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K**E
A fun and entertaining read that captures the quirky spirit of life on Martha’s Vineyard.
If you’re looking for a fun, entertaining read that captures the quirky spirit of life on Martha’s Vineyard, you can do a lot worse than Counting Chickens. A naked man strolls down the opening page and down the middle of State Road on his way to Alley’s General Store in West Tisbury, setting in motion a story populated by refugees of all sorts: marooned hippies, an abandoned dog, an exiled professor, a battered wife, a poor little rich girl, a flock of individually and eccentrically named Crested Cream Legbars, a diaper-wearing mother hen named Ada Queetie, all trying to fashion a life on an island associated in the popular imagination with presidential retreats, wealth, extravagance, and a certain je ne sais quoi. Amid this swirl moves the captivating Remy, who, having returned home, divorced, from her off-island life in The Lone Star State, strives to make a go of her start-up concierge business. Shuttling between the island world of chickens, old friends, moonlight on water and ever-imminent romance, and the vacation world of the frequently soulless, sometimes hedonistic and caddish summer people she works for, Remy struggles to establish an equilibrium she can live with. The story is told with humor and great affection for the Vineyard (particularly West Tisbury), which is depicted in minute, authentic detail. Sit back, sip a drink, bask in the sun, and let the lapping waves fade into the background as you enjoy Counting Chickens.
R**D
This was the book I never wanted to end. Loved every minute I spent reading it. .
As soon a I finished this wonderful book, I realized how much I would miss the characters and watching all the twists and turns of their lives.... the sad parts, the funny parts and of course the romantic parts. It was such fun getting to know them and explore the beautiful island with them. When I go to MV, I know I will be looking for Teddie and his mushrooms at the farmers market, Remy and Jake sailing on Tisbury Great Pond, and Ada Queetie strutting around in the hen house next door.I hope Bell considers a sequel.
E**N
Summer Fun on Martha's Vineyard
Counting Chickens, the author's second novel, is a fun-filled romcom page turner that takes you to the best places on Martha's Vineyard and engages you in a sequence of romantic missteps and recoveries. If you don't have the good fortune to be reading this as you sun yourself at Lambert's Cove, you'll still get the feeling of being there. Maybe next summer!
L**S
An enchanting summer story
This book sparkles like sunshine on a summer pond. It is an enchanting tale of sex, love and community. As Remy tangles and untangles herself in and from her relationships with men alternately irresistible and repugnant, she is supported by the embrace of a community of colorful islanders, who weave their own web of surprising romances. The whole is grounded in Ms Bell's sure sense of place, love for her characters, and confident narrative pacing. It is a summer delight; do not miss it.
A**D
A friendly invitation into the lives of creative, fun, year-round Martha's Vineyarders.
Bell's second novel brings us new summer love on Martha's Vineyard, with playful, endearing characters on beach romps and the lovely Remy Litchfield navigating her fledgling concierge business between love interests. I got a real sense of life on "the Vineyard" and the creativity of the year-rounders who give their all to their clients to keep their romance with the island - and each other - going strong. Highly recommended.
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