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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Charming, sparkling, fun romantic comedy,
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This review is from: Thirtynothing (Mass Market Paperback)
After thoroughly enjoying "Ralph's Party," Lisa Jewell's first novel, I devoured "Thirty nothing" in less than a day. The plot of Jewell's second novel is "When Harry Met Sally" by way of "Bridget Jones": Thirty-year-olds Dig and Nadine are best friends who vow to get their lives together by finding the perfect mates. Will they ever come to realize what all their friends already know: that they were meant for each other? The book has a lot of charm and style, some very funny scenes (the first few pages, where Dig wakes up after his 30th birthday with a hangover, a 17-yr-old girl and no memory of last night's festivities, is priceless), and believable, likeable characters. Jewell writes with warmth and empathy about those late-twenties-early-thirties days when singletons invariably wonder about the path their life has taken and why they seem to be the only ones in the world who haven't hooked up. If you enjoy sassy British fiction, romantic comedy, or are just looking for some fun and enjoyable reading to while away the afternoon, "Thirty nothing" is worth a whirl.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A wonderfully run, engaging read...,
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This review is from: Thirtynothing (Mass Market Paperback)
I was pretty confident very early on in Thirty Nothing that I new what was going to happen in 'the end.' But what I found so interesting and fun about this book was that it didn't matter, it didn't at all detract from my enjoyment of the novel. And the main reason for that is the two central characters, Dig and Nadine, two Londoners who are fleshed-out, realistic, funny, exciting, fascinating, amusing 'people.' The characters with whom they interact are well-developed but simply aren't as dynamic as these two. The 'love interests' who distract Dig and Nadine are pretty repulsive to the readers, but you can still understand - and perhaps be annoyed at - why these two would get drawn in as they do. There's a lot of the universal 'turning 30-what the hell am I doing with my life-do I have to grow up-do I want to grow up' and so forth stuff that is easy to relate to - even though it's set in England - and is portrayed pretty honestly and true to life.But more than anything, Thirty Nothing is entertaining, funny and enjoyable. I found it a perfect distraction on the crowded subway as I made my way to and from work - helped me completely escape the misery. I highly recommend this novel to anyone who wants a well-written, smart, amusing read - it's simply marvelous.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This isn't Thirty Nothing ~~ it's Thirty Special!,
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This review is from: Thirtynothing (Mass Market Paperback)
I got this in the mail the other day ~~ by a secret donor (well, I think I know who it is!) and I'm hoping that she doesn't want it back because I really, really enjoyed this book! I am 31 and can relate to Nadine and Dig's problems with commitment and with trying to recapture the feelings of the flush of first love. This book is well-written, fun, saucy and so romantic! I was late to work today because I just had to finish off the last two chapters ~~ there was no way I was going to stew about for the next 12 hours waiting to see what happens. If a book can capture my interest like that, then by golly, I am going to finish it!It is also a quick read ~~ but I can guarantee you that this is one book that you will want to re-read over and over. You will relate to Nadine ~~ who is a strong, independent woman with electic taste in clothes and designing flair. You will fall in love with Dig ~~ everyone's best friend and the one your mother always want you to marry. You will laugh over some of their adventures from being just best friends to realizing that they're in love with each other. Grab it ~~ you won't regret it! I am now anxiously awaiting for Lisa's next book. I hope it's soon because I don't know how long I can last while waiting for it! =) In the meantime, I'm passing this book onto my book club friends and urge them to read it! It's just one of those sweet unforgettable books that makes for a perfect day of reading!
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