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Liked It “Jane Porter is advertized as the author of Flirting with Forty. I’ve not read it. But if she writes Flirting with Fifty I surely will. |
Didn’t Like It “Enjoyed enough to read it all. Didnt like her parenting skills, shes raising a spoiled child, but over all would recommend it.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Jane Porter is advertized as the author of Flirting with Forty. I’ve not read it. But if she writes Flirting with Fifty I surely will.
Sheila Deeth wrote this review Thursday, July 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Odd Mom Out is such a fun read. Poor Marta simply doesn’t fit in and doesn’t want to either. But she desperately needs to fit in with the local moms soon for the sake of her child. What Marta doesn’t realize is that she needs to be needed too, and not just by a daughter that’s growing up too fast.
Gradually Marta learns that those who fit in might not be quite as normal or happy as they look, and those who don’t won’t necessarily be as different as they seem either. Meanwhile her daughter reads How to be Popular and drives her mother spare. Oh, and there’s the handsome sexy motor-bike enthusiast who might be another not-fitting-in parent, if Marta could just get the chance to find out.
And there’s the job. Yes, Marta’s a working mom, and a happily single Mom, and a super-Mom. She runs her own company and she runs her own life, except that there’s just too much juggling going on. I loved getting to know her, and her daughter, and Luke, though I wanted to scream sometimes—why couldn’t she see? It felt like screaming at a friend.
My favorite scene? Well, there’s the one where the parents’ association are discussing raising funds for their kids’ school, and Marta wants them to share with the other side of town. But the mommy mafia is diverting the conversation to laser treatments… I think I wouldn’t fit in either.
Sometimes there seemed to be just a few too many twists. But why should it be simple. Marta’s story is alternately hilarious and touching and sweet, and I really enjoyed reading it. Thanks again to Hachette Book Group and Nights and Weekends for giving me the opportunity.
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“This is the story of a single mom who moves to Washington from New York and finds out that she doesn't fit in. The question is, of course, how much does it matter? She tries, for the sake of her daughter, but quickly learns that she isn't the 'type' but that's she is okay with it. I would have enjoyed the novel more if there were less PG13 stuff.”
Karina W wrote this review Thursday, July 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Enjoyed enough to read it all. Didnt like her parenting skills, shes raising a spoiled child, but over all would recommend it.”
Susan A wrote this review Friday, June 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“What a fun read. A great beach book.”
Kendra S wrote this review Saturday, May 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Great premise, disappointing execution. Text was very repetitive. Skimmed last half of book.”
Julie E wrote this review Wednesday, May 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“GREAT BOOK!! This is a must read totally kept my intrest and i didn't want to put it down. Made me laugh and cry!!”
Tori B wrote this review Saturday, October 11 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Marta has never been the sort of woman to conform. She’s sassy, independent, and successful, all without a man in her life. One broken heart is all she needed to decide she doesn’t even need a man to have a child and becomes a single mother on her own. After her mother becomes ill, Marta decides to come home to be closer to her and give her daughter a chance to know her grandmother before it’s too late. Fitting in has never been an issue to her, but it certainly is to her daughter who begs her mother to come to PTA meetings in pearls instead of combat boots. Pleasing her daughter while staying true to herself is a struggle, which is the perfect time for the first man she’s ever been attracted to in ten years to appear!
AKirisheyes wrote this review Wednesday, September 3 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Although I didn’t have a lot in common with Marta, I loved her and admired her and found enough common ground to become completely riveted by her story. I found the relationship she shared with her daughter to be particularly touching and very real.
When Marta was attempting to become more active at her daughter’s school, I inwardly cringed as the other mom’s kept her at arm’s length making every conversation agonizing. I could feel the conflict with each word. Then there were the hilarious moments when Marta tried to make sense of the other alpha mom’s and their need to be one of the in-crowd. ODD MOM OUT was the perfect blend of a light read, thanks to the quick witted dialog, and pondering the consequences of conformity and individuality. Four hundred plus pages never passed by so quickly.
Seattle is one of my favorite places to visit, and I particularly enjoyed the settings of familiar restaurants and areas I adore. It brought even more realism to the story. I could easily see Marta riding her Harley through the picturesque North Bend and Snoqualmie area.
Jane Porter has given us a gift with her unique and poignant story of family, love, relationships and being happy in your own skin. My favorite books are the ones that inspire thought and taking a deeper look inside. ODD MOM OUT has certainly become one of my favorite books!
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“This was a good book. Lots of laughs and I could see myself as the little girl here trying so hard to fit in.
Laura M wrote this review Sunday, August 17 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I loved how it was set here in Washington and made it that much more idenitfiable. Not mind shattering insight but was fun read non the less”
“i really enjoyed this book....a character who is determined to be herself. quick read.”
cagrowngirl wrote this review Monday, June 30 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This was the first book I read by this author and it will not be the last. I LOVED this book!! I was hooked from page one. I loved Marta's spunk and how she handled herself with the stay-at-home moms. I felt her internal struggle with trying to validate her daughter's feelings about being friends with the popular girls, however trying to raise her daughter to just be herself. Marta prides herself on being independent and created a world that she doesn't allow anyone in, in fear that it will disrupt her life. Then she meets Luke and realizes that she hasn't been living at all. I can't wait to read the follow-up "Mrs. Perfect". 4.5/5”
ScoutLee wrote this review Friday, June 20 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
