The Next Best Thing
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
400
Novel • Fiction
Los Angeles, California • 2010s
2012
Adult
18+ years
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.
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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.
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.
33,711 ratings
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Mixed feelings
Not a fan
400
Novel • Fiction
Los Angeles, California • 2010s
2012
Adult
18+ years
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