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Most widely held works about Henry Moore
Most widely held works by Henry Moore
Henry Moore by Susan P Compton ( Book )
28 editions published in 1988 in 3 languages and held by 853 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Monografie over de Engelse beeldhouwer (1898-1986)
Henry Moore in America by Henry J Seldis ( Book )
5 editions published in 1973 in English and held by 816 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Henry Moore sculptures in landscape by Stephen Spender ( Book )
7 editions published between 1978 and 1979 in English and held by 688 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Henry Moore by Henry Moore ( Book )
40 editions published between 1965 and 1969 in 5 languages and held by 684 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Uitvoerig, rijk geïllustreerd overzicht van leven en werk van de Engelse beeldhouwer (geb. 1898)
A monumental vision : the sculpture of Henry Moore by John Hedgecoe ( Book )
9 editions published in 1998 in English and held by 599 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Using the photographer's personal reminiscences, quotes from Moore, and a masterful photographic essay, the first section of the book highlights some of the sources of Moore's particular vision - the landscape, the body, primitive art, architectural ruins, and much more. Here Hedgecoe evokes the roots of the artist's genius and, most particularly, his clear and unerring sense of the monumental. Included are photos of works in progress as well as portraits of Moore working intensely in his studio. The second part displays many of Moore's major works from throughout his career that are now regarded as classics. Interspersed among the photographs are pages from Moore's personal sketchbooks, revealing an intimate sense of the artist and his way of thinking. Then, for the first time ever in one volume, Hedgecoe presents a compendium of over 750 photographs of sculptural forms. Each photograph is accompanied by dates and dimensions. Organized chronologically, this section is an invaluable resource for students and teachers of art history and modern sculpture, and for the many admirers of Moore's creations
The drawings of Henry Moore by Andrew Causey ( Book )
4 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 462 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This volume presents the early development of American artist Henry Moore (1898-1986) as an art student prodigy and continues on through his career, with a focus on his "Shelter Drawings," a series depicting Londoners who sought shelter in the Underground during the Blitz. The author also explores the influence of surrealism and its biomorphic shapes on Moore's work in the 1920s and 1930s. The author concentrates his focus on how Moore developed his ideas as a two-dimensional artist, even though a number of his great sculptures are illustrated here. This work demonstrates that Moore used drawing and painting as a way of exploring and clarifying his ideas, not as a preliminary to any specific sculpture -- he didn't make extensive pre-sculpture sketches, preferring to gain a general concept of where he was going and then make alterations during the slow course of the actual carving or modeling
Henry Moore by David Mitchinson ( Book )
18 editions published in 1992 in 6 languages and held by 460 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
the decade his standing as a foremost figure in world art was beyond doubt. Throughout his life Moore photographed his own work, as well as the natural objects found near his home which provided inspiration for many of his works. Most of the photographs in this book were taken by the artist
Henry Moore, animals by W. J Strachan ( Book )
5 editions published between 1938 and 1983 in English and Undetermined and held by 421 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Variety of sculptures, graphics and particularly drawings of animals, covering the entire span of the artist's life and work"--Cover
Henry Moore : the human dimension by Henry Moore ( Book )
6 editions published in 1991 in English and held by 419 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In Irina's garden, with Henry Moore's sculpture by Stephen Spender ( Book )
5 editions published in 1986 in English and held by 406 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mother and child : the art of Henry Moore by Henry Moore ( Book )
7 editions published in 1987 in English and held by 329 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
London's war : the shelter drawings of Henry Moore by Julian Andrews ( Book )
7 editions published between 2002 and 2010 in English and held by 296 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Early in World War II, Henry Moore had to give up working on sculpture when his Hampstead studio was bombed. He began drawing and creating a monumental series of works showing the plight of people sheltering in the London underground. This text considers his visual documentation of the shelters
Celebrating Moore : works from the collection of the Henry Moore Foundation by Henry Moore ( Book )
9 editions published between 1998 and 2006 in English and held by 276 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Celebrating Moore is the most complete single volume ever produced on the artist's oeuvre, reproducing in full color over 300 of his most important works. A range of distinguished sculptors, art critics, and art historians, many who knew and worked with Moore, have contributed extensive captions. Their fresh insights and personal anecdotes provide a detailed and compelling analysis of Moore's sculptures and drawings
Henry Moore : critical essays by Jane Beckett ( Book )
5 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 229 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This collection of essays is the first to reconnect Henry Moore both to his times and to the preoccupations of modern art-historical scholarship. Examining broad themes in Moore's work from the 1930s to the 1980s, the essays reposition canonical sculptures, offering readings of the diverse historical, economic and cultural conditions in which Moore's work was produced and understood."--BOOK JACKET
Auden poems, Moore lithographs : an exhibition of a book dedicated by Henry Moore to W.H. Auden with related drawings by British Museum ( Book )
7 editions published in 1974 in English and held by 217 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Henry Moore remembered : the collection at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto by Alan G Wilkinson ( Book )
8 editions published in 1987 in English and held by 217 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shelter sketch book by Henry Moore ( Book )
20 editions published between 1940 and 1981 in 4 languages and held by 207 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Henry Moore : portrait of an artist by John Read ( Book )
3 editions published between 1979 and 1980 in English and held by 201 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Early days - Being his own man - Reclining figures - Monuments for our time - Looking back
Henry Moore by Doreen Ehrlich ( Book )
4 editions published between 1994 and 2001 in English and held by 196 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dozens of high-quality full-color and black-and-white reproductions reveal the life and work of premier sculptor Henry Moore, exploring the full range of his magnificent sculpture and analyzing his themes, sculptural techniques, and working methods
The Mystery of Henry Moore ( Visual )
8 editions published between 1985 and 2013 in English and held by 182 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explores the life and work of sculptor Henry Moore. Includes excerpts from an interview with Moore at his home in England and from his writings
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The much anticipated sequel "X-Men: Apocalypse" is set to take place ten years after the events of "X-Men: Days of Future Past."
British actors Patrick Stewart (L-R), James McAvoy, Ian McKellen and Irish-German actor Michael Fassbender arrive for the British premiere of 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' at Leicester Square in London in this May 12, 2014, file photo.
"X-Men: First Class happened in 1962 and "X-Men: Days of Future Past" in 1973. Recently, movie producer and writer Simon Kinberg has revealed that the sequel "X-Men: Apocalypse" takes place a decade (1983) after "Days of Future Past."
According to Daily Mail, Kinberg revealed this announcement during a podcast Q& A with Jeff Goldsmith when Kinberg talked about "X-Men: Days of Future Past."
The exact date of the setting in the "X-Men" movie franchise is relevant to the film's plotlines.
In "X-Men: Days of Future Past" the scene of the Cuban Missile Crisis, where it included various scenes set at the Paris Peace Accords, was the climax of the story. With this climax, one would speculate that 'X-Men: Apocalypse" would continue from there.
But with a setting in 1983, numerous events could be used for its plotline according to Indiewire. "X-Men: Apocalypse" could feature scenes during the ramp up of the Cold War or scenes of the Korean plane being shot down by the Soviet air force, killing a U.S. congressman and everyone on board.
Whatever the plotline would be, it has to link to the main focus of "X-Men: Apocalypse," which is the return of the villain Apocalypse. According to Indiewire, Apocalypse is an ancient mutant with reality-altering powers as shown on the post-credit scenes of "X-Men: Days of Future Past" (video below).
In order to awaken the old mutant Apocalypse, some earth-shattering events need to happen in the intervening ten years.
Simon Kinberg had previously stated that "X-Men: Apocalypse" will be a "disaster movie." If his statement is taken literally, then the sequel could include scenes of an earthquake or the tsunami in Japan that killed over a hundred people. Or it could also feature scenes of the devastations caused by Hurricane Alicia in Texas which left twenty-two people dead.
However "X-Men: Apocalypse" could also use the arrest of Nazi war criminal Klaus Barbie in Bolivia as its plot point if it was to stick closer to "X-Men: First Class."
With its year set forward to 1983, Magneto (Michael Fassbender) and Professor X (James McAvoy) will be 20 years older than when they first appeared in "X-Men: First Class." This would suggest an aging makeover for their scenes in "X-Men: Apocalypse."
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Toronto Blue Jays Rumors: Would Dan Haren Fit Into 2014 Plans?
If a veteran signs a make-good deal and doesn't really make good on it, does he get pushed towards "flier" status for his next contract?
The answer to that question might actually provide some clarity for the Toronto Blue Jays' quest to, once again, bolster a starting rotation that was crushed by the weight of both ineffectiveness and injuries in the 2013 season. The potential target to alleviate the problem? Dan Haren.
Now, I know — why would the team what another aging, injury-prone starter on the decline, right?
It's funny how a year can change things so drastically, because the former Los Angeles Angels ace would have probably been considered to be a good fit with the bluebirds' rotation prior to the 2013 season, especially given his one-year, $13 million contract with the Washington Nationals that seemed like a semi-bargain at the time.
As Haren likely already knows, his next deal won't be anything close to being that lucrative now (in terms of per-year salary anyway), and that's why the Blue Jays ought to be keeping an eye out on the right-hander.
The fact of the matter is that the FA class in the upcoming offseason is rather thin. Outside of Matt Garza, there just aren't a whole lot of names with a long enough track record of success to inspire confidence. I mean, it's quite possible that the perennially up-and-down Ervin Santana could earn a contract that's just as big, if not more so than Garza, which I think says quite a bit about the market on its own.
With the Blue Jays having other holes to fill at catcher and second base, you'd probably be right to guess that those aren't the types of deals that the team is going to looking for, which means they're going to have to look for talent with an eye on value and lack of financial commitment — players like Haren.
Make no mistake: though it might not have seemed like it for a good part of the season, the veteran righty is capable of being a productive pitcher in the middle or the back end of a rotation, with an upside to be more.
His failures definitely got the bulk of the attention with the Nats being that they came at the first half of the season, while the team was still coming to grips with the idea that that might not be earmarked for the World Series after all; but, he did deliver a strong second half with a 3.52/1.02 ERA/WHIP and .222 BAA over 75.2 innings pitched.
No, his velocity never improved, but it was the sign of a pitcher who'd been able to make the adjustments to pitch without the speed, and Haren actually improved his strikeout rate from 7.84 K/9 to 8.09, while maintaining his strong walk rate all season long (1.65 vs. 1.67).
It's not something that Toronto would want to bank on per se, but considering that one of the top three 'locks' for the rotation are almost certainly going to be injured (Brandon Morrow), and the rest of the pitchers competing for the final spots are essentially a misfit island of potential back-end starters, a little cost certainty could go a long way.
Now, Haren will likely prefer to pitch for a contender, and given the Blue Jays' 2013 season, there might be a little extra convincing to do by the team in that department (or any other FA target, really); that said, would a one-year deal in the mid-to-high seven-figure range with an option be worthwhile for both the team and player?
It'd be taking quite a risk on health and the second half, but the lengthy track record of longevity and excellence is there — and that can't be said about most of the pitchers on the team (or arguably on the market), no?
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Slovenia dismissed its conservative-led government on Wednesday and offered a centre-left finance expert the task of halting the Alpine country's fall from post-communist rising star to the euro zone's latest bailout candidate.
The 90-seat parliament voted 55-33 to dismiss Prime Minister Janez Jansa's ruling coalition after just a year of trying to navigate through the ex-Yugoslav republic's worst economic and political crisis in 22 years of independence.
The baton passed to opposition Positive Slovenia leader Alenka Bratusek, who will become Slovenia's first female prime minister if she manages to build a coalition around a platform to stabilise the country's finances and avoid going cap-in-hand to the European Union.
The country of 2 million people has gone from economic trailblazer for the rest of the former Yugoslavia and eastern Europe when it joined the euro zone in 2007 to the latest ailing member of the 17-nation currency bloc.
With unemployment at a 14-year high and the banking sector strangled by 7 billion euros (6 billion pounds) in bad loans, speculation is rife that without urgent reform Slovenia may soon be unable to find affordable financing and repay some 2 billion euros of outstanding debt due in mid-2013.
Addressing parliament before the vote, the 42-year-old Bratusek came out strongly against more austerity, quoting Nobel economics laureate Joseph Stiglitz in likening it to "mediaeval medicine".
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Parliament will probably vote on Bratusek's proposed cabinet in late March.
She has struck a deal with the Social Democrats and two of Jansa's former allies to hand her the reins for 12 months, with an option to keep her at the helm until an election due in 2015.
Spending cuts and allegations of government corruption have fuelled street protests of a kind not seen since Slovenia split from federal Yugoslavia in 1991, avoiding the bloodshed that would tear apart the rest of the region over the next decade.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A+ rating....
My Review:
Confession....this book is a re-read for me. I discovered Kristan Higgins books way early in her career. I'm thinking she only had 2-3 books out when I read her the first time. I love every single one of her books, but this one is definitely at the top of her releases list for me. As a result, when I saw it on one of my review lists because of the...
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44 of 52 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars couldn't put it down, but definitely not my favorite
I have a love-hate relationship with Kristan Higgins. I've read them all, and I'm sure I'll continue to read anything she writes in the future. But. There's always a "but," different for each book. The last one, "Too Good to be True," was definitely her best so far, so I had high hopes for "The Next Best Thing." And it does have a lot going for it. For one thing, I...
Published on February 10, 2010 by Toledo
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44 of 52 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars couldn't put it down, but definitely not my favorite,
Toledo "a reader" (northwest USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Next Best Thing (Hqn) (Mass Market Paperback)
I have a love-hate relationship with Kristan Higgins. I've read them all, and I'm sure I'll continue to read anything she writes in the future. But. There's always a "but," different for each book. The last one, "Too Good to be True," was definitely her best so far, so I had high hopes for "The Next Best Thing." And it does have a lot going for it. For one thing, I couldn't put it down. I read it in a day. The characters are compelling, and the idea of getting over a marriage that seemed perfect is heartwrenching. But. :-)
The quick summary: Lucy's marriage to Jimmy, the love her of her life, ended after just eight months when he was killed in a car accident. Five years later, when her sister has a baby, she decides she's ready to re-enter the dating scene because she wants children of her own. This involves breaking off her "friends with benefits" arrangement with Ethan, Jimmy's brother, who has been her rock and best friend for years. I confess I've never suffered through the death of a husband, so maybe I'm not the best judge here, but Lucy's utter devotion to her dead spouse FIVE YEARS LATER seemed overdone to me. I could completely sympathize with her reluctance to begin dating again, and her inability to visit his grave rang true. But two-thirds of the way through the book, she is still breaking down into broken-hearted sobs on almost a daily basis. She is unable to have the simplest experience with another man without comparing it to the wonder that was her marriage with Jimmy. She still watches their wedding video so often that she leaves it in the DVD player. She just seemed pathetic to me. I skimmed through about a third of the book, partly because it didn't seem believable, but mainly because I felt so sorry for Ethan.
And as others have said, it's hard to understand Ethan, anyway, because he never really gets to have his say. He's a very likable, nice guy, and I thought it was a nice change for a romantic hero that he wasn't drop-dead gorgeous, just a nice looking guy. But as far as we know, other than a two-month affair with Parker (who ends up being Lucy's best friend), he hasn't ever had another girlfriend in the eight or so years he's known Lucy. Which seemed a little unbelievable. And what was the deal with the whole town letting her win her softball games because they felt sorry for her? Sure, the season after Jimmy's death, that would be sweet. But five years later, it's insulting. The more I thought about all the little details after I put the book down, the less sense I could make of it.
It does have a good ending. Lucy finally learns to be a little more realistic about her first marriage and comes to truly value Ethan. But the whole thing would have worked better for me if it had been three years since Jimmy's death instead of five. Or if it needed to be five years, if Lucy wasn't still so hung up on him. It's a great read if you're spending a day on airplanes and in airports, but not much more than that. In fact, if you haven't read "Too good to be True," just skip this one and read that instead.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A+ rating....,
This review is from: The Next Best Thing (Mass Market Paperback)
My Review:
Confession....this book is a re-read for me. I discovered Kristan Higgins books way early in her career. I'm thinking she only had 2-3 books out when I read her the first time. I love every single one of her books, but this one is definitely at the top of her releases list for me. As a result, when I saw it on one of my review lists because of the re-release, I jumped at the chance to do a re-read, especially since I never wrote a proper review for it the first time around.
This book is about Lucy and Ethan. They've been best friends ever since they met at culinary college. In fact, it was Ethan who introduced her to the love of her life, Jimmy, Ethan's older brother. BUT, the women in Lucy's family are cursed....they are all widows because their husbands died young. Lucy didn't escape that curse and her husband, Jimmy, died only 8 months after they were married in a car accident. She's mourned him in the 5 1/2 years since...and Ethan has been there every step of the way, supporting her and providing her with a friends with benefits relationship the last couple of years.
But when Lucy's sister has a baby, things change for Lucy. She wants a husband and family...she just needs that husband to be someone that she won't fall desperately in love with because she can't go through the heartache of loss again. That rules Ethan out...first of all, he is Jimmy's brother. No one would understand, but second of all, she could really fall in love with him if she allowed herself to, but she's just not willing to risk it. So she calls off their arrangement. She can't find another man and still have sex with Ethan. But Ethan is hiding things from her.
The book is told entirely from Lucy's POV and she honestly doesn't really see Ethan. Well, she does, but she is in denial and refuses to see him and how deep his feelings really are for her. As a reader, there are moments in this book that you just want to shake Lucy. Ethan is so absolutely perfect for her and she's destroying herself by trying to stay away from him. It's heartbreaking. She thinks she's saving herself in the long run, but she's just making it hurt all that much more. She's so focused on the love that she had for Jimmy, that she doesn't see the feelings she has right in front of her. And the glimpses you see of Ethan's pain are just shattering.
But this is a Kristan Higgins book which means that even among the heartache are tons of laughs and giggles. Seriously, I love the way that she writes her books. They are absolutely full of angst, but her heroines are real women with all the self-depricating, roll your eyes antics that keep you giggling all the way through the tears. This book is absolutely one of my favorites of hers. Ethan adores Lucy, but he's not willing to let her trample his heart to have her and I loved that about him. Everything Lucy is doing is killing him just as much as it is her, but he's stood by her for years. He's reached his limit for pain. I loved him and how much he loved her, but even more, for how much he loved and respected himself. When Lucy can't step up, he steps away and it's brutal, but right.
It's a fabulous book and I HIGHLY recommend it. It also sets up for Parker's story who absolutely has my top pick for Kristan Higgins books, Somebody to Love. But honestly, you will NEVER go wrong with any of Kristan Higgins books. They are emotional, but I promise you that you will giggle through the tears and for me, that simply makes a perfect read!
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Funny, touching, and a little bit complicated...,
This review is from: The Next Best Thing (Hqn) (Mass Market Paperback)
At an age when many women are just beginning to think about getting married, Lucy Lang has already been a widow for a little over 5 years. When her younger sister has a baby Lucy realizes that it's time for her to move on - meet someone new and hopefully start a family of her own. There is however the small matter of Ethan Mirabelli, her late husband's brother. Ethan has been Lucy's "rock"; a friend, someone to talk to, a shoulder to cry on. Well, to be precise, Ethan has been sharing more than just his shoulder with Lucy for the last couple of years ... and Lucy is determined to put an end to it.
This story has a lot going for it. The author has an obvious affection for her characters and they really come alive as the story unfolds. The small town off the coast of Rhode Island where Lucy lives is described perfectly (if it's based on a real place I'd love to visit it!). Many of the funniest scenes in the book take place in "Bunny's", the family-owned (and solidly mediocre) Hungarian bakery where Lucy, her mother and her two aunts (all widows) work. What surprised me is how touching some parts of the story were. Without dwelling on the sadness the author does give you a glimpse of what Lucy has been through and I thought it was very well done and gave the story a nice balance.
This is a first person narrative from Lucy's point of view, which does present the obvious problem of never knowing what Ethan is thinking or feeling. There were times when Lucy's treatment of Ethan bordered on callous and it stretched credibility a bit for me that he kept coming back for more. And as great as the characters were, I felt the story got a little crowded. ( I could have done without the neurotic younger sister and her henpecked husband). But these are minor issues and overall this was an entertaining read that I highly recommend.
There is some (very) mild sexual content and occasional swearing.
17 of 20 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars The Next Best Thing by Kristan Higgins,
jjmachshev "jj" (Grovetown, GA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Next Best Thing (Hqn) (Mass Market Paperback)
I need to admit right up front that if, for any reason, I dislike one of the main characters in a romance...I end up disliking the story. That's what happened to me with "The Next Best Thing" by Kristan Higgins. It's frustrating since I usually like the whole 'friends-into-lovers' theme, even if the friend is the dead hubby's brother as in this book--but the heroine Lucy just rubbed me the wrong way from the very beginning of the book and got worse as the story unfolded. She idealized her dead husband, was determined to protect herself from ANY strong feelings, and basically treated the hero like dog doo throughout the book! This made her a very troubled, and troubling, heroine and as my animosity towards her often hurtful actions grew, so grew my irritation with the story.
Having said all that, I will say that the writing was witty and the story unfolded at a good pace. The length of the story was just enough for an afternoon read which is always a good thing for my busy lifestyle. I understand that romance requires obstacles to overcome, but the more Lucy hurt Ethan, the more I wanted him to dump her for someone willing to open herself up to love. It's just a good thing for Lucy that Ethan has more patience than I do!!
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Wanted to like it more than I did,
jhl (VA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Next Best Thing (Hqn) (Mass Market Paperback)
I like Kristan Higgins's writing, and there are many enjoyable aspects to The Next Best Thing: the main character is interesting; there are many humorous secondary characters; there's a sense of real people living in a real place. Unfortunately, I don't think there's much chemistry created between the male & female leads. Ethan is pretty much perfect and lets Lucy jerk him around emotionally for years, yet keeps coming back for more. Nothing develops in their relationship because he's in love with her at the beginning of the book, and the plot is about her realizing that she's already in love with him too. The difficulties Lucy has with moving past the death of her beloved first husband seem too emotionally draining to fit with the goofiness of the secondary characters, and I felt a little bit like Ethan - jerked around until she made up her mind.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Very readable but ultimately missing something,
This review is from: The Next Best Thing (Hqn) (Mass Market Paperback)
Kristan Higgins's The Next Best Thing (Hqn) is an incredibly readable story. It is a story whose narrative reads easily and smoothly from one chapter to another.
It is also ultimately a frustrating read because at the end, it felt like something was missing. I know what the missing ingredient is, but I'll get to that later.
Told in the first person, Lucy Lang describes her life as a widow of 5 years who is still trying to get over the death of her wonderful husband of eight months, the love of her life, the perfect son, the all around great guy named Jimmy Mirabelli.
Lucy comes from a family of Black Widows. Her aunts and mother all lost their husbands so they have a little club. Lucy probably never thought much about it happening to her until it did. Her sister is paranoid that her husband will fall victim as well.
In the midst of this, there is Ethan Mirabelli. The younger, not as handsome, not as larger-than-life brother of St. Jimmy. He has been Lucy's friend since college. He was the one who introduced her to Jimmy. About three years after Jimmy's death, Ethan and Lucy add 'benefits' to their friendship. It helps get Lucy through the night. And days. And years.
And she's still pining for Jimmy.
After her sister has a baby, Lucy decides it is time to get a man so she can get married again and have a kid. This time around, she doesn't want something she'll be too in love with. I guess this is so that if he kicks the bucket, she won't care so much.
Of course, the guy can't be Ethan because she cares too much... maybe. She doesn't tell him this. Instead, she abruptly tells him that she wants to get married and have a child and they need to stop sleeping together.
By this time, I got the impression that Lucy Lang is dim. I don't think I was even past the third chapter.
Again, the novel is readable. Easy. Smooth.
And frustrating. Because Lucy is frustrating in her selfishness and the way she obsesses over Jimmy. The Black Widows are idiots in the way they wrap themselves up in their widowhood. And Ethan's story, the most heartbreaking and fascinating really, is never truly told. We never find out anything of how Ethan comes to terms with his brother, his parents, Lucy, nothing.
It just... guh... Its frustrating.
And to be honest, I found myself rooting for Doral-Anne, Lucy's childhood nemesis, to take Lucy down.
But that didn't happen.
Oh well.
Like any romance, we know there is a happy ending at the end, but it left me wanting.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Secondary characters steal the show!,
This review is from: The Next Best Thing (Kindle Edition)
EMILY: So, without further ado...let's open this up by discussing our heroine, Lucy Lang, the youngest Hungarian Black Widow in her family. I know, sounds ominous, right? Lucy was widowed shortly after her marriage to Jimmy Mirabelli. We meet her five years after Jimmy's death with a HILARIOUS opening scene that had me mentally watching a tennis ball lob between Lucy, her two widowed aunts and widowed mother (who are Hungarian and had the maiden name Black, thus the Hungarian Black Widow titling), and her over-protective sister, Corinne. The banter and squabble amongst this group directly following the birth of Lucy's niece made me laugh and snort loud enough to wake the hubs. From chin whiskers to their family psychic, I instantly liked Lucy, her hilarious internal dialogue, and her zany family.
KINDLE GAL: I couldn't agree more and this scene, among others in the book, highlight one of my favorite aspects of Kristan Higgins's writing: characters that are quirky as hell in situations and conversations that are snort-out-loud hilarious. Hers are books you do not want to be reading while drinking something fizzy. (Diet Coke does NOT feel good in the nasal cavity. Just sayin'...)
As hilarious and zany as Lucy's family is, and as much as I felt for her having to listen to their incessant chatter while they all worked together at the bakery, I had a really hard time connecting with Lucy. For 95% of the book (and I am not exaggerating), she is mooning over her dead husband. Now before y'all start throwing stones at me for being insensitive, I'm well aware of how heartless that sounds. In fact, I'd be reading along, getting all pissy at Lucy for comparing everything that moved to her beloved St. Jimmy, when I'd mentally chastise myself. Thankfully, I don't know what it's like to lose a spouse. I kept trying to put myself in her shoes when I'd get frustrated with something she said or did (or didn't say or didn't do), and it helped...a little. But being the demanding reader that I am, Lucy was just too "stuck" for too long for me to really like and respect her.
EM: Oh no - you didn't just go there! Just remember, y'all - despite this being a joint review, KG actually said it and is the heartless one! ☺ But I gotta `fess up - honestly, I felt the same way. Yes, I know Lucy is sad and has a legitimate reason for her depression, but it was hard to totally take it seriously amongst all the humorous encounters she has with the men she tries to date in her quest to find a new husband - one she has no intention of loving as much as St. Jimmy, because she doesn't want to get hurt again. The grab-happy gym teacher? The blind date with Mr. Spray Paint Hair? Seriously, Higgins is a genius with these characters.
And all along, there is Ethan Mirabelli, St. Jimmy's brother. He essentially takes care of Lucy and helps her cope with Jimmy's death. I totally fell for Ethan - snarky and kind of naughty, yet über patient and kind. My mental picture of Ethan is a little bit Robert Downey Jr., a little bit Orlando Bloom - which equates to a lotta hot, right?
So I guess I'll go there too - midway through this book, I actually started to think Lucy did not deserve Ethan. When have I ever not rooted for the hero and heroine? I mean c'mon, Ethan is all kinds of fantastic, right??
KG: Ha ha! See, everyone? Emily is heartless too. (Whew!)
Yes, Ethan IS all kinds of fantastic. And wow, I like your mental image of him! Although I will say the new cover has a pretty fine version of Ethan too.
Ethan can charm the pants off of anyone, is loyal to a fault, can cook like nobody's business, has a fantastic sense of humor and makes appropriate fun of Lucy and her frequent absurdness (as he should), and to top it all off, he's an amazing single father to the most adorable kid. Gah! Seriously, what's not to love? Nothing. Which is exactly Lucy's problem--she's afraid Ethan is someone she could totally love, and she doesn't want that anymore. She had that already and look where she ended up. Plus, there's that pesky little detail of him being her former brother-in-law. That's her mentality, and I get it, I totally do. But when this amazing guy is basically standing in front of her the ENTIRE BOOK and she never really "sees" him, quite frankly, it does make one think she doesn't deserve him. Not that I ever felt that way--okay, I totally did, but you said it first!
In all honesty, I wasn't sure Higgins could pull off the happily-ever-after. And if I'm being brutally honest, if it weren't for my curiosity of how it was going to end up and the awesomeness of the secondary characters, I maybe would have even DNF'ed this book. Eep!
EM: Holy Toledo - you contemplated a DNF?? Bite your tongue. I would have finished this one for the food porn alone. Lucy's habit of baking amazing desserts into the middle of the night kept me craving sweets the entire read. But while I personally can't fathom not finishing a book, I get what you mean. There seemed to be more excuses and delays by Lucy as the book went on - but it almost felt therapeutic to be around for her transformation. Because there totally is one, and although it was a little late for my liking, it was righteous and good.
Overall, you are right on in the secondary characters making this book. It also may be possible we both are a little harsh on Lucy because WE fell early and hard for Ethan. (Your Ethan pic is totally droolworthy too, btw!). My two cents? THE NEXT BEST THING is a light, fun read - the characters are whacky, the baking is delish, and the hero...divine.
EMILY'S RATING: B+ (4� stars)
KG: Okay...back the truck up. I didn't SERIOUSLY contemplate a DNF. And this is the thing: How, I want to know, is it possible to dislike a heroine and not want her to get with the hero but still like the book? HOW?? Well, that is the magic of Kristan Higgins, folks. Somehow her books are so addictive, even if I am not fully invested in the main characters and their HEA, I'm still devouring it like one of Lucy's decadent desserts. And I can't say this about many authors. Usually if the main story is lost on me, the whole book loses me. THAT is what I meant.
So, yes, THE NEXT BEST THING isn't my favorite Higgins book (that distinction still goes to The Best Man (Hqn)), but it's definitely a worthwhile read, and fans of her work will no doubt enjoy it. Despite my frustrations with Lucy, my utter love of Ethan, and the should've-been-weird-but-thankfully-wasn't-awkward issue of Ethan being Jimmy's brother, Higgins somehow pulled off a satisfying HEA and tied everything up in a neat bow, all the while entertaining the hell out of me with the secondary characters and crazy antics in this story. That, my friends, is talent!
KINDLE GAL'S RATING: B- (3� stars)
Note: We received a review copy of this title courtesy of the publisher via NetGalley.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Cute, but unappealing,
M. Garrison (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Next Best Thing (Hqn) (Mass Market Paperback)
For me, this was one of those books that had lots of cute moments, cute phrases, cute characters, yet was ultimately unappealing for me.
In part, that's because it's clear from the very beginning where the book is going, and the only thing that keeps it from getting there in the very first chapter is the fact that the main character is being an idiot. Yes, we are all idiots sometimes, and I'm glad when books acknowledge this -- but when the main character's idiocy is the only real cause of tension in a book, it's not enough to keep me truly engaged.
And truthfully, I think another reason the book failed to pull me in was all the cuteness I mentioned above -- they overpowered the plot, and it was like they would pop up whenever I was about to get emotionally invested in things. I realize the book is intended to be lighthearted, but for me, there just wasn't a good balance there, especially not compared to a lot of the other amazing contemporary, funny romance on the market right now.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Not Higgins best.,
This review is from: The Next Best Thing (Hqn) (Mass Market Paperback)
Lucy Lang has been a widow for nearly six years and decides it is time to move on, however, it takes the entire book for her to do it. She constantly compares every situation to how life would be if her husband hadn't died. If only he hadn't died, she wouldn't be working in a bakery. If only he hadn't died, she would have a baby. If only he hadn't died, she could eat fancy desserts. Along with these comparisons, she watched her wedding video repeatedly throughout the book (including one time when she made her date watch it with her).
While I liked the idea behind the story, I got the feeling that Lucy was a lot of talk and no action. She kept saying she was moving on with her life without actually doing anything. I thought her new interest, Ethan, put up with more than he should have. For me the story dragged on when it could have be a fun and fast paced.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars warm contemporary romance,
This review is from: The Next Best Thing (Hqn) (Mass Market Paperback)
Over five years ago, Lucy Lang joined the extended family club when her spouse Jimmy died. Like her mom, aunts and cousins, she is just another Black Widow mourning their losses at the family bakery. However as she turns thirty Lucy feels her suburban biological clock ticking so she decides to end her sexual only relationship with Jimmy's brother Ethan Mirabelli to find a new husband who will turn her into a soccer mom, but she must never love him or the family curse will occur.
Loving her from first sight Ethan rejects Lucy's kicking him to the curb to marry someone else. Unlike her, he is not afraid to defy his parents, owners of Gianni's Ristorante Italian, as he did when he dropped out of culinary school to go corporate. He knows she fears what her heart is telling her as she does not want to be a widow twice before she reaches forty, but Ethan cannot deal with his beloved with someone else so begins his campaign to make his Lucy pick him "Instead".
Kristan Higgins provides her audience with a warm contemporary romance filled with pathos and humor as a strong cast make for a wonderful tale. Ethan is a man on a mission, but recognizes his obstinate beloved is very determined to find a spouse; they agree on her being married, but not to whom. The Next Best Thing to eating cannoli with your significant other is reading Ms. Higgins' engaging story.
Harriet Klausner
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Reservoir in Orange County, Indiana, USA.
Latitude: 38.48194 : Longitude: -86.56833
Blogs and Websites Near Tucker Lake, Indiana - GeoURL
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