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“Kind of cute, but not as good as some of her other books -- interesting look into TV land and its ups and downs. ”
Linda S wrote this review Thursday, October 18, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Jennifer Weiner is such a great storyteller. I know I'm always going to get a great story when I pick up one of her books. (And yes, I should admit up front, I loved "Goodnight Nobody" too!) Honestly, this book was refreshing for me--the character felt new, and I love the details surrounding her personal obstacles. I also LOVED the relationship between Ruthie and Dave. Weiner's endings are always so hopeful, and this one is no different. 10 books in and I'm still with you, Jennifer! Keep at it!”
Mary Moser wrote this review Friday, October 12, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Forget favorite.”
Heather D wrote this review Friday, October 12, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Based on the Golden Girls but there's only one Golden girl and it is written from her granddaughter's perspective. The two of them set off for Hollywood. The granddaughter wants to be a writing for television. Pretty much a fairytale ending.”
Rhonda P wrote this review Sunday, October 7, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Story of a young woman trying to become a screen writer. It had its moments - good not great. Certainly gave an education into the making of a tv show.”
Kathy D wrote this review Tuesday, October 2, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Ho hum. Disfigured girl gets own tv show to write & produce.”
Susan R wrote this review Wednesday, September 26, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The book was disappointing. Much of the language/scenes were unnecessary or could have been discribed in another way (my opinion). I struggled to finish but perservered and will admit the ending was good, if not somewhat predictable. Really don't think I would recommend this book.”
Linda Smith wrote this review Friday, September 14, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Jennifer Weiner has written a remarkable book. It deals with the whims and fancies of Hollywood's Bigwigs. The protagonist Ruth Saunders is a writer whose production "The Next Best Thing" is picked up by a network.
mala wrote this review Sunday, September 2, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Unfortunately by the time the show is produced it is nothing like Ruth envisaged. She feels miserable that she has betrayed her beloved grandmother and not been true to herself.
The book does have a unique ending and also a bit of philosophy when Ruth defines the role of 'suffering' in life. "Maybe it's like running. You do it because it feels so good when it stops. Maybe there's suffering because it makes us appreciate the good things more."”
“Funny look behind the scenes in Hollywood.”
Sandi S wrote this review Saturday, September 1, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
