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)

An "easy listen" - good for multitasking times.

Would you try another book from Jennifer Crusie and/or Sandra Burr?

Yes

Would you ever listen to anything by Jennifer Crusie again?

Yes

Was Fast Women worth the listening time?

yes

Any additional comments?

There are times when it is fun to listen to a book that doesn't take much concentration...i.e. when driving, doing light paperwork, etc.

Pretty good, but drags in places

This was a pretty good story, but not one that I'd listen to again. It had a decent premise, and I thought it was unique that it was dealing with a slightly older couple working on their 2nd loves rather than first loves as so many romance books focus on.

There were some hints of mystery/intrigue/action as well within this book. Unfortunately it was enough that the book seemed to straddle some line. It wasn't emotionally engaging enough to be true romance and there wasn't enough other stuff to fall into those categories.

I feel like it fell significantly short of a 5 star rating because it tried too hard to be a little of everything.

If you like PI stories with a little romance, this is your thing. If you like romance stories with passion and depth of emotion, you should look elsewhere.

Good story, bad narrator

I loved the story, but they made a poor choice in a narrator for a romance novel. All the women sound like they're all out of a 1950's sitcom and all the men sound like women on steroids. It took a lot out of the story. I've always been a big fan of Jennifer Crusie. 'Bet Me' was, by far, my favorite audiobook. I think Deanna Hurst would have done a much better job with the voices. Overall though,I would recommend this book.

Who knew that

Awesome story ,& wonderful performance. I just found this & am so happy I bought it.

excellent story

I thoroughly enjoyed listening as the three friends worked their way from divorced to learning how to live and love again. There was a mystery and a lot of china involved.

The characters felt real and I was invested in what happened to them. I loved it.

Entertaining and Fun!

You will laugh and enjoy this book. Strong female characters learning to live life through changes, using humor, practicality and intrique. The men (the good guys) are great too. The male and female dialogue is so entertaining, you will laugh out loud. The narrator does an excellent job transitioning voices. I appreciated the tea cup metaphors and differences in male and female interests....as well as the resourcefulness of this cast of characters. Helps to remind us to not take life so seriously! Narrator is 5 stars too. Just simply a fun escape!

FUN - FUN - FUN

GREAT, FUNNY, INTERESTING AND WONDERFUL READ ! Jennifer Crusie is a genius with writing humorous women stories. Best money I ever spent on audio books! A MUST READ!!

Crazy Connections

Love Jennifer Crusie books and Sandra Burr did an excellent job with narration.So many dips,turns,spins and blips could make anyone go a little crazy and need some Amaretto with her milk.What a crazy,fun story,murder,mystery and tons of flirting.A cute dog,some fries with vinegar and plenty of chinaware.You've got a total nuthouse full of characters.I highly recommend this book.Can't describe how good it was to listen to,you have to experience it for your self.

Started out a little slow BUT...

I have to say that at first I wasn't that thrilled with this book, it started a bit slow for me. I have to agree with someone else that at first the narrator's voices for the men got on my nerves but then the story really started to take shape and I have to say I couldn't put it down! It was more than just a romance novel, it was about great friendships, family, life, love, etc. I will continue to read more books from this author. Trust me give this book a chance and you will fall in love with it!

Loving the Laughs

Call me crazy but I have yet to find a Crusie novel I didn't like - no LOVE. She writes like Evanovich - off beat characters, quirky plots and laugh out loud insanity. Sandra Burr captures those characters nicely. Guaranteed enjoyment.