I enjoyed the details re life in Hawaii — colors of islands, foods served by beachside vendors. I enjoy fiction from which one can learn about a place/time like that.

Female readers who grew up in the '50s or '60s will recognize many of the subtle put-downs issues to the title character. The narrative voice rings true, incorporating many details. As a Midwesterner, I always enjoy an inside look at the world of the East Coast elite.