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| Title | : | Take Two (Above the Line #2) |
| Author | : | Karen Kingsbury |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 320 pages |
| Published | : | June 21st 2009 by Zondervan (first published January 1st 2009) |
| Categories | : | Christian Fiction. Christian. Fiction |
Karen Kingsbury
Paperback | Pages: 320 pages Rating: 4.23 | 6244 Users | 217 Reviews
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Filmmakers Chase Ryan and Keith Ellison have completed their first feature film, and Hollywood is buzzing with the news. In the wake of that excitement, the producers acquire rights to a novel that has all the ingredients they want for their next project. At the same time they cross paths with a well-connected player who introduces them to the right people, and suddenly every studio in town wants to talk to Chase and Keith. The producers' dreams are on the verge of coming true, but Chase's marriage is strained and Keith's daughter --- Andi Ellison --- is making questionable choices in her quest for stardom. The producers are gaining respect and are on the verge of truly changing culture through the power of film --- but is the change worth the cost?Details Books Concering Take Two (Above the Line #2)
| Original Title: | Take Two ISBN13 9780310266174 |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Above the Line #2, The Baxters #16 |
| Setting: | Bloomington, Indiana(United States) |
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Ratings: 4.23 From 6244 Users | 217 ReviewsJudge Regarding Books Take Two (Above the Line #2)
I find myself either loving a book by Karen Kingsbury or walking away disappointed. Are you with me? One Tuesday Morning...LOVE. Take One and now Take Two...disappointed. I enjoy the characters and the plot line, but I see myself knowing where things are headed and just getting frustrated waiting for the inevitable.This said, I do believe there are strong messages here for college women facing challenges and making tough choices and for professionals working hard to keep their integrity in aI used to enjoy reading Karen Kingsbury's books, but right now, I kind of feel like she's written the Bloomington, IN group to death and is now flogging them. I don't enjoy them much anymore.Andi Ellison doesn't seem to have learned anything from her previous experiences. She still seems to think she missed out on something growing up with such "strict parents" and she wants to experience life--never mind that trying to experience life almost got her raped in the past. She also wants the fame of
Andi. Oh Andi... she gave me again compassion for women who make poor choice but like Take One, there were some moments where I felt uncomfortable. Very descriptive moments of her making poor choices with a guy... just an fyi. I love that Bailey & Cody finally have a friendship again at the end.
Keith and Chase have finished filming their movie, and now it's time for the editing and the promotion of the movie. It's good for them that they have a big time movie investor and his production assistant daughter on their side as they work on getting this movie put into theaters. Success beckons and they are on a constant loop between their homes in San Jose and their time in Hollywood.Meanwhile, Chase's wife Kelly is struggling at home. Taking care of two small girls, dealing with a beyond
I'm not sure if it is because I knew the characters better this time, but I liked this much better than I liked "Take One". I enjoyed the first one, but not as much as I did Karen's other books. I wasn't sure if I was going to like the series and had put off reading "Take Two". I'm glad I did and I picked up "Take Three" as soon as I finished. Maybe I identified with Kelly some, now that her character has been fleshed out more. My husband traveled a lot when my youngest son was little and I was
I am not enjoying this series at all. There are too many unrelated storylines. I think the Bailey/Cody thing could have been in a different book as there is only the thin tie of Andi. It is once again predictable and frustrating to read as the little inconsistencies pop up. It is almost as if she doesn't pre-plan the story in anyway and just writes what pops into her head. I was bothered that no one "remembered" they knew Taz from Clear Creek High until the middle of this book. Cody and Bailey
Even though I had more trouble staying focused on this book, I enjoyed it. Im seriously missing the Baxters. Only Luke played a small part in this one. Im still giving it 5 stars because Karen is an expert at creating stories. I am enjoying learning more about the movie business through this series.
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