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Summary: A book that goes nowhere... FAST...
Review: I found this book to be absolutely terrible. If I could have given it a zero rating I would have. I read Jemima J and enjoyed it even if the author Jane Green doesn't have a clue as to how real women lose weight in the real world, and even though I found parts of Jemima J that described overweight women stereotypical and rather mean, at least she kept the book moving and I kept in mind I was reading fiction therefore decided not to stay too angry with the author. Bookends does not entertain, simply put this book is BORING. I totally agree with the two reviewers here "Ratmammy" and "Marianne G." that this book goes nowhere and that Jane Green rambles on. I didn't feel connected to the character at all and does the reader really need to read 50 pages describing the main characters feeling of devastation over a friend's affair. I GET IT YOU'RE HURT AND BOTHERED NOW LET'S MOVE ON! Jane Green goes on and on about nothing many times throughout this book and it is really frustrating. I was so bored reading about every little thing that went into opening the store, Bookends, I was bored to death for chapters -- looking at the space for the store, cleaning it up, hiring contractors, painting it - the way she went on and one was equivalent to watching paint dry. Am I getting my point across that the author says a lot of nothing. I would not recommend this book. I cannot understand how some reviewers have given this 5 stars, I'm guessing they are friends of Jane -- this book stinks.
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Summary: Pleasant Surprise
Review: I have grown increasingly bored with the never-ending stream of "chick-lit" books that spew the same plot in different formats. "Bookends" sat on my bookshelf, along with a few other unread titles, for quite some time as I have refused to waste my time with another Bridget Jones wannabe... How surprised I was only one chapter into this novel..not at all what I had expected. This book reminded me of the beloved Maeve Binchy books- with strong character developments and an integrated plot centered around many characters as opposed to just one. This book was rich and fulfilling, not shallow and mildly depressing like the chick-lit which has permeated our society. Anyone looking for an uplifting change from the usual- pick this one up! You'll read it in two days.
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Summary: Fun, Friendships, Work, Mystery
Review: This book covered all of these areas and more. I was pleasantly surprised, and shocked, to find myself crying while reading this book. It is a light read overall, with some material of substance in the mix as well. This kept my mind busy trying to figure out what the story was with the aupair... a little mystery to add to the mix. Definitely recommend!
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Summary: Wasn't too thrilled about it.
Review: I bought this book because I read Jane Green's two previous books (Jemima J and Mr. Maybe) and I liked them both very much. Someone told me that Bookends was so good, so that suggestion persuaded me to buy it. I love Jane Green's work, so what the heck, right?! Big mistake! This book was so boring, not at all exciting or romantic like I would expect from the author. I couldn't really relate to the characters and I had a difficult time liking them or being sympathetic towards them. I kept on reading it hoping that the plot would somehow get more interesting or clever, only to reach the end more disappointed than when I first picked up the book.
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Summary: Not As Great As Other Green's!
Review: I enjoyed Bookends, but it took me a long time to get through it. It didn't necessarily hold my interest much, but what did hold my interest, I enjoyed. Personally, I am a much bigger fan of Mr. Maybe and Jemima J! I'd buy those first, then look into Bookends.
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Summary: Jane Green is fun reading!
Review: This was my first Jane Green book and it was a delight! The characters are extremely well developed - Green got me so far into their lives I felt like I might know them. Very real life situations dominate the book, along with some light fun as well. Want a fun, girl's weekend type read? Try this one!
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Summary: Excellent characters!
Review: I'm not one to write reviews but I was really impressed with this book. The characters were so real to me that I felt let down when the book ended. I wanted to go to dinner at Lucy's house and hang out at their book store. Si was such a sweet character, I wish he were my best friend!
Back to reality....it was a quick read and lots of fun. I highly recommend this book!
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Summary: To Have It All.....
Review: Jane Green did it again!!! She enraptures, encaptures and draws us in as readers. I felt as if I were sitting in the living with all of the characters. This was the perfect novel to curl up on the couch with. The characters were so real, each having their own real issues. There were a few upsetting points to the book, but the author handled them wonderfully and realistically. What a tribute to friendship, love and true intimacy. Thank you Jane Green for providing us with such wonderful pieces of work. Looking forward to Babyville.
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Summary: Foursome
Review: Bookends is such a brilliant read! This is a story about a former foursome from college, who looses one and gains another (Lucy) via marriage. The one they loose lives her life in the spotlight (Portia), while everyone else pursues marriage (Josh & Lucy), deals with infidelity, adjusts to life with children (Max), focus' on career changes, sees friendships come & go, and tries to find happiness overall. Finding happiness is what Bookends is all about.
This "beach read" takes you on a journey into the lives of five twenty-somethings, searching for their place in this world. Two of the twenty-somethings find their place at Bookends. The other three find their place too. Have you?
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Summary: The WORST book I've ever read!!
Review: I can't believe I finished it, and I only did because I bought the book and didn't want to waste 15 bucks! (Even though I did) This book is soooooooo super boring... Nothing happens in the main charaters life unil the middle of the book... then something random happens, then back to boring. The writter ofen forgets what she was talking about and skips stuff she previously mentioned. Then when something life changing happens, she remembers! Blah Blah Blah.. SOMETHING RANDOM AND UNEXPECTED.. Blah Blah Blah.. OF THE WALL OCCURRENCE.. and so on, and so on... This book was horrible! I've heard that Jane Greens other books are great, but I don't think I'll ever buy a Jane Green book ever!
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