Customer Reviews

Spin Cycle

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This isn't the side-splitting laughter book I expected like her first book, Neurotica, but it is funny, sweet, erotic and just plainly delightful!!

Rachel, a struggling stand-up comedian, was in the midst of a so-so relationship with a dentist when she met Matt, the washing machine repairman. And the story takes off from there, with parents whom she suspects are swingers in their "old age," an ex-husband who left her for another man, a son who is wildly in love with Barbra Streisland, a comedy competition that soured because someone stole her material .... and falling in love with Matt. It is an entertaining love story ... one that will linger in your mind after reading it.

Sue Margolis is known for her racy books injected with British humor, and this book doesn't disappoint!! I can't wait to read more of her books!! She is one British author I am keeping on the top of my list. If it's a gray and rainy day outside, then I'll be sure to pick up one of her books ~~ she's entertaining enough to keep the blahs away for a few hours!

This very funny book is the story of Rachel, a journalist-turned-standup comic who is engaged to an extremely uptight dentist, whose ex-husband left her for a male Estee Lauder rep, whose 10 year old son has a bizarre passion for Barbra Streisand, whose employers are rather eccentric members of London's glitterati, whose mother appears to be having a fling with a toy boy ... well, anyway, she has lots going on in her life. And then comes the washing machine repair man who adds an entirely new and rather steamy dimension to her life! This is a fun read with lots going on and tons of colourful characters to keep the reader entertained. I loved it.

If you like your books funny, sexy, saucy, naughty and fun, set your sights on Sue Margolis's newest offer, Spin Cycle. It has all these elements plus some, and sends readers on a riotous, raunchy ride.

Spin Cycle tells the story of budding stand-up comic, Rachel Katz. She's had all sorts of problems: her husband is gay, her fiance is a compulsive neat-freak dentist, her 10-year-old son has an unnatural obsession with Barbra Streisand, and her mother is acting in a most unlikely way. On the plus side, she has her comedy; her bohemian pregnant friend, Shelley; and her job cleaning house for oddcouple of the year, celebrities Otto and Xantia Marx. Enter Matt Clapton. When the Marx's washing machine goes on the blink, sexy repairman Matt comes to the rescue. Suddenly, Rachel finds herself in quite a predicament -- if her fiance is off working in South Africa for a month, is it okay to indulge herself in matters of a sexual nature? Especially since her fiance hasn't given her the time of day in weeks?

I really enjoyed this book. It has some good humor, although not necessarily knee-slapping. The stand-up comedy bits are funny, though, and I spent many moments reciting the jokes to my husband in my best stand-up comedian voice. I will admit to the storyline being tied up too neatly, and it is horribly predictable, but for readers who don't mind such things, Spin Cycle will be another great novel on your bookshelf.

This book was cute, and a few parts did have me laughing out loud, even if some of the english slang was challenging to follow. I also agree with another reviewer's warning about some of the "steamy" sections - you may not want to be reading those on the train commuting home from work! Unfortunately many times it felt like Ms. Margolis was trying too hard (calling Matt her "Rinse Charming"?!?! or "I think you've found my Hotpoint" UGH!! Enough of the washing machine gags!) That disappointed me and the ending seemed awfully pat, but it was an nice quick read. I'll still give Neurotica a try, but I would recommend "Bridget Jones' Diary" over "Spincycle" any day.

I've either read a ton of these Brit Chick Lit books or it is beginning to seem like it to me. They all resemble "Bridget Jones's Diary," which I loved, but there is a similarity to these books that is now wearing me down. The books are called Brit Chick Lit over at the All About Romance website so this is not my own terminology for the phenomenon. They are all somewhat comedic, romance based fiction books written by women authors in the UK. This book does not mine any new riches in this genre but I enjoyed it and it was a fun read. Once. The heroine is a stand-up comic trying to break into television. The most comic part of the book, which may have pushed it to 5 stars had it been pursued, was the heroine's engagement to a dentist. The dentist was an absolute scream, a Type A who runs his life according to a regime that John Cleese would make hay with in the movie role. Unfortunately, he is sent to South Africa for most of the book. The characters are all likable and there is a good romance between the washing machine repair man-entrepreneur and the heroine. It is pretty much forgettable though as soon as you are done with it. Stressed out and female? This may be worth an evening or afternoon of your time.

Spin Cycle, by Sue Margolis, was one of the most realistic and relate-able books that I have ever read. It had a good mixture of comedy, romance and real life obstacles in it. Rachel Katz, the main character, is a comedian who struggles with her career, her mother, her unfaithful boyfriend, her gay ex-husband and her Barbara Streisand obsessed son. She endures many obstacles with grace and comedy, however, her world is spun around by the washing machine repairman. He brings in the perfect balance of romance that she has needed in her chaotic life. Rachel, being a comedian, brings in many memorable and belly-aching moments which make this book all the better.
As you read you will find your self flustered with everyone who surrounds Rachel and blushing at the romance she encounters. Whoever said there is no such thing as the perfect guy obviously never met Matt, the washing machine repair man, who sweeps Rachel (and yourself for that matter) off her feet. This romance was just the touch needed to make this book perfect. With the right amount of comedy, the perfect measure of romance and the right balance of realistic everyday encounters there is no way this could be an off balance load.
For the first time in a long time I was actually able to keep interest in a book and not put it down until it was through. As soon as I reached its end I went out and bought another Sue Margolis book, Neurotica. I was thoroughly disappointed to be finished with Spin Cycle, as I was left with no bedtime reading material but I am hoping this new one will fill the void.

Spin Cycle, by Sue Margolis, is one of the funniest books that I have read. It had romance, comedy, and real life obstacles of Rachel Katz, the main character. She is a comedian which everyone but herself thinks is a bad profession for her. She has a gay ex husband, an uptight fiance, and a son who is in love with Barbara Streisand. And her mother busy planning a wedding that Rachel isn't sure she wants. But then she meets the washing machine repairman who she believes is too good to be true. He sweeps her off her feet, and makes her feel like a real woman which she hasn't felt in a long time. She's a comedian so a lot of her performances relate to her everyday life and her sex life which is practically non existent. To top it all off, her mother has a secret! Does she fall in love with the repairman? It's quite predictable. Does Rachel prove to everyone that she can be successful in the comedy business? Of course things go her way, she enters a comedy contest which can put her on the map, and change her life forever. A typical happily ever after ending with everything working out.
I enjoyed this book, it kept me reading and reading, I couldn't put it down! The way she describes her characters and all their actions makes it interesting and wants you to read more and more.

I finally managed to finish this book... skipping over certain pages and accidentally rereading the same garbage in a bored stupor. I must agree with earlier reviewers when I say that the characters were flat and I found it impossible to care about anything they were doing. The jokes and one liners were horrible and most parts were just needlessly overdramatic and trite... Not a very entertaining or original novel at all... you're better off skipping over this one and taking a chance on another title.

This book is incredibly hilarious. I just don't want to ruin anything by giving up jokes or much plotline. Suffice to say that it's about a woman struggling to be a stand-up comic, while most of her life is much funnier than her routine (maybe Seinfeld if he was a woman in London and with a lot more sex). There is some light erotica in between, refreshing and humorous, without the euphemisms and emotional bla-bla you often see in traditional romance novels.

wow!! well, this book started out fun for me and then tapered off a bit. however, it picked right back up after about 50 pages and i just ran with it.

word to the wise -- do not read this book if you will be near others......there are a few erotic scenes that might cause flushing, excitement, sheer pleasure.....

this book was about a young woman in her 30's who was not willing to settle for her 'lot' in life. she gave up a very prominent career for her 'dream' which was very admirable. she did not stick with 'what she was dealt'. it was a fun read and the story line was kept up nicely.

i would highly recommend this book. it was nicely written with a beautiful ending.