The Other Woman
by Jane Green
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Read in June, 2008
Ellie Black believes she has found the perfect man for her in Dan Cooper, and is thrilled when he asks her to marry him. She is relieved that his family seems to like her, and believes that she is finally going to feel a part of a loving family. Things start to go awry when Dan's mother completely takes over wedding preparations, leaving Ellie to feel like a spectator at her own wedding. After the wedding, Dan's mother's manipulations begin to really bother Ellie, and she doesn't feel like Da...more
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Read in July, 2006
The Other Woman is the story of Ellie Black, the marketing director of a group of luxury hotels and her fiance/husband Dan Cooper, a television producer. These two are on the verge of a perfect marriage with only one thing standing in the way--Dan's mother. Ellie channels Princess Diana often saying, "there were three of us in this marriage."
Dan's mother, Linda, is slightly overbearing, and overinterested in her son and future daughter-in-law's marriage. In fact, she hijacks the we...more
Dan's mother, Linda, is slightly overbearing, and overinterested in her son and future daughter-in-law's marriage. In fact, she hijacks the we...more
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Read in February, 2008
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Read in June, 2007
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fans of chick lit
Having grown up with a distant father and an alcoholic mother who died when she was young, Ellie thinks her dream of having a perfect, loving family has finally come true when she meets Dan. But before she and Dan can even walk down the aisle, Ellie realizes her future mother-in-law, Linda, is a force to be reckoned with....
Having read and enjoyed other Jane Green novels, I expected the same level of quality for "The Other Woman". Instead, I got a cast of characters and a series of...more
Having read and enjoyed other Jane Green novels, I expected the same level of quality for "The Other Woman". Instead, I got a cast of characters and a series of...more
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Read in August, 2007
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Newly married women, Jane Green fans, chick lit readers
I enjoyed this book overall, but it's not my favorite Jane Green novel.
Ellie was a good, but flawed protagonist. The new wife and mother-in-law relationship is definitely an area ripe with drama. Sometimes Ellie tended to overreact to the mother-in-law, but I felt like it's human to do so. Everyone has moments where they've hit the breaking point and even the smallest thing can set you off.
I didn't like the husband's passive-aggressive response to the continuing problems with the ...more
Ellie was a good, but flawed protagonist. The new wife and mother-in-law relationship is definitely an area ripe with drama. Sometimes Ellie tended to overreact to the mother-in-law, but I felt like it's human to do so. Everyone has moments where they've hit the breaking point and even the smallest thing can set you off.
I didn't like the husband's passive-aggressive response to the continuing problems with the ...more
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Read in June, 2008
This is the story of Ellie Black and her overwhelming mother-in-law and how they run each others' lives amuck. I really liked this book -- could relate to much of it and learned from it as well. At times wanted to strangle the main character, but was always hoping that she would find her way to happiness in the end. This is a fast read and pretty much a low intensity read as far as the brain power it takes to understand it. But hey, it is summer and what is better than a good chick lit book ...more
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Read in January, 2008
First of all I would like to say that I would not normally read this book but I had just come off of Hawaii by Michener and I wanted to read a brainless dumb book that would give my brain a rest.
With that said, this book addresses a lot of the issues that I had with my mother in law and it was meaningful for me for that reason. Other than that I don't think it was that well written and I don't really think that the ending was plausible. But it was what I wanted -- a brainless dumb book to he...more
With that said, this book addresses a lot of the issues that I had with my mother in law and it was meaningful for me for that reason. Other than that I don't think it was that well written and I don't really think that the ending was plausible. But it was what I wanted -- a brainless dumb book to he...more
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I think the only reason why I liked this book is because my sister had recently had my niece and was going through some similar issues. She enjoyed this book for the very same reason.
I believe this was about the time when Green novels starting making their way down hill.
The problem with Jane Green novels is that after reading one, you've kind of "read them all". HOWEVER, I still enjoy them. They are easy and go so fast. They make great vacation books.
I believe this was about the time when Green novels starting making their way down hill.
The problem with Jane Green novels is that after reading one, you've kind of "read them all". HOWEVER, I still enjoy them. They are easy and go so fast. They make great vacation books.
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Read in June, 2007
Not one of Jane Green's finest. This book frustrated the hell outta me! The chick in the book whines on and on about the crap that her mother-in-law pulls (granted her MIL seems a bit dense, but still, that's most of the book right there). Also goes into her marriage on the rocks and that is even more frustrating! Just an all around frustrating book! I don't recommed it . . . I was really bummed!
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Read in January, 2008
Definitely light chick lit, but a good read when you are feeling like something not very serious. It's a book about a woman's relationship with her husband, and more importantly, her relationship with her mother-in-law. Anyone who has ever been in a relationship, and had issues with the parents of their significant other can appreciate this book. Good vacation or by the pool reading.
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Read in August, 2008
This was a very interesting perspective on mother-in-laws, how obtrusive and invading some of them can be and to see the other side of it...what's their motivation. I enjoyed the story, seeing the relationship progress, the heartache, and the dynamic. Overall, I really enjoyed it, I found the story interesting enough to want to talk about it with my husband, much to his chagrin.
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this is my least favorite jane green book. i didn't like the main character and i thought the book was a little long. i usually don't get bored with jane green's books-- but this one was tough to keep up with. i usually read her books in less than a week, but this one didn't interest me as much. green's other books are much more light hearted, but this one was more depressing.
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I really give this one two and a half stars. This book drove me crazy, but I had to finish it. I think it inspired the movie "Monster-in-Law" with its antics. It ends up with a decent ending, but I'm not likely to read it again. Also, if you are considering reading this book, you should know that the author is British, and there is some terms that are not common in the US.
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Read in November, 2006
I enjoyed the story of a stereotypical daughter and mother-in-law as a lot of it rang very true for me. I found the story to be quite funny at some times and also feeling quite frustrated for the primary character.
But I did not enjoy the ending, it was too contrived and felt like an ending of convenience and not one that required a lot of forethought and consideration.
But I did not enjoy the ending, it was too contrived and felt like an ending of convenience and not one that required a lot of forethought and consideration.
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I loved this book ! The other woman is actually the main character's mother-in-law which I thought was going to give the book the same feel as the movie Monster In Law, however the wedding nightmare of the story is over after the first few chapters. This book covers more about life after marriage and kids. While it is an easy, light read, I did actually cry at one point.
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Read in January, 2007
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The story itself was okay, just not very deep. It's "chick lit", so that's to be expected. However, it bothered me that the stereotype of mothers-in-law was used. My own mom-in-law would never dream of doing most of the things in this book, and if she did, I would have my husband's support in telling her not to.
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A good read, though a bit painful at times. I kept wanting to smack the heroine over the head and scream "snap out of it, your being a bit heartless"... but I guesse that's what makes it real, she acts just like your silly friend who you want to say something to, but arn't really comfortable approaching.
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For any of you with intefering in laws, this is a great read....
Deals with honest trials and tribulations when there are "three people in a marriage"
I like Jane Greens novels because it explores marriage/parenthood with honesty, in a way you can relate even across culture/religion.
Deals with honest trials and tribulations when there are "three people in a marriage"
I like Jane Greens novels because it explores marriage/parenthood with honesty, in a way you can relate even across culture/religion.
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The other woman is the mother-in-law. The mother-in-law's push to control things especially around the wedding was such a frustrating read. I had to skip ahead because it was getting my stress level up! The book was good, but I like it the least of any of Jane Green's books I have read.
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