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Just re-read this. It was actually better on a second reading. Rather delicate and thoughtful.
3.5 stars. I went in blind and was surprised that this wasn't a comedic guide to dating or similar fare. It most definitely is a novel and I get why there aren't stellar reviews for it, but I liked it. I don't recommend it per se, but I think it's excellent writing and as someone who couldn't really fathom the whole dating process (still don't really know how I got married), I found the main character relatable. If you have snarky friends, you might like this book. Consider it a coming of age st
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This is definitely literature, not genre. I liked the first and final stories. There were a couple of stories that threw off the cohesion of the book.
Jane Rosenal -- NJ/NY young woman in her 20's & her journey w/ relationships. Very funny. She has a relationship w/ a much older man & then finds Mr. Right but tries to play by "the Rules" only to find she can find love w/ Robert by being herself.
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I know that people, especially women, love this book, but I just couldn't get into it, which puts me off from reading anything else by this author.
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