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A rollicking and raucous first-person tale details a young woman's quest for Mr. Right and all that can go wrong in the search for the perfect sexual relationship. Reprint.
288 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2000
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April 28, 2011
I picked up this book because I needed an easy read for a plane ride. Ultimately, I needed to the invoke the "life is too short to read truly bad books rule"and could not finish it.
The book is trying to hard to recreate the Bridget Jones, or even Sex in The City magic but fails miserably. I'm no prude and will read well done romance, erotica, etc., but this book was poorly executed. The partying, the sex, the drugs all seemed calculated to shock, rather than play a role in the story. The lead character was so shallow it was hard to care what happened to her. The first person narrative style was not well done either.
The book is trying to hard to recreate the Bridget Jones, or even Sex in The City magic but fails miserably. I'm no prude and will read well done romance, erotica, etc., but this book was poorly executed. The partying, the sex, the drugs all seemed calculated to shock, rather than play a role in the story. The lead character was so shallow it was hard to care what happened to her. The first person narrative style was not well done either.
July 20, 2010
Sheer hilarity!! Reads like Bridget Jones meets Sex and the City (with a splash of Ab Fab, maybe?). So, if the word cock (when not referencing a rooster) offends you, beware! This is not the book for you. Actually, cock is putting it mildly for this book, so really, keep your prudish ass away!! Don't say I didn't warn you.
Anyway, for the rest of you shameless hussies, feel free to enjoy a romp through chapters called Boogie Nights in Highgate, Cockism, Cumuppance, Fucked Up and Mad, and Fuck 'n' Dump (to name a few). Yes, the characters are shallow, promiscuous, self-centered, delusional, and ridiculous...but, only in the best possible way!
Anyway, for the rest of you shameless hussies, feel free to enjoy a romp through chapters called Boogie Nights in Highgate, Cockism, Cumuppance, Fucked Up and Mad, and Fuck 'n' Dump (to name a few). Yes, the characters are shallow, promiscuous, self-centered, delusional, and ridiculous...but, only in the best possible way!
April 18, 2016
I read this book years ago... I think I was in my mid teens. I loved it, and randomly today I just remembered the name and thought I'd find it online, because God help me if I could ever find the book in my house. haha. So now I remember, I think I might buy it again. The fact that after all these years I still remember it, says something. It was funny, sad, romantic.. just everything you want in a chick lit book, although back then it was just called 'Women's Fiction'. Look at me, I sound all old and fancy :P Anyway, you should read this book, and the next one, Hard, because they're great :)
September 6, 2013
I read this book on recommendation from my mom. I must admit it was hilariously funny and made me laugh out loud in public places. Good if you want a mindless read as there's no real pint to this book. I did love it though it's like a train wreck...you know you shouldn't look but you just can't help it. I know I shouldn't have enjoyed it but I just couldn't help myself.
April 22, 2008
Absolutely hilarious! I can't seem to put it down.
I love her pot and porn parties! :)
She says it best....
"Size matters. A lot. There is nothing more disappointing then reaching for a dill and pulling out a gherkin!"
GREAT!!!! Perfect for the single woman struggling with dating.
I love her pot and porn parties! :)
She says it best....
"Size matters. A lot. There is nothing more disappointing then reaching for a dill and pulling out a gherkin!"
GREAT!!!! Perfect for the single woman struggling with dating.
July 15, 2008
absolutely hilarious! i liked it way more than any books of its genre, possibly because it mirrored my early twenties
February 20, 2020
DNF. Just couldn't relate to her. Will not waste any more of time when I have so many other books to read.
May 4, 2023
I only read this book because I was doing the A-Z book challenge and thought it would be a quick easy read for only 50 cents. While it had some funny parts it was mostly long and boring.
April 2, 2015
Every now and then you come across a book that you go – “oh gosh, how have I missed this one?!?” – about. Sometimes, at rare times, it will be a gem that for whatever reasons have escaped your attention.
Most of the time though it’s going to be a novel like this and it will become obvious to you about two or three chapters in exactly why it has escaped yours, and probably plenty of other peoples’ attention, and why it probably will continue doing that.
Let me start by saying that I was very excited to read this when I stumbled over it at the library. I mean how could you not be with writings on the cover like “the meanest, rawest, funniest novel about sex and relationships you’ll ever read” and “at last – move over, fluffy heroines. Here’s the woman with the guts to tell the truth.”
It sounded so good.
What it neglects to tell you on the cover is that she’s exactly like these fluffy heroines, just as obsessed about finding the right man and running a list of demands on her head about what he should be like, rejecting anyone mercilessly who doesn’t fit this, while simultaneously making a martyr out of herself when said rejected men (and some she actually does want) are not falling over themselves waiting for her and/or falling madly in love with/adoring her.
She does have some insights about how this is her own fault however. Sadly this is not enough to make her likeable. She’s not likeable because we never spend any real time with the character, besides her narcissistic drone and sexual encounters, there’s like… nothing there. You never feel like you truly get a feel for her besides these short power points of characteristics. This prevents you from feeling like she’s an actual person. You get a better understanding of her friends actually.
On top of this the plot and tone are poorly paced. There’s nothing really wrong about the writing though, it’s adequate, and during different circumstances might’ve been good.
The “raunch” factor is also highly overrated. I’m not sure what people, or women who have girlfriends that they talk to, would actually find “raunchy” about this. It has its mean and raw moments I suppose but it was nothing groundbreaking, nothing that really stood out to me. In fact the only thing that stood out to me was the main character’s obnoxious personality.
There is one thing though that’s good about this book, and that merits its one star, that I’m giving it, and that is the last page. That was good. If you think about reading this book I would advise you to pick it up, open to a random page and read it – whatever page it is it will most likely sum up everything you’ll ever know about this character – and then you just skip to the end and read the epilogue. That’s the only way to make this book worth your while.
Most of the time though it’s going to be a novel like this and it will become obvious to you about two or three chapters in exactly why it has escaped yours, and probably plenty of other peoples’ attention, and why it probably will continue doing that.
Let me start by saying that I was very excited to read this when I stumbled over it at the library. I mean how could you not be with writings on the cover like “the meanest, rawest, funniest novel about sex and relationships you’ll ever read” and “at last – move over, fluffy heroines. Here’s the woman with the guts to tell the truth.”
It sounded so good.
What it neglects to tell you on the cover is that she’s exactly like these fluffy heroines, just as obsessed about finding the right man and running a list of demands on her head about what he should be like, rejecting anyone mercilessly who doesn’t fit this, while simultaneously making a martyr out of herself when said rejected men (and some she actually does want) are not falling over themselves waiting for her and/or falling madly in love with/adoring her.
She does have some insights about how this is her own fault however. Sadly this is not enough to make her likeable. She’s not likeable because we never spend any real time with the character, besides her narcissistic drone and sexual encounters, there’s like… nothing there. You never feel like you truly get a feel for her besides these short power points of characteristics. This prevents you from feeling like she’s an actual person. You get a better understanding of her friends actually.
On top of this the plot and tone are poorly paced. There’s nothing really wrong about the writing though, it’s adequate, and during different circumstances might’ve been good.
The “raunch” factor is also highly overrated. I’m not sure what people, or women who have girlfriends that they talk to, would actually find “raunchy” about this. It has its mean and raw moments I suppose but it was nothing groundbreaking, nothing that really stood out to me. In fact the only thing that stood out to me was the main character’s obnoxious personality.
There is one thing though that’s good about this book, and that merits its one star, that I’m giving it, and that is the last page. That was good. If you think about reading this book I would advise you to pick it up, open to a random page and read it – whatever page it is it will most likely sum up everything you’ll ever know about this character – and then you just skip to the end and read the epilogue. That’s the only way to make this book worth your while.
December 10, 2009
I just could not connect in any way with the teller of this story who I found shallow, materialistic and conceited. I guess it's my mood and the fact that brand name stuff and appearances were never #1 on my list. This gal is still heavily partying like a young 20-something and shuns decent guys for the shallowest of reasons and then moans about how she can't find a guy (who on earth would want to put up with her anyway?!). Call me grumpy (hey, it wouldn't be the 1st time!) but I just didn't have the patience for this and didn't find it at all humorous.
June 4, 2008
Mind candy, and really not all that good. Its about a girl who has lots of sex. Who would have guessed that from the title? Oddly, it did explain a lot about the girl who lent it to me.
November 7, 2008
This book was absolutely hilarious!!!
May 6, 2009
Good chick lit but not great. Had it's funny moments but got a little stale toward the end.
March 9, 2009
A fun, easy read. Like Bridget Jones Diary but not as good.
November 22, 2009
Had some funny moments, but extremely raunchy, so if you read this, be forewarned! ha The main character wasn't the most likeable person.
September 28, 2009
A laugh out loud read. Crass, silly, graphic, sad and sweet. A very fun book.
May 7, 2012
I read this book many years ago and remember enjoying the heck out of it.
June 23, 2012
I really enjoyed Emma Gold's other novel Hard, Was disappointed in this one. The main character was selfish and shallow, and just not very likeable.
August 11, 2012
read this book couple years ago on holiday in spain, difficult to put down,was so laugh out loud,so addictive. loved it.
November 19, 2013
Another conceited, selfish, & mean narrator whom the writer thinks the public should adore. I did not.
June 25, 2014
I think this was just some rambling about the authors sex life. Ick.
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August 4, 2008I couldn't get into this book.
April 29, 2010
Whew! What a wild ride! The remarks on the back cover tell it just like it is!
October 10, 2012
HYSTERICAL! Totally enjoyed this one.
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