Heart Conditions

by Sara Lewis

Book Overview

A young woman, pregnant and between relationships, suddenly decides to keep her baby in this "funny and assured" first novel-"a journey of quiet surprises" (New Yorker) that's "very, very good on the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0156004992
• ISBN13: 9780156004992
• Release Date: July 1997
• Publisher: Mariner Books
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

Great Summer Read!

What a fabulous back yard read this book was! The writing was excellent, the plot engaging and the characters highly entertaining. I particularly loved Alice's grandmother, the feisty 89 year old former actress who loved to dress in designer clothes and wear red lipstick when company came over. Alice Hammond is a single thirty-something working woman in Manhattan when her jerk boyfriend of five years (Nick) dumps her via telephone for another woman and gives her six weeks to clear out of his apartment. Alice is staying with her crotchety grandmother temporarily until a caregiver can be replaced (and unbeknownst to her at the time, she is pregnant) and thus begins this tale of this unique, colorful family. My only regret was that the book ended when it did. I loved the character of Dan and would have liked to seen his character developed more. Perhaps a sequel is in order, Ms. Lewis!?

Loved, loved this one

It was like reading my diary all over again! I knew EXACTLY what Alice was going through, and I admire her strength to pick up and carry on. And what a hoot Gram was! She was so lively, spunky and very wise to boot. Everyone should be so lucky to have a "Gram" around. This was my second Sara Lewis novel and the best so far. Kudos!

I only wish she wrote more fiction

This is my second Sara Lewis novel. The first was the excellent I Love You Anyway. I can't wait to read The Answer is Yes, and I hope she will write more soon. Her characters are so lovable! I find myself out with people looking forward to going home to be with the characters.

HEART CONDITIONS is memorable and magnificent.

Sara Lewis' characters are so genuine, they live in your imagination long after you've finished the book. This novel made me laugh, and it made me cry. It is real and deep, but a deceptively easy read. I recommend it without reservation!