Eliza is looking to date a rock star -- though she uses the term loosely. No... read full description
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Jul 22, 2009
MaryAnn
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This was a disappointing book about a twenty something who gives twenty somethings a bad name. Self absorbed, rather grim and nasty Eliza has a penchant for dating rock stars or potential rock stars then dumping them when their humanity is revealed. i.e. one takes her home to meet mom who "grooms him" picking lint off of his person and his beard while he does nothing about it. This is a major offense. What?
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Apr 20, 2009
Aileen
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I read this book that Karen passed on to me last Tuesday when I was being a shut-in. It's a damn riot. I always watched Jack Wagner as Frisco on General Hospital when I was a kid. In the book I love the main gal's obsession since childhood with Jack Wagner and his song "All I Need." She takes an intro college music class and notices everyone is madly scribbling in their notebooks. She assumes they're composing and so she starts writing down all the words to "All I Need" in h
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Sep 03, 2008
Howard
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Jul 25, 2009
Debbie (Readerbuzz)
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A bit more thoughtful than
your average chick lit.
Eliza finds herself falling
for rock stars over and over
as her friend announces her
engagement and her sister
announces her pregnancy.
your average chick lit.
Eliza finds herself falling
for rock stars over and over
as her friend announces her
engagement and her sister
announces her pregnancy.
Aug 22, 2010
Tara
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I found the main character very childish and dark. Although she grew up slightly in the end, it did not ring true for me. Of course, I will admit that partly is because I would never have dated any of the men that she did.
Apr 25, 2009
Krissy
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i like that the narrator apparently went to my college. she discusses the "endless tracks of dave matthews" and "the sea of khaki - the neutral of choice." i enjoyed that the ending was not dependent upon a man.
Jun 29, 2009
Christy
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Just another depressing book to add to all the others I seem to be getting hold of...some woman trying to figure out why she can't find "the one" and why she is fine just the way she is...blah blah blah. This book just depressed me.
Feb 28, 2010
Jennifer
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This book was okay. Another chick-lit about a girl you're sure you know and friends you are sure would like. A lot of it was reminiscing about the 80's and I liked those parts the best.
Jun 24, 2009
Kristin
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This was just a fun read of a girl exploring her bad luck with boys. I loved how the book related it to a mixed tape and I just couldn't put this book down! It's hilarious!
Mar 30, 2007
Suzanne
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chic lit for the independent smart single girl
I probably should have saved this for "summer" reading, but it was good enough that I couldn't put it down. I don't think I expanded my brain, per se- but she totally hits the "why do I keep dating the same kind of guy over and over" theme squarely on the head. Juska is a witty writer, and her book is as often touching as it is funny. I especially love her childhood memories complete with 80s pop culture references.
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I probably should have saved this for "summer" reading, but it was good enough that I couldn't put it down. I don't think I expanded my brain, per se- but she totally hits the "why do I keep dating the same kind of guy over and over" theme squarely on the head. Juska is a witty writer, and her book is as often touching as it is funny. I especially love her childhood memories complete with 80s pop culture references.
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Jun 04, 2011
Melissa
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Ever since I read this book, I have been unable to find another that I have enjoyed as much.
Mar 10, 2011
Ballerinagirl
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Loved it. Not the typical cliched chick lit. The music and fashion references took me back. Fun!
Aug 11, 2010
Christina
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I couldn't resist. I owned his album and felt right at home in this novel.
Feb 09, 2010
karla
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this book felt like it was written about my twenties. it was scary. scary fun.
Aug 26, 2010
Stephanie
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this should actually be 2 1/2 stars. the music references are great. would've liked a little bit more
Dec 16, 2009
Lynnea
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I love this book, even just the title gets me. I grew up from a very young age loving Jack Wagner as Frisco on General Hospital. My mom watched the show. I was in awe of the character of Frisco, as was Liza in the story. The emotions of the story seem so real to me because of the personal connection. I didn't fall in love with wanna be Rock Stars, but I love the ideas portrayed in the book. It is a funny, almost Bridget Jones like, story telling.
Sep 26, 2007
Liz
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I really liked this book- in fact I really liked her latest two books. Elisa Juska has to be around 30 b/c her main charachter in this book is very relatable to girls in their mid twenties- around the time I read this. Her main charachter struggles with her best friend getting married while she still considers herself still growing up. Really good read- would reccomend her other two books as well.
Jul 14, 2009
Peggy
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This book received good reviews, but I personally could take it or leave it. It is the story of a twenty-something copywriter who, since adolescence, has dated one rock musician after another. Parts are funny; parts are reminiscent of my own youth, but it wasn't a book I'd recommend.
Jan 22, 2008
Marnie
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I loved this book! Eliza was realistic & really funny, parts made me laugh out loud. I especially liked all the 80s memories. There were a couple things that the author got wrong ("Full House" took place in San Francisco, not Seattle, & "The Search is Over" is by Survivor, not Foreigner) but it was a really good story. It didnt have much of an ending, so maybe there will be a sequel?
Jan 21, 2012
♥ Marlene♥
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On January 27th 2006 I wrote:
I have tried twice to get into this book but I failed.Yesterday I read the first 120 pages and yes I did like some parts, the stuff where she talks about her youth) other parts just bored me. So I gave up. I have so many other TBR's, and 120 pages is a good try at least.Thank you for sharing Michelle. sorry about this. Hope alsgally likes it more :-)
I have tried twice to get into this book but I failed.Yesterday I read the first 120 pages and yes I did like some parts, the stuff where she talks about her youth) other parts just bored me. So I gave up. I have so many other TBR's, and 120 pages is a good try at least.Thank you for sharing Michelle. sorry about this. Hope alsgally likes it more :-)
May 17, 2008
Suzanne
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This was a cute get-ready-for-summer read. And a chick lit rarity: a non-predictable ending (I really thought I had it pegged!). The pop culture references will definitely hook any reader in the 28-38 demographic, but without this quirky nostalgia the book would not have fared that well. Gimmicky but fun!
May 02, 2009
Eve
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Great 80's music and fashion references, but it had a main character that was difficult to identify with.
Dec 16, 2009
Kate
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Again, another "chick lit" book, but a great read. I liked the non-linear story-telling as well as the usage of songs/music.
(SPOILER ALERT)
Unlike many pieces of "chick lit," this book did not end "happily" in the traditional way. I thought the ending was realistic and fitting.
(SPOILER ALERT)
Unlike many pieces of "chick lit," this book did not end "happily" in the traditional way. I thought the ending was realistic and fitting.
May 27, 2008
Jess
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Total girl fluff chick lit. Super enjoyable and a nice reward for thinking too hard lately. Totally made me think back to that first real celebrity crush that has probably influenced dating choices to this day.
Jun 27, 2011
Jenn
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I thought this would be s nice contemporary romance. Instead, it was drivel and whining. Not a great combination. I had read other reviews but never pay much heed to them. In this case I probably should have.
Mar 22, 2008
Amy
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Loved, loved, loved it. I think this book is loosely based on my life. If you grew up in the 80s, it's a must read. The only fault I could find with it is that Full House was shot in S.F. not Seattle.
Jan 22, 2008
Jennifer
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Growing up in the 80's when i saw this book I just couldn't pass it up. Turns out I didn't like it as much as I thought I would. Still a fun read.
Mar 11, 2008
Shannon
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good example of gen x, relationships and friendships – more of an entertaining read than all that thought provoking, however
Jun 10, 2008
Karen
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Light reading material. I think I liked the songs she put at the beginning of each chapter more than the plot though.
