Fishbowl

by Sarah Mlynowski

Book Overview

Fishbowl by Sarah Mlynowski released on Sep 24, 2002 is available now for purchase.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0373250207
• ISBN13: 9780373250202
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Harlequin Books
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.2" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

So Glad I Don't Have Roommates

As I closed the last page of "Fishbowl" by Sarah Mlynowski, all I could do was take deep breath and say a silent prayer of thanks that I don't have to live with roommates. I have a feeling that this book gets put in the category of "CHICK LIT" like many MANY books by young women who write about YOUNG women. But - this Red Dress Inc. book goes beyond your usual, "I NEED A BOYFRIEND TO MAKE ME HAPPY" genre and into the unlikely friendships between women. All women - no matter how different they may be.I really enjoyed "Fishbowl" and think it's a great step forward for Ms. Mlynowski (previous work - "Milkrun"). I loved the dynamics between the 3 female roommates, the adventures they seem to get themselves into and the outside characters they encounter. Its funny, well written, and thought out. It's a keep and a real treat! Cheers!

I couldn't put it down!

I cannot believe how much I loved this book! The language is so hilarious, the situations so plausible, and the characters so lovable that I didn't want it to end! Mlynowski is now one of my favorite authors of all time, and I can't wait to read Milkrun. Here's hoping that Ms. Mlynowski continues to pen such witty and gratifying page-turners.

Very entertaining

"Fishbowl" deals with the story of three young women, Allie, Jodine and Emma who discover that it is not quite easy to share an apartment. All three came from very different family background and hence, very different personalities. In spite of their differences, they bonded and became friends. However, the test to their friendships came when a fire broke out in their apartment. Since the apartment was not insured, they had to come out with money to repair their kitchen and to replace the appliances. They came up with all sorts of schemes, such as Halloween party and seminar on how to pick up women. Even though the theme of this book is friendship, the book does deal with relationships with the opposite sex. However, "Fishbowl" unlike other chick lits, does not focus on it solely and it is actually quite refreshing and different. The characters are not the typical heroines in chick lits but actually women with tons of flaws. The only complain I have this book is that the author makes it seems like smoking pot is normal and common which I think is not true. I highly recommend this book as I think it is fun, humorous and very quirky. It deals with everyday issues such as getting along with your roommates, finding yourself after graduation, feeling lost and lastly, friendships. "Fishbowl" shows that even in a confined situation with people who are very different from you, it is still up to you to make the best out of it.

GREAT BOOK!!

This book was so great. It captures the spirit of the 20-something single woman who's dealing with roommates, friends, dating, parents, etc without being one of those "girl dates three thousand creepy guys until she meets mr. right" books. I loved Sarah's first novel, Milkrun, and her sophomore effort is just as good. Fishbowl is funny, true, heartwarming, and sometimes even a little sad. A great read all around. Sarah's a really talented young author, and I can't wait to read more from her!

Hysterical!

This book is not your everyday boy dumps girl, girl gets over boy chick lit story. Fishbowl is about the relationship between three women who are forced to live with each other. After their kitchen burns down they have to bond and come up with creative ways to raise money...the novel jumps from Allie to Emma to Jodine's head and then into a hysterical omniscient narrator who basically makes fun of the three girls. Part satire, part relationship story, part romance....I loved it!