The Getaway Girls: A hilarious feel good summer read about second chances
L**N
Fun and twisty read!
I really enjoyed this book. I dont get all of the UK references as I am American, but it still translates as humorous!This book had me laughing, fretting, crying, and rejoicing all the way through. I actually felt like I was on "Holiday" with this trio.A definite must-read if you like adventure and danger and laughter!
M**K
Easy read
This was an easy read for my flights to/from Orlando. It was selected for our first new book club read. Not sure it will lend itself to a good book discussion, but let’s face it, book clubs often are for getting together to have fun conversation more often than deep discussions.;) I loved the development of the unlikely friendships and the focus on older female main characters. Would make a fun, light-hearted movie with some strong female leads.:)
J**.
could have been great
A good plot, it was just a little unbelievable to me about the bank robbery and the chase and all and it was much too long.
C**E
70 Something
I loved the descriptions of all the places they visited. I felt as if I was there. I am of the same age as these women in the story. I enjoyed imagining what it would be like to just go off and have an adventure.I would recommend this book to any woman ready to dream of adventure, fun, and laughter! Many times I laughed out loud!Certainly earned a 5star from me!
A**R
slow to start but funny once it gets going!
Like in life, the trip planning portion takes a while and is not as fun but once the trip starts the book will keep your interest and provide a few good laughs. Was captivating enough that I didn’t fall asleep during 3am feeds but not so much that I couldn’t put it down and get some sleep while the baby slept. Overall a good light-hearted book that will make you think about life, love and adventure
D**Y
Fun book to read
A fun book for our book clubEveryone enjoyed the funny read.
R**F
Good read
It was an easy read with predictable scenarios. I have been lucky enough to travel some in italy. Sure wasn't lucky as these three for stops and never ever received the niceties in the six months I was there. But fiction is fiction and the book met expectations
T**E
A ROAD TRIP - WHAT A ROAD TRIP
Connie is an older woman. She has been teaching a floral arranging class. Connie needs a change in her life. Her children and grandchildren are simply not enough to fill her life.When she tells two of her students that she is ending the class, they are disappointed. They enjoy Connie and the class helps them fill their days.Maggie is an older Scottish woman who lives with Ringer. And has for many years. Ringer is a professional criminal. Now he has hurt Maggie by finding a younger woman. The worst part is, he simply ignores her.Gill is a woman who does not want to grow old. Her seventieth birthday is approaching. Her belief is that her black beehive hairdo and heavy makeup will allow the world to see a much younger woman. Gill is looking for a man, or maybe several men. But, she is certainly looking.Connie announces she is driving to Italy to find her ancestors. And she has decided to buy a large recreational vehicle for the drive across the continent. Maggie and Gill want to go too.These women do not know one another very well, but they believe the trip is a good idea.It is a good idea.Maggie can’t sleep the night before leaving for her trip. She hears Ringer come home and putter around in the kitchen. Early the next morning before she leaves the apartment, she looks in the oven and finds a bag full of money. And she takes the money. She is aware that Ringer will be very, very angry. But, after all she has devoted 30 years of her life to the jerk.The book has humor. The book has great character development. The book introduces the reader to many wonderful characters along the way. The book is very enjoyable.Each of these women learn about themselves along the way. And they also learn about one another. At times, what they learn about their fellow man can be quite amazing.I liked this book.
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