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Summary: Soooo scandelous and soooo good!
Review: I loved this book! The storyline was so original but the characters so lovable. I had to force myself not to read it all at once so that I can savor the delight of reading it longer!!
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Summary: Asking for less predictability...
Review: When I first picked this up I was enticed by the cover more then the summary. A story about a nearly 30 English girl who fabricates boyfriends for her mothers benefit was not my cup of tea. As I read further into it, Sophy's "wobbly bits" became endearing and I had a sudden interest in learning more about what this unusual character had to share. Although I enjoyed the often witty banter between her and her british buddies, I felt the story line was weak and predictible. If you want a quick read that provides no real surprises and an ending even your dog could guess, order this book right now!
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Summary: So So
Review: I admit it. I am addicted to romantic comedies, even when they let me down, like this one did. There is nothing wrong with Asking For Trouble, but there is nothing that distinguishes it either, save for the rather unique story. Instead of your generic girl meets boy and is interested in him, etc. story, Asking For Trouble offers the girl hires boy to act as boyfriend, etc. storyline. The humor is at best mildly amusing--there is nothing in here that is going to make you laugh out loud. Additionally, Sophy, the protagonist who hires Josh to impersonate her nonexistant boyfriend for a family wedding, is pretty annoying. She lies constantly and that behavior was frustrating to read about. Asking For Trouble is not, however, a bad novel. Elizabeth Young writes well and the story hangs together. There is just nothing terrific about it.
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Summary: Absolutely Fabulous
Review: I picked this book with a bit of hesitation but after the first few pages I was hooked and I absolutely loved this book. Sophy is the first character that I've read of that isn't 22 with a size six waist, a perfect family and the perfect little life and career. She's a realistic, 30 something, size 14 English girl trying to keep her parents, or mother, out of her love life so she tells her what she wants to hear. But I found myself laughing out loud with this one or just chuckling. It was highly enjoyable, I read over half the book in one night, and absolutely enjoyed every page. I couldn't put it down and once I was finished, I wanted to read it again. Yes, he ending was a bit predictable but all the same, it was still a wonderful book. I highly enjoyed it and look forward to other books by this author!
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Summary: unlikeable character!
Review: I'm as big a fan of British chick lit as anybody, but I found the main character in this book so fundamentally unlikeable that I couldn't figure what Josh could see in her. (He seemed quite nice and charming.) I found Sophy so unpleasant that I could barely finish the book.
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Summary: Can anyone count the lies?
Review: Asking for Trouble I would recommend for anyone even thinking of telling a lie. My god, this woman should have "Oh, what a tangled web we weave..." tattooed on her forehead. She tells a never-ending series of ear-shattering whoppers about her non-existent boyfriend Dominic, her equally non-existent boyfriend Ace, and her ex-boyfriend Kit. She lies to her roommate, her parents, her sister, Josh, the guy she hires from an escort service to play Dominic, to Kit, her ex-, and to every major and minor character who crosses her path, with the sole exception of Tamara, who finds her out, and to whom she spills her lying guts, and to the real Dominic, who doesn't really count, because she never calls after he leaves a message on her machine. The whole plot of this book is strung on a web of lies so thick it stops being a tightrope and becomes more like a mine field of explosive and conflicting prevarication, you can't even explain it without becoming hopelessly mired in the muck yourself. The worst part is, she doesn't learn her lesson, even after the big truth explosion. Nope, Sophy just feels miserable for a while, then tosses out more lies and just weaves new traps for herself. Despite the pathological lying and the prerequisite Bridgett Jones weight obsession, however, Sophy does manage to get herself her own "happily ever after." In some inexplicable way, however, I'd have to say I liked the book. The plot was well-constructed, and the characters were convincing. I even connected with Sophy in the rare moments when I wasn't yelling at her to just tell the truth for once. I'd say, buy it, but beware.
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Summary: Good Summer Read
Review: The way the storyline played itself out over a short time period really pointed out how Sophy, the main character, was stressed out about her sister's wedding and her need to please her mother. This book was enjoyable and keeps you wanting for more. The ending was a bit predictable, but it does have a nice surprise twist in the end. All in all it was a fun book to read and will make sure to read more of Elizabeth Young's books.
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Summary: A chore to read
Review: I beg to differ with the majority of reviewers here. I found this novel to be a chore to read. Unoriginal plot, witless dialogue, boring characters, predictable outcome -- I can name several more flaws that made this book such a bore. There are some cute moments in the story, but not enough to make it interesting. The heroine often wondered if hiring an escort to pass as an ex-boyfriend of hers at her sister's wedding made her desperate. I think we all know the answer to that! I do not want to discourage others from reading this book -- after all, just because I found it boring doesn't mean others will...
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Summary: Awesome book... you can't put it down!
Review: Asking for Trouble is an amazing book with humor, love, and lies tangled together. It all starts with a simple little lie by the main character, Sophe. That one little lie, however, isn't enough because that lie soon begins to multiply. Soon, Sophe is so in-over-her-head in lies that she has to stop and start telling the truth. This book is so easy to relate to and teaches us that if you tell somebody one little lie, then you will start telling more and more. It teaches us that lying never gets anybody anywhere, and the truth is much better. This book is so good and intriging that you won't be able to put it down, and I garentee that you won't be bored for one second!
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Summary: omg i love this book!
Review: this book is fabulous! it's hilarious and the heroine is not your usual dasmel in distress, she's ver easy to relate to. the plot is fantastic and pulls off a happy ending without being corny! i love this book!
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