One of the characters in Domestic Violets remarks that most first novels are autobiographical. Whether or not they’re autobiographical, it seems to me that a lot of first novels tend to be reminiscent of other people’s novels. That’s not meant to say that they can be derivative; it’s more likely due...
The Violet Family Puts the Fun in DysfunctionI'm happy my book club chose this domestic comedy--a funny and interesting read that kept me turning the pages. Tom Violet is a 35 year old married father of one who hates his stupid corporate job. However, he isn't quite ready to risk trying to publish t...
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Dear Matthew Norman, You’ve written a fantastic, entertaining book about a great character. The picture of you on the back is very attractive and I’ve had a great track record with men from Omaha. Why don’t you forget your wife and kids and come here to Philadelphia and be mine? I’m single and old e...
Tom Violet is having a bad day, well, actually a bad life. His sex life is down the drain, his famous father just won the Pulitzer Prize for a book he wrote years ago, he has a dead end job and HIS book will never be published. When his father shows up in his home (actually his father owns the hou...
This book ended up being so much more then I expected. Not only was it hilarious and had me laughing out loud through its entirety, it dealt with honest issues and had relatable characters. When a book can instill emotion in its reader, its done its job in my opinion, and this was a job well done! ...
Tom Violet has a job that is slowly crushing his soul, and his marriage is not quite as easy and comfortable as it should be after so many years together. To top it off, his famous father has upped the ante by being awarded the Pulitzer Prize. Suddenly, Tom finds himself running headlong into the bo...
3.5 starsContemporary novels depicting the tribulations of women are often referred to as 'Chick Lit.' If there is an opposite, I believe Domestic Violets by Matthew Norman has introduced an authentic 'Dude Lit' novel into the fictional world. This self-depreciating tale explores life's pit falls w...
Originally published at my blog Chasing Empty PavementsThe Good: I'm not sure the GoodReads summary accurately describes how amazing this book was. I was hooked from the very first line and fell in love with Matthew Norman's writing throughout the book. Tom, the main character is a funny guy. He's a...
This book needs to be read by all. Not enough people have read it. If you read adult fiction, please add this one to your lists.Goodreads Summary:Tom Violet always thought that by the time he turned thirty-five, he’d have everything going for him. Fame. Fortune. A beautiful wife. A satisfying career...
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