James Patterson, best known for his mysteries featuring Alex Cross and the Womens Murder Club, has teamed up with children's book author, Gabrielle Charbonnet to write a charming and likeable love story, ideal for summer beach reading.
Poor Little Rich JaneThe story centers around Jane, the nine-year-old daughter of beautiful Broadway mogul, Vivienne Margaux. Her mother's life has little time for her daughter, what with rehearsals, power lunches, scouting her fourth husband, and a series of salon treatments. Their one ritual is Sunday afternoons at the Astor Court in the St. Regis Hotel, followed by a shopping trip to Tiffany's. Vivienne sits at a separate table from Jane, just far enough away that admirers won't realize that they are together. Jane sits with Michael, her constant--and imaginary--companion.
Michael
Michael is an unusual choice for an imaginary friend. He's thirty-ish, polished, and attractive. But he effortlessly says all of the right things, knows how to make Jane laugh, and is always there when Jane needs someone to walk her to school or lend a shoulder to cry on. Let all childhood imaginary friends, however, eventually Michael must say goodbye.
The memory of her childhood friend never leaves Jane, even as she becomes a successful producer herself. Then suddenly one day, Jane sees Michael on the street. How could her imaginary friend be there in the flesh--and not a day older than he was 15 years before?
Sundays at Tiffany's is an enjoyable, but decidedly light, book. Although Patterson says in an introduction that the theme of the book evolved from something his four-year-old son said to him. However, it's difficult to shake that deja vu feeling as one is reading this book. If you've ever read "Love Story" (or seen the film), you'll understand. Pick this one up before you head to the beach this summer.
About James Patterson
James Patterson is the author of more than 40 novels. He is best known for his Alex Cross Series and his Women's Murder Club Series, which was recently made into a TV series. Mr. Patterson has also recently branched out into young adult fiction with Maximum Ride, published in 2006. He has won numerous writing awards. In addition to the Edgar, he has won the BCA Mystery Guild's "Thriller of the Year" award and is the 2007 recipient of the "Thrillermaster" Award.
About Gabrielle Charbonnet
This is the third novel on which Patterson and Carbonnet have collaborated. Charbonnet also writes children's books. She lives in North Carolina.
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