"It's not me - it's you. You've let yourself go, so I'm letting you go too." When Edward Middleton hears those words from Jane, his girlfriend of the past ten years, he knows he's in serious trouble. Determined to get her back, Edward must learn how to make women fancy him again. But what makes for a good boyfriend nowadays? Right now, he's the kind of man who puts the 'ex' into 'sexy'. One thing is certain: if he's to be Jane's Mr Right, he needs to turn himself into a bit of all right. From Atkins and Botox, Edward begins working his way through the makeover alphabet. But can cuddly Teddy really become sexy Eddie? Can he rise from the ranks of discarded exes? Or has his journey of self-discovery taken him in a different direction entirely?
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Dunn's book is funny and sweet. Tonewise, it has more in common with Sophie Kinsella's "Shopaholic" series than, say, Nick Hornby's lad lit. Recommended for readers of modern romance. (Library Journal 20101123)
I loved this book. The premise had me from the start. I love that this novel was written by a man and the storyline is the typical "chick lit" story with a man as the protagonist instead. The novel digs into the inner workings of a man to show that he is a well rounded being with feelings too, not just the loser or prize of most "chick lit" or romance novels.
(Laura's Reviews 20101124)
The book was a fast, light read...amusing and enjoyable. (Life...With Books 20101130)
So rarely do you read books where it's the men who feel they need to get into better shape or put in the effort that is usually ascribed to women in order to be successful romantic. I really appreciated that this book puts it out there – that men need to make an effort too and that romance is a two-way street. (Steph & Tony Investigate 20101201)
Fun and easy to read, but the best part that both and women could really enjoy this one.
(Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell 20101202)
Can simply be called the Bridget Jones Diary for men.
(Suite101.com 20101122)
The Ex-Boyfriend's Handbook is something everyone should read. It really makes you think about how differently each person in a relationship can feel. My heart went out to both characters, especially because this is something that happens all the time. I loved Matt's writing and I'm looking forward to reading his other books.
(Readaholic 20101212)
I love chick lit. And chick lit written by a man? I'm hooked. Matt Dunn has written an absolutely hilarious, insightful, and entertaining book...Even if you're not a big chick lit fan, The Ex-Boyfriend's Handbook will make you forget why you didn't like the genre in the first place. (The Book Chick 20101217)
This book had me laughing and wanting to share this book with my friends. (Cheryl's Book Nook 20101220)
This was a fun, light read. Rather like Bridget Jones for men. (Broken Teepee 20110110)
The Ex-Boyfriend's Handbook is a refreshing chick-lit page-turner. Witty, wildly entertaining and a fresh perspective coming from the man's point of view, this one is a sure-fire hit!
(Minding Spot 20110110)
Matt Dunn's The Ex-Boyfriend's Handbook is a fun read, so if you want the male perspective pick this one up. (Aisle B 20110113)
This book was hilarious and I loved it. A totally fun read, with a nice romantic aspect to it and great characters. (Palmer's Picks for Reading 20110113)
It's a sweet book and, seriously, Edward is one of the most easy characters to root for. It has a touch of the Biggest Loser sensibility...If you'd like to give chick lit another go, I think you'll enjoy the change in the cast of characters that the author, Matt Dunn, has to offer. And hey, it's fun to watch a guy try to figure out what the heck women are thinking, right?
(Fumbling with Fiction 20110117)
Fans of Bridget Jones's Diary and Chick-Lit will love the male insight from Edward's POV and the humor that comes along with it. They need to make of movie from this book! The Ex-Boyfriend's Handbook would be a great Valentine's Day read. (The Book Vixen 20110129)
If you want to read a truly enjoyable, funny romantic comedy, The Ex-Boyfriend's Handbook By Matt Dunn should be on your short list.
(Savvy Thinker 20110215)
A terrific romantic comedy... (Love Romance Passion 20110307)
The Ex-Boyfriend's Handbook is hilarious! A very easy to read, comical story of Edward's self-inflicted tortures to get his girlfriend back...I laughed often and had a hard time putting this one down. After all that Edward put himself through, I absolutely loved the ending (and you may just be surprised)! (Dark Divas Review )
This book pretty much had me a fan from the first page. It's really nice to see a chick lit novel written from the guy's perspective...Single, dating, married, doesn't matter what stage of life you are in, this book is TONS of fun. HIGHLY recommended.
(Books, Movies and Chinese Food )
A great read from a man's prospective of a break-up. (Chick Lit Club ) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
I loved this book. The premise had me from the start. I love that this novel was written by a man and the storyline is the typical "chick lit" story with a man as the protagonist instead. The novel digs into the inner workings of a man to show that he is a well rounded being with feelings too, not just the loser or prize of most "chick lit" or romance novels.
(Laura's Reviews 20101124)
The book was a fast, light read...amusing and enjoyable. (Life...With Books 20101130)
So rarely do you read books where it's the men who feel they need to get into better shape or put in the effort that is usually ascribed to women in order to be successful romantic. I really appreciated that this book puts it out there – that men need to make an effort too and that romance is a two-way street. (Steph & Tony Investigate 20101201)
Fun and easy to read, but the best part that both and women could really enjoy this one.
(Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell 20101202)
Can simply be called the Bridget Jones Diary for men.
(Suite101.com 20101122)
The Ex-Boyfriend's Handbook is something everyone should read. It really makes you think about how differently each person in a relationship can feel. My heart went out to both characters, especially because this is something that happens all the time. I loved Matt's writing and I'm looking forward to reading his other books.
(Readaholic 20101212)
I love chick lit. And chick lit written by a man? I'm hooked. Matt Dunn has written an absolutely hilarious, insightful, and entertaining book...Even if you're not a big chick lit fan, The Ex-Boyfriend's Handbook will make you forget why you didn't like the genre in the first place. (The Book Chick 20101217)
This book had me laughing and wanting to share this book with my friends. (Cheryl's Book Nook 20101220)
This was a fun, light read. Rather like Bridget Jones for men. (Broken Teepee 20110110)
The Ex-Boyfriend's Handbook is a refreshing chick-lit page-turner. Witty, wildly entertaining and a fresh perspective coming from the man's point of view, this one is a sure-fire hit!
(Minding Spot 20110110)
Matt Dunn's The Ex-Boyfriend's Handbook is a fun read, so if you want the male perspective pick this one up. (Aisle B 20110113)
This book was hilarious and I loved it. A totally fun read, with a nice romantic aspect to it and great characters. (Palmer's Picks for Reading 20110113)
It's a sweet book and, seriously, Edward is one of the most easy characters to root for. It has a touch of the Biggest Loser sensibility...If you'd like to give chick lit another go, I think you'll enjoy the change in the cast of characters that the author, Matt Dunn, has to offer. And hey, it's fun to watch a guy try to figure out what the heck women are thinking, right?
(Fumbling with Fiction 20110117)
Fans of Bridget Jones's Diary and Chick-Lit will love the male insight from Edward's POV and the humor that comes along with it. They need to make of movie from this book! The Ex-Boyfriend's Handbook would be a great Valentine's Day read. (The Book Vixen 20110129)
If you want to read a truly enjoyable, funny romantic comedy, The Ex-Boyfriend's Handbook By Matt Dunn should be on your short list.
(Savvy Thinker 20110215)
A terrific romantic comedy... (Love Romance Passion 20110307)
The Ex-Boyfriend's Handbook is hilarious! A very easy to read, comical story of Edward's self-inflicted tortures to get his girlfriend back...I laughed often and had a hard time putting this one down. After all that Edward put himself through, I absolutely loved the ending (and you may just be surprised)! (Dark Divas Review )
This book pretty much had me a fan from the first page. It's really nice to see a chick lit novel written from the guy's perspective...Single, dating, married, doesn't matter what stage of life you are in, this book is TONS of fun. HIGHLY recommended.
(Books, Movies and Chinese Food )
A great read from a man's prospective of a break-up. (Chick Lit Club ) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
About the Author
Matt Dunn is the author of five previous novels, including the bestselling The Ex-Boyfriend's Handbook, which was shortlisted for both the Romantic Novel of the Year Award and the Melissa Nathan Award for Comedy Romance. He's also written about life, love, and relationships for various publications including The Times, Guardian, Cosmopolitan, Company, Glamour, Elle, and the Sun. Matt was born in Margate, but escaped to Spain to write his first novel, in-between working as a newspaper columnist and playing a lot of tennis. Previously he has been a professional lifeguard, fitness-equipment salesman and an I.T. head-hunter, but he prefers writing for a living, so please buy his other books. Visit the author at www.mattdunn.co.uk
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
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The Ex-Boyfriend's Handbook reviewed by The Book Vixen,
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This review is from: The Ex-Boyfriend's Handbook: Eddie will do whatever it takes to become her Mr. Right (Paperback)
3 and 1/2 stars.
Why I Read this Book: I've seen The Ex-Boyfriend's Handbook described as the male-equivalent to Bridget Jones's Diary. I thought BJD was hilarious so I wanted to read The Ex-Boyfriend's Handbook. I was even more curious to read a Chick-Lit book written from the main male character's POV, figuring it would be quite a change from the norm. It was. What I Liked: The book begins on January 16th, the day Edward discovers that Jane, his girlfriend of 10 years, has left him. The reader follows Edward through his 4 month self-discovery journey. Edward's best friend, Dan, helps him through the process in a hilariously yet sincere (at least to Dan's prospective) manner. These 4 months help Edward to assess and re-evaluate his relationship with Jane. The book ends on April 16, shortly after Jane has returned from her own self-discovery journey in Tibet. The whole time I was reading this book I wanted to know if they would get back together or not. I grew fond of Edward's character and I wanted to make sure that everything turned out right for him. He got a new insight to life and relationships. Edward really transforms himself, inside and out, and in the end he gets the HEA he deserves. Dan and his `logic' were most hysterical. Most of which was the blunt, honest truth. Dan doesn't sugarcoat anything, nor does his mouth have a filter, he just tells it like he sees it. Dan's analogies were sometimes spot on, sometimes not, but always down right hilarious. Funny stuff that comes out of Dan's mouth: "You're dressed like a scarecrow. And what do scarecrows do?" "Cool jacket, Dan. How will they ever resist me?" [Edward] says, strutting up and down in front of the mirror. Dan shakes his head. "Edward, it's a nice jacket. Not a magic jacket." And here's a word of advice from Edward's personal trainer: "If it jiggles, it's fat." The funny part about this line is that it took place in a restaurant during the trainer's assessment of Edward. No advanced equipment needed; just a jiggle test. These quotes still give me a good chuckle. What I Didn't Like: The beginning was a bit slow for me. But once Edward got over his woe is me pity party and started doing something about his situation, I was invested in finding out how his life was going to turn out. There were a few times when I had to pause and think for a moment about what a particular word or phrase meant. Some I even had to Google. For instance: pint of snakebite (a drink of equal parts beer and cider), kerb (curb), boot of a car (the trunk), jumper (pull-over sweater), snog (kiss and cuddle) and aerial (antenna) - just to name a few. Nothing I couldn't figure out but it did pause my reading from time to time. Overall Impression: Fans of Bridget Jones's Diary and Chick-Lit will love the male insight from Edward's POV and the humor that comes along with it. They need to make of movie from this book! The Ex-Boyfriend's Handbook would be a great Valentine's Day read.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: The Ex-Boyfriend's Handbook: Eddie will do whatever it takes to become her Mr. Right (Paperback)
Are you in the need for a funny book? Do you want something that will make you forget about your own problems? Looking for a light read after all that heavy reading? Have you ever wondered what goes on in guy's mind? Do you like hot British guys? If you said yes to any of these questions, then this is the perfect book that will fulfill all your needs and more.
Oh Edward. What can I say about you? Nice guys always wonder why they never get the girl? Well, if you're like Edward, it's understandable why. His long time girlfriend has left him with only a note saying that, yes it is him, as to why she left. But he can't figure out why she has. Therefore the whole book is his quest to become the guy Jane wants and be the guy that is her Mr. Right. This includes everything from changing his car, his apartment, his eating habits and hiring a personal trainer. Ok, there were times when reading that I wanted to throttle Edward for being so dumb. Oh my gosh, he was so clueless at times! I kept putting my head in my hands and groaning and his lack of knowledge or for just being so dense at a lot of things. There's a scene that Edward recalls about why he never got Jane flowers while they were dating because of an incident involving stopping at a gas station, getting expired roses, and her telling him never to do that again and him literally taking her word for it to mean to never get her flowers again. I was like "ohhhh, no you didn't Edward" over and over again during the first half of the book. The poor guy is literally absolutely dumbfounded as to why Jane left him but as he reveals more and more stuff about their relationship, it's easy to understand why she did. He's not a bad guy at all. In fact, he IS a good guy, in fact he's a really nice guy. But just being nice isn't going to cut it if you're not a good boyfriend. Granted, Dan wasn't the best person to teach Edward things. He's a total playboy (if this was ever made into a movie, this role would be perfectly portrayed by Jude Law) who pretty much forgets about the girl he was with the next morning. There's quite a bit that he has to learn as well and it's fun watching him grow throughout the book and seeing his character change. Still, most of the advice he gives Edward is food for thought and there is some good changes he instills on him. This book pretty much had me a fan from the first page. It's really nice to see a chick lit novel written from the guy's perspective. Women always complain about how we never know what a guy is thinking and that he's absolutely clueless when it comes to treating us right. Well, if men are anything like Edward, well then they ARE absolutely clueless! But what makes Edward stand out is that he was willing to change. He wanted to become what he thought Jane wanted and while doing so became the guy that truly was meant to be. This sounds a bit cliched but it's true. I really loved reading this book (hot British guys with accents!) and it's made me fall in love with Matt Dunn's style of writing. I see that he has several books in his backlist so I will definitely be checking those out in the near future. Single, dating, married, doesn't matter what stage of life you are in, this book is TONS of fun. HIGHLY recommended.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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I thought this was going to be one of those stupid, slap stick and silly books but it wasn't. In the end I was appreciative of all the things this man was willing to through for his girlfriend who had walked out on him and even more appreciative of the fact he realized that after everything what he desired wasn't the right thing for him.
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