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The Club
Judy Price had been disillusioned with her husband's club even before her feminist friend, who had broken the rule against admitting single women, is found dead on the golf course, so she goes undercover to help a handsome detective solve the case.
384 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1995
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Jane Heller
36 books121 followersJane Heller, a New York native who recently moved from Santa Barbara, CA to New Preston, CT, is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of 13 novels of romantic comedy, including "Name Dropping," "Lucky Stars," and "Best Enemies." Nine of Heller's novels have been optioned for film or television, and all of them have been translated in countries around the world. Her first book of nonfiction, "Confessions of a She-Fan: The Course of True Love with the New York Yankees," is a humorous look at her passion for baseball. Her book about caregiving, "You'd Better Not Die or I'll Kill You: A Caregiver's Survival Guide to Keeping You in Good Health and Good Spirits," combines Heller's personal essays about being the wife of a man with Crohn's disease and the daughter of a mother with dementia, plus interviews with other caregivers who deal with everything from autism to Alzheimer's and advice/tips from experts. "You'd Better Not Die" is upbeat and inspirational - a cheerful companion to the over 60 million caregivers in America. Heller's new novel, "Three Blonde Mice," a spinoff of her bestselling novel "Princess Charming," was published on August 2, 2016.
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August 17, 2019
Book editor gets fired, husband is networking in snobby country club and does not pay attention to her, she is frustrated, stumbles into a murder case where a handsome detective asks her for help.
This was entertaining and yet boring due to no romance but only reconciliation (how boring) and a stupid murderer who needs to talk about his bad deeds before killing the witnesses. 2.5 stars.
Sorry, this was just not exciting enough for a detailed review ;)
This was entertaining and yet boring due to no romance but only reconciliation (how boring) and a stupid murderer who needs to talk about his bad deeds before killing the witnesses. 2.5 stars.
Sorry, this was just not exciting enough for a detailed review ;)
May 1, 2023
✨3.5 Stars✨
The Club is about a woman who recently loses her job, is struggling with her marriage and tries to make connections at a private country club she is a member of. While there she gets entangled in a murder and finding out who the killer is.
This book was really entertaining. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started but I ended up enjoying it more than I thought. I liked the main characters sarcasm. It was refreshing to read and I thought a lot of what she was saying was pretty funny. She felt real and relatable against all of the country club wives and men.
I found the plot and murder mystery to be well thought out and not that predictable. I liked how they shined the light on a few people who were capable of the murder and I wasn’t expecting Ducky to be the one. I think the mystery was executed well. It had high stakes and moved at a good pace.
I do think some of the writing and ideals were a little dated but from a book written 28 years ago it’s to be expected. I wasn’t a fan of the whole pregnancy plot but I was happy that Judy didn’t decide to become a stay at home mom. I was glad to see that she got job offers and went back to work afterwards. I felt that her motherhood and work life was handled with a good balance in the end.
Overall, this book was entertaining and quick to read. I liked all of the characters and the drama that played out. I think it had some nice sub plots that all worked together in the end.
The Club is about a woman who recently loses her job, is struggling with her marriage and tries to make connections at a private country club she is a member of. While there she gets entangled in a murder and finding out who the killer is.
This book was really entertaining. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started but I ended up enjoying it more than I thought. I liked the main characters sarcasm. It was refreshing to read and I thought a lot of what she was saying was pretty funny. She felt real and relatable against all of the country club wives and men.
I found the plot and murder mystery to be well thought out and not that predictable. I liked how they shined the light on a few people who were capable of the murder and I wasn’t expecting Ducky to be the one. I think the mystery was executed well. It had high stakes and moved at a good pace.
I do think some of the writing and ideals were a little dated but from a book written 28 years ago it’s to be expected. I wasn’t a fan of the whole pregnancy plot but I was happy that Judy didn’t decide to become a stay at home mom. I was glad to see that she got job offers and went back to work afterwards. I felt that her motherhood and work life was handled with a good balance in the end.
Overall, this book was entertaining and quick to read. I liked all of the characters and the drama that played out. I think it had some nice sub plots that all worked together in the end.
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February 21, 2023
I love Jane Heller's books, esp. Infernal Affairs. This book shows the snobbish and ridiculous pretensions of country club members and Judy's prejudice about the entire institution. Even WASPs can feel ostracized by such an inbred group of people and this reader agrees with Judy that golf is gaspingly deadly dull. The murder mystery aspect was fun to watch unfold as was Judy's police informant gig. There were a few references to 1990s pop culture that may not jibe with younger readers, but this is still a contemporary and entertaining book.
April 15, 2018
Decent mystery, easy reading.
dnf
June 8, 2020This book is really, really dated. Complaints about feminism. Complaints about the crazy 90s. I could not get past it.
April 20, 2024
This is so 90s in the worst ways.
June 21, 2024
Cute book. The heroine is funny and smart. Predictable, but a good ride.
May 8, 2019
Publishers Weekly
Heller entered SusanIsaacs's suburbia in her lively first novel, Cha Cha Cha. She's there again, taking well-aimed shots at affluent yuppiedom in this witty, well plotted second effort. Judy Mills, Jewish princess and New York cookbook editor, is fired after her publishing house is acquired by another; at the same time, her aptly named WASP commodities-trader husband, Hunt Price, has become obsessed with golf and networking at The Oaks, an old-line Connecticut country club. While attempting to perk up her marriage and deal with her manipulative stepdaughter, Judy herself tries networking at The Oaks. There, she meets dynamic feminist Claire Cox, the club's first single woman member. When Claire is found dead in a sand trap, Judy is hired by the local police to help probe the club's membership.
Acutely self-aware and likable, Judy offers sharp insights into country-club vanities, her relationship with a hunky detective and her battles with the severely jealous husband Hunt (who eventually joins in as her sidekick).
Heller entered SusanIsaacs's suburbia in her lively first novel, Cha Cha Cha. She's there again, taking well-aimed shots at affluent yuppiedom in this witty, well plotted second effort. Judy Mills, Jewish princess and New York cookbook editor, is fired after her publishing house is acquired by another; at the same time, her aptly named WASP commodities-trader husband, Hunt Price, has become obsessed with golf and networking at The Oaks, an old-line Connecticut country club. While attempting to perk up her marriage and deal with her manipulative stepdaughter, Judy herself tries networking at The Oaks. There, she meets dynamic feminist Claire Cox, the club's first single woman member. When Claire is found dead in a sand trap, Judy is hired by the local police to help probe the club's membership.
Acutely self-aware and likable, Judy offers sharp insights into country-club vanities, her relationship with a hunky detective and her battles with the severely jealous husband Hunt (who eventually joins in as her sidekick).
April 10, 2014
Fun! Dated, but fun. The story would have to be reworked in today's world of cellphones and 24/7 access. The story and characters were interesting, I really enjoyed the peek into the 1990's publishing world and golf clubs I'll only dream about joining. There were a lot of predictable plot points, however they were mitigated by a couple of nice surprises. And if no one else wants it, may I please have that home in CT?
November 28, 2007
Jane Heller's take on self-absorbed suburban yuppies and their obsession with appearances, country clubs, and other trappings of affluent life, is wickedly funny and great reading for the beach (or, ironically, by the pool at the club). Throw in a murder mystery and a little bit of romance, and you've got a book that is fun, funny and difficult to put down.
September 22, 2013
Hab ursprünglich gedacht, es handelt sich um ein Buch einer deutschen Autorin, das aber wohl mit einer anderen Fr. Heller verwechselt.
Ich habe mich beim Lesen öfter mal an die Stepford Wives erinnert gefühlt, dort ist das Rollenbild wohl ähnlich gelagert wie im Country Club hier. Der 'Kriminalfall' ist mäßig spannend.
Ich habe mich beim Lesen öfter mal an die Stepford Wives erinnert gefühlt, dort ist das Rollenbild wohl ähnlich gelagert wie im Country Club hier. Der 'Kriminalfall' ist mäßig spannend.
June 13, 2012
This was a really good mystery. I had never heard of the author and tried the book. I really
like the way she writes and there are some funny parts among the serious murder parts. I think
I will look into more books by this author.
like the way she writes and there are some funny parts among the serious murder parts. I think
I will look into more books by this author.
July 8, 2014
A fun set of characters who are well done caricatures of the Country Club set in CT. I found myself really getting to know the characters and to like them. The intrigue of the murder and the final revelation of the murderer kept my interest as well. A good poolside read for me.
February 12, 2009
Another of Jane Heller's lighthearted mysteries, as a cookbook editor with a golf-obsessed husband helps solve the murder of a feminist country club member.
February 7, 2010
One of Hellers more straightforward novels. A golf widow investigates a murder.
August 9, 2011
I read this in three days. I could relate to the main character who was turning 40 LOL. I was surprised at the outcome.
November 28, 2011
It was an enjoyable book. Kept me guessing and was funny at times. Although it felt like the book could have ended a few times before it actually did. It seemed to have a very drawn out ending.
September 4, 2013
This was another great heller book I'm totally hooked on her.
July 11, 2014
An easy and enjoyable book to read. Perfect for a beach read.
September 5, 2015
A quick read
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