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We’ve all had them – but can Dayna find the diamond amongst the rough?
A hilarious and high-concept novel about love in the 21st century for the Facebook generation, published in the run-up to Valentine’s Day.
Everyone's had rubbish boyfriends but Dayna Harris seems to have had more than her fair share.
Now, aged 27, Dayna lies on her maternity bed, thinking back, with every excruciating contraction, to the ghosts of boyfriends past. Against a nostalgic soundtrack of 90s pop classics, we're taken on a journey of her romantic history, beginning with Simon, with a penchant for cuddly toys and the libido of a rabbit.
On to earnest Chris, an aspiring musician and professional vegetarian. He's lovely but he and carnivore beauty therapist Danya are chalk and cheese.
Then there's Cockney geezer Archie. A joker and entrepreneur, she falls hook, line and sinker for him. But then he starts making excuses not to see her - but not for the reason she thinks.
A brief blip at an uber-cool party with drop-dead gorgeous artist Gabriel is followed by Mark, kind to kittens, old people and small children and too good to be true. Until Dayna finds out his shocking secret….
Just as she's despairing of ever finding The One, Cristian walks into her life. Dressed like a male model, he knows all the right people and treats her like a princess. So why doesn't her heart sing?
A chance encounter with all of her exes brings her to the present day - and the maternity ward. But who's the daddy?
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As an avid reader, there is very little I won't bother picking up (usually sci-fi- sorry). I'm currently doing a Literature course and as some of the set texts are quite heavy going I like to pop a few easy reading books in the basket when out shopping, not usually expecting a great deal from them though. Until Rubbish Boyfriends! Got it on Friday and finished it last night- quite late too as there was no way I was getting any sleep without finding out who the father was.
It is a written in such an easy way, you genuinely feel you know the characters but with enough unreality to allow you to escape your own day-to-day which, lets face it- it's why we're reading in the first place.
Rarely would I feel the desire to post a comment but this book deserves it because I want to reiterate other posts on how enjoyable a read Rubbish Boyfriends is. And because I'm hoping 'Jessie Jones' (whomever you may be) is reading and maybe decides there is the market for a follow up :) Congrats!
It is a written in such an easy way, you genuinely feel you know the characters but with enough unreality to allow you to escape your own day-to-day which, lets face it- it's why we're reading in the first place.
Rarely would I feel the desire to post a comment but this book deserves it because I want to reiterate other posts on how enjoyable a read Rubbish Boyfriends is. And because I'm hoping 'Jessie Jones' (whomever you may be) is reading and maybe decides there is the market for a follow up :) Congrats!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I loved the concept of this book and hoped I'd identify with the main character, having had my share of rubbish boyfriends! However, I didn't find the book at all funny and didn't like how the author basically gave the game away by telling the reader what exactly what was wrong with each boyfriend through less than subtle hints, but then dragged it out until the irritating main character finally worked it out herself. I thought it would have worked much better if it was sprung upon the reader and there were more surprises and twists.
The book was very slow to begin with and the main character was extremely annoying, I even considered putting it down at one point, but kept on and it seemed to get more interesting - but was met with a rushed and ridiculous ending, that is not even explained.
I didn't find the story at all believable or witty. The main character stays friends with her first ex, who treats her very badly, which I found silly and not very well thought out by the author. One of her other boyfriend's, Mark, turns up during her labour because he volunteers at that hospital and they just so happen to bump into each other - which felt like a rubbish soap storyline. I didn't see the point of this, as it only seemed to pad things out rather than adding anything to the story.
I won't spoil the ending, but it made no sense whatsoever and the whole thing was quite poor. I'm sure some would disagree, but for me it was more like 'Rubbish Book' than 'Rubbish Boyfriends'.
The book was very slow to begin with and the main character was extremely annoying, I even considered putting it down at one point, but kept on and it seemed to get more interesting - but was met with a rushed and ridiculous ending, that is not even explained.
I didn't find the story at all believable or witty. The main character stays friends with her first ex, who treats her very badly, which I found silly and not very well thought out by the author. One of her other boyfriend's, Mark, turns up during her labour because he volunteers at that hospital and they just so happen to bump into each other - which felt like a rubbish soap storyline. I didn't see the point of this, as it only seemed to pad things out rather than adding anything to the story.
I won't spoil the ending, but it made no sense whatsoever and the whole thing was quite poor. I'm sure some would disagree, but for me it was more like 'Rubbish Book' than 'Rubbish Boyfriends'.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I loved this book, i couldn't put it down!! Dayna was an fantastic strong, beleivable character. The book had the ability to make me laugh and make me sad with the whos the daddy question keeping me hooked until the end. I would definately recommend this book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
couison
Brilliant a very good read, funny, witty, an excellent feel good read. I was literally laughing out loud quite a few times.
Excellent value.well worth the pruce.
Excellent value.well worth the pruce.
Published 1 month ago by Flossy
Great, lighthearted but very funny xxx
I bought this book for 99p- first real bargain kindle book i had bought so wasn't really expecting much! I was very pleasently surprised!!!! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Joanne
I wrote a song, I wrote a song for you....
This book was based on a a 27 year old (just like me), going through labour and for some reason (I can't remember why), she was flashing back to her boyfriends past with every... Read more
Published 2 months ago by A. Shearwani
Better than average chicklit
I took a punt on this book as it was cheap, but really enjoyed it! I liked the main character, and enjoyed playing "guess the father". Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mamphy
Didn't enjoy this one.
Where to start with "Rubbish Boyfriends." Well, although the writing is good, and the initial premise is great there are a few too many problems with this novel to make it really... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Antonia Chalk
Predictable (but oddly likeable) boyfriends
A very readable if somewhat annoying book at times! Dayna's encounters with her six boyfriends (five if you don't count Gabriel) leading up to the revelation of who fathered the... Read more
Published 7 months ago by madaboutbooks
Surprisingly good
I wasn't convinced by this book when I started reading it but the more I read it the more I couldn't put it down. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Banj
Can we have a sequel?
I bought this book initially because I loved the honesty of the title and the eye-catching cover. A few pages in and I was totally gripped. Read more
Published 17 months ago by novelicious.com
The best book i have ever read!
I bought this book after a recomendation from a friend and i loved it! I laughed so much and cried in places, there are so many different situations presented everyone will be able... Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2009 by Lovely Lyss
Story? What story?
Having read the other reviews i bought this book and wished i hadn't whilst the idea of the book is great the story content is disappointing the characters are a little irratating... Read more
Published on 29 Jun 2008 by Ms. S. D. Hall
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