Fast Women

By: Jennifer Crusie

Narrated by: Sandra Burr

Length: 13 hrs and 14 mins

Publisher's summary

New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Jennifer Crusie returns with her most hilarious, sizzling novel yet.

Nell Dysart's in trouble. Her divorce is 18 months old, she's been sleepwalking through life, and the best job she can get is with a detective agency that specializes in relationship work. Determined to turn her life around, Nell flings herself into making McKenna Investigations a better place.

On day one, she uncovers an embezzler. On day two, she turns up bribery. On day three, she has sex with the wrong man. On day four, she steals a dog. On day five, her boss tries to fire her... And fails miserably. Because even Gabe McKenna has to admit that no matter how much he hates the confusion she's brought into his life, Nell shares his passion for making things right.

It's not long before they share another passion, one they can't ignore - even in the face of distractions like adultery, blackmail, arson, murder, and really bad business cards.

©2004 Jennifer Crusie (P)2004 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Aglow with the sparks of wit and romance...smart and sassy." ( Kirkus Reviews)
"A beach book for your brain...a sexy, intellectual read." ( Redbook)
"Burr puts her all into the steamy scenes that get better and better as the book progresses." ( AudioFile)

Loved the Book but.....

I think I'm also discovering that so much of liking an audio book has to do with the narrator as well. I knew I heard this voice before and I did - w/Nora Roberts Three Sisters Trilogy. She just has this voice that puts you right into the story (wonderful). I just think that anything Sandra Burr narrates is bound to be a good listen. Obviously the book needs to be good but I'm thinking Sandra probably only does "keepers".

A romance that has it all

A well written story with wonderful true to life characters.
This is the third time I have read this story, and first time I listened to it. It only gets better.

The narrator did an amazing job, I just wanted to keep hearing her voice. Her way of distinguishing the different characters was perfect in my opinion. One of the best narrators I have listened to.

Disappointing Narrator

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

No. The title is misleading. The female characters are bimbos, and the narrator sounds like my grandma. I don't want to hear my grandma reading steamy love scenes to me.

Would you recommend Fast Women to your friends? Why or why not?

No. The title is misleading. The female characters are bimbos, and the narrator sounds like my grandma. I don't want to hear my grandma reading steamy love scenes to me.

How could the performance have been better?

A younger narrator who uses different voice inflections for each character. All the men had the same monotone sound and all the women sounded the same.

Could you see Fast Women being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

I don't know. I was too distracted by the narration.

Enjoyable

What did you love best about Fast Women?

It was a easy listen.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Nell, she was a real go getter and nothing stopped her.

Have you listened to any of Sandra Burr’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I don't believe so.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Strong, determined women.

OMG LOL

Just hit a scene that has me in tears I am laughing so hard. I cant wait to check out another book. I hope they all have this since of humor. I may go back and listen to this part again just for the laugh.

Annoying!!!

Cute, easy listening but the main characters are very annoying. Good listen for a mindless summer day.

Loved it!

I loved this book so much. The story, the characters, the romance, the dialogue, the narration- just perfect. Can’t wait to pick another Jennifer Crusie!

Great romance, good wit, and more than it seems

First Sandra Burr is delightful. She differentiates between characters with ease, and listening to her work is refreshing. Her voice has a bubble of amusement which lets the listener understand how the characters can see humor in the most depressing situations without glossing over the dark parts. This is a story of three women past their youth, and discovering that after all the best is yet to be. But even though the plot is superficially about discovering old murder, hidden diamonds, and poisonous secrets, it is also about discovering the characters never stop growing and learning, and under the wit and humor are the way these three women, and the men they love adjust to their new understanding. Oh yes, the sex is great. Experience does count here. This isn't a social studies text book, its a great story neatly woven and fun. I really like this author. She just gets better.

Surprise

I bought this because it was on sale. I was truly surprise at how funny and enjoyable the story was and the characters were.

Fun and very entertaining

What did you love best about Fast Women?

Fast, fun, entertaining

What other book might you compare Fast Women to and why?

Welcome to Temptation because of the facets of the women and the love stories evolving.

Have you listened to any of Sandra Burr’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This is great typical Sandra Burr performances. I always love her narrations.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes.

Any additional comments?

I want to continue to listen to Jennifer Cruise. This is my fifth book in two weeks.