Holly's Inbox - Ever wanted a peek at someone else's e-mail?

Holly Denham

Sourcebooks Casablanca

1999

672 páginas

22h 24m

ISBN-13: 9781402219030

Holly Denham, the lead of this epistolary novel (and yes, the name of the author), is an overwhelmed receptionist at a major British bank. The reader's access to Holly's frantic life is via her e-mail inbox—the entirety of the novel, in fact, is e-mail messages sent by, among others, her gay best friend (a chick lit necessity), her brassy co-workers (another requirement), her meddling mother (check, again) and, of course, her would-be paramour (ditto). The plot runs along very traditional lines, and in the end overreaches for a happy ending, but this overlong novel's saving graces are its fast pacing and very funny writing. Some of the best exchanges are between Holly and her grandmother, who sends e-mails that just read TESTING and signs her up for annoyingly spammy Web services. Despite the limitations inherent in an e-epistolary novel, the book is populated by vibrant, endearing characters, and Denham manages to juggle a dozen story lines at once. The ending's contrived, but feel-good, which, in these gloomy times, might be enough to do the trick.

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5 (Perfeito)

Viciante

Absurdamente interessante! Devorei o livro com todas as minhas forças, até durante minha viagem a um lugar maravilhoso, quando voltava para o albergue, lia mais um pouquinho. Acabei de ler o livro neste exato momento, e me senti compelida a avaliá-lo aqui. Estou com um sorriso absurdo no rosto até agora! Você não só se sente parte da história, como melhor amiga(o) da escritora. Até no Facebook já a adicionei! Ao terminar a leitura, me senti feliz. Aliviada. Ainda há esperança para o amor e a felicidade? Pode ser que sim... só lendo pra descobrir!