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Summary: Best book I've read in awhile!
Review: I thought Good In Bed was a fabulous book, and considering I'm a critical reader, that says alot! The plot gets slightly unrealistic, but I didn't think about that too much while reading, because it was so exciting. I found myself guessing at the ending, then changing my mind, then changed it back, etc. Some things I predicted (proudly), some things totally surprized me (pleasantly). I was glad to see that while the ending was a bit far out, it wasn't typical. Most importantly, Cannie is a great character. I found myself laughing out loud, crying, smiling, and routing for her the entire story. Especially towards the third and fourth part, when things really get going. There's so much to this book, everyone should give it a try, whether you're looking for a beach read, something for a long plane ride, or simply a good book to put you in a good mood.
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Summary: GREAT BOOK! ONE OF THE BEST I'VE READ
Review: I can't even believe that someone wouldn't love this book. I've grown a bit tired of the Bridget Jones, Shopaholic, etc series. But, this book is different. It is well written, interesting, and a bit more mature in nature. I read In Her Shoes recently, as well (written by the same author), but it was a bit of a downer for me. This book isn't like that at all. It was so good. I wish there was a sequel. I also liked Jemima Jones by Jane Green.
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Summary: Perfect Beach Read
Review: Only recently did I start reading and enjoying this type of Chick Lit story, but I am so glad I did. Cannie is a very real character; a little bit of everyone. (Ok, not everyone's mom is a lesbian, but still!) I found myself turning the pages almost too quickly, just to see what would happen to her next. This is a great story of women, insecurity, weight, doubts, second chances and the miracles of life. A must read!
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Summary: this book is so annoying!
Review: I decided to give this book a try, even after the terrible (but storyline appropriate) title. And at first it was fine, not great, but fine. However, once the main character entered the unrealistic, half L.A. starlit fantasy, half emotionally wrenching nightmare second half of the plot, I decided to finish the book only to see if it would get more ridiculous. It does. I'd like to say more about the book, but I'm afraid that I can't without ruining "the suspense", which, by the way, there isn't any of. Let's just say that, any darker moments in the book are completely overshadowed by unrealistic plot twists that are unexpected only because they are so ridiculous. I think in the 4th grade I, too, wanted to befriend a movie star and have her buy me fancy clothes and fancy everything else. But I am no longer in the 4th grade and I am not the main character in this book, so I guess I should come to terms with the fact that it's not going to happen. In any case, plot-wise, this book is so bad that, even though I read it 6 months ago, I'm still angry that it took that many hours of my life away from other, better books.
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Summary: Fantastic!
Review: This truly may be one of the best books that I've ever read. Jennifer Weiner tells this story so well! I can't wait to read In Her Shoes, and any future books by her. I highly recommend this book!
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Summary: Weiner writes well for a first time writer
Review: Weiner does a superb job at creating her main character. Cannie is realistic. I can imagine the whole story in my head and go along with the actions. A great read! I would recommend this to everybody. A humorous, inspiring book with many turns. :)
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: I was very disappointed in this book. It felt as if the first half of the book was written by a different author than the second half. It was as if I was reading two different books.
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Summary: Didn't want it to end!
Review: Very likeable characters. I didn't want the book to end! I felt like they were friends of mine. I can't remember the last time I laughed out loud while reading a book. So many of her "fat comments" were so true to life, it was hilarious. A light, easy to read that you won't want to put down.
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Summary: Entertaining summer read, but
Review: This is nice, light, fluffy summer reading that leaves a lingering bad aftertaste (if any at all) for a couple of reasons. One being that it doesn't quite feel internally consistent, though I can't quite put my finger on why. The other - and this is a personal pet peeve of mine - is that once, just once, I'd like to see a novel about a "fat" girl who's larger than a size sixteen. Sixteen isn't fat. It's normal (at least, in the States).
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Summary: not very interesting
Review: I really disliked this book. I think that when most authors try to create a character who is everything society says they shouldn't be yet succeeds against all odds regardless- they fail miserably. I understand the thinking. I commend the attempt. But I still think it fails. In this case, the plot is flimsy, full of holes, unbelievable, and entirely see-through. You could see plot "twists" a mile away. The main character is whiny, self-indulgent, self-absorbed and entirely stereotypical. I know, people want to believe she is their spokesperson. I really think they can find a better spokesperson. This woman is not only naive to the point of annoyance, but she is rather dumb. This book is supposed to tell women that it is okay not to be pencil thin and it is okay to be alone and that they can be strong and beautiful no matter what. So why is it, at the end of the book, the main character is thin and has found the love of her life? The pacing and writing is also uneven. There is this random, beautiful best friend who can never stay with a boyfriend, and a random, beautiful actress who becomes her best friend who doesn't have anyone real to talk to. But they are used purely for filler, background, and to move the story along, because they conveniently disappear into the woodwork. The main character is supposed to be our heroine, someone to look up to, or at the very least, someone to cheer for. However, she is not even memorable. I could have almost felt ambivalent about her, instead of hating her, except for towards the end, when she suffers a major crisis, and turns into a screeching, insensible idiot.
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