Georgia Bottoms

A Novel

By: Mark Childress

Narrated by: Debra Monk

Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins

Publisher's summary

A best-selling author of books for adults and children, Mark Childress pens his most outrageous work yet with Georgia Bottoms. The titular heroine is the epitome of the church-going Southern belle, except for one teeny-tiny aspect of her life. Georgia’s family inheritance has long since evaporated, and to maintain her genteel lifestyle, Miss Bottoms has taken six affluent lovers—the fly in the ointment being that one is a married preacher who’s about to reveal their infidelity to the whole congregation.

©2011 Mark Childress (P)2011 Recorded Books, LLC

Nice southern chick lit

Would you listen to Georgia Bottoms again? Why?

Yes. The performance was excellent.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

I felt it ended abruptly.

What about Debra Monk’s performance did you like?

Her voice, her accent, it all just fit with the story.

Who was the most memorable character of Georgia Bottoms and why?

Georgia herself!

Fun read/listen!

This book kept me entertained for sure and had a great narrator. Worth a listen. Shocking twists and often hilarious!

Who knows what goes on behind closed doors???

What made the experience of listening to Georgia Bottoms the most enjoyable?

I loved Georgia!

What did you like best about this story?

The unexpected turns and the hilarious details.

Which scene was your favorite?

Georgia takes over the Sunday Morning Service!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

Whether you approve or disapprove of her activities, you have to applaud her resourcefulness and cheer for her to come out on top (no pun intended!).

Love it!

Any additional comments?

Love this book. My girlfriend and I spent a girls weekend at the coast and listened to it the whole time. It was fun to see what was happening around the corner.

Entertaining, fast-moving, unexpected twists!

You know there's trouble coming, but I was surprised each time by the way it came -- with unexpected twists and an array of cleanly, sympathetically drawn people, each singular and original. I especially loved the title character.

Loved the title character! I've enjoyed Mark Childress books ever since Crazy in Alabama kept me up all night several summers ago. Highly recommended.

Couldn't stop listening

Georgia reminds me of myself many years ago. I rooted for her all through it. Childress adds just enough about Georgia's clients and their exploits to keep your attention but not make it vulgar. when the doctor had to be taken to the hospital I laughed out loud. I highly recommend this book.

Fun Listen

This was a lot of fun, I usually prefer mystery or action novels but this was a good change pace. It was funny and light. I took it with me on a business trip and it made the travel pass by fast. It's a great book to escape the mundane and pass time.

Gotta Love Ms Georgia!!!

What made the experience of listening to Georgia Bottoms the most enjoyable?

The story itself was hilarious. Debra Monk's performance made Georgia and all the other colorful characters come to life.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Georgia Bottoms?

There were so many, but the most memorable would have to be when Georgia came clean in church about all her escapades and shenanigans.

Have you listened to any of Debra Monk’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

First perfomance by Debra Monk

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes, I found myself laughing out loud at every turn

Any additional comments?

Great Listen - you won't be dissapointed with this one

*Yawn* a bit of a sleeper

Upon reading the summary, I thought this was going to be outstanding... I was disappointed! It has its "parts". Those that are cute and maybe even a bit chuckling. Overall... it runs slow, jumps between "stories" and just seems a bit tiring.

I listened it out, however, would not be quick to recommend, unless you were really in for a light-footed non-nonsensical story.

Quick Read

Being from Alabama, I was disappointed that the narrator mispronounced Mobile, Biloxi and a few other colloquialisms, but the story was entertaining, if improbable. Childress did a great job writing from a woman's point of view, especially describing Georgia's choice of clothing. It's a fun beach read.