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5.0 out of 5 stars A decadently fun read..., April 25, 2001

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This review is from: Amanda's Wedding (Hardcover)

There is obviously no shortage of Bridge Jones-like books about single women in London, and many of them tend to blur together. Amanda's Wedding, however, stands out for the sheer enjoyment and satisfaction of it. I breezed through it in a day, loved every moment of it and think everyone looking for a great escape should do the same.

The book revolves around Amanda's wedding, but not Amanda. Amanda is the old childhood friend who suddenly became rich, started acting quite posh and then found her old friends not up to her new refined tastes. Our heroine, thankfully, is not Amanda but one of her castaways, still close to the other desertee. Occasionally Amanda deigns to contact her old friends, and the catalyst for the story is news of her engagement.

I don't want to include any spoilers here, so I will be very basic - the plot entails the experiences of our herione and her friend leading up to, during and after Amanda's wedding. There are men, jobs, disasters, good times, bad times and so on. And while Amanda herself is quite the stereotype, she's also somehow real and believable, the perfect foil to the others. Along the way, a slew of good characters are introduced, all of whom are charming and funny.

This books is definitely one to be enjoyed and not one that teaches the meaning of life. But it certainly delivers, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a well-written, satsifying, fun and funny book. It's very much worth the investment and is a perfect way to cheer yourself up or just have a good time. I expected a cookie-cutter novel and was delighted with what I found - I unknowingly made a wise purchase, indeed!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Love it, love it, love it!!!, March 8, 2001

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This review is from: Amanda's Wedding (Hardcover)

Could this book be any funnier? I couldn't stop laughing at the hilarious dialogue and clever one-liners. Jenny Colgan has become part of my list of favorite British writers ... and that says a lot about this gem of a book!

Amanda used to be one of Mel's best friends -- till she became a major money-grubbing snob. To make matters worse, Amanda has become engaged to Fraser, Mel's old crush. Things take a hilarious turn when Mel, Mel's obnoxious best friend Fran and Fraser's brother Angus get together to sabotage the wedding. The novel goes uphill from there. I especially love the twist at the end.

Are you in the bargain for a hilarious romantic comedy from an up-and-coming author? Read Amanda's Wedding. You'll laugh your pants off!

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5.0 out of 5 stars What's not to love - except Amanda?, March 1, 2001

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This review is from: Amanda's Wedding (Hardcover)

OK, so this isn't great British literature. Or even really involved super British modern romance. Read Christina Jones or Katie Fforde (the best) for that. But I started this book yesterday evening and couldn't stop (darn, I have to work, but I did leave a bit early to finish it!) Really funny, cute - and despite what some might think, our heroine doesn't end up with the wrong man. Just one of the possible Mr. Rights. (Although, I do wonder how they make it all work out so everyone is comfortable. I know, I know, it's only fiction - but still, you always wonder how everything all works out.) Our Scots boys are full of charm, Mel is sloppy but sweet - and I actually liked Mookie the bridesmaid. Fran - well, I also wonder how that all works out. Anyway, the total cast of characters is so fun - annoying, but charming at the same time. Read this!!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Funny
This is a funny book about two childhood friends whose other best friend, Amanda, is getting maried in Scotland to a waelthy Scottish lord. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Vivienne Kelly

2.0 out of 5 stars Terrible ending
I thought this book would be so much better than it was. It had a really good premise, but it was a big disappointment. Read more

Published 12 months ago by Shopgurly36

1.0 out of 5 stars Urgh!!! Skip, skip, skip!!
I read this book due to the many positive reviews on here but found out that I should have listened to the minority of the reviewers. Read more

Published on July 26, 2009 by Crystal

4.0 out of 5 stars Amanda's Wedding by Jenny Colgan
What a great first book. It's funny & smart. You can hear each character's voice. Jenny Colgan kept me laughing and made me want to visit the British Isles. ---M. Vandercapellen

Published on July 13, 2009 by M. Vandercapellen

2.0 out of 5 stars Cotton candy for the brain
I thought the storyline was very compelling, though not as humorous as some of the other books of this type I've recently read. Read more

Published on April 23, 2008 by Smeddley

5.0 out of 5 stars agbooks
This book was just fun! It was not a "classic" just light and entertaining. Loved it!

Published on July 19, 2007 by A. Book Lover

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of Class
It may be because of the on-target reading by Tanya Eby, but I found this book the best of the Bridget Jones, British slacker youth novels, including BJ herself. Read more

Published on August 18, 2006 by Omnivorous Reader

4.0 out of 5 stars The ultimate revenge scenario for the class tyrant
Melanie has been pals with Fran and Amanda since grade school. Now all grown up, Mel is a bit of a doormat; Fran is a slam hound; and Amanda is still a conniving back-stabber... Read more

Published on May 12, 2005 by Tracy Vest

4.0 out of 5 stars Cute story
This was a really cute story, with characters you could like. Colgan does a great job of making us root for the main character even as she loves someone else's fiance. Read more

Published on January 26, 2005 by K Engles

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
I really enjoyed this book. No to ruin the ending for anyone, but I was PLEASANTLY surprised with the brother she choose. Jenny did a great job of keeping us guessing. Read more

Published on June 10, 2004 by Tobie Head

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Most of the really messy things in life don't actually have a beginning-they kind of bear down on you over years, like consequences of not cleaning your bathroom floor (stickiness, cholera, etc.). Read the first page

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hen night, stag night

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West London, Amanda Phillips, Good God, Melanie Pepper, South London, Diet Coke, The English Patient, West End

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