Review: it makes you feel good about yourself
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 30, 2014
Note : The Review was originally posted @ www.readmuse.blogspot.inHaving read Jane’s previous books, I really know what to expect from her and she has once again lived up to my expectations. Jane’s book are those which you might want to read when you are down in the dumps. Especially if you are a woman, it makes you feel good about yourself.Like her previous books, in this book again the protagonist is a strong willed female. Or should I say the “protagonists” are a bunch of ladies from different walks of life with their own shortcomings and positives. A book club in the nearby bookstore binds these ladies together. The story is essentially about each character’s life and the difficulties that they face and how they help out each other.One thing that is commonly found in this genere (Chic Lit) is the presence of this Ultra Male (or some “drool worthy” male) who makes our dear heroine go weak in her knees and then hurts her badly only to come back cajoling. It’s all nice to read, but then isn’t it too monotonous? At times I find such stories repulsive. Thankfully Jane has saved me that trouble by not bringing in such a twist of sorts.Her characterisation as always speaks volumes about a woman. Women are always judged for expecting a happy ending. Jane has beautifully brought out a fact that a happy ending is always possible though the definition of “happy” might not fit in with our expectations. It’s like expect the unexpected to make you happy.This book is a total mood lifter filled in with so much of positive energy inspite of the struggle that the characters endure.My weeny bit complaint would be – I knew what to expect from Jane – A Happy ending.Overall, I loved the book!VERDICT: Go for it! Be Happy won’t hurt to have a Happy Ending!RATING: 4 on 5