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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “This book is absolutely hilarious. In this novel Christa Banister takes the reality of Christian dating, and adds a humorous flare to the usually hushed subject. As Christian singles, especially women, sometimes we become consumed with finding our husband. We concentrate more on finding a husband...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“This book isn't one i was glued to but finished it so that says A LOT for me anyway. The writing style was different for me but I liked it. It took a little adjusting but it grows on you. The story was alright. There seemed to be a lot of fluff but i don't like a lot of detail just get to the point. There was a lot to think about at times and the questions at the end are a great help for getting more out of the book. Overall I would recommend this book to a single girl, because it really isn't half bad. I would read another book by this author too.”
britters wrote this review Friday, May 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Great, fun voice. A little too pat ending, but enjoyable twists and turns the rest of the time.”
Kat wrote this review Thursday, January 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Sydney is a travel journalist who experiences the ups and downs of dating and life in general. Between good dates and bad dates and friends' dates, chance meetings and swearing off dating, this book covers it all - well, maybe not all, but most of the dating scene. There are other situations sprinkled in, as well - relationships with family and friends, career happenings, and lots of travel. I particularly enjoyed living vicariously through this world traveling young lady.
Stacey D wrote this review Wednesday, July 30 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
"Around the World in 80 Dates: Confessions of a Christian Serial Dater" by Christa Ann Banister is a clever novel of one Christian woman's journey through the merciless gauntlet of dating and life in general. As I laughed along with Sydney's "misadventures in dating," Christa has made me very glad that I am happily married, and not a part of this chaotic and unpredictable scene. Even though I generally prefer action and suspense in my Christian Romance reads, I enjoyed this more cerebral novel and will definitely read this very talented author again.”
“This is my novel debut, so of course, it has a special place in my heart. :) After a friend dared me to write a book because he loved hearing about all my dating train wrecks, I had the inspiration for my heroine, Sydney Alexander. Not only is she way more fashionable than me, but she's a travel writer with a whip-smart sense of humor and that easy-to-relate-to personality that makes her the perfect friend to have coffee with. Add in a motley crew of friends with plenty of relationships issues of their own, and you have one fun read. But hey, I'm the author. So be sure to pick up a copy and judge for yourself.”
Christa B wrote this review Saturday, May 17 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No1 of 1 members found this review helpful“This book is absolutely hilarious. In this novel Christa Banister takes the reality of Christian dating, and adds a humorous flare to the usually hushed subject. As Christian singles, especially women, sometimes we become consumed with finding our husband. We concentrate more on finding a husband ourselves than we do on believing that God will send a husband to us.
Takiela wrote this review Saturday, February 2 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The quest begins with Sydney Alexander, a savvy chick with class and wit. She is the queen of shopping and sarcasm. Her morals and values are based on her faith. Sydney is a travel writer for Get Away, a travel magazine. The book tells of Sydney’s love and loss of boyfriend after boyfriend. Her first page begins:
“When Daniel told me he was in between jobs, I believed him.
And when Michael told me that I was the only girl for him, I believed him too. Well, until I found out he was also dating…. Then there was Taylor, who was more in love with his own reflection…than he could ever be with me. And Tyler, who didn’t have much self-esteem and always wondered if he was good enough. With Ben I was the girl friend, never the girlfriend.”
As the reader accompanies Sydney on her dating adventures, they will rupture with giggles. Throughout the course of the book, Sydney went through more boyfriends than babies go through diapers. Although this novel has humor written all over it, Banister conveys the underlying story effortlessly.
Each chapter begins with quotes from lines of different movies like You’ve Got Mail, As Good as It Gets, Pretty Woman, The Princess Bride just to name a few. Banister creates well balanced characters. For example, after Sydney graduates from college she works three unpopular jobs to make ends meet. She stands by her beliefs but she is not overbearing, however is firm in her stand on abstinence. She is well grounded.
Banister has taken a sensitive subject and modernized it as a faith based comedy which puts this book in a class of its own. I recommend this book to two types of individuals, those en route to marriage and those who have been blessed to find their true love.
Reviewed by: Takiela Bynum
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