WWW.WEDNESDAY

 

 

WWW. WEDNESDAY asks three questions to prompt you to speak bookishly. To participate, and to see how other book lovers responded, click here. 

PS I no longer participate in WWW.WEDNESDAY via that link because her blog won't accept Blogger comments. I mention this only to save you the frustration I experienced trying to link up.

1. What are you currently reading? PT-109: An American Epic of War, Survival and the Destiny of John F. Kennedy by William Doyle. 

Doyle argues that, when a Japanese destroyer collided with a certain PT boat in August 1943, American history was changed forever. His premise is that, without that tragedy, John F. Kennedy would not have had a political career, and that civil rights, Vietnam and the space program would have all unfolded very differently. So Doyle examines JFK's naval career, that fateful night, and the impact it had on him as a man and as a political entity. 

 

Does this book have a pro-JFK slant? Yes. But that's because that night and for the weeks to come, the man was a hero. I crave heroism right now.

 

2. What did you recently finish reading? The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine. Is this psychological thriller soapy, campy and dumb? Yes. Did I enjoy it? God help me, yes. 

Amber is jealous. She's leading an average life but believes she deserves more. So she's targeted rich and beautiful society wife Daphne Parrish. In a methodical and creepy way, Amber insinuates herself into Daphne's life in hopes of taking it over and replacing her as Mrs. Parrish.

The dialog is sappy. The plot holes are cavernous. I was sticking with it because I hate to mark a book DNF. But about 2/3 through, there's a plot twist that nearly redeemed it and I devoured the ending in greedy gulps. I actually resented anything that took me away from Amber and Daphne! 

I just read that J-Lo is making this into a movie, casting herself as Daphne. I'll be there for it. I am a sucker for good trash. 

3. What will you read next? I don't know.