- Hardcover: 362 pages
- Publisher: ISIS Large Print Books; large type edition edition (April 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0753173859
- ISBN-13: 978-0753173855
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (120 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,707,505 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Jane Green's third novel about the business of netting a man will go straight to the bestseller lists." --"Marie Claire
"There's no maybe about it: Jane Green's follow-up to "Jemima J is a righteously hilarious read." --"Glamour
"It's as frothy as a cappuccino-you'll want to gulp it down." --"Essentials Magazine
--This text refers to the Paperback edition.
"There's no maybe about it: Jane Green's follow-up to "Jemima J is a righteously hilarious read." --"Glamour
"It's as frothy as a cappuccino-you'll want to gulp it down." --"Essentials Magazine
--This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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Twenty-seven-year-old Libby is looking out for a rich husband. Nick has no money, but he does make her laugh, whereas Ed, an investment banker, has plenty. Both men like Libby, but can she sacrifice good fun and good looks for money and security? From the author of STRAIGHT TALKING and JEMIMA J.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I admit to loving a bit of chick-lit every now and again, it's my guilty pleasure! I love Maeve Binchey, Marian Keyes, Lesley Pearse and my favourite, Lisa Jewell. I'd not tried Jane Green, so picked this up from the library.... and was massively disappointed!
I found Libby, the main character, to be such an unlikeable character - she's shallow and only interested in money and labels. I couldn't idenify with her at all - she only votes tory because her parents do and is totally uninterested in politics (which I find ridiculous!), she can't name a charity, she hates all pubs and thinks that women who drink pints are horrible. she wears clothes that i wouldn't be seen dead in, and goes to horrible 'classy' bars.
I found Jane Green's characters to be very stereotypical, and little offensive - you are either a right-wing, self-absorbed, label-wearing, white-wine drinking, man-obsessed, BEAUTIFUL, woman, or you are left-wing, scruffy, pint-drinking, UGLY, political woman. hmmm....really??
I found all the characters to be wholly unlikeable - Libby was horrible, Nick wasn't that nice either to be honest, (and their relationship is ridculous - if they are both as Jane Green writes them to be, then they simply would NOT get on - or have anything to do or talk about, without one completely changing their personality), we were supposed to dislike Ed, but actually, I found him quite sweet, and charming, his only failing seemingly to be that he had a moustache and was inexperienced in bed...let's hate him then shall we?
honestly, this was a terrible read. Like I said at the beginning, I love a bit of pulp fiction every now and again, but this was just insulting!
I found Libby, the main character, to be such an unlikeable character - she's shallow and only interested in money and labels. I couldn't idenify with her at all - she only votes tory because her parents do and is totally uninterested in politics (which I find ridiculous!), she can't name a charity, she hates all pubs and thinks that women who drink pints are horrible. she wears clothes that i wouldn't be seen dead in, and goes to horrible 'classy' bars.
I found Jane Green's characters to be very stereotypical, and little offensive - you are either a right-wing, self-absorbed, label-wearing, white-wine drinking, man-obsessed, BEAUTIFUL, woman, or you are left-wing, scruffy, pint-drinking, UGLY, political woman. hmmm....really??
I found all the characters to be wholly unlikeable - Libby was horrible, Nick wasn't that nice either to be honest, (and their relationship is ridculous - if they are both as Jane Green writes them to be, then they simply would NOT get on - or have anything to do or talk about, without one completely changing their personality), we were supposed to dislike Ed, but actually, I found him quite sweet, and charming, his only failing seemingly to be that he had a moustache and was inexperienced in bed...let's hate him then shall we?
honestly, this was a terrible read. Like I said at the beginning, I love a bit of pulp fiction every now and again, but this was just insulting!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When i first picked up this book to read i didn't think it would be as entertaining and engrossing as it was. I had got the book from a car boot sale, and considering i have never read one of her books i was surpised by it. She was a girl who wanted it all just like everbody today who want more. It was funny and witty and it could be related to, how many times have we all got caught up in a situation and can't think of a way out, because we're so worried about hurting that person, no matter how annoying. It was a true girly read which i throughly enjoyed and am going back to read the rest i missed. The only problem was in books now the women always seem to look the part/beautiful what happened to bridget style people who pull the hunks making us feel like it can happen to us, we can get that hunk.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read this on the recommendation of a friend. I had never read this type of book before (first person diary style). But I'm converted. The story was funny. I think this book is mainly for girls. My boyfriend didn't understand half the things that I thought were amusing. It is very insightful into the female way of thinking. I'm now looking to read Jemima J or Straight Talking (both by Jane Green) as I thought Mr Maybe was such an enjoyable read.
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book quite tatty
Book arrive promptly. however was described as in good condition. /and back cover was ripped and boook quite tatty. However other books from this seller in better condition. Read more
Published 7 months ago by awonderfulday
Absolute rubbish.
***SPOILERS*** (Not that you won't see them coming a mile off anyway...)
It is this sort of tosh which gives chick lit a bad name, which is such a shame because when... Read more
It is this sort of tosh which gives chick lit a bad name, which is such a shame because when... Read more
Published 8 months ago by H. Seymour
Mr Maybe
This book is entaining.
Libby dreams all the time what her perfect man will be, how they will live, have lot's of money, live in a big house, what her wedding will be... Read more
Libby dreams all the time what her perfect man will be, how they will live, have lot's of money, live in a big house, what her wedding will be... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Karen Gooderham
Miss Certainly Not...
I have given this book two stars (rather than one) because although it is a truly terrible attempt at escapist chick-lit, it is also unintentionally hilarious due to the... Read more
Published on 24 May 2010 by Laura T
Really predictable, rushed ending.
I enjoyed Jane Green's style of writing, but absolutely agree with the reviewer who said the main character is basically a prostitute prepared to whore herself to an even more... Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2010 by Lily Cad
Mr Maybe
Thoroughly enjoyable, I couldn't put it down. If you want an easy read this will suit you.
Published on 22 April 2009 by D. Carr
What a read!
Well what can I say? This book had me gripped from beggining to end. I couldn't put it down. The plot was fantastic. Read more
Published on 15 Aug 2008 by Ms. S. M. A. Ferguson
fantastic read!!!!
I have only read jemima j by jane green and that was fab - have to say this book did not disappoint - a nice girly read - i finished in a day! Read more
Published on 1 May 2008 by Ms. S. King
Jane Green knows a good chick-lit...
Ok, this book isn't Jemima J which in my opinion is Green's best work to date however, it is amazing in its own right. Libby is a 27-year old who works as a PR. Read more
Published on 23 April 2008 by MK
Libby is unlikeable which is a big problem
I like Jane Green's books, I really do despite how predictable they often are.
The reason I have only given three stars for "Mr Maybe" is because Libby is shallow,... Read more
The reason I have only given three stars for "Mr Maybe" is because Libby is shallow,... Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2007 by Kay
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