Patty Jane Dobbin should have known better than to marry a man as gorgeous as Thor Rolvaag, but she was too smitten to think twice. Yet nine months into their marriage, with a baby on the way, Thor is gone. It's a good thing Patty Jane has her irrepressible sister, Harriet, to rely on. For it's been said that a fine haircut can cure any number of ills, and before long the Minnesota sisters have opened a neighborhood beauty parlor complete with live harp music and an endless supply of delicious Norwegian baked goods. It's a wonderful, warmhearted place where you can count on good friends, lots of laughter, tears, and comfort when you need it -- and the unmistakable scent of somebody getting a permanent wave....
Kat A. (katatonicstate) from SANGER, CA wrote on 1/11/2008...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
I was impressed and pleasantly surprised by the writing style and plot of this book. There are times I actually gasped because I couldn't believe where the story went. I can't wait to read more from this author!
Maureen C. (Modaba) from HIGHLAND, NY wrote on 4/9/2007...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Lorna Landvik writes about family, friendship, and love. This book is so heartwarming!...and heartbreaking at times as well. I'll never forget Patty Jane or Harriet! Lorna Landvik's characters become my best friends from the moment I begin each one of her books! They jump to life right off the pages!
I absolutely adored "Patty Jane's House of Curl". I wish I could get my hair done there!
Erika C. from VILLA RICA, GA wrote on 3/17/2007...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
I absolutely loved this book! My first book from Lorna Landvik, and I'm definitely a fan of hers now!
Stacey R. (Stacelito) from LANCASTER, OH wrote on 12/31/2006...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Fun read. A family that goes through adversity and survives. I enjoyed watching Nora process all the changes in her life. It wasn't a "gotta own it" book but enjoyed it none the less.
Amber S. (astream) from TACOMA, WA wrote on 9/19/2006...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
A good read. A very interesting story about life seen from different perspectives
Women's fiction--a rich, detailed story about the lives of several women (two sisters, a mother-in-law, and a daughter), over several decades. A lot of plot but quietly written.
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Christine O. (crissyreader) from BLOOMINGTON, IN wrote on 8/6/2008...
I loved this tale of family and friendship set back in the day. It was a heartwarming story of people helping each other through their trials and tribulations. A good read.
Renee' B. (swimtchr) from MUSTANG, OK wrote on 12/30/2007...
Good book about family and friendship. Rollercoaster of emotions with this one. Very good tho!
Jan M. (batgirl) from RICHMOND, TX wrote on 12/23/2007...
By the author of _Angry Housewives Eating Bonbons_ and almost as good as that title. Patty Jane's almost-too-handsome husband, Thor, deserts her just before her daughter, Nora, is born. Thor's mother, Ione, stays by Patty Jane's side, as does Patty Jane's sister, Harriet. The story is of Patty Jane, Ione, Harriet, and Nora as they face life. Several unexpected twists, some tragic and others, blessings in disguise, make this a book that is difficult to put down.
Susan D. (soozie321) from HAYWARD, WI wrote on 1/10/2007...
Maybe Patty Jane Dobbin should know better than to marry a man as gorgeous as Thor Rolvaag, but she's too smitten to think twice. Yet nine months into their marriage, with a baby on the way, Thor is gone. It's a good thing Patty Jane has her irrepressible sister Harriet to rely on - not to mention her extremely short, extremely rich almost-brother-in-law, Avel Ames.
It's been said that a good haircut can cure any number of ills, and before long the Minnesota sisters have opened a neighborhood beauty parlor complete with live harp music and an endless supply of delicious Norwegian baked goods. It's a wonderful, warm-hearted place where you can count on good friends, lots of laughter, tears, and comfort when you need it - and the unmistakable scent of somebody getting a permanent wave...
Deborah H. from ARROYO GRANDE, CA wrote on 1/7/2007...
funny and warm. a friendly meeting place in the local beauty salon.
Donna L. (lobstalover) from PEABODY, MA wrote on 11/20/2006...
This was a quick read. Nice story, a break from reality for a bit, and a look back at how things were. I would recommend it.
Andrea F. from REDWOOD CITY, CA wrote on 11/1/2006...
Very light read. Fun. Good vacation book
Judy H. (hart2hart) from PANTEGO, TX wrote on 10/18/2006...
A warm, tender, ultimately inspirations saga. There is more about female bonding than a psychologist could do with a text twice this size. It's been said that a good haircut can cure any number of ills, and before long the Minnesota sisters hve opened a neighborhood beauty parlor complete with live harp music and an endless supply of delicious Norwegian backed goods.
Janet B. (Janetb21) from ANTIOCH, CA wrote on 9/10/2006...
This was a wonderful book!
Lori J. (Lorabelle) from FONTANA, CA wrote on 8/15/2006...
I enjoyed this book very much. It made me laugh and it made me cry.