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The Guy Not Taken : Stories
 
The Guy Not Taken : Stories
Author: Jennifer Weiner

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Publisher: Atria
Book Type: Hardcover
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ISBN-13: 9781416535201 - ISBN-10: 1416535209
Publication Date: 9/5/2006
Pages: 288

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Top Member Book Reviews

Jennifer W. (craftwriternyc) wrote on 8/11/2007...

5 member(s) found this review helpful.

In some ways, these stories are better than Weiner's novels. Well written and succint, they capture the themes that we are used to but in a strong way that leaves the reader deeply touched in only a few pages.

Alyssa (lysstwrt) wrote on 5/6/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

An entertaining group of short stories exploring loss, love and the road (or guy) not taken. I don't enjoy short stories in general because I love character development and hate to see a character go before I know their full story - but I did enjoy these.

Julie G. (jewele803) wrote on 2/14/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

A great collection of short stories. It had one story that had Cannie and Bruce from Good in Bed!

Carla J. wrote on 1/16/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Enjoyed this collection of short stories. Had to go back to her other books to remember how a few of the stories were about the same characters. Enjoyable read.

Ceylan G. (ceylang) - Dallas, TX wrote on 11/12/2006...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

eh, not my favorite from jennifer weiner. there were a few stories that seemed unfinished to me.

Courtney B. (PinkSkittles) wrote on 5/16/2009...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

This book contains several short stories about love and relationships. It will make you think and reflect on what is going on in your life or perhaps what has happened in your past.

Lynn C. (lynnielynn) wrote on 4/24/2008...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Another fabulous read by Jennifer Weiner. Since her first novel, Good in Bed, I have loved her as an author. This collection of short stories was a breeze to read through. The last few pages tell about Jennifer's inspiration for each story and where they were first published. Excellent for Weiner fans!

Jamie B. (mrsb) wrote on 4/24/2008...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

This was the second book that I've read from Jennifer Weiner and I didn't love it, but I didn't hate it either. It's a book of short stories (my first time ever reading short stories), but the the problem is ... is that the first three or four are about the same family and you get sucked in and just don't want it to end and then it does ... just like that ... ends, and leaves you hanging. Maybe I am just not a short story kind of reader?! But if you haven't read short stories before ... this would be a good book to wet your feet with.

Brittany S. (kentuckygirl) wrote on 3/6/2008...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Trouble getting through it. Not near as good as her novels.

Gloria S. wrote on 9/12/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Overall the book was okay. I really enjoyed the "The Guy Not Taken", but found that most of the stories needed longer to develop so that the endings would have been better.


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Kayce H. (kayceh) wrote on 7/21/2009...


An excellent collection of short stories that made me laugh out loud. I love Jennifer Weiner's writing and I felt like I knew the characters in these stories. She has such a vivid imagination. I especially love the part at the end where she describes each short story, tells you when and why she wrote it, etc. I suggest reading that before you read the story just to paint the background picture!

Debra F. (Debobsessed) wrote on 7/28/2007...


Please note this is a hardbook copy and the book is missing it's paper dustjacket

Christine O. (crissyreader) wrote on 4/4/2007...


Endreaing, funny, sad... this book is great Weiner. Nice short stories to read. Nifkin appears, again!

Lisa S. (PepperRidgewood) wrote on 3/12/2007...


I was sad that this wasn't nearly as good as her other books.. I had to force myself to finish it. :( Others really loved it though.

Lila O. (Ivychan) wrote on 1/20/2007...


Jennifer Weiner is always a good read. This book is no exception.

SHANNON R. (sweetnessandsass) wrote on 1/16/2007...


I enjoy about anything by Jennifer Weiner. I wish some of the short stories were put into a full story!

Sarah B. (Pixie328) wrote on 11/24/2006...


EXCELLENT-- AS always she outdoes herself-Mint condition from a PBS member

Tabatha G. (TabbieG) wrote on 9/26/2006...


This book is a combination of short stories by Jennifer Weiner. I was able to get into this one like her others.


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