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OK. So this isn't a deep, weighty book about affairs of the world. It's a light, easy-to-read novelette - played out in mini-chapters - about the affairs of a few generally disfunctional young people. They do have, however, some redeeming qualities, though I'm not sure what they are. That is to say, they seem to suffer from the usual angst of young people who are looking for love and, hopefully, once the hormones have settled, someday will move on to more important aspects of life. But who cares. This is an enjoyable read. Funny. Couples and individuals on New Year's Eve - all bound for the same party - interact at bars and in the streets, their lives intertwining without their knowing they're headed to the same place. Two women friends vie over one man, who they both proceed to drop, who finds someone else - all in one evening. You get the drift? Try it. You'll like it.

First of all, everyone told me the movie would be bad, so I bought lots of snacks, but I ended up quite liking it, considering my only motive for seeing it was Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck, who got less screen time then he should have. . . Anyway, the book was only good 'cause I liked the movie, and the book had new info about the characters that made them a bit more exciting then the movie did. Overall, only read this if you missed the movie or liked the movie.

It's a easy read and light-headed. It's just for laughs and fun, nothing serious or dramatic. This novel was written like a screenplay and there are many characters you want them to fall in love with. I enjoyed the humor and each character's desperate desire to get laid. It's based on one night and it seems that their lives are pathetic that you want to laugh at. I loved the love and hate relationship of Lucy and Kevin. I wondered who played them on screen. Just can't wait to see the movie.

I finished this in one day. It is that easy a read. Its got a virtually non-existant plot. The characters are also rather flat and unrealistic. It does try to have some humour here and there, but that's about it. It's not worth the time spent reading it, unless you happen to be doing a book report on something sucky. After I read this, I doubt I'll go watch the movie, even though the movie has a great cast. Overall, a disappointment.

I read this book in a short time, it was an easy read. I enjoyed the humorous parts most, and I didn't get attached to the characters, but I enjoyed them in the story. If you want to read another book that goes straight to your heart, read Stolen Moments by Barbara Jeanne Fisher. . .It is a beautiful story of unrequited love. . .for certain the love story of the nineties. I intended to give the book a quick read, but I got so caught up in the story that I couldn't put the book down. From the very beginning, I was fully caught up in the heart-wrenching account of Julie Hunter's battle with lupus and her growing love for Don Lipton. This love, in the face of Julie's impending death, makes for a story that covers the range of human emotions. The touches of humor are great, too, they add some nice contrast and lighten things a bit when emotions are running high. I've never read a book more deserving of being published. It has rare depth. Julie's story will remind your readers that life and love are precious and not to be taken for granted. It has had an impact on me, and for that I'm grateful. Stolen Moments is written with so much sensitivity that it made me want to cry. It is a spellbinder. What terrific writing. Barbara does have an exceptional gift! This book was edited by Lupus specialist Dr. Matt Morrow too, and has the latest information on that disease. ..A perfect gift for someone who started college late in life, fell in love too late in life, is living with any illness, or trying to understand a loved one who is. . .A gift to be cherished forever.