Certain Girls (Cannie Shapiro, #2) in Q&A with Jennifer Weiner

Apr 14, 2008 Whitney rated it it was amazing

I, of course, loved this book because I think I would love anything Jennifer Weiner writes. I am a little surprised that people disliked the book because of the overwhelmingly sad occurance at the end of the book. Did you all think Good in Bed was light hearted and breezy? Because, compared to this, I would say it was much less fantasy. The reason her books touch so many of us profoundly is because she writes about things that many of us endure, but aren't necessarily socially acceptable to disc ...more

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Apr 28, 2008 Karen rated it it was amazing

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This is the sequels to Weiners book "Good in Bed" which is the only other book of hers I have read. Being of substantial size myself, I really enjoyed that story--about a plus-sized woman whose ex-boyfriend writes a column about how surprisingly satisfying it is to sleep with a big woman.

"Certain Girls" is set about 14 yrs later. Cannie is raising Joy, the love-child of the above mentioned relationship and is pulling her hair out over the turbulent teen years that are looming.

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Mar 02, 2008 Angela Avery rated it it was amazing

This was my absolute favorite of all of Jennifer Weiner's books! She is an amazing author. This book is one I think every woman can relate to, including the struggles of growing up at age 13, trying to find your own way in the world, and arguing with your mother. It's such a great read. I did not want to put it down! ...more

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Apr 24, 2008 Jaime rated it liked it

I enjoyed this book but didn't love it. I know this was a follow-up to Good in Bed but it could have just been a completely unrelated story as far as I was concerned. But I have to say the ending did surprise me -- I was taken off guard. ...more

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Apr 15, 2008 Suzie Myhre rated it really liked it

This is a sequel to "good in bed," which I loved. Jennifer Weiner has definitly grown as a writer. This book is much more litrary than gib, and just as entertaining. ...more

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Apr 09, 2008 Anna Winneker rated it really liked it

I really enjoyed this book. The parts about her mothering style were really funny. Probably a little biased b/c I like the authors past books. Crazy ending!

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