The Regulars

Ridiculous. I thought the premise of the book was interesting and might be a fun listen. Unfortunately the writing was so sophomoric and the "love stories" so silly I could get through it and returned the book. On a positive note the narrator did a good job with the material she was given. It was just bad material.

The book definitely gives you a lot to think about in terms of how women perceive themselves or are perceived by society. I definitely kept thinking about how the book mirrored itself in so many ways. Willow's relationship with Mark was mirrored by Evie's relationship with Velma, and Krista's relationship with Tristan. I also thought it was so interesting that all three girls had careers which were reflected in the visual arts.

I went back and forth about Evie's relationship with feminism. Sometimes I found it oppressing, and at other times I felt that she completely disregarded the values--which I'm sure was a conscious choice by the author, but I think they came at unexpected (and therefore jarring) times. You would expect Khloe to be less feminist than Evie, but then Evie sometimes seem to have trouble understanding feminism in a female homosexual relationship.

I was a little disappointed with the ending. Certainly, I was pleased with Evie's reaction to the Pretty. And the Velma story wrapped up in a completely realistic portrayal of real life. On the other hand, I was really disappointed with how things ended between Krista and Tristan. And Willow's relationship with Mark felt incomplete to me. (Although don't ask me what else I wanted from it.)

Overall, while I didn't think it was a waste of my time, I certainly wouldn't re-read it again, and if I could go back in time I would have borrowed the book from the library instead of purchasing it outright. If you're interested in reading it and looking for something lighthearted and fun, this isn't it. It's chick-lit with an edge. It's reality TV with a hint of fantasy thrown in.