Escape From Bridezilla [Paperback]

Jacqueline deMontravel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2005

"I will not turn into one of those Wedding Girls", this is Emily Briggs' mantra from the minute her boyfriend, Henry, proposes. She is not going to wallpaper her kitchen with wedding magazine tear sheets. She is not going to obsess over the date, tracking weather patterns for the slightest hint of rain. And she is not going to become meds-worthy bipolar over the "perfect" place. Besides, she already has the ideal place - the Bridgehampton summer home of her childhood. The one her parents have just sold. Okay, time to go crazy. Now, as her Town & Country mother tries to pick out her wedding night lingerie, Henry grows obsessed with "let's-do-lunch" work meetings, and a mysterious blonde with a startlingly perfect derriere stalks their Tribeca loft, Emily is turning into the Bride from Hell, leaving no part of Manhattan - from Bergdorf's dressing rooms to Tiffany's sparkling cases - unscorched. The only person who seems to understand is J3 Hopper. Easy-going and easy-on-the-eyes, with a love of art and a habit of turning Emily's crazed tirades into delirious laugh-fests, J3 is the sort of man every manic bride needs and wants. And that just may be the biggest problem of all...

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

When Emily Briggs' boyfriend Henry pops the question, she swears not to become a "bridezilla"--a bride more obsessed with her Vera Wang, guest list, and china pattern than her vows. In fact, she's so determined to avoid wedding-planning hysteria that she doesn't seem to want to get married at all. Instead, she's focused on kicking off her career as a serious artist, furnishing their fabulous new condo, and planning a "6 Months to Halloween" party. She's also spending an inordinate amount of time with their roommate, video-game mogul J3 Hopper. It's no surprise that relations between Emily and her fiance become strained. This book's ending is no surprise, but twists along the way keep things interesting. Emily made her debut appearance in Fabulous Emily Briggs (2004), and fans of that book will love catching up on the heroine's madcap adventures. Wannabe fashionistas will love this book for its references to Birkin bags, Jimmy Choos, and the like. And, of course, hopeless romantics will love it for the message that true love prevails. Aleksandra Kostovski
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Review

"Here comes the bride from hell... and there go the neighborhoods, as we are transported east side, west side, all around the town in search of ever-elusive reception hors d'hoevers, honeymoon reservations, and happily-ever-after. Jacqueline deMontravel spins her tale with a wit sharper than a wedding cake knife and more delicious than buttercream icing."

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Kensington (February 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0758208413
• ISBN-13: 978-0758208415
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (62 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,944,999 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars What Was This Book Supposed to Be About...?, March 6, 2005

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Rian Montgomery "Rian Montgomery" (Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Escape From Bridezilla (Paperback)

Emily Briggs, our main heroine, has just been proposed to by boyfriend Henry. Although Emily has always promised herself she wouldn't become "one of those horrible, obsessive brides-to-be", she starts showing signs of it right away. Her annoying mother adds into the fray, trying to take over many of the details. Throw in an attractive guy that Emily seems to have a thing for, moving into a new apartment with Henry, and more - things don't seem to be going the way she planned. Since I was truly confused at what was going on half of the time in the story, I really can't give a better plot synopsis.

This book had some amusing moments. The entire novel is filled with Emily's sporadic and jumbled thoughts that get thrown in the midst of paragraphs where things are happening to characters. Some of her thoughts are funny, as Emily seems to be a vibrant and odd character.

Unfortunately, that is about all the entertainment I gleaned from this novel.

The downfalls of this book unfortunately are numerous. The writing of this book is truly horrible. There were too many run-on sentences where the author started to say one thing, then suddenly, in the same sentence, went into the character's thought process, which was truly bizzare most of the time. For the most part, I had no clue what what this book was supposed to be about. (I initially read the back cover, but it didn't at all seem to match up with what was going on in the book). I couldn't figure out why Emily even wanted to marry Henry - he was lifeless as the male love interest, and he got stranger as the book went on. Emily generally makes her way around Manhattan on seemingly needless trips pertaining to her upcoming wedding that usually resulted in some kind of disaster or mishap.

Overall, I cannot with good intention recommend this novel at all. Chick lit fans - steer clear unless you are in the mood for 379 pages of confusion.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Handbook to a NYC Girl in the Big City, February 28, 2005

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Kathy (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Escape From Bridezilla (Paperback)

I left New York for LA almost ten years ago and found that Escape from Bridezilla may influence me to stay where I am, or perhaps go back? Precisely why the book rocks. Any girl in New York understands what it's like to seek adventure, romance, shopping, interact with other caddy New York power players--it's all wrapped up in one hysterical heroine who is very real and genuine.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Read!, February 28, 2005

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NYC Reader (New York City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Escape From Bridezilla (Paperback)

Fun, intelligent, breezy. I really enjoyed reading about Emily and her life experiences. The book is able to bridge the gap between a smart essay on relationships and a light, enjoyable story. New York City is a character here. A character and a tool to help us understand Emily and her companions.

I absolutely enjoyed The Fabulous Emily Briggs and was not disappointed by Escape from Bridezilla. Will there be another sequel? I hope so.