Jennifer Johnson Is Sick of Being Single: A Novel
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A wicked comedy about the perils of making your dreams come true
Quirky, clever, cubicle-bound Jennifer Johnson is desperate. Everyone around her is getting married, while she's still single and stuck writing ad copy about men's dress socks.
Her life hits crisis level, launching her into a humiliating and painfully hilarious quest to find Prince Charming at any cost. This includes agonizing online dates, diet-clinic cults, drag-queen fights, and a debilitating addiction to Cinnabon icing. When she meets handsome, wealthy Brad Keller, she wonders if he's the answer to all her dreams, or is he just too good to be true?
Darkly funny and outrageously honest, McElhatton's wit shines in this no-holds-barred cautionary tale about getting what you want—and how it can be the worst thing for you.
Heather McElhatton
Heather McElhatton produced the award-winning literary series Talking Volumes. Her commentaries have been heard on This American Life, Marketplace, Weekend America, Sound Money, and The Savvy Traveler. She lives in Key West with her pug, Walter.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This was the sequel to Jennifer Johnson is Sick of Being Single, which I have not read. I still thought that this “chick-lit” book was a cute, humorous and fun read. Jennifer is finally married the man of her dreams... But unfortunately, her Mr. Prince Charming turns out to be a complete jerk in more ways than one and things aren't as picture perfect as she had hoped. From the truly awful honeymoon to the surprise-we-bought-you-a-house (right next door) to her mother in-law, trying to fit into the country club scene, Jennifer does everything to fit in with her wealthy in-laws, but it always backfires. I liked it so much that I went and bought Jennifer Johnson is Sick of Being Single to see how it all started!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Here and there I was thinking that this wasn't that terrific a novel, but by the end I was cheering for Jennifer yet again. A great ending.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5I received this book through the Early Reviewers. What an interesting read. There were parts I did not love, but I alway try to focus on the positives. I read and I enjoyed it for the most part, but it was not my favorite read.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5I recevied this book through Early Reviewers. This was a light read that made me laugh out loud quite a bit. Jennifer has finally married the man of her dreams, or so she thought. Brad turns out to be a jerk in more ways than one.When your mother in-law is living right next door and trying to fit into the country club set things aren't as picture perfect as she had hoped. Jennifer does her best with alot of funny errors along the way. A cute read.
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5I received this book from the Early Reviewers program.I actually kind of enjoyed this book while I was reading it, but since then, the more I've thought about it, the more irritated I've become. Jennifer marries a guy who is a COMPLETE jerk and then goes through a series of contortions to try to make her marriage work.While at the time, I was amused to read about what she goes through, looking back on it, my main reaction is why on earth did these two people get married in the first place!!! From the beginning, I never got any sense that they were attracted to each other or liked each other even a little bit.While there are definitely some humorous bits that were lots of fun to read, the complete disconnect between Jennifer and her husband was really off-putting.
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5The beginning is great. Seriously, the first chapter, the horrific honeymoon Jennifer & Brad endure, and then her oh-so-clever graphs about Wife (and husband)-to-English translations - HYSTERICAL! And then I started to wonder, "WHAT?" Who are these characters? And in what possible world would they behave this way? And in what possible world do situations like this arise? I'm all for suspending disbelief for fiction, but this went too far, too often. The writer has some chops, but she tries too hard, pushes past the funny to just crude. And I'm not a prissy person. I can appreciate crude. When it's warranted. Here is wasn't, it was just gratuitous. Maybe it would have made more sense if I had read the first book, maybe I would have some clue as to why Jennifer had fallen in love with Brad, but as it was, reading this book I had to wonder why they ever would have gotten married in the first place. And then I began to wonder why she wanted to stay married. And towards the end all I could think was, "OMG, SHE'S JUMPED THE SHARK!" Oy. This is not a book I can recommend. Not at all. To anyone. Which is a shame, because I started off thinking it had such potential...
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The great thing about books like this one is that you don't need to read the preceding book to enjoy the sequel. I read Jennifer Johnson is sick of being single and don't remember much about it but I knew the sequel would drop bits of plot from the first book to clue me in. It did that and moved along quickly before crashing into scenarios so wacky and absurd you must turn the practical side of your brain off or you will not like this story. It seems like McElhatton is in such a rush to get to the fun parts that she forgets characters or events along the way. The "lessons" the characters and in turn we are suppose to learn seem shoehorned into the book. In the end everything wraps up almost too neatly and normally slightly open ended novels bother me but I know now too much closure gives me the same irked feeling.It was hilarious at times but you have to be in love with Jennifer in the same way readers are in love with Becky Bloomwood from Confessions of a Shopaholic. You have to accept the flaws to want to read about her life. If not you will be left wondering if people like these characters exist in real life and how you can avoid them.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I thought this book was hilarious! I love the Ice Empress and Pho. The story is very far fetched. But, I think that is what I love about it. I love that the Cinnabon person is called Satan. Why do they not do home delivery! I liked how the story ended. I would read another book in this story line. I did read Jennifer Johnson is Sick of being Single. I think this story makes more sense because I read the first book. I would probably not have enjoyed it had I not read the first book in the series. I will look forward to reading more from this author and more books in this series!
- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5This one is just not for me. It looked a lot like something I'd enjoy, but I gave it about a 100 pages and then I had to abandon it. Too over the top, too cliched, too many stereotypes. Maybe I should have read the first book before this? Not sure, but I was disappointed.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5This is the sequel to Jennifer Johnson is Sick of Being Single, which I have not read. Jennifer thinks she's landed right where she wanted to be- married to the man of her dreams, accepted into his family who owns Keller's department store and not having to worry about anything, til death do us part. Of course, that isn't the way it goes. There's nothing realistic about this book and as soon as I let go of any kind of realistic expectation, the story was just fun. Very easily readable, nothing heavy, absolutely a "pink" book. I do like the Jennifer, the main character, more than some chick lit ladies because she has some backbone and isn't as whiny as some I've encountered.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5First off, let me say I was THRILLED to win this book!! I loved Heather's first book, Jennifer Johnson is Sick of Being Single and eagerly anticipated a sequel. I was not disappointed. This book picks up where the first one left off. The writing is flawless and you will find yourself laughing out loud a bunch of times. I don't wanna ruin it for anyone, but this is a must read. I highly, highly, highly recommend it. Love it!