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Title: The Decent Proposal
Subtitle: A Novel
Author: Kemper Donovan
Narrator: Michael Bakkensen
Format: Unabridged
Length: 11 hrs and 8 mins
Language: English
Release date: 04-05-16
Publisher: HarperAudio
Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 25 votes
Genres: Romance, Contemporary
Publisher's Summary:
An addictively listenable debut romantic comedy, drama, and mystery rolled into one, about two very different strangers whose lives become intertwined when they receive an unusual proposition. This is a funny, tender, and enchanting story about love, attraction, and friendship: Jane Austen in Los Angeles.
A struggling Hollywood producer, Richard Baumbach is 29, hungover, and broke. Ridiculously handsome, with an innate charm and an air of invincibility, he still believes good things will come his way. For now he contents himself with days at the Coffee Bean and nights with his best friend, Mike (that's a woman, by the way).
At 33, Elizabeth Santiago is on track to make partner at her law firm. Known as "La Máquina" - The Machine - to her colleagues, she's grown used to avoiding anything that might derail her quiet, orderly life. And yet recently she befriended a homeless man in her Venice neighborhood, surprised to find how much she enjoys their early morning chats.
Richard and Elizabeth's paths collide when they receive a proposal from a mysterious anonymous benefactor. They'll split a million dollars if they agree to spend at least two hours together - just talking - every week for a year. Astonished and more than a little suspicious, they both, nevertheless, say yes. Richard needs the money and likes the adventure of it. Elizabeth embraces the challenge of shaking up her life a little more. Both agree the idea is ridiculous, but why not?
What ensues is a delightful journey full of twists, revelations, hamburgers, classic literature, poppy music, and, above all, love in its multitude of forms. The Decent Proposal is a heartfelt and often hilarious look at the ties that bind not just a guy and a girl but an entire diverse cast of characters situated within a modern-day Los Angeles brought to full and irrepressible life.
Members Reviews:
Such a FUN read!!!!
An economically written novel, yet it's rich with valuable exposition revealing layers to not only our leading characters, but the well-developed supporting cast too - including the city of Los Angeles itself. It takes a familiar 'rom-com' set up and delightfully delivers the best of the genre along with some self-aware winks to its sometimes rote predictability, but then manages to upend things with some wonderful left turns along the way. Some might argue that certain plot points come too quickly or too easily, but I felt that each moment was earned and had the right emotional heft without ever getting treacly or didactic.
This is a perfect summer read or vacation novel. You'll very much enjoy the time you spend with these characters and leave wanting more.
A unique love story worth reading
The Decent Proposal is unique in that it not only looks at two people falling in love but the love felt between friends and even how love and compassion can develop between strangers. I enjoyed the LA backdrop of the story and the complex characters Kemper Donovan created. Definitely worth reading and could not put it down.
A fun, easy read
A fun, easy read. I found myself thinking about the plot during the day and wanting to get back to reading to see what happened next. That's exactly what I want in a book.
Fun summer read with a twist.
This is an unusual story with an interesting plot development. It's a little shallow but was good for what it was. A nice summer read.
