A Freak's Review: The Manny

Book title: The Manny
Author: Holly Peterson
Amount of pages: 394

This has got to be one of the most interesting chic lit books I have ever read so far. It's sophisticated but it's damn cool! I feel like a socialite as I read it, going through everything Jamie Whitfield experiences as one of the top TV producer in town. The most exciting moments did not take place in her career in TV network; it took place when she hires a manny (male nanny) to assist her troubled son but ends up falling in love with him who is a few years younger than she is.

In this book, Jamie is portrayed as someone who is trying too hard to fit into the society which she has married into. The silver fine dine gatherings, the front cover photography sessions, butlers and nannies and housekeepers in the picture - it's all too much for Jamie, yet she struggles to fit into the uptown world because she thinks she is required too. That's until Peter Bailey, her manny, becomes part of her life.

Down-to-earth Peter is younger than Jamie, but he portrays a higher level of maturity in this story. He sees her through knowing that she isn't the woman she wanted to be and leads her to be courageous to face the truth: that love no longer ties Jamie and her husband, Philip. He seems to be so patient with Jamie, understanding her and advising her when the needs arise. Even when he knows that they are meant for one another, he is persistent to do it the right way at the right moment.

I'm in love with Peter Bailey as I read more of him between the pages. Holly Peterson did a great job in characterization this time round. Her characters are believable! Definitely, a well researched piece because the settings and happenings are so real, I can imagine it taking place in my mind as I read on through the night. A must-read to all romance story fans.

Foundations Of My Reviews

Books
I believe a good book is one that contains a strong main plot and lots of interesting mini ones to build up to the peak. It has to be written in a simple language that enables the readers to read with ease, not with a dictionary at hand. Most important of all, the characters have to be crafted in such a way that readers will believe in their existence.

Drama Series
Consistency is important as far as characterization is concern. I believe that everyone has a habit of their own that define them. And that is important when it comes to watching a drama. The presentation of the story shouldn't be too draggy as well, because it is a drama series. If it only captures attention in the first few episodes and dies down later on, then it should probably be better of as a film.

Films
A strong message behind film is really important. I hate films that teaches me nothing at the end of it, or films that simply doesn't have a beginning and ending to it. Those are just a waste of time. A good film is one that makes you nod when the credits roll out and you know that when you walk out of the cinema, it was worthy for the dollars you paid.

Games
My definition of a good game would be a partially addictive one with missions and goals to drive the gamer to want to push further in the game world. It has to be user-friendly in terms of controls and settings. The graphic has to be of standard quality because when you are into a game, it hurts when the graphic sucks.

Manga
A good manga is one that keeps you reading from one page to another, one chapter to another, one volume to another. It doesn't get too draggy and the plot must have a pull-string to drive readers to want more of it. Most importantly is the graphic - it has to have details to enrich the reader's imagination to picture the whole scene in mind.

Music
A good music is one with powerful lyrics and a suitable tune to go with it. It might not be accompanied by instruments or vice-versa. It might be a band or solo singer. The most important of all, the presenter of the song has to feel it with their heart before they present it to their audience. That's the best music ever!

Music Videos
I think a good plot is essential in music videos. The purpose of having a music video is to help audience to engage in the song through visuals. It helps to bring the audience to another world where the song makes sense in order for them to experience the music fully.

Personality
Everyone has different preferences when it comes to admiring others. I, for one, admire women who have full control of their life. I look up to women who have made it to the top in the field of their choice. A dynamic personality interests me.

Plays
The essentials of a good play include presentation, the engaging power and outstanding audio system. The storyline is just a vessel to carry out a message. What matters is how entertaining can it be while sending out that message. No one watches a boring play.

Products
A good product have both physical and emotional benefits for the users. It is also affordable and user-friendly. Most of all, it has to leave the users feeling good about themselves.

Video Clips
Lengthy does not mean good. There are some short videos that tell stories as good as a full length film does. Keeping the video short while trying to tell the entire story perfectly - that is a good video clip.

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