Sleeping With Random Beasts

by Karin Goodwin

Eleanor May Shank - otherwise known as Bean - is fed up with her unfaithful boyfriend, numbing job, and nagging insecurities.
In a reckless move that abandons all hope of normalcy, she packs up her life in Boston and heads across the country by train. Balancing aimlessness with visits to ex-lovers, out-of-control friends, and her splintered family, she rapidly settles old scores and makes new mistakes. Until, quite unexpectedly, she discovers what she really wants and how to get it.

Genres: Fiction

237 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Sherry · Rating 3 out of 5]

It took me a long time to get through this one. If I could, I'd give this book 2.5 stars. The dysfunctional life of the main character ranged from somewhat interesting to mildly annoying. There were a few instances where I found it hard to keep track of the plot, which jumped around in time. Not the worst book I've read, just so-so.

[Cecy Ohara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow. Amazing life journey. Loved the way Goodwin writes dialog and then writes what the character is really thinking. That part was hilarious. Very quick witted and "interesting" as the character's mother would say.

[Alicia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved most of this, but hated the first 75 pages and found the ending premature. Interesting idea, semi-poor execution.

[Jonna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a wild ride! A definite must-read!