- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (Jan 1 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0446678112
- ISBN-13: 978-0446678117
- Product Dimensions: 13.3 x 1.9 x 20.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 254 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (64 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #635,868 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
Planted firmly in Bridget Jones territory, Colgan's first novel takes off with the kind of manic energy and sharply vulgar humor that only a Brit-sitcom can, before settling down into the typical fare that comprises contemporary girl-fic. Londoners Mel and Fran, both 20-something, are horrified to learn that the third member of their childhood trio, AmandaAan uppity, shallow brat who's burned them one too many timesAhas landed Fraser McConald, a Scottish lord, as her fianc?. Compounding their annoyance is the fact that back in their university days, Mel, who serves as narrator, had a huge crush on Fraser. Mel is also reeling because her loutish, aspiring rock-star beau, Alex, who left her 10 months ago to find himself in America, has returned to her doorstep in full force. Further complicating matters is Nicholas, a clueless, eight feet tall accountant whose advances she sometimes succumbs to when very drunk. Fraser's charming brother, Angus, rightly suspects that Amanda only wants Fraser for the Town & Country cachet of his crumbling castle, and he enlists the aid of Mel and Fran to sabotage the nuptials. In any romantic comedy, it's a given that the lead heroine will get a man; the question here is which man? With several possibilities, readers may be surprised at the outcome; some may be disappointed. The writing is clever enough, and Mel and Fran's antics are entertaining, even if their self-involvement tips over into cruelty at times. But for those who expect more substance, even in a comedy, the only momentous theme availableAthat it's preferable, if at all possible, to marry for love rather than convenienceAis hardly weighty. (Feb. 1)
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Booklist
Hip, trendy, and raunchily hilarious, Colgan's tale of twentysomething Londoner Melanie and her coterie of pals takes place in the weeks leading up to the wedding of Amanda, a rich, gorgeous, and thoroughly rotten old schoolmate who pops up every six months or so to gloat. Mel's life is a mess. She has a strange reclusive flatmate whom she fears will kick her out. Her best friend, Fran, pops in as if she owns the place. She wakes up after a night of wild sex with a man she can't stand, and then Alex, the boyfriend who had abandoned her without even a note, comes back from America and into her bed. Does he really want her, or does he just need a place to crash? Add to that her dismaying discovery that the Scottish laird betrothed to the dreadful Amanda is none other than Fraser, whom she had a huge crush on years earlier. Finally, Mel, Fran, and Angus, Fraser's offbeat brother, combine forces to try and thwart Amanda's ambitions and save Fraser from a fate worse than death. This contemporary romp unfolds like a movie and will please readers who yearn for sophisticated humor and a happily-ever-after ending. Diana Tixier Herald
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Amanda's Wedding (Paperback)
I really enjoyed this book. No to ruin the ending for anyone, but I was PLEASANTLY surprised with the brother she choose. Jenny did a great job of keeping us guessing. Get this book and love it!
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Revenge of the Nerdesses?,
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This review is from: Amanda's Wedding (Audio Cassette)
Have you ever had a friend that seems to have all the luck and always makes sure that you know that things are going so fantastic for them? Well this is the revenge (in the end) book for all.Melanie and Fran have been friends of Amanda's for years. Though in college Amanda becomes one of the "in" people and they are sorta left behind. But, now Mel and Fran are invited for dinner to hear Amanda's news. She is getting married. But, to whom? It turns out to be someone that Mel had a crush on in College. But, that was before he erharated his Laird title and was not "worthy of Amanda's attention" then. But now he is fair game you know he has a castle and all. This story is a great read. It will make you laugh in a lot of places as well as see the reality of some friendships. Colgan's characters all have interesting personalities and seem to get into situations that many of us get into (and a few we don't) but overall it is a great read. I thoroughly enjoyed the story. Colgan is now on my must read list.
2.0 out of 5 stars
weak characters = likable?,
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This review is from: Amanda's Wedding (Paperback)
seems that the only strength found in any of the characters is negative: Amanda gets what she wants by being snooty and bitchy, Fran gets what she wants by being bitter and bitchy, and Alex, Charlie, and even minor character Steve each get what they want by being drunk (and somehow that = cute). Mel, on the other hand, is not bitchy and so gets walked on more times than you can count, as do Angus and Fraser. The myriad other British-30-something-neurosis books are much more entertaining.
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