Wendy H. (donkeycheese) -
Helpful Score: 1
Most chick-lit type of books are written by women. So it was a wonderful surprise to see that The Ex-Boyfriend's Handbook was written by a man with a man's point of view.
Edward Middleton has had the same job since college, and is happy with his relationship with Jane. They met in college and have lived together for ten years. So it's a shock that HE is shocked when Jane leaves him a Dear John letter, leaving him, but stating it really is HIM and not her.
Edward doesn't understand why she would leave him. Sure he may have let himself go a bit, and even though Jane thinks he has no goals, he enjoys his job. He loves her, she loves him - end of story. But when Jane leaves, Eddie gets a wake up call.
His best friend Dan, a pompous TV celebrity, convinces Eddie that he can get Jane back if he makes some changes. He also tries to tell Eddie that ten years as cohabitants, Jane surely wanted more. Is Eddie that dense? Even though Dan is pompous and full of himself, and at times annoying, he is a good friend to Eddie.
Eddie begins a journey of re-discovering himself and a complete makeover. But is he really seeing the point? Did Jane really mean she wanted him to look better? Will she take him back or will Eddie finally realize what Jane and He had all along?
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!
Edward Middleton has had the same job since college, and is happy with his relationship with Jane. They met in college and have lived together for ten years. So it's a shock that HE is shocked when Jane leaves him a Dear John letter, leaving him, but stating it really is HIM and not her.
Edward doesn't understand why she would leave him. Sure he may have let himself go a bit, and even though Jane thinks he has no goals, he enjoys his job. He loves her, she loves him - end of story. But when Jane leaves, Eddie gets a wake up call.
His best friend Dan, a pompous TV celebrity, convinces Eddie that he can get Jane back if he makes some changes. He also tries to tell Eddie that ten years as cohabitants, Jane surely wanted more. Is Eddie that dense? Even though Dan is pompous and full of himself, and at times annoying, he is a good friend to Eddie.
Eddie begins a journey of re-discovering himself and a complete makeover. But is he really seeing the point? Did Jane really mean she wanted him to look better? Will she take him back or will Eddie finally realize what Jane and He had all along?
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!
Heather F. (AZmom875) -
This book was good enough, but 4 and 5 star ratings are reserved for masterpieces and VERY GOOD books. I have been holding on to this book and two other by this author for years. They never get picked in swaps. The author is a male, and the book is not chic lit, but ROOSTER LIT. The main character gets dumped by his live in girlfriend, after 10 years. She leaves him because he has LET HIMSELF go! I am sorry but if a guy did that to the MC, in another book he would be not worth keeping anyway. So Jane, leaves Eddie and gives him 3 months to get his life and body into shape. Just like any chic lit book, dumped girl does her best to find herself and improve herself. In the end, as in most books like this, the MC finds they don't really want the Ex back, but instead finds he wants to love himself. The thing is this book is written from the male romantic lead's point of view. He has an annoying, shallow, best friend, who offers bad advise, time after time about what women want. There is a cute female bartender that reminds, Eddie, that he has a lot to offer anyone, He is generous, loyal and kind. I liked this character more than his BFF. I can't see a guy even reading this book, so I gather the intended audience is still female. I just wonder how most women feel about the shallow theories of women and love that are presented in the book. I guess I wonder how much of it is an accurate picture of how men view love, women, romance, sex etc.
Juanita F. (legal22) -
Cute book. I wanted a lighter read other than the thrillers, mysteries or historical fiction that I typically read. This was it! I really enjoyed it and recommend it.
