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Book Summary
Jennifer Weiner's talent shines like never before in this collection of short stories, following the tender, and often hilarious, progress of love and relationships over the course of a lifetime. From a teenager coming to terms with her father's disappearance to a widow accepting two young women into her home, Weiner's eleven stories explore those transformative moments in our every day.
Book Reviews:
"These stories range from an old lady held hostage to a New Yorker who gives up killer real estate for a guy. Weiner's fans will recognize the kooky-kid-sister
sagas, but it's the new territory notably Swim and Dora on the Beach that
shouldn't be missed. A-" - Entertainment Weekly.
"The heroines-hooked-on-bad-boys notion wears thin, but fans will savor Weiner's confidential tone and salty wit. [3 out of 4 stars]." - People.
"Puts Weiner on the map as one of her generation's best literary voices." - The Boston Herald.
"Another delightful example of Jennifer Weiner's tender way with words and
emotions." - Harper's Bazaar.
"The Guy Not Taken showcases a maturing Weiner...In Her Shoes author
Jennifer Weiner is resigned to the fact that in some circles she is referred to
as the 'Queen of Chick Lit.' But I challenge anyone who says her short-story
collection, The Guy Not Taken, isn't serious women's fiction." - USA Today.
"This collection of 11 stories written over the past 15 years reads like a
series of studies for Weiner's larger chick lit portraits .... One roots for
Weiner's characters as they come to terms-and in some cases, heal-from
disappointment and neglect." - PW.
"In her recent novels, notably In Her Shoes, Weiner explores human relationships
in all their complexity, poignancy, and delight. Although Weiner's voice and
settings are very contemporary, the messes people make among family members,
friends, and lovers are as old as time." - Library Journal.
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