Audiobook14 hours
Certain Girls
Written by Jennifer Weiner
Narrated by Julie Dretzin and Rachel Botchan
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
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About this audiobook
The eagerly-awaited follow-up to Jennifer Weiner's blockbuster bestseller, Good in Bed
Listeners fell in love with Cannie Shapiro, the smart, sharp-tongued, bighearted heroine of Good in Bed. Now Cannie's back. After her debut novel -- a fictionalized (and highly sexualized) version of her life -- became an overnight bestseller, she dropped out of the public eye and turned to writing science fiction under a pseudonym. She's happily married and has settled into a life that's wonderfully predictable.
As preparations for her daughter Joy's bat mitzvah begin, everything seems right in Cannie's world. Then Joy discovers the novel Cannie wrote years before and suddenly finds herself faced with what she thinks is the truth about her own conception -- the story her mother hid from her all her life. When Cannie's husband surprises her by saying he wants to have a baby, the family is forced to reconsider their history, their future, and what it means to be truly happy.
Radiantly funny and tender, with Weiner's whip-smart dialogue and sharp observations of modern life, Certain Girls is an unforgettable story about love, loss, and the enduring bonds of family.
Listeners fell in love with Cannie Shapiro, the smart, sharp-tongued, bighearted heroine of Good in Bed. Now Cannie's back. After her debut novel -- a fictionalized (and highly sexualized) version of her life -- became an overnight bestseller, she dropped out of the public eye and turned to writing science fiction under a pseudonym. She's happily married and has settled into a life that's wonderfully predictable.
As preparations for her daughter Joy's bat mitzvah begin, everything seems right in Cannie's world. Then Joy discovers the novel Cannie wrote years before and suddenly finds herself faced with what she thinks is the truth about her own conception -- the story her mother hid from her all her life. When Cannie's husband surprises her by saying he wants to have a baby, the family is forced to reconsider their history, their future, and what it means to be truly happy.
Radiantly funny and tender, with Weiner's whip-smart dialogue and sharp observations of modern life, Certain Girls is an unforgettable story about love, loss, and the enduring bonds of family.
Reviews for Certain Girls
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Fun, quick read.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5This book made me cringe at just how awful I probably was in middle school. The daughter in the story isn't a bad kid, she's just your typical adolescent, and she was a total brat. I can definitely empathize with my mom a little more after this book.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I absolutely loved this book! So heartwarming! Wish there was a sequel!
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5I read this in one day, but that doesn't necessarily mean I loved this book. I didn't find out until I went to post this review that this book is the second in a series. That being said I had no idea and had no problem following the storyline.The story follows Cannie and her daughter, Joy, as they try to come to terms with Joy growing up. The alternating chapters really help illustrate the gap between mother and daughter. As Joy prepares for adulthood (she's thirteen), her mom wants to put her life on hold and keep her young forever. Witty, funny, this story emphasizes the complexities of mother and daughter relationships and the strength and understanding needed to stay sane.Overall, this was alright but not earth shattering. Good read for those that like chick lit.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Certain Girls by Jennifer WeinerHave enjoyed the author's other works and I bought the paperback and will listen to this on tape.Alternating chapters of a Philadelphia housewife and her daughter's point of view in her own chapters.Canny writes of her life, fantasies and knits at her daughters Joy dance lessons. She finds the story of her life from her mother.Peter, her husband wants more kids. Such a diversified set of characters between the age groups and life styles.Teen years are hard for the new generation and new rules. I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Thirteen years have passed since Cannie Shapiro was the victim of a nasty article in GOOD IN BED. Her daughter is a teenager. She has finally found love. Things are looking good. But if you are familiar with Cannie, things are never easy ... this light read was very enjoyable with a few surprises.