Customer Reviews

Momzillas

5 star:		(31)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(7)
2 star:		(9)
1 star:		(12)

 

 

Overall, I thought the book was fun to read. I have met lots of competitive mommies like the ones the author describes. However, I don't think I've ever read a book that contained so many type-o's. Also, the shortened words drove me nuts- for example, "neighb" instead of neighborhood. Maybe that slang is particular to some region of the country. It doesn't appeal to me. It also irritated me that the protagonist was so judgemental. Couldn't she find something nice to say about the Momzillas? They were her first New York City Mom friends. They invited her to events. They showed her places in the city. By the end of the book, it seemed like she was declaring herself superior to them. I would have believed and liked her more if she had simply concluded that she didn't have much in common with them and found new friends whose company she enjoyed more.

I picked up Momzillas figuring it would be fairly amusing, but as soon as I started reading the Glossary in the beginning, I was laughing so hard. Even for those of us not living on the UES of Manhattan, we can relate to the Momzillas Hannah deals with in the book. Jill's humorous, breezy style made this a fun and quick read, and I loved that it was laced with so many pop-culture references. I had just finished reading a couple of pretty heavy novels, and this was a welcome treat. Thanks, Jill! Looking forward to more fun reads!

I purchased this book based on the reviews I read on Amazon. Boy, was I disappointed! The book was neither funny nor original. The main character Hannah drove me nuts! She had no back bone and could not stand up for herself and her beliefs. The "Momzillas" were completely obnoxious and over the top. I skipped through tons of pages of irrelevant side stories that basically didn't add anything to the plot.The only good part of the book was the fact that it was short, other than that it was a complete waste of my time.

The behavior of the moms depicted in "Momzillas" is unique only considering their wealth. They are able to competetively acquire whatever money can buy for their precious lambs. However, these competitive moms are everywhere. The book cover states that Ms. Kargman is a perfect author of such a topic, since she resides in Manhattan. Just about anyone could have easily written a similar book based solely on visits to New York, watching Sex and the City and reading "The Nanny Diaries". I had read Ms. Kargman's other books written with her co-author. They were decent chick-lit, but definitely no "Devil Wears Prada" or "Nanny Diaries". I was surprised it took both of them to write the previous books. This one seems no different, and certainly no better. Where was the editing? On one page, the word should have clearly been "heard" but was written "head". We're talking the 2nd chapter. Was I the only one who caught it? And what's with the leaving words out of sentences? Is this a new, hip way of speaking? One paragraph was describing how the people of California were perceived and stated how they "ran amok buck peeing themselves." Was that supposed to mean "ran amock buck NAKED peeing ON themselves?" Was this intentional and maybe I'm just not hip enough? Who knows.

The glossary of terms at the beginning of the book is entertaining, but the use of such terms grated on one's nerves. Who really says "actsch" instead of "actually"? And were we supposed to believe that anyone's husband would really refer to our friend Leigh as "LeighLeigh"? Please. It's as though the author tried way too hard to be cool. Not every description has to sound as though it's coming from a young, urban adult. Sometimes (as in many times) a young adult, middle-aged adult and senior citizen may say and describe things in the same, exact way. There's no need for the constant slang and shortening of words. This book, while containing many funny passages, was not really as funny as the other reviewers found it to be. I have 4 kids and 3 are currently teenagers. So many funnier things happen past the preschool years. I guess I just didn't find it all that funny or well-written.

I hated this book so much (the character's vapid behavior, the idiotic plot, the terrible writing, the predictable yet stupid end) that I was baffled to see this novel got so many good reviews on Amazon. Did all those people get a lobotomy? I wondered, since it's about the only explanation for anyone liking this moronic story. Then I started checking the positive reviews, most of which come from people who, surprisingly, had never been compelled to review a book until now--or who only review books by Jill Kargman and her former writing partner. LOL. Too funny.

I can't say I blame Kargman for planting these fake reviews. Even she must know she's a lousy writer, and desperate times call for desperate measures. But don't be tricked. Anything --even the phone book--would be a more entertaining read than Momzillas.

I listened to this book on tape. Everyone talked like they were sending text messages throughout this whole book. it was really annoying. I almost stopped listening after the 2nd CD but didnt have another story replace it at the time. It was okay but i would not recommened it for someone else to read!

First, I'm a diehard Kargman-ite, a true devotee to the witty way in which she sees the world and its endless cast of characters. Second, Momzillas is no exception to Kargman's rules for making a great, entertaining and fun weekend read. She effortlessly tromps through NYC's Upper East Side, taking no prisoners as she colorfully lambasts the Momzillas who inhabit the place - all the while juxtaposing these type-A-gone-bezerk women with her title character Hannah, the gal who just wants to knock the mom thing down a pace or two, but feels her desire to do so might be a reflection of her unworthiness as a mom. While the NYC location is always key to Kargman's books, one need not know NYC to relate - as we all know - Momzillas exist everywhere. Every mom can relate - not only with the annoyance of the Momzilla, but also with the frighteningly easy downslope we must strive to avoid before becoming one ourselves. Whether we moms admit it or not, we all struggle with the same voice in our heads that is constantly asking, "Am I doing enough for (insert kid's name here)." Kargman, through Hannah's twisted journey to the edge of bitchville and back, ultimately reinforces our knowledge that a kid doesn't have to have it all to have it all.

My hat's off to authors like Kargman who can write fiction that is so authentic that it sounds autobiographical, and then you find out that they have not lived this experience. Or at least not 100%. I felt like she was writing about my life, on various levels, and it feels so much like you are listening to a friend, (and a very funny friend) that you want to call her up and invite her over.
We would have LOTS to talk about!
While I love all Chick Lit, the settings and the characters are usually quite far removed from my everyday life, my values, my problems...So this was a really pleasant surprise. I just saw it in a book store and thought it looked interesting, but it really was a very personal experience. And cool, natch.

Stressful times call for entertaining reads....Momzillas is just that, an escape. It's a fun somewhat twisted look into what seems to be an over the top / out of control Mommy scene via upper E.side Manhattan...have to sadly admit, did enjoy the gossip chit chat (we have all been a victim of real life Momzillas!); loved all the daily 'Mommy truths' - none of us are perfect! Multiple fun pop culture references that will just make you smile. Don't over think it, just kick back on your beach towel & enjoy!

Momzillas is a fun and interesting look at Motherhood in the vastly competitive world of Mahattan. Jill Kargman does a great job telling a story about a "down to earth" Mom trying to navigate her way through gaining acceptance with the Upper East Side Momzilla's. Yet, in the end, she realizes that Manhattan, although sometimes a tough nut to crack, is not limited to those back biting socialites, and finds her place in the big city.
A story that many Moms accross the country, whether from a big or small town, can relate too!
I Enjoyed the book immensley and after reading it went out and purchased Jill Kargman's other two novels!