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The foundation of the story sounds very promising. Jane, poor little rich girl has an imaginary friend as a young girl; her imaginary friend leaves her as she turns the ripe old age of nine - but she never forgot him. As a grown up, Jane is now a poor big rich girl cowering under her mother's shadow and acting as a doormat for her jerk of a boyfriend until she meets her long lost imaginary friend.Is she crazy. Is he an angel.You'll have to find out for yourself.This isn't a great work of fiction, the adjectives are numerous and sprinkled around generously - but it's a fun, cheesy and quick read, albeit corny and predictable with a "Star Trek" type ending (everything gets wrapped up in the last few pages).But sometime you just need one of those.
I read this book in one day. At first i was hesitant because I'm a teenager and I was like really. So, my grandmother told me about this book. The story is just so enveloping. since when am I going to like a book my grandmother likes. Boy was I wrong. This is an awesome book that gives hope that maybe love does conquer all.even the impossible. 5 stars lovely book.
There are 5 ladies in my book club, and not a one enjoyed it nor did anyone have anything really positive to say about it. I am not sure what else to say but it was weird.
When I saw the name James Patterson, I thought this was going to be a great read. I was sorely mistaken.
This was not as good as I thought it was going to be. weird.
If I had not been reading this for my book club I might not have finished it. The premise was unique but.
I did not get any kind of attachment to any of the characters. I would not even recommend this one.
Michael is the only one who seems to love her, but unfortunately he has to disappear on her 9th birthday, telling her she'll soon forget him. If Michael is imaginary why can some people see him and others can't. What she does have is a best friend, Michael, who just happens to be imaginary. Young Jane Margaux is lonely. The authors also throw in a dramatic twist towards the end that comes out of nowhere and should have been foreshadowed (the authors try, but it comes across as almost an afterthought). Unfortunately, the fantasy elements - which should have been the strongest point - are the weakest points in the novel as there are many unanswered questions.
The book alternates between Jane and Michael's point of view - Jane in the first person and Michael in the third person - so you get to know both characters.
But Jane never does forget him nor does he forget her and years later their paths cross again.
Just exactly who or what is Michael - imaginary, an angel, a god.
Her mother is a Broadway producer who has little time for her and her father is barely in her life.
Why does he have to leave when Jane turns 9 years old.
This isn't supposed to happen, but they seem to be falling in love - but will fate tear them apart again.While it has an intriguing premise - a woman falling in love with her childhood imaginary friend - "Sundays at Tiffany's" is ultimately a let down.
James Patterson and co-writer Gabrielle Charbonnet have created likable characters in Michael and Jane, especially Jane who has lived for so long in her mother's shadow that she is weak and lets people walk all over her.
Patterson/Charbonnet gloss over these elements, which is frustrating because it feels like a copout.
The book does have some cute moments but it is ultimately a lightweight read."Sunday's at Tiffany's" could have been great but ultimately is a fluffy read that you don't want to think too much about.
So many things that I couldn't figure out - how frustrating. Her mother told her about how her mother died in her early 30s and then "Michael" had to be hospitalized for clogged arteries.was it really obese, overeating Jane who had the attack. Was Michael maybe her imaginary friend all along and her escape from reality. Even when she was an adult. That would make sense no. And if Michael was imaginary I definitely think it was weird that she was having sex with him in Nantucket.
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