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The Guy Not Taken

Jennifer Weiner
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The Guy Not Taken

Fiction | Anthology/Varied Collection | Adult | Published in 2006

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Jennifer Weiner

The Guy Not Taken

Fiction | Anthology/Varied Collection | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

292

Format

Anthology/Varied Collection • Fiction

Setting

Various Locations • Early 2000s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Guy Not Taken by Jennifer Weiner is a collection of short stories that explores relationships, personal growth, and the challenges individuals face in their lives. Through tales like "The Guy Not Taken," Weiner delves into themes of love, loss, and self-discovery, offering a poignant look at human experiences.

Reviews & Readership

3.6

24,602 ratings

49%

Loved it

35%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Guy Not Taken by Jennifer Weiner is a collection of stories that showcase the author's signature humor and keen observations on modern relationships and personal growth. Critics praise Weiner's skillful character development and engaging storytelling. However, some find the thematic cohesion occasionally lacking. Overall, fans of her previous work will likely appreciate this compilation.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Guy Not Taken?

A reader who enjoys The Guy Not Taken by Jennifer Weiner typically appreciates contemporary women's fiction with themes of love, friendship, and personal growth. Fans of Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding and Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella would likely find this collection of short stories captivating.

3.6

24,602 ratings

49%

Loved it

35%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

292

Format

Anthology/Varied Collection • Fiction

Setting

Various Locations • Early 2000s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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