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Summary: Wiggly bits
Review: Despite some confusing bits, I enjoyed the British jargon. Especially the "wiggly bits" and other little phrases I think I shall adopt. The book DOES drag & I found myself quite antsy for Sophie to come clean on all her fibs & get to the point. The tidy clean up occurs in the last two chapters, I think a LOT of the getting there to & fro could have been eliminated. I got frustrated with Sophie for not seeing how much Josh liked her (who would possibly put up with the insanity if he didn't?!) & blowing opportunities with him right & left. But still, I didn't find Sophie as obsessed/irritating/neurotic as Bridget Jones & enjoyed this book much more than that one... though WHY do perfectly normal sized girls all think they are fat? Drives me mad.
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Summary: Why Ask Why?
Review: Lately I've been on a chick lit binge, and after getting this book from the library, devoured it over the past couple days. The strong, conversational narrative hooked me from the start. One thing I didn't like, though, is that the author uses the second person (i.e. "you") at times. It was like the main character, Sophy, was stepping out of her story for a moment to point a finger and say, "Hey, are you getting this?" Also, it was a bit disconcerting that Sophy kept mentioning wanting to commit suicide, even if it was supposed to be a joke. I think she must've said she wanted to stick her head in the gas oven or eat broken glass or drink herself to death about a dozen times. And what I still don't understand is, why does Josh (the hero) even fancy Sophy? She only spent a few days with him, and spent most of the time either yelling at him, dragging him into family messes, or being nervous and jittery. I don't think having the main characters constantly fight is a good source of conflict. It got tedious because it only brought out Sophy's immaturity, and Josh's extreme, almost saint-like patience in the face of dealing with an underconfident, extremely neurotic, jealous woman. How many guys would actually put up with this behavior from a self-obsessed stranger they just met? Wouldn't they get a big headache and run screaming in the opposite direction? Lust might be explained as the motivation, but it still doesn't make sense that he would go to all that trouble when she keeps pushing him away. I love rom-com and screwball comedies, but this isn't anything like "Bringing Up Baby" with Cary Grant (calming force) and Katharine Hepburn (always getting into trouble). The difference is that Sophy's character is somewhat less sympathetic. She can be mean and grouchy and of course is a big liar, so in the end, I'm wondering if she really does deserve this great guy. Overall, the story was entertaining and the writing was sound, but the characterization and narrative left something to be desired. And yes, as other reviewers mentioned, there is a lot of British slang. Since I'm a big Anglophile, I enjoyed trying to decipher it, but other people might find it distracting. I do think this book is worth reading if you love chick lit and rom coms, but if you're looking for a protagonist who is as charming and optimistic as Bridget Jones, Sophy Metcalfe may not be your gal.
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Summary: Long chapters BUT great read
Review: ... The main character, Sophy, creates the perfect boyfriend so her mom will stop harassing her. Well, the lie gets out of control and Sophy decides to hire an escort to accompany her at her sister's wedding. Once Sophy and Josh (or should I call him "Dominic?") get to the wedding you wont be able to put the book down. Sophy and Josh compliment each other so well you'd think they were a real couple...even though her nerves seem a bit out of hand. Once you get to the wedding events the book really speeds up. Turned out to be a great read after all!
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Summary: Hilarious and fun!
Review: I laughed out loud when I read this book. It reminds me of the movie, Notting Hill. I love wacky characters like Hugh Grant's roommate or Kramer on Seinfeld, and this book has them. Of course, it is chick lit, but who doesn't love that?
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Summary: Slow start...hang in there!
Review: The first few chapters of this book are a bit daunting but worth getting through! This actually turned into a quick read just as I was about to give up on it. I thought that the story (and the twist at the end) was great. Some of the British slang can be tough to decipher but anyone who has read other books in this genre should be able to keep up with most of it. Overall, a fun read!
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Summary: Throughly unlikeable heroine
Review: I agree with one reviewer when she recognized right off that she didn't like the female lead. I thought she was nasty, didn't have a sense of humor and another thing, why would Josh like her? She completely spent most of the first part of the book whinning about not having someone to take to the wedding, then the second half of the book whinning about taking Josh. Somehow I feel sorry for Josh's kids if he were to marry the whinning heroine of this book. I skipped through most of the second half and read the end. Don't waste the time or money on this book. Also have read this author's first book, and felt the same. Gave this a second chance because the story sounded fun...it wasn't...what a shame.
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Summary: Fun, light reading!
Review: I find if you can identify with the characters in a story, you love it even more than the ones that take you outside yourself. I thought this book was lots of fun. Sophy's sense of humor was good and she had a pretty typical view of herself for a lot of us women out there...pretty low on our own appearances. As the book progresses, she learns that she was putting her own character strengths aside and focusing too much on her appearance, which apparently was passable in the first place! Sophy makes you feel like a girlfriend you can hang out with and for being of that "romantic comedy" genre, there are some surprises in the plot, for sure. I would reccommend this book and I'm looking forward to more from the author.
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Summary: Witty, Desirable, Out and Out FABulous!
Review: I have never read any of the "Bridget Jones Genre" before and I am completely overwhelmed. This book was just fantastic. I found the characters understandable and funny, the plot interesting and inviting and overall just enjoyable to read! I would recommend this book to anyone who wants something they just can't put down! Ta ta - Happy Reading :)
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Summary: Fun
Review: I had to write in response to the reveiwer of 2002 who found the book tiresome. Not true! Yes, the plot is simple and perhaps even overdone, but you don't read the back and think you're getting anything super original. If you're looking for a fun summer read, pick up this book! Sophy is a great character...self-effacing and lovable.
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Summary: Predictable plot, but still entertaining
Review: "Asking For Trouble" deals with Sophy who invented a boyfriend named Dominic Walsh just to satisfy her mother and to keep her from badgering her about getting a boyfriend. The lie soon got out of hand as her sister, Belinda will be getting married and everyone is looking forward to see "Dominic." Out of desperation, Sophy hired someone from the escort agency to accompany her to the wedding and of course, to pretend to be "Dominic." As Sophy spent more time with this guy, Josh, from the agency, she can't but felt attracted to him. Her family adored Josh and he did a great job in acting out the "Dominic" role. Before long, Sophy realized that she was in a mess as she had to tell more lies to cover up her original lie. The secondary characters in this book were very well-developed. Sophy's family was very much part of the storyline as they were integral in bringing Sophy and Josh together. It is very much a "family drama" type book. The storyline is no doubt predictable and not exactly original but it is still very fun to read as the plots are well-written and quite funny. Some readers might not like Sophy as she can be quite neurotic especially around Josh. This is also not one of those books that when you start reading you will be immediately drawn to the plot and characters. Instead, as you read more, you will get more interested in Sophy's life and how everything turns out.
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