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SEX IN THE CITY MEETS GOOD IN BED'I absolutely loved it ... I could not put it down' MARIAN KEYES
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SEX IN THE CITY MEETS GOOD IN BED'I absolutely loved it ... I could not put it down' MARIAN KEYES
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a top-notch slice of chick lit from an author who writes very clearly and vividly about two friends and a summer where everything changes for them.
Rachel is a lawyer working in New York - hates her job, approaching thirty, no man in sight. She is best friends with Darcy, who has travelled through a charmed life - has a high-paid PR job she loves, still has a summer of being in her twenties and is about to be married to Dex, to whom she was introduced by Rachel. For Rachel's thirtieth Darcy arranges a party and proceeds to get royally drunk. When she is taken home, Rachel and Dex embark on a series of events that will have far-reaching consequences.
A lot of chick lit deals with infidelity, but this book takes you to the core of the issues. Should you tell? Do you actually love the guy? Why are you doing it? Should you/do you feel guilty? The story is told from a first person perspective and so we 'hear' Rachel's thoughts as she agonises over her actions. Consequently this book has a lot of depth and really causes you to identify with Rachel, despite the fact she is doing something she really shouldn't.
I simply could not put the book down - the story was told simply, with excellent choice of words to keep driving the plot along. There were light-hearted moments, and I really enjoyed all of Rachel's memories about her friendship with Darcy when they were both school children. I particularly identified when Darcy sends a note to a boy asking him to check the box of which girl he would like to be with!
Rachel and Dex were both wonderful characters to read about, and Darcy was brought to fascinating life. I think many girls have a friend who seems to be more beautiful, luckier, gets the guy everyone lusts after, and so it becomes easy to take Rachel's side - especially when Darcy drops her shocking bombshell in the climax to this story.
I would recommend this to those who enjoy Marian Keyes.
Rachel is a lawyer working in New York - hates her job, approaching thirty, no man in sight. She is best friends with Darcy, who has travelled through a charmed life - has a high-paid PR job she loves, still has a summer of being in her twenties and is about to be married to Dex, to whom she was introduced by Rachel. For Rachel's thirtieth Darcy arranges a party and proceeds to get royally drunk. When she is taken home, Rachel and Dex embark on a series of events that will have far-reaching consequences.
A lot of chick lit deals with infidelity, but this book takes you to the core of the issues. Should you tell? Do you actually love the guy? Why are you doing it? Should you/do you feel guilty? The story is told from a first person perspective and so we 'hear' Rachel's thoughts as she agonises over her actions. Consequently this book has a lot of depth and really causes you to identify with Rachel, despite the fact she is doing something she really shouldn't.
I simply could not put the book down - the story was told simply, with excellent choice of words to keep driving the plot along. There were light-hearted moments, and I really enjoyed all of Rachel's memories about her friendship with Darcy when they were both school children. I particularly identified when Darcy sends a note to a boy asking him to check the box of which girl he would like to be with!
Rachel and Dex were both wonderful characters to read about, and Darcy was brought to fascinating life. I think many girls have a friend who seems to be more beautiful, luckier, gets the guy everyone lusts after, and so it becomes easy to take Rachel's side - especially when Darcy drops her shocking bombshell in the climax to this story.
I would recommend this to those who enjoy Marian Keyes.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I loved this book. My impression after the first chapter was: "predictable", but I was hooked by the second chapter. The storyline proved to be more believable than predictable. I found myself identifying with the truly likeable and real heroine. Without being heavy or boring this book exposes character traits typical of many of us. There was just enough humour and tension to keep me turning the pages and I finished the book in just a couple of days.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I had seen the trailer for the film and decided the story looked good, so decided to buy the book. I absolutely loved it, could not put it down. The story itself managed to be refreshing in comparison to many books of this genre, in that I genuinly did not know how the story would end, since there would always be a sad element to whatever way I felt it could go, however, I loved the ending. This is the first book I have read by Emily Gifin, and I am definately a big fan now. A must read!!!
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Hooked
This story was brilliant. I was hooked when I read this, couldn't put it down and started to re-read it. Much better than the film too.
Published 1 month ago by nickys
Simple yet enjoyable
I enjoyed this book so much, a friend recommended it to me when I was in a really alike situation as the one described. It's funny that it came up just when i needed it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by MaggieWhy
What an excellent book
This is a can't put down book, it grabs your attention all the way through and is not predictable and cliched like some of this genre. A thoroughly enjoyable read. Read more
Published 5 months ago by lwin87
Not what I expected
I watched the movie first, and when I found out it was based on a book I got really excited because I could see the potential for it to be a good, light read. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Sayyida
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Something Borrowed as recently become my favourite book and film. If you have watched the film then read the book and vice versa. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Rachel
something borrowed
i made a mistake of watching the film first i lent this book from the library i skip most of the book cause i watch most of the film first but i say it was a good ending to the... Read more
Published 8 months ago by vicki
idrisa
Really enjoyable read. Amusing and easy-to-read. The only reason I'm giving it four stars is because it's not really very "literary". Cant wait for the next one.
Published 9 months ago by idrisa
friendship and love
This is a very entertaining book with all ingredients a good dramaic story contains. There is a clear duality between the good girl and the party girl. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Julia Sonnerup
A good book about a taboo subject
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Published 11 months ago by E. Murphy
Starts well then disappoints
I tried to race through the book before seeing the film. The first few chapters seemed really promising - an enjoying chick lit read and I very much enjoyed it, getting to know the... Read more
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