Southern Fried Divorce by Judy ConnerMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
I was all prepared for Southern Fried Divorce to be another book about a bitter, vindictive divorcee. While I am sure the actual divorce was not easy to live through, Judy Conner surprisingly shares with the reader many amusing stories about her "X", as she affectionally calls him.
"X" is a character in only the way that a resident of New Orleans can be. "X" is an owner of drinking establishment. He constantly seems to attract trouble. "X" hangs out with everyone from the highest local officials to the lowliest bum on the street. Throw in a huge amount of alcohol and the most amusing things seem to happen wherever he goes!
Judy shares mixed feelings for her "X". She cares about him, and loved their private life but couldn't stand that he was constantly embarrassing her in public. She loves the attention he lavishes on her - even after their divorce - but can't stand his skirt chasing. He clearly loves her but just can't stay on the straight and narrow. Surpringly, Judy also shares that she is not without her own faults, the main one being a mean streak.
I love a good Southern writer. Judy Conner tells her story with humor and lots of New Orleans color. She entertains us with humor and wit, and, at the same time, makes the most of a difficult situation. I am sure we will be hearing more from her in the future.
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