Now I want to read the book!

Plus, Jane rescued her in the first episode. All she needed was fierce mama Witherspoon on her team to get others to fall in line..or at least consider her.

This makes me want to read the book, thanks for the info!

I’m in total agreement with you on this. My wife and I were talking about this last night. I mean, why 7 episodes? My OCD hates odd numbers... :) I feel that they could have done another hour’s worth of deep dive on some of the book’s portrayal of Celeste’s classism and denial issues... Kidman was really amazing…

Yes, the elevation to all of the characters but Jane to ultra-rich was the worst change in the adaptation.

It also shows how uncomfortable she is by their wealth, which I think makes her more relatable. She isn’t just some princess that has been this way her whole life.

Yes. Celeste’s story-line in the book was so beautifully explored. The tension between being rich and privileged and having trouble articulating that you are a DV victim because that’s such a dirty little secret that rich people cannot be touched by... at least according to Celeste. And the fact that they made most of…

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Yes. Don’t know if you read the book but she was raised in an abusive household. I REALLY liked the adaptation but the book spelled some things out a little better.

Remember Ramona’s from last season? It was so embarrassing. Something like “I’m like a fine wine; I get better with time.” Not age. Oh no. She most definitely did not say age. She went out of her way to not say age. Instead she said time. Bless her heart.

They have zero chemistry and felt super awkward and forced together!

Used to love Bethenney but she definitely needs to chill out. Either get a hobby or go to sleep.

My hate for Bethenny is as perennial as the franchise itself. I put it away like winter cashmere, only to face it with renewed wariness.

Finally! God, I love NY housewives.

Why is Carole still on this show? Ugh.

Preach. I’m not sitting down and having my waistband hit my (rather small) tits EVER AGAIN!

This!!!! EVERY TIME I’ve tried to shop in stores or online lately, I am inundated by these fucking off the shoulder garments, and I’m shopping at PLUS SIZE RETAILERS. Like, whoooo theeee fuck in a 22/24 or 3X is going to look cute in some shit that requires an invisible bra? My titties are 42DDD. I need straps, y’all.…

Preach

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