Good Things by Mia King Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Good Things
Book Review: Can't put it down!
Summary: 5 Stars
Good Things is everything I look for in a novel: fun to read, witty, and unpredictable. I find myself picking it up to read a short section, but not being able to put it down! I think Mia King is the new author to watch!!!Book Review: Couldn't put it down...
Summary: 5 Stars
Now, I have to qualify this review. I'm not a big reader of fiction, so I may not have as much experience reviewing as others, but once or twice a year, usually on vacation, I'll read a book that someone recommends to me. This one was recommended by a good friend, and I just finished it this past weekend while on vacation in Napa on a little relaxing wine and food tour. I must say, I became very interested in the story and the main character, and I had a hard time putting the book down. What made it even better was that I was staying in a little inn in one of the small towns in Northern California, eating wonderful food and baked goods, all the while reading about a similarly tranquil setting in the book, with all of its delicious recipes inside. Good job, Mia! Can't wait for your next book!Book Review: Debut Novel is a "Good Thing"
Summary: 3 Stars
Deidre McIntosh is the next Martha Stewart, or at least that's what she thinks. Unfortunately, her local Seattle station doesn't agree and cancels her television show, which sends her life into a tailspin. Now Deidre must stop teaching her audience how to "Live Simply" and take her own advice. Deidre herself must learn not only how to live, but to take a chance on love.
Mia King's debut novel, GOOD THINGS , is filled with easily identifiable characters. Deidre McIntosh is an imperfect heroine who finds that the search for the perfect life will only lead to disappointment. She must learn to discover beauty and satisfaction from what life gives her and, in doing so, learn to trust herself.
King pens vivid descriptions of a bustling Seattle and beautiful images of rural Washington State. These two contrasting settings sparkle. However, while beautifully written, the book's lighthearted plot is a little too predictable. Coincidently, every part of Deidre's world crashes around her in a matter of a week, and her unwillingness to fight to put her life back together lasts too long. Deidre is a character who reacts to life's trials instead of taking the offensive and enacting change. This sometimes makes it hard to sympathize with her. In contrast to Deidre, the owner of the local diner is very well-drawn and demonstrates King's flare for simple, but complex characters.
All in all, GOOD THINGS will give the reader a satisfying happy ending and some great recipes to experiment with once the final page is turned.
Book Review: Delve into Good Things
Summary: 5 Stars
Good Things is a wonderful first novel. The main character is the right mix of real and fantasy, as are her beau and his dreamy getaway cabin. A great book to escape in for a few days.Book Review: Enjoyable read
Summary: 4 Stars
The characters in this book were likeable (mostly) and the plot was not as far=fetched as many chick lit books tend to be. The enemy is presented in a realistic way - everyone has someone in their life that constantly rains on their parade and that you can't completely block out. Well done, Mia King! I liked it enough to read both of her other novels.