Otherwise Engaged : a Novel

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Summary: Fun book for brides-to-be.
Review: Since my fiancé has taken to calling me "bridezilla," I thought I would check out this light-hearted novel. The first few pages had me laughing out loud, and I finished the entire short book (204 pp.) by the next day. The chapters are a month-by-month countdown to the wedding of the main charachter, Eve. When she gets engaged, Eve feels triumphant, especially given her age (she is 36 and has never been married; I'm 34 and in the same boat). Soon, however, she becomes overwhelmed by the entire wedding planning process as well as the "rest of my life" implication of marriage; she starts seeing a therapist and taking Valium (the way she saves each precious Valium for the especially bad moments of her life is hilarious). The story throws in a few unexpected twists involving Eve's assorted group of friends, but you can probably guess the ending. Overall, I found this to be a fun, amusing book, and I would highly recommended it as a great tension reliever for other brides-to-be.

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Summary: Funny Witty and a Great Read
Review: This has to be one of the funniest books I've read in a long time. I kept laughing out loud on the subway reading it. The story of Eve as she goes through a period of elation then confusion and anxiety before her wedding is written in a birlliant, honest and extremely funny way. The writing style is brief with short sentences that add to the comical rhthym. Each chapter is a month that goes up until the big day of the wedding as Eve tells the reader exactly how she feels as she goes through work, wedding planning and life. The book also has some touching moments and draws you deeply into the story. My cousin who just got married said it was hauntingly accurate and painfully honest. Anyway I really recommend it, even if you can't relate to the exact situation, it is well-written, funny, and a great story.

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Summary: Absolutely Fantastic.
Review: This one was passed on to me from a friend and has made its way to every woman I know...it is a hoot and touching as well. I haven't enjoyed a novel this much in years. I was sick to see it end. The heroine is a smart sassy babe who has her faults in spades and admits to every single one. Her love life is under the magnifying glass as she contemplates and lives through a year full of not only being engaged, but being alive and past 30. The world of advertising is delightfully sent up in this uproarious story of marriage and career for the modern woman. From the Ultimatum to the Walk down the aisle, you'll be entranced. Just wanting more now. More! More! More!!!