The Psycho Ex Game : A Novel (2004)

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Summary: Fast, fun read
Review: This was a fast, fun read. Grant and Lisa, the two main characters, are likable and engaging, and their back and forth email repartee turns into a contest to see who has the most insane ex. I sped so quickly through it that I guess it was inevitable I be disappointed with the ending. It seemed tacked on (and if you don't want a spoiler, please skip this part), as if Winnie and Grant broke up so that Lisa could enter Grant's life. The revelation of Winnie's infidelity doesn't jive, as she and Grant are presented as a happy couple who get along well with each other. As Grant details Winnie's flaws, making her into yet another psycho ex, Lisa is able to take her place. But for the most part, the book is a fun read.

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Summary: A real stinker
Review: Tiresome, whiney, and weak, these self-pitying and self-important characters make the mistake of thinking that their litanies of dismal relationship choices might be interesting to others. Pass on this feeble attempt at humor.

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Summary: Feel instantly better about all your Exes. Buy this book.
Review: With its biting wit and unflinchingly honesty, the Psycho Ex Game is harder to walk away from than a co-dependent relationship. I couldn't put it down. This book is a must-read for anyone who's been stuck in a bad relationship and wondered how they got there.