Vince and Joy [Paperback]

Lisa Jewell (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: PENGUIN (August 4, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0141012188
• ISBN-13: 978-0141012186
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,184,556 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Addictive, November 28, 2005

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D. J. MELHUISH "djamesmel" (OBIYAMA, KUMAMOTO-SHI Japan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vince and Joy (Paperback)

A friend kindly lent me this novel, on the premise that it was "chick lit". And while there are many admirable features contained within this genre Lisa Jewell's epic, fun story has so much more to offer. The characters are extremely well-drawn, the relationships between them fresh and incisive, the dialogues laugh-out-loud funny. Lisa chronicles the lives of her characters through their relationships and travelling. I completed the book in one day. The is laughter, pathos, excitement, vivid story-lines in believable situations. I highly recommend this book for both girls and guys. Hard to put down and a sense of loss when you reach the end. Brilliant!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A male perspective, November 25, 2006

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J. Sheppard "jarves" (Piedmont, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vince and Joy: A Novel (Paperback)

I'm by no means a fan of the Chick Lit genre; I'm a Thirtysomething male. But there's something about Jewell's writing that really grabs me. She's got a tremendous wit and an eye for the male point of view.

I've read all of Jewell's novels and, while I very much enjoyed Vince and Joy, it wasn't my favorite. If you're new to her work, start with Thirtynothing, Ralph's Party or A Friend of the Family. Those are all 5-stars.

If you're browsing for a new (to you) writer, give Jewell a try. Even if you're a guy.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pick it up today, October 15, 2006

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J (California) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Vince and Joy: A Novel (Paperback)

This is a well put together story. For those looking for a character story, for a well written story, for a must read story, for a book to read on the train to work, this is it. You'll be sucked into the life and times of Vince and Joy.