Otherwise Engaged : A novel

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Summary: No thanX
Review: This was one of the worst books I've ever read -- self-absorbed, poor writing, stupid, degrading premise...trying too hard and being too evil and conceited. Do women really think and act like this? This is not how people who love each other act before they are married (if they even remotely love each other), even in a comedy. No thanks.

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Summary: Funniest book I've read in a long time
Review: I read this on my honeymoon and have not laughed out loud so much reading book -- my poor husband felt incredibly left out, but even he laughed at some of the passages. An absolute must for any bride to be or newly married woman -- it puts things so perfectly and hilariously in perspective.

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Summary: Okay
Review: I didn't like the tone of this book. It was hostile and aggressive, and was annoying to me. Not that every wedding is full of happiness and romance, but this was a bit much for me.

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Summary: Trite and boring
Review: Do yourself a favor: check this one out from the library. It's badly written and Eve is too shallow to spend five minutes with, much less several hours.

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Summary: Perfect book to make you laugh at yourself !
Review: I really didn't watnt his book to end- the first time in a long time that I have laughed out loud at a book. It captures the silliness and honesty in us all.

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Summary: Definately worth the ride
Review: Otherwise Engaged is a fun look at the stress and joy of being engaged. As soon as that ring goes on there are deadlines, dates, plans and STRESS. This book shows that you are not the only one feeling like this. Anyone engaged or thinking of marriage should read this. It's OK you are not the only one who needs a Valium every now and then.

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Summary: couldn't put it down and didn't want to when i finished
Review: I really enjoyed this book. I understand the insanity of preparing to be married. The characters in this novel are realistic...0ne even vacumes up an entire bag of spilt kitty litter...I can relate to the insanity of the characters in this book because their "normality" make the book sain. I reccommed it to anyone looking for a good dry humor read.

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Summary: Cute, but not what it's hyped up to be
Review: This is a cute, fun book--which was what I'd expected it to be--BUT, not cute or fun ENOUGH, given the hype. It has very funny moments, but loses steam. Finnamore succeeds at creating a very "real" universe stocked with characters that are admirably 3-dimensional. All that said, it didn't have quite enough "punch"; the story lost momentum after a great first 60 pages. If I'm being too critical, it's because I was misled to believe that _Otherwise Engaged_ was a cross between Jane Austen and Bridget Jones, which it's not.

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Summary: Thoroughly enjoyed it!
Review: I can't understand why there are so many harsh reviews of this book. I may not agree with the main character's behavior or beliefs, but found this book so entertaining. The author has a biting wit and has a bunch of great one-liners. Some parts of the book dragged on, but was a great weekend read.

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Summary: Funny in a strained way; she's no Bridget Jones
Review: I loved "Bridget Jones' Diary," so I rushed to read this when people made comparisons. While it is funny in parts, Eve comes off as wracked with needless nerves and slightly whiny. Bridget was self-deprecating - Eve is self-indulgent. Ultimately this reads like a sitcom - one that wouldn't be renewed for a second season.