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Jane Green
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Pages: 432 (Paperback)
ISBN: 0140276513
Pub: Penguin Books Ltd
Pub date: 1999-06-24
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 17301
Reader Reviews:
Libby is unlikeable which is a big problem (0/0 people found this helpful)
I like Jane Green's books, I really do despite how predictable they often are.
The reason I have only given three stars for "Mr Maybe" is because Libby is shallow, superficial and a gold digger. To really enjoy a book you have to relate to the main character or, at least, empathise with them. When they begin to grate on my nerves, or I'm indifferent then I just can't enjoy the novel in the same way.
Ms Green is one of the reigning Queen's of contemporary chick-lit, but she has written far better than this, and I think it's frightening to think that there are Libby's in this world; women did not chain themselves to the railings for us to then go on and "vote Conservative because our parents do".
'Unputdownable' (2/2 people found this helpful)
Much like some of the other reviewers, this was the first Jane Green book I ever read, and as a result of it she became one of my favourite authors! "Mr Maybe" tells the (painfully accurate) story of a woman faced with a (man-involved) dilemma. How will she choose between the rich, doting but clumsy-in-bed Ed? Or the smooth, living-on-the-dole Nick?
This book is slightly predictable but you just can't help but love it. This is just one of the books Jane Green has delivered with excellence, flair and wit, and it completely 'unputdownable' so to speak. I was hooked right from the first page until I finished the book, and even then I was overcome with sadness, knowing that the book was over. All the way through Jane Green managed to make me smile, even laugh out loud (which made me look like a right weirdo when I was reading it in public!)
Jane Green's work never disappoints - she's fantastic. I can't wait til her next book.
Great story! (4/5 people found this helpful)
I listened to this in my car - infact I listened to it twice it was such a good book!
Another thumbs up for Jane Green - I find all her book amazing - dont hesitate to pick it up, you wont regret it!!!
Great read (2/3 people found this helpful)
A very girlie read and very amusing in a lot of places. I would definitely recommend this book to others as it's full of thoughts and ideas you'd love to say or do but wouldn't dare...
a great book!
Excellant Book (3/5 people found this helpful)
When i first starting reading this book it was like reading about my life, however, i'm not a snob like Libby is but the fact that i've had a few boyfriends like her and just want a fling was just how i see life at the moment! I don't mean to get too personal but lets just say i enjoyed the personal parts between Libby & Nick, it definately made me think that i could do with a "nick". Its a really feel-good book and i enjoyed every page to the end. Jane Green you've done yourself proud! More like it please. Excellant
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