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Ever been dumped? No? You're lying. Mike Gayle, previously a contributor to FHM and Just Seventeen magazines has dipped his pen in the inkpot of universal experience and written a comic novel underpinned by rejection and the ripples (or tidal waves) it continues to produce for years afterwards. For exactly three years afterwards in the case of Will Kelly, assigned to the "history" drawer on his 23rd birthday by Aggi, (she of the titular moniker) and who is now undergoing his 26th "celebration" alone in his bedsit in Archway, North London.
English teacher, serial smoker and serious list-maker--Will is a Numnul, to quote Gayle; a "New Nineties New Man New Lad", living an existence that screams "Single!". Can you fall in love over the telephone with someone you've never met? Should your best friend sleep with your girlfriend? And just how many presents should a platonic friend send you on your birthday? In real time the novel takes place over a weekend, but in effect it traces a journey that has led to this tumultuous birthday, when Will considers marriage, death, fatherhood and Pot Noodles (but not in that order).
Helen Fielding and Nick Hornby are two names that will understandably haunt Mike Gayle, whose prescriptive hero has been dubbed the "male Bridget Jones", but Gayle's book probably owes more to early Martin Amis, soaked as it is in a fever of male self-pity redolent of The Rachel Papers or Success, though without the literary flourishes or darkness. Ultimately My Legendary Girlfriend is pulp fiction for the Pulp generation, an old-fashioned morality tale dressed up as an enjoyable romp that should appeal to lovers of Men Behaving Badly and anyone who has suffered the ignominy of having a Sting song quoted at them to justify a break-up.--David Vincent
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‘Comic...fizzy. Here comes the male Bridget Jones’ (Mirror )
'Full of belly-laughs and painfully acute observations' (Independent on Sunday )
'Touching and funny' (Mirror )
'Full of belly-laughs and painfully acute observations' (Independent on Sunday )
'Touching and funny' (Mirror )
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Firstly I must commend Mr Gayle for writing a romantic novel from the male perpective. No doubt there must male writers of this genre in the market place, but they don't spring to mind.Having read some of the reviews for this book, I can understand that the main protanganist,Will, can get a little bit irksome. But, I didn't find that to be the case. I enjoyed the various characters that amble into Wills life. I also loved the ending that caught me by surprise. A great first novel.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It was so like my life! I couldn't stop reading it. I now have bought his other book, even though money is short - I just HAD to! I am now waiting impatiently for his new book in August 2000. I would recommend EVERYONE to read this author. I'm just sorry he has only written 3 books - PLEASE write more Mr Gayle! I am passing this book on to anyone I can...especially my kind-of -ex boyfriend. He never reads books and so, if he can read it, then that is a BIG recommendation in itself. Mr Gayles observations are great! From a 33yr old single female- a BIGnew-recruited fan x
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Mike Gayle has produced possibly one of the greatest books that I have ever read. My identification with the character was almost spooky. Men should read this book to see how much of themselves they see, Women should read this book to see how much of their partners they see, and anyone who has been in love should read this book to just realise life.
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Fun read, brings back memories
I have to admit that I found very much of myself in Mike Gayle's main character from "My Legendary Girlfriend". Read more
Published 4 months ago by steelo
NOT such a legendary book
Okay, my first foray into the world of Lad Lit came only in November 2011 with a self-published book that had me literally crying with laughter. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Best Books To Read
Not bad.
I find Mike Gayle's books (Wish you were here, Life of the party, His 'n Hers) engaging so of course I wanted to read My Legendary Girlfriend aswel. Read more
Published 20 months ago by H. van Loon
Classic Love Hexagon
The entire book is set over less than four days in the life of one guy, shockingly enough the main character actually does experience enough love life ups, downs and complete... Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2009 by aceadrian
My Legendary Girlfriend
A comedy romanance novel from a male point of view which came over very open and honest, absolutely hilarious and very refreshing.
Published on 14 Aug 2009 by coz
On and on and on
There are very few books that I have not finished - i see it as similarly impolite to walking out of a play. But I'm afraid that I did not finish this book. Read more
Published on 14 July 2008 by Literary Lunatic
'Hard work' review (below) was right...
Agree totally with 'manwithnoname's review below - I don't like to be negative either but I read this book a few years ago on holiday and because it was my first Mike Gayle, I've... Read more
Published on 28 May 2007 by pixie
I was about 6 yrs too old for this book
I was reading this book when i was travelling aroung Europe alone in 2005 and for that it was ok, but the main character i just want'ed to punch... Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2007 by SL Malmstrom
captvating
Having read the other four books following this Ihave to say that this for me stands out above the others. Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2006 by S. C. W. Andrews
Hard work
I dont like to be negative but unfortunatley I feel I have to be after reading this book. There are some parts that managed to keep me interested but I felt that the book was a... Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2006 by manwithnoname
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