Always the Bridesmaid

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Summary: How depressing!
Review: The main character is whiney, selfish, and generally a b!+c#. And she STILL has a happy ending!!

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Summary: Always the Bridesmaid
Review: This book was a letdown. Having recently spent some time in Ireland I was eagerly anticipating a fun chick read taking place there. Instead, I found the main character annoying, whiny and completely self-absorbed! Additionally, she used everyone around her and gave not much back! I found her unlkeable. The author threw in random scenes of drunkenness and one night stand type sex & frankly I couldn't figure out how such a generally unlovable individual would be attracting all those men. I stuck this book out to the end hoping that I'd get a glimpse of a likeable person in the protagonist but didn't. I suggest instead Patricia Scanlan's books which also take place in Dublin.

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Summary: I really tried.....
Review: to like this book, I did! However, being a big fan of this genre, this book sounded cute and I was anxious to read it.......well, after about 50 pages I gave up. As the previous reviewer noted, the main charachter is so whiny and complaining and unlikeable, if she sighed or groaned or grumbled one more time I was going to puke! Seriously, she is like one of those friends who is always negative and gets you down and drains the life out of you - aghghggh! Stay away! I think this could have been an enjoyable book, but unfortunately, reading it felt more like a chore. I recommend Rachel's Holiday by Marian Keyes - wonderful book!

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Summary: Don't waste your money.
Review: Unlike some of the other reviewers, I actually read the entire book (but that's only because I can't just start a book and never finish it). Although, I'd have to say it definately wasn't worth my time.
I suppose the plot had potential, but the characters were a bit frustrating. Amy was unlikeable for me. She was way too moody and could be a real pain in the rear. Beth had way too much patience for her and Steve had a leash around his neck. There's no way a man would stand for all the crud Amy put him through.
The ending was a happy one and predictable. By the end though, I was just excited that I could soon begin a new book.