"An intoxicating dose of hilarity... The author succeeds with a heavy sampling of eclectic friends and family. Wacky plot twists peppered with witty dialogue keep the story entertaining. There's never a dull moment in this Hour."
—USA Today (6/12/03)

"I had the same problem with Leslie Stella's second novel, The Easy Hour, as I did with her first: it was embarrassing to read on the bus because I couldn't help laughing out loud. Stella riffs on Chicago scenesters, slackers, celebrities, and goofy lifestyle trends with such humor and affection that it's clear she loves this city."
—Chicago Reader Critic's Choice (5/2/03)

"Funny and raffish... This sparkling novel probes the humiliations and class divisions of the workplace with intelligence and humor."
—Publishers Weekly (1/27/03)

"A good-natured comedy….A pleasant take on the vanity of human wishes: well conceived, nicely wrapped up."
—Kirkus Reviews (3/1/03)