Review: outstanding
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 6, 2011
Just when you think you know what to expect from Clarke she goes and changes things up. Even the cover art is in a new direction, putting all of the main characters on display. They're not quite cartoons, but they're not quite human either. They're something else, as is this short story--that isn't really a short story (in the common sense). If you want the standard fare then this might not be for you, but if you want to be hooked from the first sentence by rich, vivid characters and risqué scenes then you will love this! Clarke's writing in this is BEAUTIFUL. Her sentences are eloquent, her passages are lush and her transitions are seamless!The Beautiful People: New Orleans follows four fashion-conscious friends on their mini vacation in post-Katrina New Orleans. I really enjoyed the scenic descriptions and how well developed each character was. It took no time for me to care about them. I sort of felt like I was on vacation with them! There's just such a nice mix of culture, comedy, sex, and potential for drama in this installment and I'm definitely intrigued enough to be looking forward to their next adventures in Las Vegas. Recommended.