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Summary: If you are a girl or know one, read this book
Review: "How To Meet Cute Boys" is a disarmingly funny debut novel. I found myself laughing out loud at Deanna Kizis' keen observations -- observations that only a girl could bring to the page. She is fearless in her writing. She is not afraid to let her heroine "Ben" be (sometimes painfully) honest in her pursuit of love in LA. The book is especially fun to read because it inventively mixes quizzes and magazine articles into the text, giving a glimpse of how a writer finds inspiration. We see how "Ben" works out her issues in print. If you are a girl or you know a girl or if you just want to understand how a girl thinks, read this book!
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Summary: unsatisfying
Review: ...There are several spot-on, laugh out loud observations about commitment-phobic men and the dating/party scene in Los Angeles. I savor a good girl in the city read as much as the next girl in the city. However, the character in this book is such a neurotic, spineless victim that this book became increasingly difficult to enjoy. Far from being as original and sophisticated as other good Chick Lit we all love (Candace Bushnell, Jane Green, Helen Fielding, etc.)
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Summary: humorous chick lit tale
Review: At the Los Angeles based Filly magazine, twenty seven years old Benjamina Franklin works as the advice columnist on dating. Ironically, her own love life has flushed down the toilet since she finally accepted advice from her live-in lover Jack to just go, which Ben did. Embarrassingly she needs a date to escort her to her younger sister's wedding, but has no prospects.At a party attended by real VIPs, some PIPs (phony important people) and a horde of wannabes, Ben meets Max, owner of the Super Very Good T-shirt company. They hit if off immediately, but Ben panics when she learns that she is robbing the cradle as Max is not yet legal drinking age being only twenty-one. Encouraged by her boss at Filly, Ben hunts Max, but as she catches her prey, he escapes, suffering from commitment phobia. Ben reassesses her needs as she realizes she was cradle snatching. HOW TO MEET CUTE BOYS is a cute (in spite of profanities), humorous chick lit tale starring a precocious lead protagonist. The tale contains Ben's amusing advice column intermingled throughout the story line. That technique leads to plenty of laughter, but also disrupts the prime plot. Fans who enjoy asides (the columns) will find Deanna Kizis' novel extra fun although the ending seems out of character for Ben. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: Not for me
Review: Benjamin Franklin(OK,the name was just a bit too cute)writes for Filly Magazine. She(yes, she)is also trying to find a man who will commit,or just not be an absolute s**t. When her sister Audrey announces her engagement,Ben not only has to reconsider her single state,she has to find a date for the wedding."How to Meet Cute Boys" is liberally sprinkled with articles,quizzes and wisdom pulled from Filly magazine. Ben used their wisdom as she navigates the single life. And she comes to realize that her life is not so bad after all.This book is filled with pop references and pop psychology. It is a bit too lightweight and fluffy for my taste(or my age group). I got way too many snickers diricted my way as I tried to read this at my desk Maybe a good read for someone younger
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Summary: Cotton Candy for the Mind
Review: Benjamina Franklin (yes, that is her real name - as the story goes, her parents were on some heavy drugs when they thought of it) should be walking on air. She has a great job as a writer for a popular women's magazine, a nice apartment, supportive friends - and she gets invited to the best parties. What she doesn't have is "The One" - that perfect relationship she so eagerly craves. When Bejnamina meets Max, and falls hard, she starts to believe he might be "The One". But when he flashes a fake ID to get into a bar, she realizes her problems are only beginning. Max is cute, single, owns his own clothing line, and seems to genuinely like Benjamina - but he's only 20. Can a guy that young be ready for the kind of commitment Benjamina has in mind? Or is he destined to break her heart? HOW TO MEET CUTE BOYS is a fun, light-hearted novel about one woman's relationship struggles. The first-person writing style allows the reader in-depth insight into Benjamina's most personal thoughts and feelings, such as her constant self-doubt and insecurity. A cast of colorful secondary characters accompanies Benjamina throughout the novel. Magazine articles and quizzes, like the ones you'd find in Cosmopolitan, give the novel the feel of a guilty-pleasure. Pick it up if you're into fluffy, and often hilarious reading material. HOW TO MEET CUTE BOYS is like cotton candy for your mind!
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Summary: Hilariously Funny With Fun Illustrations
Review: Benjamina Franklin is her name and finding a wonderful cute boy is her game. In Deanna Kizis's new novel, eaders will get to follow Ben on all her dating adventures, okay more like misadventures. Ben writes for Filly Magazine giving advice on everything from relationships to friendships but when it comes to finding a Mr. Perfect for herself even her own advice doesn't seem to hold up to well. To add to the pressure, Ben's little sister is getting married leaving her six months to find herself a boyfriend. It doesn't take long for Ben to land Max but she soon begins to wonder if he is really the perfect guy for her. Maybe everything she thought she wanted in a relationship is not what it's all cracked up to be and maybe the perfect guy is really all smoke and mirrors. How to Meet Cute Boys is a funny, feel good read. Anyone who has ever been on a bad date will look back and laugh after spending a few hours in Ben's world. So grab a pen and a copy of Deanna Kizis's new book because this tale of the single life is hilariously funny and full of games, tips and tricks, dating and relationship statistics and magazine styled quizzes. With witty characters and a comical story line this is a feel good novel that will have readers enjoying every page until the very end.
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Summary: Words may fail me.
Review: Chick Lit may have hit its nadir (or is it zenith?) with "How To Meet Cute Boys," a novel that verges on self-parody. Lead character in publishing, imbued with hipster references, lots of pink type, lots of girly drinks, lots of self-deprecating comments, lots of boy angst. But what really makes this book stand out is the self-centered, narcissistic and neurotic character of the 27-year-old Benjamina Franklin (oh, boy). Her thoughts and actions were based on one of two principles: (A) How can I get a boyfriend? and (B) How do you think I can get a boyfriend? With that in mind, it's not surprising when her new beau, the 21-year-old Max, starts getting a little freaked out. Any dating veteran will wince with recognition at his telltale signs of an increasingly disinterested lover, but as a reader I had another, stronger reaction: Damn straight. This guy's pretty sensible for his age. If we weren't supposed to see Benjamina as a victim, "How To Meet Cute Boys" could have the bones of a good satire. The idea of someone suffering through unrequited love - yet being uncomfortable when it comes to sharing the bathroom to brush your teeth - is pretty funny. My low rating of the book stems from the usual assortment of novel-writing sins: plot is nonexistent, it's not very funny and the writing's no great shakes. (Extra discredit for repeated brand-name dropping.) However, I must give the novel its props in one respect: reading it, I felt the bite of recognition for a time in my life where I was every bit as obnoxious and clueless when it came to men. Still, owning up to it doesn't mean I was justified; I look back and cringe. I wish the author felt the same way.
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Summary: compare and contrast
Review: deanna kizis' "how to meet cute boys" is a well-written account of a smart single girl's struggle with a going-nowhere relationship in modern los angeles, but it really has little in common with the 1984 teen romp "revenge of the nerds."
"revenge of the nerds" (ROTN) is a movie. "how to meet cute boys" (HTMCB) is a clever chick-lit book. ROTN has booger, louis, gilbert, lamar, poindexter, and wormser. HTMCB doesn't even have wormser. in ROTN, the nerds win the greek carnival with a "rap by little ol' me, lamar." in HTMCB, no one raps at all, and there's not one electric violin.
there was one part of HTMCB where the main character cleans up her house a bit for guests, which i guess you could compare to the scene where the tri-lams have to fix up the run-down frat house they found, but that would really be a stretch.
in short, this book is recommended to anyone looking for an easy-to-read, occasionally funny, smart, but not-too-deep read. but if you're looking for anything similar to "revenge of the nerds," i'd turn your attention elsewhere, cuz this is not the book for you.
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Summary: Chic-Lit with Cosmo Appeal
Review: Deanna Kizis, West Coast Editor at Elle magazine, delivers a cute and entertaining debut addition to the chic-lit genre. Although the advice and dating policies are not what I'd take to heart, this remains a light, humorous break from the real world. 27-year-old Benjamina Franklin (a.k.a. Ben) is a journalist at a successful woman's magazine, which gives her almost instant access to the hottest parties and social events in L.A. You'd think finding a boyfriend would be easy. Wrong. As Ben continues her neurotic search, she must deal with the jealousy she feels towards her younger sister who's now engaged, her not-so-helpful friends (one of whom is an analytical psychology student), her boss who's always looking for a new and romantic article from Ben, and Ben's mother. You'll just have to read about Ben's mother. You wouldn't believe me if I told you! The chic-lit genre is becoming very popular among women, probably in their 20s and 30s. This addition is light, refreshing and funny at times. What I thought was unique, were the numorous Cosmo-like quizes and dating tips added throughout the story. For me, this book provided a nice break from the heavier reading I also enjoy.
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Summary: Must READ.
Review: Giggling from start to finish, "Cute Boys" was a breeze and the perfect weekend read for chilling by the pool. Beautifully crafted and highly addictive, Ben's story had me smiling away and there's much more depth to the book than the "cute" cover suggests.
The ending isn't picture perfect (as this genre of book tends to be), I found it to be refreshingly true to life. It's rewarding like the rest of the book, and this kind of realism elevates the material and ensures the book isn't just a fun read but a satisfying and thoughtful journey.
Go read!
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