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Death Wore a Smart Little Outfit

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At those moments, I thank heaven and assorted authors and publishers for mind candy like this charming little book. As light and breezy as Doan in a chiffon party dress with matching pumps, "Death Wore a Smart Little Outfit" prompts you to laugh, roll your eyes, and rethink your wardrobe and eating habits, all while enjoying a fictional visit to the quirky, laid-back, sexually diverse wonderland that is San Francisco. I've read all three of the Doan and Binky books, and although they all amuse, this frothy little thing is the best of the lot.

Thank Goddess we live in an age when a writer can set out to do nothing but amuse -- and aim for that limited section of the population who see drag queens and vapid socialites as the indispensible archetypes they are. I've seen more complicated stories on "Full House", but it is perfectly excusable when said story is delivered with such sequin-sparkly dialoge and a characterization so sharp it's as if Charles Busch has materialized in your room to play it for you as you read. Thank you, Mr. Outland.

The first book I've read by Outland, Death Wore a Smart Little Outfit provides the style of reading that makes it a must-read page turner . Even when I wasn't reading the book, I was still thinking about the characters. I am intrigued by the character development and enjoy the adventures!

Doan and Binky are two unlikely friends who catch a murderer, and get into so many funny predicaments doing it. Doan is courageous, funny, intelligent, and doesn't care what people think about his lifestyle. Binky is the "little rich girl" who's trying to figure out where she fits into the scheme of life. This book and Death Wore a Brand New Fragrance were over too fast. Orland Outland, please give us more of Doan and Binky!!!

Though the characters were quirky and amusing,I found the story itself utterly inane and the plotline not too believable. The first outing of Doan and Binky was not what I hoped. I'm going to give 'Death Wore A Fabulous New Fragrance' a shot and hopefully the second installment in the series will be a bit better.

Okay I adored the first book, adored the second book, and eagerly awaited this one to come into my hands. Now granted, I have to admit that it fit NYC to a T. BUT, the book was just a little too pat. Ya know, one of those button endings where you knew that everything would end happily ever after but jsut didn't know how. I know it's fiction and I know that we're supposed to suspend our belief system a bit but I couldn't go THAT far with this book. Sigh...I hope there is another to make me happy...