- Paperback: 448 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins; First Edition edition (2 Aug 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0006513409
- ISBN-13: 978-0006513407
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 299,270 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Acclaim for The Trials of Tiffany Trott:
‘funny, charming, upbeat and unputdownable’
Marian Keyes
‘An engaging creation with a knack in witty one-liners’
Sunday Express
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The sparkling new romantic comedy novel by the author of THE TRIALS OF TIFFANY TROTT.
Everyone likes radio reporter Minty – she’s so terribly nice. But being nice doesn’t save her from being jilted at the very altar by her attractive but domineering fiancé Dominic. Ditched rather than hitched, a shocked Minty takes stock, and, on her husbandless honeymoon, she vows to become just a little less ‘nice’. Joined by her fiery cousin Amber, whom no one could describe as sweet-natured, Minty sets out on a Quest for the Self, in which she will finally learn how to say ‘No’.
But Dominic’s devastating desertion has left her with an unhealed wound. For if the man she loved could do that to her, then how can any man be trusted? But then Minty stumbles upon the real reason for Dominic’s dreadful defection. Faced with the ugly truth, she prepares to move on, let go, and learn how to say ‘Yes’ once more.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was given this for Christmas and feel envious of anyone who hasn't read it yet. It's a riot! Very funny, and also full of feeling as Minty, jilted at the altar, struggles to get over her emotional shock and to reinvent herself as a less 'nice', and less obliging person. She realises that she'd lost sight of who she really was as she had struggled to fall in line with what her domineering ex, Dominic, had wanted her to do and be. I think this is something women can all too easily do, treading on egg-shells with their boyfriends just to avoid any conflicts. But what makes this book so wonderful to read is the completely unpredictable plot - every prediction I made was wrong! - and also the fabulous jokes. Plus a cast of wonderful supporting characters, particularly at the radio station where Minty works - including Melinda, a radio presenter - or rather 'pwesenter'. I just loved this book and read it in a day, and am now going to read Tiffany Trott and hope I'll like that as much.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read this book in five hours - couldn't stop. HAD to find out what happened to Minty! What an engrossing read - very witty too - but above all a fantastic and completely unpredictable story, very well told, with a range of really vivid and memorable characters. Loved the dreaded cousin, Amber. Hated awful Citronella Pratt. And I loved the way Minty changes, from idiotic self-deceiving sap, to powerful woman making the right choices at last. Very well written - brilliant dialogue in particular. Psychologically realistic too, and very funny, but above all an utterly compelling story.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
"Making Minty Malone" by author Isabel Wolff (Author of "The Trials of Tiffany Trott") is a wonderfully delightful and charming romantic comedy about a woman who never thought she'd face a hand like the one she got dealt. All set to marry a man who she believed to be "the one," Minty faces the realities that maybe God is just laughing at her.
Dominic is gone. She's alone. And, now the question of what to do next looms great and loud. So, what's a girl to do but, take those honeymoon plane tickets, grab the girls, and head to Paris. There she meets a man who could change everything. If she'll let him.
"Making Minty Malone" is a very sweet, fun and wildly romantic tale that captures the hearts of anyone that will read it. I found it as enchanting as "Bridget Jones," "Jemima J.," "Getting Over It" and "Come Together." If you loved those....CERTAINLY give this wonderfully written book a chance on your summer reading list. Great Book!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
It all depends on what you're looking for
If you need something light to read on a plane, or by the pool, fine. It makes few demands on the intellect and is at times mildly amusing. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Frenchloki
Good easy to read book
Excellent romantic comedy book. Well written and easy to read. A satisfying read but not too taxing.
Published on 2 Feb 2005
A nice book for every dumped girl
A nice book which shows how you can rebuild yourself after having been dumped. The only thing which is a pity is that the ex-guy comes back which is useless I think, it's like she... Read more
Published on 21 Nov 2002
Put me off of "Romantic Comedy" for life
Maybe I am not the best person to be writing this as my usual genre of writing is horror/Crime but I decided I would branch out and try some modern romantic fiction.... Read more
Published on 1 May 2002
excellent tale of "woman loses man, finds self"
Getting dumped hurts, even when you aren't that sure you like the guy. This story opens on the morning of Araminta "Minty" Malone's wedding day as she gets dressed for... Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2002
Such good fun !!!
I've just read this book for the second time and am still in love with it, everything from poor Uncle Percy to Pedro the Parrot, the main characters go without saying, what can I... Read more
Published on 12 July 2001
More, more, more, please, Isabel Wolff!
I read this book all day and laughed out loud four times. Thanks to you, Ms. Wolff, I never made it out of my pajamas, let alone vacuumed the floor or emptied the dishwasher. Read more
Published on 22 July 2000 by Genie B. Hughes
All about learning not to be a doormat!
I liked this much better than Isabel Wolff's first book, The Trials of Tiffany Trott.
After being jilted at the altar by a bossy, selfish boyfriend, Minty starts learning to... Read more
Published on 24 May 2000
Fun, gripping and with some depth
I bought this book after having really laughed at Tiffany Trott and reading the other amazon reviews for Minty. I really enjoyed it. Read more
Published on 6 May 2000
Everything everybody above said and more!
Having read and loved the Trials of Tiffany Trott, when I saw Isabel Wolff had a second book, I had to buy it, and boy was I glad I did. Read more
Published on 25 April 2000
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