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Limelight is a joy to read from start to finish. Poeppel’s writing is smart and fresh, and as a supreme fan of all things Broadway related, I love the subject matter. As the story opens, Allison Brinkley is grappling with moving from Dallas to New York City with a husband and three children and struggling to find her place in her family and the world at large. She stumbles into a new job serving as the personal assistant for a spoiled young pop star (Carter Reid) who is cast in a Broadway musical.

My favorite parts of the book relate to the production of the musical Limelight (Limelight is both the title of the book and the title of the musical Carter stars in). Poeppel follows the show from the first rehearsal read of the script through the various events that are required to open a Broadway show. Her inclusion of the various characters that contribute to the show such as the director, the producers, and the fellow actors starring with Carter, Kevin Kline and Melissa McCarthy, adds authenticity and depth to the story. I also love the song lyrics Poeppel uses at the beginning of each section; each choice is relevant to that portion of the book, and several provide a glimpse into the world in which Carter exists and induce empathy in the reader for Carter and his situation.

While I was reading the book, I wondered how it would end and hoped it would be realistic. Thankfully, Limelight’s conclusion is perfect; Poeppel writes an ending to her story that is both highly satisfying and completely believable. I highly recommend Limelight; it is an absolutely delightful tale.


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Limelight A Novel edition by Amy Poeppel Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews

If you enjoy the wry humor of Jonathan Tropper, you will totally dig the hilarious plot and pacing of Amy Poeppel’s latest, LIMELIGHT. I laughed aloud for seven straight hours. Yes, I devoured this book in a single sitting. The novel starts out with Allison Brinkley dealing with her beyond overwhelming move from Dallas to New York City with a husband and three children. Initially psyched for the adventure and the Big Apple allure, with each passing dramatic day, Allison could easily trade places with Alice heading down that dark rabbit hole. She struggles to find herself as a professional, deal with her kids’ difficult adjustment, juxtaposed with her husband’s annoying “lovin’ life” attitude. Poeppel captures the sheer loneliness associated with being the New Girl/New Mom. For those readers who are mothers—especially with teenage daughters -- Poeppel nailed the “nothing, fine, whatever” hormonal resentment of her kids. And then in the midst of all her crazy, Allison meets the spoiled badass “Justin Bieber-like” Carter Reid, who is set to star in a Broadway play – an entire shit-show in itself. Allison, once a teacher now relegated to Den Mom, takes care of everyone and everything that goes wrong. Her “self” gets lost in translation until ultimately, all the broken pieces come together. I relished Poeppel’s SMALL ADMISSIONS – and LIMELIGHT shines even brighter on Poeppel’s comedic writing skills, literary prowess, depth, and sensitivity toward all her characters. Loved it, still laughing.
I gave up in the middle of this book, because it seemed to me that the main character was enabling an 18 year old boy who never had to do things for himself by continuing to do things for him, such as cleaning up the spilled food from the plate he had deliberately thrown on the floor in a fit of temper. I suppose you could see it as him finally learning to trust someone when he has never trusted anyone before. But I saw it as her playing mother to someone who was not her son, in a most disgusting way. I loved Small Admissions by the same author. But this one didn't make it for me.
This is going down as a Top Read for 2018. The writing is sharp. The author is HYSTERICALLY FUNNY, like Jonathan Tropper funny. And the story, well, most of us read to be plucked away from our lives, and following a mom through Manhattan as she becomes the "mom" to an obnoxious, petulant 18 year old music star is a surefire way to get my attention. Regardless of the context of this unusual relationship, I found myself drawn to the bigger, relatable (and meaningful) messages. The depictions of NYC living and life are real, and I can guarantee every mom has felt the pangs associated with the carpool line, test pressure, school decisions, and parenting in general. The mix of characters came to life for me on the page, as did the progression and preparation of the actual show. I really didn't want the story to end, or to see the closing act. I wanted a lot more of Carter (yes, ha), Charlotte, Howard, Owen, the turtle, Allison, and Allison's mom. The ending.....and I won't give it away....whether it was neatly wrapped up or not, readers will appreciate the journey. I'm ready for part two. Bravo!
This is really two books in one cover. The first is about a rich middle-class woman and mother who relocates to Manhattan from Dallas and has to deal with the insanity that is New York City. Her three children are at various transition stages of their lives, and she agonizes, as all well-to-do mothers in America will, about their school and college choices.

The second book is about how this same woman accidentally becomes Personal Assistant to a brattish 18-year-old pop star who's been cast in a Broadway musical by cynical producers hoping to cash in on his name. The likelihood of this ever happening in real life strikes me as less than zero.

So, dear readers, take your choice Read about the First World problems of wealthy New Yorkers, or suck up a showbiz tale whose credibility is so low that this author might just as well have written that her heroine went to live on Mars.
Limelight is a joy to read from start to finish. Poeppel’s writing is smart and fresh, and as a supreme fan of all things Broadway related, I love the subject matter. As the story opens, Allison Brinkley is grappling with moving from Dallas to New York City with a husband and three children and struggling to find her place in her family and the world at large. She stumbles into a new job serving as the personal assistant for a spoiled young pop star (Carter Reid) who is cast in a Broadway musical.

My favorite parts of the book relate to the production of the musical Limelight (Limelight is both the title of the book and the title of the musical Carter stars in). Poeppel follows the show from the first rehearsal read of the script through the various events that are required to open a Broadway show. Her inclusion of the various characters that contribute to the show such as the director, the producers, and the fellow actors starring with Carter, Kevin Kline and Melissa McCarthy, adds authenticity and depth to the story. I also love the song lyrics Poeppel uses at the beginning of each section; each choice is relevant to that portion of the book, and several provide a glimpse into the world in which Carter exists and induce empathy in the reader for Carter and his situation.

While I was reading the book, I wondered how it would end and hoped it would be realistic. Thankfully, Limelight’s conclusion is perfect; Poeppel writes an ending to her story that is both highly satisfying and completely believable. I highly recommend Limelight; it is an absolutely delightful tale.