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Liked It “Love it and the movie!! Enjoyed the humor they put into the book even the concept of the book is sad for Grayer. Can't wait to read the sequel.” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “This book kept my interest for a while, but looking back on it, it wasn't very enjoyable. Some of the things she had to put up with had me going "No way! Just smack her already!" but thats as far as any excitement went.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Love it and the movie!! Enjoyed the humor they put into the book even the concept of the book is sad for Grayer. Can't wait to read the sequel. ”
Emily M wrote this review 5 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“It was fun!”
Lindart wrote this review 5 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
0 of 1 members found this review helpful“pretty good!”
Caroline M wrote this review 9 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Good, Drove me crazy how the children were "used" by their parents!”
Lynne B wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
1 of 1 members found this review helpful“Nanny works as a nanny to help make ends meet while she's finishing college. She's been a nanny before so she is familiar with the territory but nothing prepares for the Xes. The Xes are a typical upper class family in NYC where the Husband is always "working" , the mother is always shopping or planning events and the child, Grayer in this case, is left to be raised by the nanny.
Faith wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The book was well written but at times a bit on the depressing side. You couldn't help but be angry at nanny for allowing herself to be such a pushover and you couldn't help but feel sorry for Grayer. But there were some really funny scenes and even scenes where Mrs. X seems almost human. All in all it was an enjoyable read.
I read this for my face to face book club and the whole group really enjoyed the book. We had some good discussions on Why Nanny would stay in this environment for so long and how Grayer would be as an adult.”
“I am so glad for this book. I was getting ready to become a Nanny but this made me come to the realisation of who I will be working for and I know this is an exaggeration of what being a Nanny is like but it's true...why can't these parents take care of their own damn kids?!”
Candy wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
0 of 1 members found this review helpful“Book vs. movie: Book”
Stephanie B wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I actually give this 3.5 stars.
Debbie S wrote this review Wednesday, November 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I enjoyed this book although you cannot help but wonder why does Nan put herself through the torture of working for the X's. It just seemed so masochistic and yet as we slowly saw how she bonded with Grayer I realized how tough a position she was in. Do you suck it up in order to stay and provide the love that your charge is seriously missing in their life? It made me want to cry to see how Grayer would reach out for affection towards both his mom and dad just to have them brush him aside to rush to a business meeting or a pedicure. I had initially thought this book was going to be mostly fluff but I was so wrong. It totally left my heart wringing in sadness for Grayer and all those children who probably do have lives similar to this. A wonderful read and the sequel is due out in December 2009.”
“Totally different world! Good easy read!”
Kim K wrote this review Wednesday, November 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Cute book!”
Mary Haden H wrote this review Tuesday, November 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
