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Summary: Not my favorite start, but a good finish
Review: I bought this book one weekend when I went to visit my boyfriend and would have a lot of time to kill while he was at work. I read the whole thing in three days because it was addictive, but my first impression was less then favorable.I thought the book started of really well, I liked the characters, and had sympathy for Cannie, but then a little after the opening of the book Cannie's size was revealed. The author makes it seem like Cannie is this terribly over weight really large girl, but at 5'10" and a size 16 ...I kept reading and tried to put that fact out of my mind,
the rest of the story I enjoyed even if parts of it were way to fanciful to believe it did have a strong ending. I would recomend it.
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Summary: Bitter bowl full of drivel
Review: Ms. Weiner forgot to do her research. Even though she apparently wrote a thesis on "representations of maternity in women's novels and film", she doesn't seem to have ever asked a mother how it feels to be pregnant and have a child. No one refers to their child as "some miniaturized, prickly fruit-human hybrid" (page 366). If Ms. Weiner had thought to visit a NICU she would have found tiny, fragile BEAUTIFUL babies often clinging to life. Yes, it is scary and sad, but picking on premature babies is cheap and disgusting. Aside from that, the main character, Cannie, (a name trying too hard to be different) is self-absorbed, mean spirited and incessantly whiny. Ms. Weiner misses the mark in portraying the other characters, who have decidedly more character than Cannie, as giving a damn about her. Unlikely, I think. The plot is pretty far-fetched, but I'll give her the one star for pace. Thankfully, it doesn't take long to read this book. It will take longer to eliminate the bad taste in my mouth.
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Summary: Great Read
Review: I really enjoyed this book so much so that I was disappointed when I finished it. I really felt connected to the characters and felt the emotions between the main character and her eventual love interest. You could feel the intense emotion throughout this novel. I can't wait to read her next book!
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Summary: well written, speaks to the heart
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It viewed life from the perspective of a heavier woman, with all of the insecurities involved, the inherent defenses that are built up through the years of comments from other people, and yet showed a strength and a sense of humor towards life.
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Summary: give me a break
Review: This book should be sold along with what other kids in junior high are reading. Ms. Weiner apparantly forgot to consult an editor before they published this book. The plot is so predicable and the writing so wordy. Do we need to hear the description of every last detail? I assure you, the adult audience you intended this book for as an imagination. And Cannie, get over the fact that your father left you already.
Take my advice, leave this book for the children graduating from Judy Blume.
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Summary: An amazing first book by Jennifer Weiner
Review: Funny, sarcastic, and touching close to home for any woman who reads this. I must say that the title and cover of this book drew me in first. I thought "This looks cute..." But it was more than that. Cannis is a REAL character. She's you. She's me. She's a real woman with real-life issues, and she isn't perfect. I felt myself relating to her more and more as I read her story..... She finds herself living alone in her late twenties with her dog, coping after a breakup with her loser pretty-boy exboyfriend, part of a disfunctional family complete with deadbeat dad and his young and perfect new wife, a "matter of fact" mother and her lesbian ... lover, and to top it all off, she's overweight, drinking, wishing she could get out of her reporter job to publish the screenplay she's been putting aside for far to long........and she's PREGNANT! Cannis is strong and independent, extremely sarcastic and hilariously funny, but just as emotionally vunerable deep down as we all are. I couldn't put this one down, you'll laugh and cry and cheer her on!...
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Summary: Crackers in Bed
Review: This was a great quick read. I simply couldn't put it down, it went everywhere with me for 2 days! And it was most definitely good in bed. On the same track as Brigette Jones, but more rounded and full. If you've ever felt remotely the odd one out because you're not a size 6, please give this book a read. You won't be disappointed.
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Summary: Good In Bed ....Great Read
Review: This was one of the best books (of this type) that I have ever read. Cannie is one of the most developed and REAL characters in modern books. I love the fact that she is not "perfect." There is no suprise ending in the book but at the same time the twists and turns that get you there are a lot of fun. This book has been passed around my group of friends and everyone has loved it.
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Summary: A little unreal, but still a good read
Review: Although I found the story to be a little unbelieveable at times, I still enjoyed it and found that it had really good life lessons embedded in the storyline.
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Summary: Read it in one day! It's that good!!
Review: You CANNOT put this book down! What an awesome array of characters and subplots mixed in with the obvious question, "Will anyone ever be able to love me the way I am?" as thought by Cannie the main character. This character goes through serious and sometimes amusing delimmas that you would have never expected! She seems to be in the right place at the wrong time for both good and bad results! Cannie is hysterically funny througout the tale of her travels and experiences, yet mixed in, you will find yourself sobbing over the what fate has dealt her.
I cannot say enough of Ms. Weiner the author- she has done an awesome job with this novel and I can't wait to read her second one (despite seeing not the greatest reviews)!
No matter what your size, shape or family situation, you will find something that relates you to the main character and the trials of her life! YOU will LOVE this BOOK!
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