Perfect Is Overrated is a great novel. The main character, Katie, is smart, witty and very real. The book starts right after the murder of a fellow elite pre-school mother. She had spent most of the past three years in a deep post-partum depression and as a former assistant District Attorney, the murder has gotten her up and running. Great plot for the murder, I honestly did not see the killer coming until about two pager before Katie revealed the killer. However the ending for Katie, I called from chapter two.Since I was looking for a light read, I found the perfect book. I would definitely read other books by Bergreen. I really like Kate Alger, the main character. She has appropriate personal and professional skills; so she's competent enough to withstand the rigors of the story arc. She has flaws; so she's a "real" person; therefore, readers will relate to her. She's also surrounded by people who genuinely love and care for her; so she's lucky in that regard and has a good support network; all things a reader will find comfort with. If you're a Chick Lit reader who enjoys a good murder mystery - you should read Perfect is Overrated by Karen Bergreen. If you're not one for murder mysteries because they scare you, read it anyway. The writer brings just enough murder to the story to be intriguing, without scaring the ba-geezus out of her readers.My final assessment: Great book, great book, great book. I'll definitely read Karen Bergreen again. (Her other book, Following Polly, is calling my name...)A complete book review can be found on my blog: Chick Lit Chit Chat found at julievalerie.com
What do You think about Perfect Is Overrated (2012)?
Really enjoyed this. "Slightly twisted" is what I was thinking before I read the same on the cover.
—Britchick
i'm fairly certain karen bergreen and i would be fast friends-- if only i knew her. such a fun book.
—SchellyBae
