Novelist Rebekah Kettle is simultaneously struggling to come up with her next great book, forge a connection with her estranged father and come to terms with decisions she made as a child. Rebekah is also completely, totally obsessed with "Arthur Weeman," a fictional famous director (based on Woody Allen, apparently) whose films she's seen every fall for the last twenty years. Rebekah channels her obsession with Weeman into a series of letters from a thirteen-year-old girl, and simultaneously unravels her own past with them.

This book was awesome. Rebekah is such a real, flawed character, I felt like I'd run into her should I find myself sauntering down the streets of New York City. And the book is funny, but I'd have to say it was more poignant than anything. About halfway through I was compulsively reading it, dying to know what was going to happen. It has a distinct "mystery" about it, too -- many secrets are eventually revealed, and I was very satisfied with the way everything turned out. It was a great read, and anything but predictable. ( )

I loved this book! My coworkers can testify, this book made me laugh out loud over and over again. Now, it's not for everyone. You've got to be both sharp and quirky to pick up on the humor here. It is both deep and superficial at the same time. Although I'm not really a Woody Allen fan, the protagonist is, and the humor is along the same lines. ( )

Rebekah, NY one novel wonder, is seeking the second novel within her and to settle life around her. Divorced parents, an unknown sister, an unhealthy fanaticism to a character based on Woody Allen--of all people!---stir it up and read a hilarious, beyond quirky novel of an on the edge risk-taker. Spiced with humor, this is one good read! ( )

I met the author at Powell's 5/30/2007. She was pretty funny and easy going; better than I expected. She very kindly bought a copy of her own book and inscribed it to me as a thank you for helping with the event.