MRS. MILLION
By Pete Hautman 

Simon & Schuster - March 1999 
ISBN 0684832437
Fiction / Humor

Reviewed by: Pam Stone, MyShelf.Com
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The first few pages drew me into this book very quickly. The cast of quirky characters makes this a funny story. Barbarannette, (nicknamed Barbie) whose husband, Bobby Quinn, had run off 6 years ago. Now that Barbie has won the lottery and her winnings totaled 8.9 million dollars. She decides to put up a million dollars reward for the safe return of her husband Bobby. Big mistake. At the same time that Barbie was on TV putting up the reward, Bobby is sitting in Tucson AZ watching TV with his girl friend. They decide to pack their bags and go claim the reward for themselves. There are 2 other people who also want the money, Bobby's greedy girlfriend and a crazy bounty hunter. The book goes through their misadventures, in the attempt to try and claim the million dollars for themselves. Barbie’s family is a wee bit wacky but they have Barbie’s best interest at heart. Be prepared for a surprise end. 

I found it to be a well, written, lighthearted read that held my attention. A good read for a lazy day.

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