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My Legendary Girlfriend

by Mike Gayle

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A debut that took Great Britain by storm, My Legendary Girlfriend introduced the world to the loveable, lovestruck Will Kelly. It?s been three years since his heartthrob, Agnes, wrecked his life with a chat that started, ?It?s like that song. ?If you love somebody, set him free.?? But no matter how much time goes by, Will doesn?t feel very free. He still makes lists of each birthday present Aggi ever gave him, has gymnastic fantasies about a perfect reunion night with her, dwells on the first words she uttered to him.

How long can a person stay down in the dumps after being dumped? And how much longer before Will dumps Martina, the sweet but clingy girl he?s seeing? Will anyone ever measure up to his Legendary Girlfriend?

Fresh, endearing, and full of humor, My Legendary Girlfriend tells a story that will ring true for everyone who?s ever tried to mend a broken heart.

Review:

"Gayle occasionally demonstrates some of the charm and humor that made Mr. Commitment a British bestseller, but the underplotting here shows through in a hurry, and Will's constant whining will try the patience of even the most avid Anglophiles." Publishers Weekly

Review:

"It isn't often that one gets to read about a man's heartache over the end of a romance....Even rarer is the occasion to read a book that can make misery seem so funny. Readers feel Will's anguish but can't help laughing at it, perhaps seeing something of themselves in his behavior." School Library Journal

Review:

"Romance and humor mix brilliantly in this winning novel from the author of Mr. Commitment". Kristine Huntley, Booklist

Review:

"A delicate blend of realism and whimsy...funny and clever." The Guardian

Review:

"Funny, sharply observed, and right in tune with aging adolescents desperately clinging to the wreckage of their youth." Marie Claire

Review:

"Mike Gayle has carved a whole new literary niche out of the male confessional novel. He's a publishing phenomenon." Evening Standard

Review:

"A book for anyone who has ever been dumped, dumped on, or just needs a good laugh." Chicago Tribune

Synopsis:

A debut that took Great Britain by storm, "My Legendary Girlfriend" introduced the world to the lovable, lovestruck Will Kelly. It's been three years since his heartthrob, Agnes, dumped him. Will anyone ever measure up to his legendary girlfriend?

Synopsis:

The author of "Mr. Commitment" is back with a hilarious romantic comedy for anyone who has ever dumped, been dumped, or lived in a dump.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780767906555
Author:
Gayle, Mike
Publisher:
Broadway Books
Subject:
General
Subject:
Humorous
Subject:
Romance - General
Subject:
General Fiction
Copyright:
2003
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Publication Date:
20030631
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
277
Dimensions:
8.02x5.24x.74 in. .53 lbs.
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Product details 277 pages Broadway Books - English 9780767906555 Reviews:
"Review" by , "Gayle occasionally demonstrates some of the charm and humor that made Mr. Commitment a British bestseller, but the underplotting here shows through in a hurry, and Will's constant whining will try the patience of even the most avid Anglophiles." Publishers Weekly
"Review" by , "It isn't often that one gets to read about a man's heartache over the end of a romance....Even rarer is the occasion to read a book that can make misery seem so funny. Readers feel Will's anguish but can't help laughing at it, perhaps seeing something of themselves in his behavior." School Library Journal
"Review" by , "Romance and humor mix brilliantly in this winning novel from the author of Mr. Commitment".
"Review" by , "A delicate blend of realism and whimsy...funny and clever."
"Review" by , "Funny, sharply observed, and right in tune with aging adolescents desperately clinging to the wreckage of their youth."
"Review" by , "Mike Gayle has carved a whole new literary niche out of the male confessional novel. He's a publishing phenomenon."
"Review" by , "A book for anyone who has ever been dumped, dumped on, or just needs a good laugh."
"Synopsis" by , A debut that took Great Britain by storm, "My Legendary Girlfriend" introduced the world to the lovable, lovestruck Will Kelly. It's been three years since his heartthrob, Agnes, dumped him. Will anyone ever measure up to his legendary girlfriend?
"Synopsis" by , The author of "Mr. Commitment" is back with a hilarious romantic comedy for anyone who has ever dumped, been dumped, or lived in a dump.
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