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The Next Best Thing

Jennifer Weiner
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The Next Best Thing

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012

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Jennifer Weiner

The Next Best Thing

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Los Angeles, California • 2010s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Next Best Thing by Jennifer Weiner follows Ruth Saunders, a woman who moves to Hollywood with dreams of writing a successful television show. Facing professional and personal challenges, Ruth learns about ambition, resilience, and finding one's true path. The narrative explores themes of perseverance and self-discovery in the entertainment industry.

Reviews & Readership

3.8

33,711 ratings

51%

Loved it

35%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jennifer Weiner's The Next Best Thing is generally praised for its engaging and relatable protagonist, Ruth, and the insider's look at Hollywood's TV industry. Some reviews highlight its humor and emotional depth. However, a few critiques mention a predictable plot and underdeveloped secondary characters. Overall, it's an entertaining read with both heart and humor.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Next Best Thing?

A reader who enjoys The Next Best Thing by Jennifer Weiner would likely be a fan of contemporary women's fiction that blends humor and emotional depth. Enthusiasts of Emily Giffin's Something Borrowed or Sophie Kinsella's Confessions of a Shopaholic will appreciate Weiner's witty prose and relatable characters.

3.8

33,711 ratings

51%

Loved it

35%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Los Angeles, California • 2010s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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