Faking It

By: Jennifer Crusie

Narrated by: Aasne Vigesaa

Length: 11 hrs and 23 mins

Publisher's summary

Reformed art forger Tilda Goodnight reluctantly joins forces with semi-reformed con man Davy Dempsey. They want to steal a dubious painting and several million embezzled dollars from a lethal widow named Clea, who has targeted a mild-mannered art collector as her next dearly departed. Complications include her sister, the female impersonator; his best friend, the reformed cat burglar; a recidivist embezzler named Rabbit; a hit man; some lousy sex; and a juke box. Trouble ensues....

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

Critic reviews

"Crusie has a gift for concocting nutty scenarios and witty one-liners." ( People)
"Cruise's fifth novel is an entertaining, fast-paced romp with a pleasing love story at its heart." ( Booklist)
"Aasne Vigesaa....spices up the story with a brashness that works for this novel filled with odd characters and amusing plots." ( AudioFile)

Ms Crusie does it again

Would you listen to Faking It again? Why?

This was a totaly frivious book. Good summer reading. I loved it!

Any additional comments?

It was a cute story that made me laugh.

this is one of my absolute favorite books but...

I've read this book countless times. All of Jennifer Crusie's novels have a certain voice and charm to them. The woman who performed this just didn't have it. The cadence was off, and it sounded much too serious for such a light-hearted and funny novel. I ended up quitting a few chapters in and actually just re-read it, which was a pleasure, as always. I'm pretty disappointed I couldn't get into this one. Maybe This Time and Bet Me are awesome though, so just in case you feel the same about this one, check out those, I love them and listen to them a couple times a year.

An all time favorite

This will always remain one of my favorites. This series rocks and I wish it went on and on.

Easy and fun listening!

Would you listen to Faking It again? Why?

Yes, I'd listen again. It was a fun story and a satisfying listen.

What other book might you compare Faking It to and why?

Jennifer Crusie's books all have a similar funny/zany vibe, and this one is no exception. They are a little like Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series. Both writers make me laugh out loud.

Which character – as performed by Aasne Vigesaa – was your favorite?

I think Tilda was my favorite. I really enjoy this narrator, she brings all the craziness to life!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Not that I can think of, but it has been a while since I've listened to it.

Sometimes Audioversions really stand out.

I had to write my first review of an audiobook. I got Faking It out from the library after listening to Welcome to Temptation. I liked WtT and the narrator did an awesome job. When I tried to read Faking It I just couldn't get in to it---I think I got bored and overwhelmed. One of the few times I forced myself to read something. So I surprised myself by getting the audiobook. What a difference!!!! I don't think it was just going through the book again. Hearing it read, I understood references and picked up on rich details I had missed in the book. I felt connected to the characters and less irritated by the secondary characters like Eve and Andrew etc. And once again, the narrator is fabulous in managing the voices of so many characters. Clea's voice is memorable from WtT but I give the narrator credit for being able to bring back Davy's voice (more subtle)from his brief parts in WtT. This is one example of where the audiobook was so much better than the written page, and let me tell you I LOVE my books. I think you will like this one. The Audio version increased my rating by 2 stars.

Good, fun read

Good, fun listen - I enjoyed both the reader (Aasne Vigesaa) and the story. It had fun, snappy dialogue, lots of overlapping subplots and a yummy (if not alpha male) hero. Davie Dempsey and Tilda Goodnight are a good combination. I'm not sure I would have stuck with it if this were on my Kindle but Ms Vigesaa's narration is what made it sing.

One of my favorites

I saw the other review, and realized I had to put in my two cents. I love this book. I've listened to it numerous time. But I LOVE Jennifer Crusie's writing style in general..the snark, sarcasm, the fast pace, the almost non-linear, border line nonsensical-ness of it all! I mean you have drag queens, art forgery, con men, and hit men all wrapped into one...it's going to be a wild ride (which is another great book). I love Tilda and Davey, the whole caper reminds me of the 40s screwball comdies...and well, a little bit like my nutty family. That said, I thought the narrator did a great job on the varying voices and especially the crazy fast pace. Makes me want to listen again!

one of my favorite authors

faking it part of a series, and welcome to temptation is the first book. it is also good. I would rate it 5 stars as well.

Loved this book!!!

I enjoyed Welcome to Temptation so much that I got Faking It. To me this was better than WTT. The ending was the best. The closet scene was so funny I laughed until I cried tears. I loved all the characters and wish there was another so I could revisit them. Jennifer Crusie has an excellent mix of love, romance and humor in her books. I will listen to this one many times. A couple of people said they didn't like the narrator but I thought she was great.

Faking It stands on it's own you (even though it is a sequil) Some books you have to read/listen in order but this one you don't. You will fall in love with Davey and Tillda. Now, if she could just let us know how Simon & Eve and Gwen & Thomas turn out I would be happy! More please!!

Enjoyable

I enjoyed Faking It although it was not my favorite Crusie book. The narration did not take away from the story. The characters are definitely different. If you are looking for a light, easy summer listen this will foot the bill.