The Fixer Upper
by Mary Kay Andrews
The Fixer Upper by Mary Kay Andrews holds a well received rating of 3.88 out of 5, based on 14.6K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 422 pages.
About The Fixer Upper
The delightful New York Times bestselling author returns with a hilarious novel about one woman’s quest to redo an old house . . . and her life.After her boss in a high-powered Washington public relations firm is caught in a political scandal, fledgling lobbyist Dempsey Jo Killebrew is left almost broke, unemployed, and homeless. Out of options, she reluctantly accepts her father’s offer to help refurbish Birdsong, the old family place he recently inherited in Guthrie, Georgia. All it will take, he tells her, is a little paint and some TLC to turn the fading Victorian mansion into a real-estate cash cow.But, oh, is Dempsey in for a surprise when she arrives in Guthrie. “Bird Droppings” would more aptly describe the moldering Pepto Bismol–pink dump with duct-taped windows and a driveway full of junk. There’s also a murderously grumpy old lady, one of Dempsey’s distant relations, who has claimed squatter’s rights and isn’t moving out. Ever.Furthermore, everyone in Guthrie seems to know Dempsey’s business, from a smooth-talking real-estate agent to a cute lawyer who owns the local newspaper. It wouldn’t be so bad if it weren’t for the pesky FBI agents who show up on Dempsey’s doorstep, hoping to pry information about her ex-boss from her.All Dempsey can do is roll up her sleeves and get to work. And before long, what started as a job of necessity somehow becomes a labor of love and, ultimately, a journey that takes her to a place she never expected—back home again.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Mary Kay Andrews |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 422 |
| Genres | Chick-lit, Fiction, Romance, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.88 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 14,560 |
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What genre is The Fixer Upper?
The Fixer Upper is categorized as Chick-lit, Fiction, Romance, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Fixer Upper worth reading?
Based on 14.6K reader ratings, The Fixer Upper has an average score of 3.88 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Fixer Upper?
The Fixer Upper has 422 pages.
Who wrote The Fixer Upper?
The Fixer Upper was written by Mary Kay Andrews. It was first published in 2009.
What is the ISBN for The Fixer Upper?
The ISBN-13 for The Fixer Upper is 9780060837390.0.
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