Points: La Belle Vie (Series #1902) (Paperback)

from amandakay

I know I'm going to enjoy a novel if it starts with a dinner party, and this book had me hooked right from the first moments in the kitchen of Russell and Corrine's New York apartment. McInerney's funny, clever writing lulls you into the world of these people, their kids and their friends, and it...

from CatieN

This is a story of the lives of the rich and the very rich in NYC just prior to 9/11 and then after 9/11. There are many interesting characters, but the book highlight two couples, Russell & Corrine and Luke & Sasha. Both of their marriages are foundering, with affairs by Russell and Sasha. Luke ...

from AlRiske

McInerney is the master of mixed emotions among complex characters. You can see where this one is going but the ending is realistic and satisfying.

from BinnieBee

This is somehow the first book I have read that was written about the effects of September 11th. I thought it was very well written, and it certainly was an interesting read. But, again, I am wondering where I got my latest bunch of recommendations: they all seem to have a common theme that I do ...

from LynnB

Loved it. No ifs, ands, or buts. Wasn't sure at first.....it starts with a dinner party and lots of name dropping of famous writers...but it's not about that. It's about relationships, love, loyalties, and how an external event (in this case, 9/11) can bring our lives into focus. What I liked abo...