Honeymoon: A Novel

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Summary: Unbearable
Review: I found myself unable to finish this piece of shallow, celebrity culture kitsch.

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Summary: Unbearable
Review: I really enjoyed this book. Some parts were a bit far-fetched but that's what a book is supposed to do...take you on an adventure that probably would never happen in real life. I found the author's writing to be very humourous and I found myself comparing myself to the one of the character. I could not put the book down. A great read for someone who wonders if there is really just one true soul mate.

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Summary: Every Girls Dream
Review: I really enjoyed this book. It is every girls dream to find her soul mate. The love of her life. Honey thought she found hers and then she lost him, or did she? When she finds him again, look out! Amy Jenkins style is very engaging, it's like talking to a girl friend. It is a wacky and compelling story, that draws the reader in, cheering Honey on, and sharing her sorrows. Many of us can relate to the search for Mr. Right, and all the mistakes and second guessing that go along with the search. Amy Jenkins humour and sensitivity, make this a must read.

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Summary: loved this book
Review: I really enjoyed this book. Some parts were a bit far-fetched but that's what a book is supposed to do...take you on an adventure that probably would never happen in real life. I found the author's writing to be very humourous and I found myself comparing myself to the one of the character. I could not put the book down. A great read for someone who wonders if there is really just one true soul mate.

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Summary: YAWN
Review: I struggled through two chapters, telling myself this book is going to get better. I guess I was anticipating something along the lines of Marian Keyes or Helen Fielding. What a disappointment! How did this book get published? Moreover, too bad I can't get my money back. Does make a nice window prop though.

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Summary: fun, cute pageturner
Review: I thought this was an adorable book that would be great to read on a plane or on a beach. I finished it within two days and really enjoyed it. It's not a serious book, but I did find it thought-provoking and could identify with many of the characters' emotions. I would definetly recommend this to a friend who wanted a quick, fun read.

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Summary: A Great Beach Read
Review: It seems that the world of women's fiction is hopping with a new trend... twenty to thirtsomethings looking for the love of their lives while finding theirselves. You've got many to chose from, _Animal Husbandry_, _Dating Big Bird_, _Getting Over It_, _Jemmima J_, the classic _Bridget Jones' Diary_, the list goes on and on. But what if the thirtysomething was already married? That's the twist that Amy Jenkins spins on this new trend in writing that is rapidly becoming old hat. While _Honeymoon_ is definitely not the most profound piece of writing that you will ever encounter, I found the characters to be well developed and the plot to be very unique and interesting. The plot device of soul mates has always held my attention and the way that Amy Jenkins spices it up is absolutely delicious. Honey is a sympathetic character that has many facets to her personality- it is easy for the reader to identify with her struggles while wondering what choice Honey will have to make. The secondary characters of Ed, Mac, Ven, Della, and Paul were delightful and when I grew a little tired of Honey's rantings, their stories were lovely to read about. Amy Jenkins is a very talented writer and though I havn't seen her television series, I'm excited to look for her movie _Elephant Juice_. She kept the plot moving and mixed enough pop culture into the book to keep it easy to identify with. Although some of the situations that Honey managed to get herself into were a little unbelievable, on the whole I found _Honeymoon_ to be a wonderful, lite read to pick up on an afternoon when I had nothing else planned. It's a wonderful break from reality and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a good laugh (as I found myself chuckling out loud many times) and a cute story.

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Summary: In the tradition of Bridget Jones...
Review: It seems that the world of women's fiction is hopping with a new trend... twenty to thirtsomethings looking for the love of their lives while finding theirselves. You've got many to chose from, _Animal Husbandry_, _Dating Big Bird_, _Getting Over It_, _Jemmima J_, the classic _Bridget Jones' Diary_, the list goes on and on. But what if the thirtysomething was already married? That's the twist that Amy Jenkins spins on this new trend in writing that is rapidly becoming old hat. While _Honeymoon_ is definitely not the most profound piece of writing that you will ever encounter, I found the characters to be well developed and the plot to be very unique and interesting. The plot device of soul mates has always held my attention and the way that Amy Jenkins spices it up is absolutely delicious. Honey is a sympathetic character that has many facets to her personality- it is easy for the reader to identify with her struggles while wondering what choice Honey will have to make. The secondary characters of Ed, Mac, Ven, Della, and Paul were delightful and when I grew a little tired of Honey's rantings, their stories were lovely to read about. Amy Jenkins is a very talented writer and though I havn't seen her television series, I'm excited to look for her movie _Elephant Juice_. She kept the plot moving and mixed enough pop culture into the book to keep it easy to identify with. Although some of the situations that Honey managed to get herself into were a little unbelievable, on the whole I found _Honeymoon_ to be a wonderful, lite read to pick up on an afternoon when I had nothing else planned. It's a wonderful break from reality and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a good laugh (as I found myself chuckling out loud many times) and a cute story.

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Summary: Fun Book
Review: It was a fun book,... always moving. Even though some of the story lines are a little unbelievable,... they are always entertaining. In the big picture of the book, there is some truth in the way, it all works out in life. I enjoyed reading this book!

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Summary: Female, Fertile, Frustrated
Review: It's the new rage. Thirty-something single woman desperately seeking soulmate/marriage partner. The problem for Honey, the protagonist of this novel, is that they might not be one and the same. Engaged to Ed--by any account, a good catch--Honey is ridden with what-ifs regarding Alex, the guy she spent one blissful night with years ago. And so the novel moves from London to New York to Mexico, and asks questions about relationships, expectations, soulmates, love, life and all that jazz. Honey is a likeable, clumsy Bridget Jones personality with no apologies about her many flaws. A modern day e-pistolary format, it tends to drag a little in places but will keep you reading. Overall, a fun beach book. Nothing more, nothing less.