The reviewer enjoyed the fast-paced nature of the book and appreciated the author's writing style, particularly the pithy phrases. However, they felt the book did not quite live up to their high expectations set by the author's previous work.
The reviewer found the book to be a joy to read, with a fast-paced plot that kept them engaged. They particularly enjoyed the author's writing style, which included a knack for coming up with pithy phrases. The scenes involving the preschool were especially relatable to the reviewer, as they had worked with children on and off for years. The main character, Nancy, was described as a comfortable and average figure, which made her relatable. However, the reviewer felt that the book did not quite live up to their high expectations, which were set by the author's previous work, 'Princess Charming'. They also felt uncomfortable with the main character trying to pass herself off as someone else, which they found unappealing. Despite these criticisms, the reviewer still enjoyed the book overall.
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I love Heller's writing style. She's got a great knack for coming up with pithy phrases, such as labeling preschool Nancy as "The Brunette Who Keeps Her Head".
This novel particularly resonated with me because I've worked with children on and off for years, so the preschool scenes were a bit of a flashback for me.
Fast-paced "Name Dropping" was a joy to read, but didn't quite live up to my expectations, which were set very high after reading Heller's "Princess Charming".