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)

entertaining

can't wait to listen to the next story that she writes!
stories are always interesting and you have to listen to see what is going to happen next?

Enjoyable

The ending was a little boring but it was a cute book. Might have been better with a male assisting in reading. Enjoyed the Columbus location. Go Buckeyes!

Could Have Been Hotter

I did enjoy this story, it was light and fun with a some mystery mixed in. The sex scenes laked at bit of detail which I guess some people like. But for me the book would have 5 stars if there had been more detail. Overall the book was good and I enjoyed the listen. I will try another of Jennifer Crusie's books.

weegun

This story was a pleasure. The age group very enjoyable because I am not 20 something. It was funny, interesting and entertaining, with some murder and mayhem just to keep it spicy. I really liked Nell...I recommend it.

A Fun, Sexy Murder Mystery

This book was enjoyable. The characters were very likeable. Almost everyone was related by marriage, ex-marriage or best friends which made it difficult to follow at first. Secrets and murder combined wth sex, lots of sex. In the end the murders were all solved, the man got his woman (or woman got her man) and everyone who should have been happy was. Sometimes I just need light, fun, make me feel good stories....murder and all! This book fit that bill.

2nd time, still a winner

I've read this book before. I just love this story I couldn't resist. This author is amazing.

Love fast women!

Smart, funny characters getting into improbable situations that somehow work out in the end. Most of Ms. Crusie's characters have the same vocabulary as well as the same outlook on life.

When you need an easy read...

Fast Women reminded me of a Susan Elizabeth Philips book...interestingly enough, at the end of the book, Jennifer Crusie gives credit to SEP for helping with her books. I just finished an emotionally challenging book, and this was a nice break. I probably would have edited quite a bit out of the book, but all-in-all it made sense by the end.

Old fashioned detective love story

Would you listen to Fast Women again? Why?

This book is certainly entertaining but a tad predictable. The scene is set in what could be a 1920's detective's office if not for the few references to a computer. The characters are well developed and storyline keeps a fast pace.

What aspect of Sandra Burr’s performance would you have changed?

The voices of the female characters seemed a bit confused at the beginning of the story. Not sure that's entirely the performance or the actual book.

Light fun

A little neurotic, but overall very enjoyable. I appreciate a light read with pleasant characters. The thread of mystery was not overly obvious.