PLUM LOVIN': Humor in this novel (and her others, if you'd like)

[clarepayton]

A number of us have already commented on how funny this book is. From the first line to the last, there's plenty to laugh at.

What are some of your favorite humorous aspects? Parts of the plot? Our character, Stephanie Plum? both?

[Wrighty]

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clarepayton wrote:
A number of us have already commented on how funny this book is. From the first line to the last, there's plenty to laugh at.

What are some of your favorite humorous aspects? Parts of the plot? Our character, Stephanie Plum? both?

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Oh my gosh, what isn't funny about this book? I love that the characters aren't perfect like they are in some novels. They definitely have their flaws but don't we all? That part is very relateable. Everyone has the crazy relatives, bad hair days, nosey neighbors, dogs that eat things that they shouldn't, etc. Although I don't think too many people have the problem of too many gorgeous men showing up at their home at all hours of the day and night.

One of the best things is the comments the characters make and how their actions and expressions are described. They say the funniest things and that is often followed by the eye rolls, making the sign of the cross or a smirk.

When asking a client about her requirements in a man -
"Do you have any requirements?" I asked her.
"I used to but I'm getting desperate. I guess I"d like him to have at least some teeth. And it would be good if he wasn't so fat he smothered me. That's about it."

[jhamel06]

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clarepayton wrote:
A number of us have already commented on how funny this book is. From the first line to the last, there's plenty to laugh at.

What are some of your favorite humorous aspects? Parts of the plot? Our character, Stephanie Plum? both?

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I love the part where Stephanie and Jeanine are watching the "dirty" video. Then, Grandma Mazur shows up and gets into the video and then Lula shows up and gets into the video. Evanovich's discription of the scene really painted a picture in my mind. I can envision everyone in a movie theater laughing hysterically as this scene!

[clarepayton]

Yes, I think you all are right. There is "situational" humor in the book. Some things that remind me of Seinfeld or some show. The situation is absurd, with a strange meeting of characters, something happens and all goes wacky! It's like vaudeville in a book.

And, the dialogue, the wry sense of wit.

(I like the eye-rolling, too. You don't see that too often in books. In fact, I can't remember ever reading about eye-rolling. Clearly, a missed opportunity.)

[Wrighty]

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clarepayton wrote:
Yes, I think you all are right. There is "situational" humor in the book. Some things that remind me of Seinfeld or some show. The situation is absurd, with a strange meeting of characters, something happens and all goes wacky! It's like vaudeville in a book.

And, the dialogue, the wry sense of wit.

(I like the eye-rolling, too. You don't see that too often in books. In fact, I can't remember ever reading about eye-rolling. Clearly, a missed opportunity.)

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Definitely! My friend and I also love when Stephanie has her "mental head slaps". The descriptions just make it funnier!

[Wrighty]

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jhamel06 wrote:

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clarepayton wrote:
A number of us have already commented on how funny this book is. From the first line to the last, there's plenty to laugh at.

What are some of your favorite humorous aspects? Parts of the plot? Our character, Stephanie Plum? both?

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I love the part where Stephanie and Jeanine are watching the "dirty" video. Then, Grandma Mazur shows up and gets into the video and then Lula shows up and gets into the video. Evanovich's discription of the scene really painted a picture in my mind. I can envision everyone in a movie theater laughing hysterically as this scene!

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You know when Grandma is around that she will be a riot. I loved when she got the collagen injections in her lips. She must be so much fun to write about. My all time favorite "Grandma moment" is when she wanted to be a bounty hunter like Stephanie. That was the best! She dressed just like her in jeans, a flannel shirt and workboots. Oh, and a gun. (which Stephanie doesn't like to carry.) I think it was in the same book when she got shut in the drawer at the funeral home, the bad guy pulls open the drawer and she points the gun at him and says "Go ahead punk, make my day!"

I won't carry on anymore about Grandma Mazur. Maybe.

[flyjo9]

Her books, Plum Lovin! included, are just so fun-filled and often in a bizarre way.
Among my favorite scenes are Grandma at thefuneral parlor and Grandma as part of the music trio, with herand Lula joining the band in full regalia!
I most recently loved the trickster wedding conspiracy and the love mcene with Tank and Lula in and afte jail. One could justwrite on and on about thesewonderful characters.
I was delighted with the touch of the occult -hives and all! Joan

[flyjo9]

Sorry for the typos. Shouold be "scene". J.

[Wrighty]

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flyjo9 wrote:
Her books, Plum Lovin! included, are just so fun-filled and often in a bizarre way.
Among my favorite scenes are Grandma at thefuneral parlor and Grandma as part of the music trio, with herand Lula joining the band in full regalia!
I most recently loved the trickster wedding conspiracy and the love mcene with Tank and Lula in and afte jail. One could justwrite on and on about thesewonderful characters.
I was delighted with the touch of the occult -hives and all! Joan

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Tank and Lula are a great couple. Lula is just as funny as Grandma. Her outfits are absolutely the best and her diets are ones that I would love to follow. (Eat anything until noon and then eat after that if you feel like it.) Janet Evanovich is so creative with these characters. I've always wondered how she comes up with all of this hilarious stuff. Wouldn't it be great to pick her brain? I just hope she never stops!

[clarepayton]

A couple of you have mentioned how great Tank and Lula are. What else can we say about them both? Why are the well-suited to each other? What is funny about their relationship? What makes us relate?

[Jo6353]

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clarepayton wrote:
A couple of you have mentioned how great Tank and Lula are. What else can we say about them both? Why are the well-suited to each other? What is funny about their relationship? What makes us relate?

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Tank is a man of few words and Lula prattles on all the time. He's probably the only person who can keep her quiet. I find the thought of that combination hysterical!

[Wrighty]

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clarepayton wrote:
A couple of you have mentioned how great Tank and Lula are. What else can we say about them both? Why are the well-suited to each other? What is funny about their relationship? What makes us relate?

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Part of it is Tank's physical description. They don't call him Tank for nothing. He's just not the type you would expect to be totally dominated by a woman when most men can't do that job.

It's also a riot to hear her talk about their relationship. Lula never holds anything back.