUD! I read it as a university student, and constantly woke my roommate...and the girls upstairs...with my explosive laughter. I just have to say, "Fannie's handbag..." to elicit explosions of glee from others who have read this book...I'm going to treat myself to a second reading! Good start, bad ending, 17 Apr 2006
I read this book in one go - it was a really good read. That is until the last 5-10 pages. Its funny, its descriptive (sometimes drags on a little) its interesting, romantic, erotic etc.. and then it takes some funny surprising twists - a la Jerry Springer. Which is still pretty good.
But then by the end it was like the author just wasn't bothered to write the ending, or she was drained and couldn't think of a suitable one. So what she does is use that very lazy style of narrating by summarising what happens to each character in a quick third-person view. I.e. Lila ends up getting a horse who dies 5 years later etc..
A disapointing ending, a shame really - as most of it was quite good. This is so good, 29 Sep 2004
there's not much to say except "Read it!"! The book is definitely easy reading, but still speaks great truths about humanity and about growing up... However, it's also unbelievably funny and real. You find yourself matching the characters with people you've met -- or at least, wanted desperately to meet people just like her characters!
Hilariously Brilliant!!, 06 Aug 1999
I have read this book at least three times and it only gets better. The first time I read it I stayed awake until dawn finishing it. It is a great read not only for those in the life, but for anyone who has a little "secret" of their own. I recommend it highly!!
Witty, exciting, makes you ponder,this book is brilliant!, 01 May 1999
This book might help you to discover your own truth about life. Every part of the book was marvelous and the ending turned out to be exactly the way I expected. I would like to thank Rita Mae Brown for writing this book.
So much for Southern gentility, 05 Mar 1999
A woman who's played along with the expected stereotypes in a small Virginia town thinks she's dying. So she writes letters to all of her family menbers, revealing that a) she's bisexual, and b) it really *wasn't* so nice knowing them. When her "lung cancer" is re-diagnosed as bronchitis...ALL HADES BREAKS LOOSE. Will it take the intervention of ancient deities to get our heroine back on her feet?
Deep, 08 Jul 1998
This book helped me to summon the nerve to write my own autobigrphy and let other women out there know that they can follow Rita Mae's example and empower themselves using her stories and example. Not content to stay in the trailer, I left my slob of a husband and moved to the communewhere I read other Great Lesbians and think deeply about life, love, and the mystery of the universe.
Think before you write, 05 Jun 1997
First of all, let me say that Rita Mae Brown is one of my favorite authors. The "Think before you write" summary line is in reference to the actions of the main character in this witty, and sometimes hilarious novel. The only thing that kept it from being a 10 was the rather odd ending that I should let you discover for yourself.
Essentially the book is about a woman who has never quite fit the mold set out for her by her "old south" family, and how she comes to terms with them, and herself.
Ms. Brown has an interesting outlook on life, and especially life in Virginia. Irreverent most of the time, her humor has an interesting bite to it.
I would recommend any of her offerings, and if you especially like mysteries, check out her Sneaky Pie books.
I LOVED THIS BOOK, 05 Jul 1999
SO FAR THIS IS THE BEST. I HAVE READ THIS BOOK MANY TIMES. ALSO LET OTHER PEOPLE READ THIS BOOK. I LOVE MRS. MURPHY AND TEE TUCKER. I'M SURE THAT MY CATS AND DOGS TALK TO EACH OTHER JUST LIKE THEY DO.
good southern humor with suspense added, 30 Dec 1996
Rita Mae Brown was suggested to me by a friend. I picked up
"Murder at Monticello" not expecting to enjoy it much. Boy
was I wrong! I read the book in a day and a half. Ms. Brown
is an excellant author. She adds good southern humor to
the art of good mystery writing. The best part was the
conversations between the animals. I was cats and dogs so
I can relate to this. Can hardly wait to start another
Sneaky Pie Brown and Rita Mae Brown book.
Always Light, Always Amusing, 09 Jun 2004
No one in their right mind would suggest that Rita Mae Brown's "Mrs. Murphy" mystery series is in the same league with such earlier works as RUBYFRUIT JUNGLE, but doubtlessly Brown laughs all the way to the bank: the series has proven very popular, and in truth when it comes to ultra-light amusements one could do far worse than waste an afternoon in Brown's fictional Crozet, Virginia. Like all books in the series, WHISKER OF EVIL returns us to the host of small-town characters of which we've grown so fond. Postmistress Mary "Harry" Harristein reigns supreme over the tiny town's equally tiny post office, surrounded by an amusing assortment of friends and acquaintances--not the least of which are her two cats, Mrs. Murphy and Pewter, and her dog, Tucker. And when Harry stumbles over a dying man while walking along Potlicker Creek, her animals are as curious about the situation as she. Brown has never really bothered to construct a tightly designed plot for any of the Mrs. Murphy novels, and while the motive and means for murder prove particularly ingenious in this novel the story itself is loose even in comparison to previous titles in the series. Still, it's all in good fun, and longtime fans of the series will be greatly interested to note that with WHISKER OF EVIL Brown begins to alter the course of her characters' lives with a host of changes that come for both good and ill. Recommended for a rainy day! GFT, Amazon Reviewer
More soap opera means less detection, 27 Apr 2004
Another Mrs Murphy mystery, another string of murders in America's mostunlucky community, Crozet. Die hard fans will relish this next instalment,and Rita Mae Brown sticks to the winning formula, murders a plenty, felinesleuthing and Harry still undecided about Fair, her wandering ex who wantsto woo her back. Definitely more soap in this one and less detection, butif you are delighted by the characters who inhabit Crozet this is not alet down, the one exception being Tracy Raz, Miranda's new sweetheart, whois conspicious by his absence, surely Ms Brown is not setting him up forCrozet's next psycho?
The bottom line is Mrs Murphy is the best felinesleuth around, and although the formula is beginning to feel a littlejaded (this is number 12 after all), this new instalment of life in Crozetis as delightful as the rest.
Not As Good As the Rest, 06 Aug 1999
I don't have much new to add to the previous reviews, except to say that I, too, have read all of the previous Mrs. Murphy books as well as Riding Shotgun and Rita Will. For some reason this story was strangely lacking. Maybe because she went a little over the top at the end and I couldn't suspend my disbelief as willingly as usual. If this book had been the first one I read, I'm not sure I would come back for more. I also think the new illustrations are jarring after the previously wonderful ones. Growing up, Marguerite Henry was my favorite author (because she wrote about horses), but the books would have not been complete without Wesley Dennis' illustrations. I feel the same way about Mrs. Murphy, Pewter, Tucker without Wendy Wray.
Didn't measure up., 22 Jul 1999
I enjoy Rita Mae Brown's books very much and I actually bought one from Amazon.com using a gift certifcate just last week. This, however, didn't measure up. I enjoyed the book and, as always, I thought the animals were a delightlful touch. However, I agree with a previous customer. I don't believe that the author should spell out EVERY single detail down to its threadbare minimum, but I like for the author to come right out and say who did it just to confirm my suspicions. The author did this in a way. The murderers confesssed to each other in a dilly-dallying, round-about way. My father is a police officer and just not having ANY justice served was another low point in the book.
Another enjoyable read, 09 Jul 1999
Enjoyed this latest entry in the series, but after the climatic rescue at the end, I have one question......does this make Mrs Murphy and Pewter eligible for MENSA membership?? :-) Despite all the silliness, I still enjoy the stories very much. One major complaint though.... THE NEW ILLUSTRATOR!!!!!! The drawings of the animals are very crude compared to the previous exquisite work of Wendy Wray. I have always looked forward to the wonderful illustrations and was horribly disappointed. Mrs Murphy is striped like a barber pole....and is that supposed to be Simon on p.205?? Try looking a possum some time, that is NOT one. Looks like an armadillo head to me. Bring back Wendy!!!!!! Laura Clemons
How about some NEW ideas?, 08 Jun 1999
I really enjoyed the earlier books in this series, but despite my best efforts and several tries, couldn't get through this one. Maybe it's because Harry and her buddies are starting to say the same thing over and over again. Or maybe it's because these should be fun to know characters are becoming as boring and predictable as their dialogue has become. Cute only goes so far, even in a light hearted mystery and then it gets tedious. Maybe the animals should do less and the humans just a bit more if this previously entertaining series is to keep moving forward. After all, the gimmick of the talking animals has been well established.
Another good entry in the series, 01 Jun 1999
If you liked the other books in the series, you'll like this one. Fair warning: if you're expecting this to be a nice "cozy" where everything comes out right in the end, you're going to have to be satisfied with partial justice. There are two mysteries in this one, the minor one that's ridiculously easy to solve, and the major one that's quite a bit harder. The debates between characters with different viewpoints are interesting, as usual. Long-time readers can tell that the rehabilitation of Miranda, who was rather obnoxious in the first book, is complete -- the handy cast listing has dropped that line that she thumps her own Bible. (Of course, it was easy to tell that the authors decided they really liked her when they started to describe her as plump instead of fat. The Browns follow a modern trend in writing where nice fat characters are described using euphemisms for fat. The dreaded three-letter word is reserved for fat characters who aren't nice.) Those readers who consider Fair a jerk, as I do, will be pleased that he hardly shows up. I wish the authors would introduce a man worthy of Harry. Notes: The illustrations are usually accurate as well as attractive, so it's surprising that Pewter is in the dam-crossing one when the text states that she stayed home. Was there a change to the original draft? The publisher might wish to look at the fourth paragraph from the bottom on p.30. Unless "scared cow" is Virginian for "sacred cow", they might wish to correct that for the paperback. Ann E. Nichols
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More of Brown's Whacky Mother and Aunt, 31 Aug 2006
Readers of the great Rita Mae Brown classic "Six of One" will already know that the semi-autobiographical characters Juts and Wheezie made a welcome comeback in "Bingo"; the bonus of this book, sort of a Bingo "prequel" is that so does Six of One's star character Celeste Chalfonte, definitely my favourite all time Brown character. Loose Lips is very good and very funny but not quite (by a cat's whisker) up to Bingo. But all the laughs, episodes, tragic family moments you would expect are there in abundance and little Nicky shows up again
Other reading: You can meet the real sisters in "Rita Will" the author's autobiography and you can read the first incarnation of Nicky in Brown's "Ruby Fruit Jungle".
James of Hammersmith
A Book Every Person with Sisters Should Read & Enjoy!, 28 Aug 1999
This was a hoot. Just like that Mason-Dixon Line, sometimes sisters are on opposites sides of the street; but they are united when things go bad. I cried as much as I laughed with Juts and Wheezie. As much fun as BINGO!, 12 Aug 1999
Funny, real, well written and a backward sequel to Bingo. Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Laughed until my stomach hurt and eyes teared! great story telling!!!, 03 Aug 1999
Once again Rita Mae Brown tells a great story. I do hope we get to see Nickel grow older... This is Rita Mae Brown at her best, 29 Jul 1999
Loose Lips is the continuing story of Juts and Wheezie, two sisters from the Maryland side of the Mason-Dixon line. It is the third book Ms Brown has given us (Six of One and Bingo are the first two)about these battling hilarious sisters. This book chronicles their World War II adventures-they put the town in panic after they set off the air raid siren when a flock of geese fly overhead and the trip to get Juts adopted child that Wheezie took in a snowstorm. It is warm and wonderful and I wished it never ended--I'm hoping for a fourth installment in the lives of Juts and Wheezie. Read it and enjoy. Laugh Out Loud!, 17 Feb 2002
..If you are a woman with and open mind and a sense of humour then this is a real delight. The characters, the situations, I have never laughed so much while reading. Enjoy! One of the top five best books of the 20th century., 01 Sep 1999
Six of One deserves to be ranked among the best works of modern authors in America. Rita Mae Brown's wit, wisdom, and winning prose capture the true flavor of much of the 20th century, with realistic characterizations which universally represent much of what is familiar to us all. This is not a book about a single subject, it is a book about life, and about love. But most of all it is a book about perspective and the genuine values in life. In this book, laughter resides at the top of the list. God help us all if Rita Mae Brown ever writes a comedy...I nearly died of laughter from this work of real life drama! A book for every woman., 31 Jul 1999
Upon finishing this book I immediately went back to the beginning and started it again. I love this book, and thank the person who lent it to me. I am ordering copies for myself, my daughter, my best friend and my sister. The scene at the July 4th parade is, I think, my favorite. Brown's prose is so vivid that you share the pandemonium, the hilarity, and outrageousness of the melee with the characters. Tugboats and Lady Liberty!!! A Sneaky Pie Brown Mystery you are not!!!, 28 Jul 1999
The strong lesbian overtones of this book disappointed me and I stopped reading it. I will not allow my teenage daughter to read this. We are avid fans of Sneaky Pie Brown mysteries and I erroneously assumed this would be of that caliber. Reader beware! Prepare yourself for doubled-over belly laughs!, 15 Jul 1999
Although it's been 16 years since I first read Six of One, it still stands out as the most hilarous story I've ever had the howling pleasure to read...OUT LOUD! I read it as a university student, and constantly woke my roommate...and the girls upstairs...with my explosive laughter. I just have to say, "Fannie's handbag..." to elicit explosions of glee from others who have read this book...I'm going to treat myself to a second reading! Good start, bad ending, 17 Apr 2006
I read this book in one go - it was a really good read. That is until the last 5-10 pages. Its funny, its descriptive (sometimes drags on a little) its interesting, romantic, erotic etc.. and then it takes some funny surprising twists - a la Jerry Springer. Which is still pretty good.
But then by the end it was like the author just wasn't bothered to write the ending, or she was drained and couldn't think of a suitable one. So what she does is use that very lazy style of narrating by summarising what happens to each character in a quick third-person view. I.e. Lila ends up getting a horse who dies 5 years later etc..
A disapointing ending, a shame really - as most of it was quite good. This is so good, 29 Sep 2004
there's not much to say except "Read it!"! The book is definitely easy reading, but still speaks great truths about humanity and about growing up... However, it's also unbelievably funny and real. You find yourself matching the characters with people you've met -- or at least, wanted desperately to meet people just like her characters!
Hilariously Brilliant!!, 06 Aug 1999
I have read this book at least three times and it only gets better. The first time I read it I stayed awake until dawn finishing it. It is a great read not only for those in the life, but for anyone who has a little "secret" of their own. I recommend it highly!!
Witty, exciting, makes you ponder,this book is brilliant!, 01 May 1999
This book might help you to discover your own truth about life. Every part of the book was marvelous and the ending turned out to be exactly the way I expected. I would like to thank Rita Mae Brown for writing this book.
So much for Southern gentility, 05 Mar 1999
A woman who's played along with the expected stereotypes in a small Virginia town thinks she's dying. So she writes letters to all of her family menbers, revealing that a) she's bisexual, and b) it really *wasn't* so nice knowing them. When her "lung cancer" is re-diagnosed as bronchitis...ALL HADES BREAKS LOOSE. Will it take the intervention of ancient deities to get our heroine back on her feet?
Deep, 08 Jul 1998
This book helped me to summon the nerve to write my own autobigrphy and let other women out there know that they can follow Rita Mae's example and empower themselves using her stories and example. Not content to stay in the trailer, I left my slob of a husband and moved to the communewhere I read other Great Lesbians and think deeply about life, love, and the mystery of the universe.
Think before you write, 05 Jun 1997
First of all, let me say that Rita Mae Brown is one of my favorite authors. The "Think before you write" summary line is in reference to the actions of the main character in this witty, and sometimes hilarious novel. The only thing that kept it from being a 10 was the rather odd ending that I should let you discover for yourself.
Essentially the book is about a woman who has never quite fit the mold set out for her by her "old south" family, and how she comes to terms with them, and herself.
Ms. Brown has an interesting outlook on life, and especially life in Virginia. Irreverent most of the time, her humor has an interesting bite to it.
I would recommend any of her offerings, and if you especially like mysteries, check out her Sneaky Pie books.
I LOVED THIS BOOK, 05 Jul 1999
SO FAR THIS IS THE BEST. I HAVE READ THIS BOOK MANY TIMES. ALSO LET OTHER PEOPLE READ THIS BOOK. I LOVE MRS. MURPHY AND TEE TUCKER. I'M SURE THAT MY CATS AND DOGS TALK TO EACH OTHER JUST LIKE THEY DO.
good southern humor with suspense added, 30 Dec 1996
Rita Mae Brown was suggested to me by a friend. I picked up
"Murder at Monticello" not expecting to enjoy it much. Boy
was I wrong! I read the book in a day and a half. Ms. Brown
is an excellant author. She adds good southern humor to
the art of good mystery writing. The best part was the
conversations between the animals. I was cats and dogs so
I can relate to this. Can hardly wait to start another
Sneaky Pie Brown and Rita Mae Brown book.
Always Light, Always Amusing, 09 Jun 2004
No one in their right mind would suggest that Rita Mae Brown's "Mrs. Murphy" mystery series is in the same league with such earlier works as RUBYFRUIT JUNGLE, but doubtlessly Brown laughs all the way to the bank: the series has proven very popular, and in truth when it comes to ultra-light amusements one could do far worse than waste an afternoon in Brown's fictional Crozet, Virginia. Like all books in the series, WHISKER OF EVIL returns us to the host of small-town characters of which we've grown so fond. Postmistress Mary "Harry" Harristein reigns supreme over the tiny town's equally tiny post office, surrounded by an amusing assortment of friends and acquaintances--not the least of which are her two cats, Mrs. Murphy and Pewter, and her dog, Tucker. And when Harry stumbles over a dying man while walking along Potlicker Creek, her animals are as curious about the situation as she. Brown has never really bothered to construct a tightly designed plot for any of the Mrs. Murphy novels, and while the motive and means for murder prove particularly ingenious in this novel the story itself is loose even in comparison to previous titles in the series. Still, it's all in good fun, and longtime fans of the series will be greatly interested to note that with WHISKER OF EVIL Brown begins to alter the course of her characters' lives with a host of changes that come for both good and ill. Recommended for a rainy day! GFT, Amazon Reviewer
More soap opera means less detection, 27 Apr 2004
Another Mrs Murphy mystery, another string of murders in America's mostunlucky community, Crozet. Die hard fans will relish this next instalment,and Rita Mae Brown sticks to the winning formula, murders a plenty, felinesleuthing and Harry still undecided about Fair, her wandering ex who wantsto woo her back. Definitely more soap in this one and less detection, butif you are delighted by the characters who inhabit Crozet this is not alet down, the one exception being Tracy Raz, Miranda's new sweetheart, whois conspicious by his absence, surely Ms Brown is not setting him up forCrozet's next psycho?
The bottom line is Mrs Murphy is the best felinesleuth around, and although the formula is beginning to feel a littlejaded (this is number 12 after all), this new instalment of life in Crozetis as delightful as the rest.
Not As Good As the Rest, 06 Aug 1999
I don't have much new to add to the previous reviews, except to say that I, too, have read all of the previous Mrs. Murphy books as well as Riding Shotgun and Rita Will. For some reason this story was strangely lacking. Maybe because she went a little over the top at the end and I couldn't suspend my disbelief as willingly as usual. If this book had been the first one I read, I'm not sure I would come back for more. I also think the new illustrations are jarring after the previously wonderful ones. Growing up, Marguerite Henry was my favorite author (because she wrote about horses), but the books would have not been complete without Wesley Dennis' illustrations. I feel the same way about Mrs. Murphy, Pewter, Tucker without Wendy Wray.
Didn't measure up., 22 Jul 1999
I enjoy Rita Mae Brown's books very much and I actually bought one from Amazon.com using a gift certifcate just last week. This, however, didn't measure up. I enjoyed the book and, as always, I thought the animals were a delightlful touch. However, I agree with a previous customer. I don't believe that the author should spell out EVERY single detail down to its threadbare minimum, but I like for the author to come right out and say who did it just to confirm my suspicions. The author did this in a way. The murderers confesssed to each other in a dilly-dallying, round-about way. My father is a police officer and just not having ANY justice served was another low point in the book.
Another enjoyable read, 09 Jul 1999
Enjoyed this latest entry in the series, but after the climatic rescue at the end, I have one question......does this make Mrs Murphy and Pewter eligible for MENSA membership?? :-) Despite all the silliness, I still enjoy the stories very much. One major complaint though.... THE NEW ILLUSTRATOR!!!!!! The drawings of the animals are very crude compared to the previous exquisite work of Wendy Wray. I have always looked forward to the wonderful illustrations and was horribly disappointed. Mrs Murphy is striped like a barber pole....and is that supposed to be Simon on p.205?? Try looking a possum some time, that is NOT one. Looks like an armadillo head to me. Bring back Wendy!!!!!! Laura Clemons
How about some NEW ideas?, 08 Jun 1999
I really enjoyed the earlier books in this series, but despite my best efforts and several tries, couldn't get through this one. Maybe it's because Harry and her buddies are starting to say the same thing over and over again. Or maybe it's because these should be fun to know characters are becoming as boring and predictable as their dialogue has become. Cute only goes so far, even in a light hearted mystery and then it gets tedious. Maybe the animals should do less and the humans just a bit more if this previously entertaining series is to keep moving forward. After all, the gimmick of the talking animals has been well established.
Another good entry in the series, 01 Jun 1999
If you liked the other books in the series, you'll like this one. Fair warning: if you're expecting this to be a nice "cozy" where everything comes out right in the end, you're going to have to be satisfied with partial justice. There are two mysteries in this one, the minor one that's ridiculously easy to solve, and the major one that's quite a bit harder. The debates between characters with different viewpoints are interesting, as usual. Long-time readers can tell that the rehabilitation of Miranda, who was rather obnoxious in the first book, is complete -- the handy cast listing has dropped that line that she thumps her own Bible. (Of course, it was easy to tell that the authors decided they really liked her when they started to describe her as plump instead of fat. The Browns follow a modern trend in writing where nice fat characters are described using euphemisms for fat. The dreaded three-letter word is reserved for fat characters who aren't nice.) Those readers who consider Fair a jerk, as I do, will be pleased that he hardly shows up. I wish the authors would introduce a man worthy of Harry. Notes: The illustrations are usually accurate as well as attractive, so it's surprising that Pewter is in the dam-crossing one when the text states that she stayed home. Was there a change to the original draft? The publisher might wish to look at the fourth paragraph from the bottom on p.30. Unless "scared cow" is Virginian for "sacred cow", they might wish to correct that for the paperback. Ann E. Nichols
The American Civil War as Seen and Fought by the Ladies, 19 Aug 2008
There were uncounted women who cut their hair, lowered their voices and took up arms on both sides of the American Civil War. Rita Mae Brown does a wonderful job crafting a fictional story using this truth as her premise. The characters are richly drawn (I actually preferred the evolution of Geneva's mother, Lutie, to Geneva herself), and the story layered and interesting.
Geneva can't bear to be away from her husband when he enlists as soon as the guns fire on Fort Sumter. She joins him as a soldier, and learns some unpleasant truths about him and about war. She finds that she has a talent for fighting and that she and her husband aren't as compatible as they might have been had they not rejected their "traditional" roles.
Rita Mae Brown's interesting Foreword and endnotes provide context and explanation for her literary choices, and greatly enrich the experience. I give this book four stars instead of five because at the end, there are several characters whose final stories are only alluded to, as in, "this happened, but that's a story for another day." I wanted to know what happened for these folks, and this abrupt ending felt like laziness, as if Miss Brown just didn't feel like writing any further. Unfortunate, as it left a bad taste after the novel had been so interesting up to that point.
Rita Mae Brown with a historical novel and at her usual best, 12 Jul 1998
This author has proven in many of her books that she will know her subject well before writing about it. The book shows the horrors of the War Between the States from a different viewpoint: a newly married woman whose husband tries to help his southern community in one of this country's worst moments. Ms. Brown's research into the lives of the different people that constituted a southern plantation, gives the reader a new perspective on the relationships between owners, slaves, overseers and the other participants in southern life. Lest this review seem too focused on the educational view of High Hearts, the book is thoroughly enjoyable as a story and easy reading. Rita Mae Brown at her superb best.
Enter the historian, 16 Feb 1998
Not only breaking out of the stereotype that cast her as only being able to write lesbian novels, but also showing her mettle as a historical researcher, Brown, delivers a story with a twist -- war loving female and her poetry loving husband who is in but can't stand war. A good behind-the-battle-lines (Southern battle lines) civil war book that nonetheless escapes the usual one-side bias of American writers. The ending is a bit too convenient though.
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