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Summary: "Non-Gender Specific Term".....
Review: I did not expect to enjoy Jennifer Crusie's "Strange Bedpersons" as much as I did. But I truly liked it. Several reviewers mentioned that it was a little dated as it was written in 1994. I didn't find that it was, as heck - I know women (and men) who are still living their lives as though it were the 60's (and 70's).I read this in an afternoon and the novel totally held my attention. The writing by Cruisie was great as usual. The hardest part in reading "Strange Bedpersons" was that maybe I am too much of a realist (not enough of a "romantic")and kept thinking how these couples were going to stay married after a few years? (But I guess that's another story!) I LOVED the character of Lenny. I thought the entire situation involving him was just so superb. I loved how Tess had played such an important role in his life. Although "Bet Me" is (thus far) my favorite of Crusie's books - I certainly would recommend this book as well.
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Summary: "Non-Gender Specific Term".....
Review: I did not expect to enjoy Jennifer Crusie's "Strange Bedpersons" as much as I did. But I truly liked it. Several reviewers mentioned that it was a little dated as it was written in 1994. I didn't find that it was, as heck - I know women (and men) who are still living their lives as though it were the 60's (and 70's). I read this in an afternoon and the novel totally held my attention. The writing by Cruisie was great as usual. The hardest part in reading "Strange Bedpersons" was that maybe I am too much of a realist (not enough of a "romantic")and kept thinking how these couples were going to stay married after a few years? (But I guess that's another story!) I LOVED the character of Lenny. I thought the entire situation involving him was just so superb. I loved how Tess had played such an important role in his life. Although "Bet Me" is (thus far) my favorite of Crusie's books - I certainly would recommend this book as well.
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Summary: Laugh out loud
Review: I have really enjoyed all of Crusie's books that I have read (3 or 4, before this one), but I will readily admit that this is the first one that actually made me laugh out loud. The scene in the restaurant is absolutely hilarious. I think it is a good short read, not too sappy, and definitely a mood-lifter.
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Summary: Can't Say Enough!!
Review: I just loved this book. An absolute MUST READ for chick lit and romance fans. I PROMISE you won't be sorry!!
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Summary: I Can't Say I loved it
Review: I really wanted to enjoy this book, but found myself putting it down and not picking it up again for a few days. Usually Jennifer Crusie really delights me...but this book just didn't make the cut in my opinion!
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Summary: A big disappointment
Review: I'm a big fan of Jennifer Crusie's - I think Welcome to Temptation is one of the best romance novels ever - but this book really doesn't work, even allowing for the fact that it's rather dated. The plot is a mess and the characterisation is so unsubtle that after a while you want to scream: 'Okay, Jennifer, I got it! He's sexy but straightlaced, she's sexy but flaky ... you don't have to keep hammering the point home.' I was so bored with Strange Bedpersons that I found myself skipping bits of it -and I never thought I'd say that about a Crusie novel.
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Summary: Very Disappointed!
Review: Like "Claretta's" review below, I'm finding I'm skipping more of the story than reading. I don't like either main character and find the plot very choppy. This is one of the worst Crusie books I've read and don't know if I'll finish it.
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Summary: I Can't Say I loved it
Review: Nick Jamieson is what every lawyer wants to be, successful. Like every lawyer, he is a no-nonsense, climb the ladder of success man that places all his eggs in his professional basket. That is where the problem occurs. Tess Newhart is anything but materialistic. She would just assume have Nick selling watermelons on the side of the road in his sweet and caring self than the social climbing obsessed Nick. The basic right-wing, left-wing conflict that makes for interesting dinner conversation. That sets the stage for a weekend business trip that could be the welcome wagon for all of Nick's dreams. The only problem is that, while Tess agrees to go along on the trip in an effort to enhance his image while playing fiancée, she is torn between remaining true to herself and pursuing her desires. The plot is nothing new, but the humorous spin makes this enjoyable.
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Summary: Right-wing, left-wing romance!
Review: Nick Jamieson is what every lawyer wants to be, successful. Like every lawyer, he is a no-nonsense, climb the ladder of success man that places all his eggs in his professional basket. That is where the problem occurs. Tess Newhart is anything but materialistic. She would just assume have Nick selling watermelons on the side of the road in his sweet and caring self than the social climbing obsessed Nick. The basic right-wing, left-wing conflict that makes for interesting dinner conversation. That sets the stage for a weekend business trip that could be the welcome wagon for all of Nick's dreams. The only problem is that, while Tess agrees to go along on the trip in an effort to enhance his image while playing fiancée, she is torn between remaining true to herself and pursuing her desires. The plot is nothing new, but the humorous spin makes this enjoyable.
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Summary: Not Sure About This One..
Review: Perhaps this book would appeal more to people who have experienced the sixties and the changes that happened since then to life in the USA. I like the idea of the book; it tells the story of 2 people, one a proper rich Republican, the other a feminist politically correct Democrate, how they interact, how they think, how they fall in love. The idea is not bad, but the book is not very enjoyable. A few good laughs, espcially the dinner scene, a few good lines now and then is all I got out of this book. This is my second book for Crusie. Try reading Fast Women; it is a lot more fun.
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