- Hardcover: 368 pages
- Publisher: Atria Books (July 14 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0743294297
- ISBN-13: 978-0743294294
- Product Dimensions: 23 x 16.2 x 3.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 544 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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#83,183 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #71 in Books > Literature & Fiction > Women's Fiction > Friendship
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"Jennifer Weiner's latest novel, Best Friends Forever, is not leaving the special shelf where it's already wedged in with other books I reread every so often because they just make me happy - novels such as Jeanette Haien's Matters of Chance, Susan Isaacs' Shining Through, Kingsley Amis' Lucky Jim, most of Barbara Pym's novels, and, of course, Pride and Prejudice. [What] earns it a place on my treasured "reread as needed" shelf is its tough emotional wisdomÉAddie's story rates a second (and, perhaps, even a third) read, too, because its unrelenting depiction of loneliness, as well as the myriad ways people can surprise themselves and each other, deserves to be savored, again and again." -- The Philadelphia Inquirer
"In Addie, Weiner has created a steely, sympathetic narrator who is vulnerable but not pathetic, unwilling to settle for disappointment despite the bad hand that most of her 33 years have dealt. The novel is a welcome addition to the author's collection of tales about strong, clever women who carve their own niche in this world -- much like Weiner." -- The Miami Herald
"Addie Downs - the Everygirl at the center of Jennifer Weiner's latest novel - just could turn out to be one of our favorite heroines of the summer...Another superlative novel by Weiner, about a big girl with a bigger heart, that will have women and men of all sizes cheering." -- USA Today
"Weiner's latest showcases her talent for creating richly drawn, realistic characters. She deftly weaves in multiple back stories and subplots and punctuates the story with plenty of humor. Highly recommended for all fans of women's fiction." -- Library Journal, starred review
"Former mousy types, rejoice! In Weiner's delicious latest, a popular girl hits trouble long after high school and only the geeky pal she once shunned can help." -- People magazine
"This beach read will win readers over with its wit and wisdom. A clever, sad and sweet turn on Thelma and Louise [with] what may be the funniest not-quite-heist ever pulled off ..." -- Publishers Weekly
"In Addie, Weiner has created a steely, sympathetic narrator who is vulnerable but not pathetic, unwilling to settle for disappointment despite the bad hand that most of her 33 years have dealt. The novel is a welcome addition to the author's collection of tales about strong, clever women who carve their own niche in this world -- much like Weiner." -- The Miami Herald
"Addie Downs - the Everygirl at the center of Jennifer Weiner's latest novel - just could turn out to be one of our favorite heroines of the summer...Another superlative novel by Weiner, about a big girl with a bigger heart, that will have women and men of all sizes cheering." -- USA Today
"Weiner's latest showcases her talent for creating richly drawn, realistic characters. She deftly weaves in multiple back stories and subplots and punctuates the story with plenty of humor. Highly recommended for all fans of women's fiction." -- Library Journal, starred review
"Former mousy types, rejoice! In Weiner's delicious latest, a popular girl hits trouble long after high school and only the geeky pal she once shunned can help." -- People magazine
"This beach read will win readers over with its wit and wisdom. A clever, sad and sweet turn on Thelma and Louise [with] what may be the funniest not-quite-heist ever pulled off ..." -- Publishers Weekly
Book Description
Bestselling author Jennifer Weiner’s dazzling new novel Best Friends Forever explores the impact of love, desire, and familial loss on a friendship between two young women, and how the choices they make will change their lives forever.
One of the nation’s most beloved and successful writers of women’s fiction, Jennifer Weiner has become a literary phenomenon with millions of copies of her books in print. Her latest work, Best Friends Forever will delight fans and critics alike, following the ups and downs of a long-time friendship between two young girls who grow up to be two very different women. Addie Downs and Valerie Adler were eight when they first met and decided to be best friends forever. But, in the wake of tragedy and betrayal during their teenage years, everything changed. Val went on to fame and fortune. Addie stayed behind in their small Midwestern town. Destiny, however, had more in store for these two. And when, twenty-five years later, Val shows up at Addie’s front door with blood on her coat and terror on her face, it is the beginning of a wild adventure for two women joined by love and history who find strength together that they could not find alone.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
good light read,
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This review is from: Best Friends Forever: A Novel (Hardcover)
I love Jennifer Weiner's books! This one is not her best book but it is very entertaining. It drags a little in the beginning but picks up towards the middle/end. If this is your first Jennifer Weiner book I'd recommend "little earthquakes" or "good in bed" which are better stories.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Stretches credibility,
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This review is from: Best Friends Forever (Paperback)
This was the first Jennifer Weiner book I've read so had no point of comparison with her other books. It was an entertaining read but really demands that you suspend disbelief as you read along. The plot turns were entertaining but simply incredible. Would classify this as a chick lit "beach book."
3.0 out of 5 stars
Doesn't Have The Jennifer Weiner Humour I've Come To Expect,
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This review is from: Best Friends Forever (Paperback)
I enjoyed this book even though I was expecting a lighter read. It reminded me more of a Judy Blume novel such as Summer Sisters, which I don't really remember, but I somehow found it felt similar.Although it was not even remotely light and fluffy, I thought the writing was impeccable as usual with Weiner's novels and all the details of growing up from the 70's through 90's brought me right back to my childhood and adolescence. I found the story interesting with enough intrigue to keep me reading and I read quickly enough to find the end satisfying. I was interested in her use of the first person narrative for a male character whose voice alternated with the main character's. I felt Weiner portrayed him well and I was not disappointed as I sometimes am when chick lit authors attempt to get into the heads of men (and they usually stick to the third person, not even attempting the first person). Overall, I enjoyed this book and if you're looking for something a little different from chick lit and don't expect to laugh out loud as frequently as some of her other novels, check out Weiner's latest.
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