Review: Hilarious story
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 9, 2014
The Day I Washed My Face In The Toilet by Brenda Kearns - ReviewWhat I liked best about Brenda's book is the narrative voice of the 14-year old Monica. Monica's perspective is extremely funny. For example, here's how she describes:her mother -"Mom was looking at me and smiling, but not with her real smile. It was her tight, fake smile."her brother, Edward -"If he wasn’t such a great chess player, I would have drowned him in the tub years ago."her sister, Shelley -"...one of Shelley’s mottos: if you’re going to rant, it’s important to speak clearly so your unwilling audience can hear you."However, my favorite lines in the book are Monica's comments about herself:"But once (just once) I’d like to have to worry about whether a guy was only interested in me because of my looks. Seriously. Just once."I laughed out aloud more times than I can count while reading this book. Brenda takes us on an incredibly funny journey. Yet, she keeps the plot on track.Read this book not only to be entertained but also to gain a fresh perspective on ageism - Brenda's most memorable character is the 77-year old feisty Grandma Flo. In sharp contrast, is her younger sister, Auntie Gay, who's anything but.I highly recommend this book not only for teenagers but for all adults, especially those with elderly parents and grandparents.(I received a free copy in return for my honest review.)