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Summary: Charming, sparkling, fun romantic comedy
Review: After thoroughly enjoying "Ralph's Party," Lisa Jewell's first novel, I devoured "Thirty nothing" in less than a day. The plot of Jewell's second novel is "When Harry Met Sally" by way of "Bridget Jones": Thirty-year-olds Dig and Nadine are best friends who vow to get their lives together by finding the perfect mates. Will they ever come to realize what all their friends already know: that they were meant for each other? The book has a lot of charm and style, some very funny scenes (the first few pages, where Dig wakes up after his 30th birthday with a hangover, a 17-yr-old girl and no memory of last night's festivities, is priceless), and believable, likeable characters. Jewell writes with warmth and empathy about those late-twenties-early-thirties days when singletons invariably wonder about the path their life has taken and why they seem to be the only ones in the world who haven't hooked up. If you enjoy sassy British fiction, romantic comedy, or are just looking for some fun and enjoyable reading to while away the afternoon, "Thirty nothing" is worth a whirl.
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Summary: Fun read!
Review: It was a joy to follow Dig and Nadine through their mixed up relationships!! Following them on their road to discovering their true relationship with each other gave hope to all of us who desire a deep relationship. Luckily for them, they realize their friendship is the basis for a deeper relationship. Very entertaining!
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Summary: Great! Fun reading!
Review: Hey all potential buyers. I just wanna say that this is a great book to spend your days with and a wonderful excuse for not doing your homework. I'm from Holland and I bought this book on a trip to England and I'm reading it now. It's about some people in London who mess up with there love life. Very funny how Lisa Jewell describes the relationship between these people. It's about love, sex and friendship and again... it's fun!
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Summary: Charming, sparkling, fun romantic comedy
Review: After thoroughly enjoying "Ralph's Party," Lisa Jewell's first novel, I devoured "Thirty nothing" in less than a day. The plot of Jewell's second novel is "When Harry Met Sally" by way of "Bridget Jones": Thirty-year-olds Dig and Nadine are best friends who vow to get their lives together by finding the perfect mates. Will they ever come to realize what all their friends already know: that they were meant for each other? The book has a lot of charm and style, some very funny scenes (the first few pages, where Dig wakes up after his 30th birthday with a hangover, a 17-yr-old girl and no memory of last night's festivities, is priceless), and believable, likeable characters. Jewell writes with warmth and empathy about those late-twenties-early-thirties days when singletons invariably wonder about the path their life has taken and why they seem to be the only ones in the world who haven't hooked up. If you enjoy sassy British fiction, romantic comedy, or are just looking for some fun and enjoyable reading to while away the afternoon, "Thirty nothing" is worth a whirl.
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Summary: Another British story...
Review: ...during this "Brit Novel" craze. What makes readers fascinated with England and keep reading this genre?"Thirty Nothing" is the story of childhood friends Dig and Nadine, who, at the age of 30 think it's about time they grow up and settle down. They make a bet with each other to find someone for themselves who is stable in a relationship to make it a lifetime one. They are eliminating the one-night stands and being extremely picky about the people they date. But what happens when a girl from the old school days of Nadine and Dig shows up? What about that old college lover making an appearance? That's when the story starts taking a turn. The message of the story is never take anyone for granted and one doesn't have to look that far for true love. "Thirty Nothing" is an enjoyable, predictable book and kept my interest so I couldn't put it down. However, what I also found as the message of this book was that the author makes it seem that life ends at the age of 30 and everyone is required to find someone and settle down. Are our lives over at 30? Do we need to be in a serious relationship by that time? Are all biological clocks ticking in all women? Not everyone thirty something person feels this way. There are many thirty something men and women in the world that don't feel as though there is something wrong with he/she if they not settling down, raising a family and have that man/woman to rely on to be by their side. This is the first book by Lisa Jewell I read. I hope not all her novels use the "I need a man..." or "I need a woman... to make my life complete" storyline.
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Summary: Slow but cute.....
Review: The book tended to be slow and a little predictable. It was cute with a happy ending but I wasn't that satisfied.
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Summary: Funny modern romance
Review: Nadine and Dig are best friends who are perfect for each other, but unfortunately, their romantic timing has never worked out. As Dig turns 30, it looks like this finally might change, but then Delilah, Dig's high school girlfriend, suddenly reappears, and all of the problems she caused for Dig and Nadine in high school resurface. What follows is the usual story of miscommunication and missed chances, but of course, there's also the usual happy ending. Although the general plot is familiar, there are some surprises, particularly with respect to the character of Delilah. In addition, author Jewell writes with both humor and warmth, which keeps the story interesting (her next book, One Hit Wonder, is even better). Overall, a good light read if you enjoy reading about the mishaps of modern romance.
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