- Hardcover: 432 pages
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster; First Printing edition (16 Sep 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0743418190
- ISBN-13: 978-0743418195
- Product Dimensions: 23.9 x 16 x 3.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,875,625 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The Feller sisters are equal but opposite. Maggie is the good-looking, dyslexic little sister who knows how to get anything she wants--but not how to keep it. She "felt as if somewhere between the ages of fourteen and sixteen she'd walked off the edge of a cliff and had been falling ever since." Rose is the plump, practical, responsible older sister who knows about law but not much about her own happiness: "What did she like, besides shoes, and Jim, and foods that were bad for her?" When Maggie's latest eviction lands her in Rose's apartment, and Maggie insults Rose by seducing one of her sister's rare boyfriends, what follows is a chain of events by turns hilarious and heartbreaking. Embarrassed Rose evicts Maggie and begins a work sabbatical leading to a new livelihood and way of living. Maggie flees and runs away to Princeton. Masquerading as a student, she learns to love poetry and saves money for a trip to Miami--and a visit to a long-lost grandmother named Ella who might offer her a last shot at sanctuary. But In Her Shoes, the second novel from Good in Bed author Jennifer Weiner, is about more than the sisters' latest sibling rivalry; Maggie and Rose must sort out the childhood vulnerabilities and family mysteries that still linger two decades after their mother's death. In less capable hands, the plot might grow corny, but Weiner's humor and affection for the characters ultimately helps them transcend both neuroses and grief and learn the redemptive power of love. --Jane Hodges
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"A marvelously natural storyteller, witty and original....She has staying power. A must-read."
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read Good in Bed and loved it, so I was looking forward to sitting down with In Her Shoes. And I nearly didn't get up again. It's one of those books that you want to read walking down the street or under your desk. I even thought about taking a sickie. The sisters Rose and Maggie are totally different, but are both fabulous and involving characters. Their relationship is so real it made me wince (and start to think about forgiving my sister). And the grandmother and friends in Florida are hilarious. Basically - funny, sad, involving and so brilliantly written that you don't even realise you're reading. If you enjoy this, check out Jennifer Weiner's weblog on her website - she's very cool and funny. If you don't enjoy it, well, you can't be my friend.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I eagerly awaited the second novel from Jennifer Weiner, after reading and devouring her first offering 'Good In Bed'. The only problem with both of these books are the attrocious 'blurb' and book covers, which do nothing to allay the fears of this being another 'chick lit', girl meets boy, predictable story. For those who are put off by these factors, please try to look past them, and you will find intelligent fiction which is a true pleasure to read.
I almost didn't want to read the second book, as I was put off by the blurb, thinking I had definitely read this story, or some amalgamation of it, somewhere before. However, I am glad that I did.
'In Her Shoes' tells the story of two sisters, Maggie and Rose, who could not be more different. With this kind of plot, it would be easy to fal into the over used cliches, but the author manages to make the characters original and true to life. There is a sense of reality in both books, both deal with human problems and do not sugar coat them. The characters are not 'drop dead gorgeous' or 'stunning' (with the exception of Maggie), which makes the whole thing easier to imagine and understand. The story is a simple one, but one which is written with such skill that it seems fresh and untold.
Whilst I would recommend the book to anyone, I didn't find it as engaging as 'Good In Bed'. It is just as good and a more than adequate second novel.
I almost didn't want to read the second book, as I was put off by the blurb, thinking I had definitely read this story, or some amalgamation of it, somewhere before. However, I am glad that I did.
'In Her Shoes' tells the story of two sisters, Maggie and Rose, who could not be more different. With this kind of plot, it would be easy to fal into the over used cliches, but the author manages to make the characters original and true to life. There is a sense of reality in both books, both deal with human problems and do not sugar coat them. The characters are not 'drop dead gorgeous' or 'stunning' (with the exception of Maggie), which makes the whole thing easier to imagine and understand. The story is a simple one, but one which is written with such skill that it seems fresh and untold.
Whilst I would recommend the book to anyone, I didn't find it as engaging as 'Good In Bed'. It is just as good and a more than adequate second novel.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
In Her Shoes By Jennifer Weiner.
Starting as a rip-roaring funny story the first two chapters lead the reader to believe that the laugh will just keep on coming.
It is not until you get comfortable with the idea of a good hilarious read that the story turns serious. But that doesn't distract from the enjoyment of the book.
Telling the story of how two sisters come out of a difficult childhood it is easy to swing in favour of one sister to the other as their lives shoot off in to different directions.
Funny, melancholic and thought provoking In Her Shoes is probably more suited to a female audience. You can almost picture Renee Zellwegger strutting her stuff in one of the leading roles as the story progresses to an unpredictable end.
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Easy going serious stuff
This was an enjoyable read and touched lightly upon some the conflicts that rage within all families- secrets, lies, favouritism and competion. Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2008 by J. L. OREILLY
It's okay...
I bought the book because of the movie, however I didn't watch the movie at all, and I don't want to watch it (had a glimpse and that's it!)... Read more
Published on 23 Sep 2007 by Ms. Yunxie Wu
Negative Review.
Well I cannot find any negative reviews for this title so it must be me, but I am about to give it one! Read more
Published on 22 July 2007 by LindyLouMac
Book or Movie?
Is the book more entertaining than the movie? The eternal question... I enjoyed them bith but in the end, Jennifer Weiner is a talented writer who moves the story along well. Read more
Published on 19 July 2006 by Helen Greely
Beyond my expectaions
I expected something completely different from this book. When I purchased it I thought I was picking up a light and funny, but ttypical chick-lit book, however, once I dove in,... Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2005 by DevJohn01
A brilliant, emotional read
I loved 'In her Shoes', i could not put in down and cannot wait to see the film remake of the book starring Cameron Diaz, i think she will play a great Maggie Feller. Read more
Published on 27 Sep 2005
Disappointment!
When I had finished reading Good In Bed I couldn't wait to read more by author Jennifer Weiner but I must admit In Her Shoes really didn't touch me at all in the same way. Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2004 by Christina Jensen
In Her Shoes
I loved Jennifer Weiner's first novel, 'Good in Bed' and was looking forward to her second. In Her Shoes did not disappoint. Read more
Published on 19 July 2003 by "sophie027"
Intelligent and entertaining
It's so refreshing to find flawed characters in Chick Lit! The heroine is a standard size (big), her perfectly formed sister has dyslexia, which has led her to flit from job to... Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2003 by L. Mark
The thinking girls 'chick book'
I have read more than my share of Chick lit and I have been getting a little tired of the similarity of the books but Jennifer Weiner writes fresh and different stories. Read more
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