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Mar 08, 2008

Erin rated it:

This was one of the books I started in the last few weeks. I couldn't commit to any others and wasn't too into this one either. One day I got stuck without anything else to read and ended up just deciding to finish the damn book.

It was no Jemima J, lets put it at that. I hate when you find an author you really like and then find out that you started with their best book. Oh bummer.

I will say that this book has one of the hottest sex scenes ever ever ever. I was flustered More...

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Jul 02, 2011

Tori rated it:

I'm going to come right out and say that I actually loathed this book. I don't usually get to say this due to not continuing on once I know a book isn't for me. But this was a quick read and I really wanted our lead, Tash, to redeem herself beyond the shallow, vapid character she was in the beginning. But she doesn't. She is looks-obsessed, not only for herself and the gents she is thinking of dating, but she also comments on her friends; in particular one who is dowdy in appearance as an ex More...

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Oct 07, 2010

Shannon rated it:

They say not to judge a book by its cover, however, the content of this book is true to its title: STRAIGHT TALKING. This book is perfect for ANY WOMAN, especially a single woman, who is going through the motions of relationships. Whether good or bad motions, Straight Talking covers every spectrum of emotions of what women deal with when dealing with men.

The main character, Annastasia aka: Tasha, is so relatable and real, it's like you've known her all your life. Her struggles and s More...

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Jul 08, 2010

Julie rated it:

This is my least favorite Jane Green book to date. I just felt continuously annoyed with the Tasha. What I found most annoying was that the book was written as if she's sitting beside you telling you the story. That drives me insane! "Hang on, the doorbell's ringing." Really, is that necessary? Should I stop reading while you answer the door? Isn't that the purpose of saying hang on? "You may as well join us," (umm, ok thanks for the permission to keep reading) "sit down More...

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Jul 06, 2009

Shannon rated it:

because its Jane Green and she writes about everything her characters are thinking and over thinking I really enjoyed it. I was not crazy about the main character but would have kept her as my friend just would have been more like Mel is all. could not believe how many comments i got about the cover, seriously now its not that oooo, but then learned they were questioning the title, like straight as opposed to gay, what are you reading? and im like straight like to the point duh! they say it as i More...

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Aug 20, 2008

Jodi rated it:

I loved this book. It's about relationships and how the main character realizes that she falls in love with her best friend when it is too late and she comes close to ruining their relationship. The ending wasn't as detailed as I wanted it to be and was left open for your imagination. Overall, I really enjoyed the book.

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Aug 16, 2008

Min rated it:

How I love Jane Green. Excellent Brit chick-lit, and close second behind Marian Keyes.

As chick lit is wont to be, this has a predictable ending... until the predictable ending gets a little unpredictable.

I love that the ending isn't... well, typical of a chick lit book.

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Dec 16, 2009

Carol rated it:

This is purely beach-reading. Not a lot of thought, not a lot of surprises in the plot, but a switch-off, relaxing and possibly even mindless sort of girlie book. I have a weakness for these types of books and after reading some legit types of literature, I turn to them for a break.

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Aug 04, 2011

Jennifer rated it:

Got this one super cheap, pretty sure I didn't pay but a few cents for it. I've heard that Jane Green books were good and I've recently read another one of her books and I read another last yr. I'm really happy that I have a huge collection of her books, but I really like her as a writer. I haven't read many of her books to really make a judgement how this book is better or worse than her others but you see it at a local library, pick it up its worth the read.

I enjoyed this book, it More...

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Nov 20, 2010

Kristin rated it:

I dithered between 2 and 3 stars on this one, because I just didn't feel that drawn to the narrator at all (my favorite character is one she is a complete jerk to), and it seemed to lack Green's usual humor. Still, it had several things going for it. I love when she addresses the reader as "you" or "dear reader," because it adds an intimate, confessional tone. Some of her ideas on choosing family were interesting, and I liked the group dynamic with her girlfriends. I know it' More...

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Jun 16, 2009

Amy rated it:

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Feb 24, 2011

Raquel rated it:

I normally jude a book by its cover, and yes i do mean an actal book cover. When i read the reviews to this book I thought to myself, "How will I ever like it?" Well I LOVED it!! If you are in your mid to late 20's and single, this is the book for you. I could not stop laughing! the characters are so on point and the story lines eminate reality. jane Green did not hold anything back. This book was one of my favorite books. So lesson is, don't go by the cover of the book, or by what peo More...

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Jun 10, 2009

Heather rated it:

Loved this book! Be prepared to be surprised/shocked in the first 50 pages with just how 'straight' Jane Green is with her readers. A bit into it...this way of talking to the the reader will grow on you and then you'll quite enjoy the fact that you really get to be inside this girls head...finding out just what she's thinking and most of the time you'll probably relate. It's just all of those things you think about but never really put into words or don't have the guts to say aloud...

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Jul 24, 2008

Anne rated it:

Hmm...
pertama, buku ini direkomendasikan Ririn4ever..hahahah
soalnya jarang baca chicklit ato teenlit....ga biasa aja.
tapi ternyata pas udah dibaca..inget terus kocaknya buku ini..
Bagi gw milih2 pasangan itu wajar, banyak pula yang nuntut kriteria ini itu namun akhirnya ga sesuai dan kandas di tengah jalan...
yah apa boleh buat...
novel ini juga mengingatkan gw ma komik Lover Discovery..

Kedua, novel ini menghibur sekali saat lagi BT atau lagi sedih ka More...

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Sep 29, 2007

Keri rated it:

I'm about to give up on this book. I have tried to give Jane Green more chances than I can remember giving any other author. I loved Bookends, thought Jemima J was just ok and a little weird, and I could have gone either way on Mr. Maybe. Now comes Straight Talking.

The back cover description does NOT give a good overview of what to expect with the book. It's not really about her friends. It's mostly just the main character and her utter inability to choose the right guy. She sleeps More...

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Jan 06, 2009

Victoria rated it:

This book is exactly like Sex and the City. The main character describes her love life or what she believes is lack of love. I could go either way on this one. If you are a huge fan of Sex and the City then this is a book you will enjoy. If meaningless sex with the hopeful outcome of love isn't something that interests you, then don't bother reading this book. I also found the main character annoying with her woe is me mentality.

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Oct 15, 2009

Carmen rated it:

Definitely a chick-lit book. I have been reading books by Jane Green because I enjoyed the Beach House so much. But this book was not so enjoyable. The story is good, but I really don't want to read a book with so much graphic sex scenes described. It makes me uncomfortable. I also could not identify with the character, as I never knew someone who had so much money to spend and was so unconcerned about AIDS and pregnancy as she is.

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Dec 17, 2010

Karen rated it:

Is there something wrong with me that I pick up these " no man is good enough for me, he needs to be rich and goodlooking, so why am I alone?" whinefests?

Or is it just that I can't resist a book without a home and I'll bring anything home to read that I find - eventually it rises to the top of the pile and I give it a try? Am I... a book whore? willing to give anything a try even if I know it won't please me?

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Sep 19, 2011

Jacqueline rated it:

i didnt like it,i didnt like the way that it was written,i found the talking straight to the reader format embarassing to be honest, and i really disliked tash. the only reason i finished it was out of pure boredom,i found tash so whiny and annoying,and extremely self-centred - i know it wouldnt be realistic if the lead of every book was perfect but i found it impossible to find one thing i liked about her!

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Jul 07, 2009

Anna rated it:

This novel would have so resonated with me about eight years ago when like Tasha, I was a junkie for unattainable boyfriends who were such bad boys or impossibly attractive and arrogant. Like all of the Jane Green novels, there's a grown-up Eureka! or that epiphany catapulting the protagonist into adulthood and the realization that what we most desire (read: our soulmate) is usually right in our face.

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May 11, 2011

Vanessa rated it:

I am not the biggest fan of chick lit books. These relationship based books get depressing and hold no interest for me. I only read this one because my cousin recommended to me.

Personally, this book was ok. There is nothing particularly spectacular, and it was obvious that the ending was going to be a happily ever after.

Overall, I would not recommend this book to anyone.

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Sep 10, 2009

Paula rated it:

Another Jane Green page turner! I think there will be a character here that most women can relate to, although, I think I was a bit of each!

I found Tasha, the main character, to be believable, ie -full of flaws, and there is always something interesting going on in the book that keeps you wanting to learn more.

Not my favourite Jane Green book, but a thoroughly great read!

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Nov 22, 2008

Lisa rated it:

This title was the most racy and raunchy chick lit novel I read during my study, but that’s not why I disliked it. There are certain things I expect from chick lit. I expect chick lit to be funny, to be a quick-read, and for the heroine to gain a sense of self at the end of the novel. This book was zero for three. And that my friends, is a strike out.

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Jan 24, 2012

Mcrumpsf rated it:

I've read Jemmima J and to me it was a bit juvenile but a cute little beach read. So when I saw this book by Jane Green, I was bit reluctant to read it. I'm so glad I went ahead and read the damn book because it hit home.

Some reviewers have commented on on Tash's character, her shallowness, her penchant for dissing her friends who she loves, but I think these are the things that humanize her and keep her charcter from being a Mary-Sue type.

I loved that Tash's charac More...

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Jan 21, 2011

Ruth rated it:

Tahsa and her friends are in their 30's and are looking for Mr. Right but settle for Mr. Right Now along the way. How do you know true love when you have it? They learn that respect, admiration, and passion are the three components of love and they wonder if having two of them are enough and if so, which two do you need to have? Will the third one develop naturally? Will they ever find someone to love for the rest of their lives? Are they looking for the right qualities? Fun read about rea More...

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Dec 31, 2009

Amanda rated it:

I've heard alot of good things about Jane Green, but I impressed. I can handle (even enjoy) the mindless single girl in the big city, searching for Mr. Right, if there is some humor. This wasn't funny. Just a 30ish woman experiencing the highs and lows of the dating game. Quick read, but not too exciting.

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Jan 15, 2011

Maria (Ri) rated it:

I am really glad that I finally decided to read this one. Oh, Jane Green! I just wanted to shake Tasha so many times in the story, but at the same time I was really pulling for her. This made me think a lot about my relationship with my husband. Passion, comfortability, friendship... Great read all around.

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Jul 05, 2009

Ali rated it:

A bit more graphic than some of her other books (although not in a gratuitous way, it fits in with the tone of the book)and there were moments when I seriously wanted to smack the main character in the face and call her a freakin' idiot, but it's a fun beach read and goes by very quickly.

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Dec 30, 2009

Jennifer rated it:

I was turned on to Jane Green's novels by my longtime friend Julie... I borrowed a few while on maternity leave, they were just right for that time in my life. The narrator is sassy... I like that. The story isn't too terribly intriguing, but I was looking for fluff.

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Nov 06, 2009

Sara rated it:

This was one of those books where I found myself wanting to scream at the characters. Thank God she was in therapy, or I might have lost my mind.

A great story of love, lust and relationships. Fairly accurate look at the life of a single woman looking for love.

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