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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “After I liked Shopgirl, my friend Brendon lent this to me so I could read it. I was very impressed with the story of Daniel, who's a neurotic, obsessive-compulsive man living on government assistance by a set of self-imposed rules he follows slavishly. He can't handle curbs and he has a...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Steve Marin is an author??? Who knew. I saw the movie Shop Girl but had not idea he wrote a book first. Well, to say the least Steve Marin is a fabulous writer. I wish he had more to read. I loved this book. It had me laughing so hard my stomach hurt and tears soaked my face. I loved this character Daniel so real and so determined to change his life and shoulder the responsibility himself. So much I could say, but I really want to get a bunch of books out here sooo I'll quit here.”
Theresa Jane S wrote this review Friday, October 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Great book, really funny. It gives you insight into the mind of someone with OCD. The lead character is brilliant, but severely disabled by his phobias and obsessions. In the end, love conquers all.”
Ronni D wrote this review Tuesday, August 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“i'm only on page ten. this book got all wet and ruined. good thing it's at bargain in barnes and noble. it's great so far.”
Clay J wrote this review Sunday, July 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A great quick read.”
Melanie M wrote this review Tuesday, July 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I love Steve Martin's writing style ... subtle humor. A neurotic, OCD main character ...wonderful!”
Diane L wrote this review Sunday, July 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I really enjoyed this book. It has the same quiet humor that was in Shopgirl, but I thought Martin used it much better in this one. This is what the movie "As Good As It Gets" should have been--a tender and at times hilariously funny story of a brilliant man with some incredible mental blocks standing in the way of happiness. The way this guy attempts to pick up on romantic signals and react to them is just priceless.”
BenLarken wrote this review Thursday, July 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“One of the funniest books I have ever read. Steve Martin is a GENIUS!”
Kelly O wrote this review Friday, May 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“loved the dialogue”
stephanie w wrote this review Monday, May 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I knew nothing about this book when I friend gave it to me to read. It looked like a quick read, but I couldn't get my head around Steve Martin as an author. The comical, Steve Martinisk cover didn't elevate my expectations.
Dawne T wrote this review Thursday, April 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
This is a wonderful book. So sensitive, so pure of thought and so tuned to the mental workings and wording of the "average" American. Read this book! It is rare when I fall in love with so many of the characters in a book. They are all indelible.”
