This book is mainly about Paul and Marissa Price, a couple who decided to move to Hawaii, the paradise, with their daughter, Elizabeth 'Pansy' when Paul was promoted to GM, both of them believing that Hawaii will bring them a sweet life. But after two months, Marissa's marriage started to fall apart when she suspected her husband of having an affair with another woman.I'm not particularly fond of any of the main characters in this book. Marissa seemed like a snobbish, materialistic woman who owns things that are only consisted of designer products. Paul wasn't much better either. He was kind of insipid, actually. He was very annoying throughout the book (except at the end), and this made me feel like punching him. He demandedd some time apart from his wife on Valentine's Day, and left the house without much explanation. Can anyone be more uncool than he?I felt like the novel was dragging at many places. What can be summed up in the synopsis actually took 123 pages to be fully described. I think it would be better to reveal less in the synopsis if that is the case. However, the story gets better and better from the middle part towards the end. I didn't want to stop reading. I was anxious to find out whether Marissa would accept Tom's love. I wanted to know if Marissa's marriage will eventually end up with a divorce.The supporting characters were more lovable in many ways. Jane, Kavena and Malia were wonderful people who played an important part in Marrissa's life - they were both tenants and supportive friends who offered advice and consolation to her whenever she needed them. She was really lucky to have met them.To sum things up, Sweet Life is not an extraordinary novel that will leave you raving about its excellence, but it is still sweet, enjoyable and special in its own way. It offers you with a decent amount of Aloha and Hawaiian goodness that will leave you satisfied. I really enjoyed this book. My mom recommended this book to me and at first I wasn't sure about it. However, after reading the first few chapters it captured my attention. I loved following Marissa Price's journey from New York to Hawaii. As a former New Yorker I was able to relate to alot of her descriptions of the city. Also I have travelled to Hawaii and have seen Volcano National Park in person and I loved reading about it through her eyes. Great story about relationships and learning about oneself.
What do You think about Sweet Life (2008)?
this was an easy read with very lovable characters. i will definitly read her other book
—chelsea
2.5 stars. An easy, quick summer read. No substance. A little too cutesy for me.
—fahmed
Easy read chic lit. Ending is too convenient but I guess that's chic lit for you.
—Adrienne
