Emily's Reasons Why Not : A Novel

Rating:
Summary: Complete waste of time
Review: I'm sorry I wasted my time with this book, if that is indeed what this hastily-thrown-together mishmash is supposed to be. Here's why you shouldn't waste your time reading it:

There are far too many characters, and you won't care about any of them. Emily simply rehashes to her therapist every guy she's dated, all of whom fit into stereotypical "types" (i.e. mama's boy, surfer dude, various forms of philanderers). Even her best girlfriends are ciphers, with no distinct personality traits . (Note to aspiring authors of chick-lit: it's called "characterization," and it makes people enjoy reading your book. Yes, events can and should happen in your character's life, but unless we're interested in the people they happen to, most readers would rather close the book.)

Another thing that annoyed me intensely: Emily's life is narrowly confined to her desperation over not having a man. Her work life is only mentioned a handful of times, and we never see her doing her job. I'm not (God knows) asking for a report on PR work, but how is she so successful when her job is apparently so low on her list of priorities?

There's more I could say but I won't. Read Helen Fielding's latest. You'll actually laugh and wish you could meet (or be)the heroine.

Rating:
Summary: Reasons why not to read this book:
Review: 1. No plot
2. No character
3. No originality
4. No wit
5. No way!
I'm surprised Helen Fielding hasn't sued yet. What Fielding did with Bridget Jones is far superior to this obvious knockoff. Emily, the main character here, does little more than spew insights about the previous men in her life. This is not riveting reading, folks. There is none of the sparkling introspection of Bridget Jones, and the fact that Emily has the requisite female friend duo and the gay male sidekick only serves to further diminish the originality of this pale imitation.

Rating:
Summary: frustrating and painful to read
Review: I have never been so negatively moved by a book that i felt it was my duty to inform others of its stink. the character in this book was a horrible human being, and as i read on (yes i did read the whole thing) i expected that there was some way she would redeem herself in the end. i was dumbfounded to discover there was no growth or emotional arc for this character. it was frustrating to read, and i am mad at myself for giving it the chance that i did. i bought this book special for a beach reading vacation, and feel slighted that it was in my suitcase at all...i waste of time, even while reading it poolside...

Rating:
Summary: Where was this book when I was single and needed it?
Review: It's tough being single and dating...there are so many different types of men and women stay in relationships....just because. The entire novel consists of Emily's time spent in therapy trying to figure out 10 reasons why a previous/current boyfriend is a waste of time with her ever-so-patient therapist.

Poor Emily is all about having sex with the first gorgeous guy that she meets and then she wonders why the relationships never last.

Emily's Reasons Why Not will give you RED FLAGS as to what to avoid in relationships that you might not have noticed at the time but will be aware of in the future.


Rating:
Summary: Don't go by the Reviews!
Review: This book is a perfect beach read! Women everywhere can relate to the spunky Emily and her relationship woes. This is a hysterical and sensationally sassy debut by Gerlach! You will find yourself laughing out loud!