- Mass Market Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: HQN Books; Reprint edition (Dec 1 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 037377138X
- ISBN-13: 978-0373771387
- Product Dimensions: 16.5 x 10.4 x 2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 181 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #79,964 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Book Description
For Nina Askew, turning forty means freedom--from the ex-husband, freedom from their stuffy suburban home, freedom to focus on what she wants for a change. And what she wants is something her ex always vetoed--a puppy. A bouncy, adorable puppy.
Instead she gets…Fred.
Overweight, middle-aged, a bit smelly and obviously depressed, Fred is light-years from perky. But he does manage to put Nina in the path of Alex Moore, her gorgeous, younger-by-a-decade neighbor.
Alex seems perfect--he's a sexy, seemingly sane, surprisingly single E.R. doctor--but the age gap convinces Nina that anyone but Alex would be better relationship material. But with every silver-haired stiff she dates, the more she suspects it's the young, dog-loving doc she wants to sit and stay!
About the Author
Jennifer Crusie is the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today bestselling author of Tell Me Lies, Crazy for You, Welcome to Temptation, Faking It, Fast Women, and Bet Me.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
It's all about Fred,
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This review is from: Anyone But You (Mass Market Paperback)
As is her standard, Crusie took the romance standards and stood them on her head. I liked Nina, who has realistic concerns about the effect of aging on her body and her life, but still managed to be a powerful character. She had her insecurities and her hang-ups, but she wasn't going to let anyone else tell her what to do or how to live. She ended her marriage because she was unhappy, in spite of her ex-husband and mother's warnings that at her age, she was dooming herself to live the rest of her life alone.By the time I'd hit the 30-page mark, I was already rooting for Alex. He was likeable, smart, and had a sense of humour. The chemistry between him and Nina was great, and Crusie spent enough time exploring their friendship dynamic that it was easy to see why they would make a great couple. Also, there was Fred. Fred is part beagle, part basset-hound, and all manic depressive. And did I mention he's also awesome? Because he really is. My big complaint, and the thing that brough this book down from four stars, was the length. Anyone But You is 283 pages long, and while I like short and zippy sometimes, this felt like there were pieces missing, as though the editor said "this book is great, but it's about 50 pages too long. Hack a little away from the ending, would you?" I was a little more than 200 pages into the book when Nina agreed she'd maybe give Alex a shot, and then suddenly two months had passed, and Alex was the one suffering from insecurities. His issues were all valid enough, but they were brought up and resolved so quickly that I felt like I'd really been missing something, and the entire ending was less satisfying than I would have expected from the first two thirds of the story. Anyone But You is a fun, quick read, with some really interesting and memorable characters, but it falls a little flat for me with a too-short ending. Not Crusie's best, but still worth a read if you happen upon a copy.
4.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Anyone but you (Paperback)
The incomparable Jennifer Crusie's wonderful and thoroughly entertaining wit is given a chance to take center stage this month in ANYONE BUT YOU (4.5). From the moment a 40-year-old book editor is introduced to her neighbor-a handsome 30-year-old Emergency Room doctor-by her spirited dog, sparks and witty dialogue fly. Ms. Crusie does it like no one else.
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4.4 out of 5 stars (112 customer reviews) 181 of 186 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
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By mayfayre "mayfayre" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Anyone but you (Paperback)
After reading Ms. Crusie's latest books, I've made it my business to search out her earlier books, and I'm glad that I've done so. I've found some gems, of which this is one. This time the twist on the romantic theme is that it involves a 40 year old woman and a 30 year old man.Nina used to be the perfect corporate executive's wife, but after 15 years she realized that she wasn't happy, got divorced and began to finally live her own life. Alex is her downstairs neighbor, an emergency room doctor, and a serial dater. However, once he meets her, his life plans change and he sets out trying to find a way to convince her that she belongs in his life. Add to this mix Alex' brother Max (a gynecologist), Nina's friend Charity (who's about to write a book on her 12-man string of failed romances), and Fred (a part manic-depressive stray dog who's got a severe Oreo jones) and there are more than enough opportunities for the humorous scenes that Ms. Crusie does so well. Nina and Alex are obviously a couple who are meant for each other, but before true love can triumph each must overcome their own personal obstacles - Nina's problem with dating someone so much younger, and Alex' family pressures and mistaken goals. But the story doesn't bog down with angst, and everything is leavened with humor. And, I was especially glad to see Nina's 40 year old self taking center stage, rather than being relegated to being a secondary character. It's so refreshing to read a romance that doesn't contain a dewy twenty-something <grin>. This is a fun book, and it's worth searching out and buying. 30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderfully witty,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Anyone but you (Paperback)
Have you ever been given dirty looks by elderly folks because you were laughing hysterically while reading a book at the county fair? No? Then you haven't read "Anyone But You"...Beyond funny, this wonderfully witty novel by the supreme Jennifer Crusie is one of her best. The unconventional love story of Nina and Alex is accented by a excellent cast of supporting characters. The most notable of these is the incorrigible Fred, who lives up to the standard set by his predecessor, Bob, the dog from one of Crusie's previous works, "What The Lady Wants". Perhaps a bit more 'adult' than her other novels, I would heartily recommend it to anyone that enjoys their romance stories with a large dose of side-splitting laughter. One warning: Do not eat potato chips while reading this book! I nearly choked to death halfway though Chapter 2... 14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
I'm now a member of the Jennifer Crusie Fan Club!,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Anyone but you (Paperback)
I laughed so hard while reading this book, I had people edging away from me on the bus. Nina, newly 40 and freshly divorced, adopts a basset hound, the very unperky Fred. Then she meets her sexy, younger neighbor and sparks fly. This is probably one of the most witty, enjoyable romances I've ever read. Highly recommended!
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