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Double Down
Double Down by Tess Hudson released on Apr 26, 2005 is available now for purchase.
- GenresRomance
304 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2005
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February 18, 2010
I'm on a chick lit kick. The protagonist's surliness and cynicism are rather refreshing, but the dialogue ebbs and flows. Sometimes it's clever, sometimes it reads like it's rushed.
I have to admit that I'm glad the graphic sex scenes aren't in included in the plot. While I have issues with the rushed plot (partly because it takes so long to introduce Mark), I give the book only 3 stars because the homosexual stereotypes are dumb and unnecessary.
I have to admit that I'm glad the graphic sex scenes aren't in included in the plot. While I have issues with the rushed plot (partly because it takes so long to introduce Mark), I give the book only 3 stars because the homosexual stereotypes are dumb and unnecessary.
November 4, 2010
The fact that she's been trying for years to get her 30-day chip should clue you in to the fact that she's not really to quit gambling. I love this book!
June 29, 2009
I took a gamble on this book and the house won.
April 27, 2019
You'll spend the first third or so of the book wallowing in Skye's desire for a 30 day coin from Gamblers Anonymous (GA) and her inability to stop gambling and the rationalizations for her gambling. All before we get to the part discussed in the back cover blurb about her meeting quarterback Mark Shannon. Also, I think most of the characters in the book also have an alcohol addiction that they're not admitting.
What I liked: the characters show life-changes; the friendship between Skye and TD and their acceptance of each other; there's no graphic sex scenes (though sex does happen); the way characters stand by each other even when they may not like what the other person is doing (loyalty and faithfulness); the scenes at the Chinese buffet are humorous even though they involve minor gambling; Mark and Skye seem to find true love
What I didn't like: gambling plays a big part in the story and some of the gamblers are definitely risking more than what they can afford to lose; many of the characters seem to have some unacknowledged addictions beyond gambling; how Skye's childhood played out with her learning to hide the evidence of bookmaking; the character assassinations--Skye is right when she says that certain behavior (rape etc.) which should be considered just as bad as if not worse than gambling is tolerated by TPTB while gambling is a stigma; sex outside of marriage (Skye with her ex-husband Jimmy and with Mark before they are married and TD and Max presumably.); homosexual stereotypes
What I liked: the characters show life-changes; the friendship between Skye and TD and their acceptance of each other; there's no graphic sex scenes (though sex does happen); the way characters stand by each other even when they may not like what the other person is doing (loyalty and faithfulness); the scenes at the Chinese buffet are humorous even though they involve minor gambling; Mark and Skye seem to find true love
What I didn't like: gambling plays a big part in the story and some of the gamblers are definitely risking more than what they can afford to lose; many of the characters seem to have some unacknowledged addictions beyond gambling; how Skye's childhood played out with her learning to hide the evidence of bookmaking; the character assassinations--Skye is right when she says that certain behavior (rape etc.) which should be considered just as bad as if not worse than gambling is tolerated by TPTB while gambling is a stigma; sex outside of marriage (Skye with her ex-husband Jimmy and with Mark before they are married and TD and Max presumably.); homosexual stereotypes
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