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No current Talk conversations about this book. Feelings of abandonment, insecurity, love, and lust are woven through their interactions with themselves and others. A bit boring at times, author Allen does an excellent job of portraying how each character believes the world revolves around them and that they are the center of all relationship that develop.
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Want to Read saving…. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Who Got Liz Gardner 3. When Liz, a married financial advisor and mother of one, logs on to her high school website in an attempt to generate business leads, she inadvertently lands in a chat room made up of her male classmates and former lovers from 30 years before.
There she witnesses a testosterone-laden discussion and a much unexpected question, "Does anyone know who got Liz Gardner? Was she destined to become her mother? She grows and evolves from dealings with divorced parents, abortion, love triangles, infidelity, confused intentions, homeless junkies, aliens, vegetarians, stalkers, past life lesbians, ghosts and angels.
Readers who enjoy feasts of this caliber will want to indulge in this extraordinary repast and encourage others to take a taste! Paperback , pages. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Who Got Liz Gardner , please sign up. Lists with This Book. Dec 27, Iolanthe Woulff rated it it was amazing. Who Got Liz Gardner , by Elizabeth Allen, is a coming-of-age novel about the mis adventures of a dysfunctional, self-centered but essentially good-hearted aspiring actress growing up during the hedonistic 80s and 90s.
Both of these goals prove elusive, though not from any lack of trying on Liz's part. The daughter Who Got Liz Gardner , by Elizabeth Allen, is a coming-of-age novel about the mis adventures of a dysfunctional, self-centered but essentially good-hearted aspiring actress growing up during the hedonistic 80s and 90s. The daughter of a four-time drama queen divorcee and a thoroughly despicable wealthy philandering shrink, Liz starts out with more psychological baggage than most people collect in a lifetime.
It's no surprise that she soon seeks out male companionship to fill her emotional void, or that the various men she beds invariably prove to be disposable ciphers. But instead of caving in and becoming a basket case, Liz summons up her inner moxie and sets out on her quest to find a good life and someone with whom to share it. Because I'm a rather starchy middle-aged prude, I have to admit that I was nervous about reading the novel because I guessed it might contain a lot of rather explicit passages.
And in fact it does; however, since these "sex scenes" are largely composed of wisecracking euphemisms and are never gratuitously grafted onto the story, I didn't find them out of place or disturbing. I'm sure that readers who are less priggish than I am --which means just about everybody-- will take it all in stride.
Since the plot is summarized elsewhere I needn't do so again, but I'll offer a few personal observations. Having come of age myself in similar time frames and locales as the novel's protagonist, I compliment Ms. Allen for the verisimilitude of her descriptions, especially in the New York City sections.
Her depiction of a filthy rented apartment is at once sidesplitting and horribly realistic.
The contrasting Los Angeles scenes also rang true for me, evoking memories of my brief sojourn in that unique city. As for the character of Liz herself, I found myself in conflict. On the one hand, I admired her pluck, her humor, and her determination. But I also found her occasional deliberate cruelty very off-putting, even though I understood that such behavior was caused by her aforementioned emotional baggage.
She does suffer remorse for this meanness, and more than once redeems herself with acts of great kindness and generosity. By the end of the novel, it's abundantly clear that Liz has a big and loving heart. When I reached the last sixty pages or so, the narrative held me in its grip and I read straight through to the end. I won't offer any "spoilers", but suffice it to say that the entire story came together in a pleasing -and very poignant- way, and I closed the book with a sigh of combined satisfaction and regret; the satisfaction of a tale well-told, and regret that the ride was over.
As a novel, Who Got Liz Gardner accomplished three things that don't happen very often in the course of my reading. First, it caused me to laugh out loud several times. Second, on more than one occasion it made me think to myself, "Gosh, I wish I'd written that! In this age of cookie-cutter generic McNovels, that's a genuine rarity. Chris, Radiance, Taylor, and of course Liz herself, with all their flaws and foibles, are memorable characters who made this book not only an engaging read, but one that I will not forget.
Jul 17, Carrie rated it it was amazing Shelves: This book came into my life at just the right time. Call it serendipity if you will. Whatever it was, it was exactly what I needed. I really didn't know what to expect when I first started reading it but boy did I ever feel connected to her. Word for word thoughts that she has had I have experienced. There was a higher power, some other entity that led me to This book came into my life at just the right time. There was a higher power, some other entity that led me to this particular book at this particular time.
The story of Who Got Liz Gardner is a coming of age story like no other, because it goes past the typical age frame of most and moves into a story of a young woman finding who she really is. The assorted lovers and potential lovers, relationships with her parents, soul searching, self discovery, defeat and finally victory. I know this "review" is not really discussing the book which was well thought out and wonderfully written by the way, just to toss some normal reviewing into the mix. It has been sort of a healing process for me and I am so happy to have read this book, I feel a better person for doing so.
It really has helped me in what is a difficult time in my life. I enjoyed more than I thought I would. It was a nice change of pace from previous slew of books I have read. About I a tenth way into the story I actually got lost to the destination and enjoyed the journey.
It left me a little disappointed, really was enjoying my time with Liz Gardner. I can't wait to find out where Liz Gardner is going. Sep 07, Monika Weikel rated it it was amazing. I literally could not put it down, and found myself sharing Liz's adventures nearly until dusk on a workday. Dec 16, Marva rated it really liked it. Who Got Liz Gardner is the question. The answer could be "just about everybody. Allen has a deft and wry sense of humor that comes across nicely and keeps you reading.
This book has been called a picaresque journey, and I'd have to agree with that description. Certainly, Liz Gardner has a whole lot of Tom Jones in her. And, if it were up to Liz, the singer of that name would literally be in her. But I'm referring to the William Fielding 18th C. Liz isn't an orphan like Tom might as well be given her mother's whatever attitude about child-rearing , however, the two have similar appetites for sexual experiences. When her own name comes up in the discussion, she's surprised and, probably, a little pleased.
And it's a hell of a story. Dec 13, Bridgette Lucerne rated it it was amazing. Apparently I was craving something for women with an edge and at the time, Fifty Shades was just there. But this is not a review of THAT book. Who Got Liz Gardner was the debut novel of Elizabeth Allen, and while it seems to have been written as fiction, I couldn't help but think all the way through "this is really about her.
Allen has a gift for writing in such a way that you just "know" she lived i How I wish I'd known about this book before I wasted time reading Fifty Shades.
Allen has a gift for writing in such a way that you just "know" she lived it - and you're thankful it was her and not you! I only compare this book to Fifty Shades in that there is sex, a lot of it. But again, it's spicier, hotter, more fun and more honest. In a word, this book is better. Better story, better characters and WAY better written.
On to her second book - Discovering Arugula! Jun 22, Sharon rated it it was amazing.
Not to mention you will laugh out loud at times. She knows what she wants and she takes it no matter the consequences. This book is her guide through her acting career, her wild and wacky relationships and finally a fitting ending. I cannot express enough gratitude towards Liz for helping me through my journey through her books. I now have 2 books by the same author that have touched me and helped me on my path with a clear mind and open heart.
This book is a great summer book and you will gain a new friend. I can only hope to read more books by her because her witty style of writing keeps you engrossed and wanting more. Feelings of abandonment, insecurity, love, and lust are woven through their interactions with themselves and others. A bit boring at times, author Allen does an excellent job of portraying how each character believes the world revolves around them and that they are the center of all relationship that develop.
Due in large part to the turbulent personal history described in the previous novel, Liz is constantly beset by doubts, anxiety, frustration, gloom, anger, and a deep-seated fear of being abandoned; but ultimately she overcomes all of it and emerges as a strong, secure, beloved and content wife and mother.
Hooked from the very first page, I found the book almost impossible to put down, and was sorry when it came to an end. However, I have a strong hunch that we have not heard the last of Liz Gardner; and for that, I am grateful indeed. See all 20 reviews. Most recent customer reviews. Published on July 28, Published on June 30, Published on April 6, Published on March 23, Published on August 29, Published on June 14, Published on September 12, There's a problem loading this menu right now. Get fast, free shipping with Amazon Prime. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations.
Thank you to Elizabeth Allen for giving me the opportunity to review her novel. Better story, better characters and WAY better written. By my calculation I think Liz Gardner is forty-seven when she started previous story. It was a nice change of pace from previous slew of books I have read. Initially I struggled with the frenetic pace of what is almost a stream of consciousness of Liz's recollections. The only glitch is Liz doesn't think she is good enough and second guesses herself constantly.
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