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Summary: Wistful, intelligent, wry and delightful
Review: This is a book you'll gobble up, then pass to a friend, especially if she is like the protagonist--wry, intelligent, and unapologetic about her love of clothes. It's second-hand Rose coping with too many sisters, a consignment shop (fabulous details), Washington, D.C., and a heart divided--all delicious.
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Summary: Waste of time
Review: This is a glimpse inside the head of an insufferable woman. If this is your idea of a good time, read on. Otherwise, don't waste your time.
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Summary: I couldn't put it down!
Review: This is exactly my favorite type of book -- somewhere between literary fiction and romance novels. I think "Cupid and Diana" will appeal to fans of Laurie Colwin and Anne Tyler. The heroine was so appealing and complex; I was really rooting for her. I was so sorry when the book ended (even though the conclusion is perfect), and even sorrier to find that it's Christina Bartolomeo's only novel. More, please, soon!
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Summary: A great beach read
Review: This is one of the best beach reads of my summer. There is a fairly good plotline, well-developed characters and actually a bit of suspense (will she? won't she?).Being a single 20-something, I found I could relate to Diana somewhat, and her predicament twinged my sympathies. While not on the same level as "Bridget Jones" (my summer 1998 fave beach read) either comedically or overall, this is still a fun, consistent story.
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Summary: Shallow, but interesting enough to keep you reading.
Review: This was a fairly good first attempt by the author. The comparison of the families and differences in religion between Diana and Phillip became somewhat mundane. However, it was a good love story to read on a rainy day when you don't feel like thinking.
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Summary: Nice summer read
Review: This was an enjoyable book to read and I found Diana to be a refreshing character. I could really relate to her and her experiences!
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Summary: A must read for women (and especially) men
Review: When my best female friend urged me to read Cupid & Diana, I was reluctant. As a man, I couldn't see what would be in it for me. Boy, was I wrong. Before I could even utter another word of protest, I had devoured the book--page by delicious page. Geared to the twenty- to forty-something female set, Cupid & Diana doesn't disappoint its primary audience--offering up splendid descriptions of vintage clothing (one of Diana's many passions); fresh perceptions on subjects as wide-ranging as family, religion, and careers; and the intriguing personal journey of Diana Campanella, the novel's very likable, never-say-die heroine. But Cupid & Diana's appeal is not limited to women. Without ever resorting to trite "Mars/Venus" stereotyping and its attendant male bashing, Cupid and Diana opened my eyes to some simple but, for some reason, stubborn truths about romance and dating. The most important being that, in the end, what women want in a man may not be that much different from what men want in a woman: a friend to laugh with during the day, a lover to fall asleep with at night. On my next date, I'll be sure to take with me the wit and wisdom of Cupid & Diana.
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Summary: Readable yet without passion
Review: While this book is a quick read, it was devoid of emotion. I had a hard time getting excited about the characters and found the majority of them self-involved and not that interesting. Although reading the book was not an unpleasant experience, I would not recommend it to a friend.
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