Jemima J: A Novel About Ugly Ducklings and Swans

good one

As a overweight girl, i could relate to jemima in many ways. i saw that many people wrote bad reviews saying that the author made it seem like being fat or overweight was a horrible thing, but you know what, it's not the author who created this, it's actually the way the world and the society is today. for me, i was luck to find a loving boyfriend who loves me the way i am. but before when i was single, it was not easy going out to clubs with my skinny girlfriends and fell like i was total invisible, nobody danced with me or talked with me. now tell me? is it really the author who is making up horrible stories? i dont think so. i am going to have a weight loss surgery soon, and i am sure that after that my life will change, i admit, i am an unhappy fat girl!

5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

Torn-good in some ways, upsetting in others

This book started off a little slow, but it got more interesting as you read it. This is probably the third book I've read that deals with weight problems. It's definitely an engaging story, but I'm not sure I enjoy reading all aspects of it. First, I was bothered by how skinny Jemima got and hoped that she didn't end the book this way, which would prove how much "better" it was to be skinny. Second, I wasn't sure Ben, the main male character, was any better than the California hunk Jemima met; the book made Ben out to be a "better" man, more likable, but I felt otherwise. It took her weight loss to make him see her differently, and though you see him think of her throughout the book, this sudden revelation of his feelings turning doesn't ultimately happen until he sees her skinny. The situation with the Californian was very ironic, made me pity him and sad to think how much our environment regards "fat" people and affects our choices in life. On the other hand, I do enjoy stories about finally ending up with the man of your dreams and finding oneself, to be comfortable with who you are, and have a good balance with everything in your life.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

One of the best books I have read!

This is a great feel good book. I was truly sad it ended. The book is inspiring for any woman who felt "not good enough."

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Love this book!

Anyone would be silly not to purchase this book! Couldnt stop reading!!!! Wish there would be a jemima j book 2 :)

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Fantastic!

I couldn't put it down! I read it in three days but would have read it straight through if the sun would have stayed up a bit longer...silly me for not bringing a light with me in the car ride home.

It's a VERY easy read and the writing style is SO easy to get along with. I've been recommending this book left and right and am finding myself asking what happens after the book ends! I plan on picking up another Jane Green book VERY SOON!

This has easily become a member of my permanent collection. LOVE I!!!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Katara

She sits in the cave and cries keeping the blcak closk on.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Loved it

Romantic and cute the perfect light read!

Not what I hoped for

I was disappointed with this story. I didn't find the main character, Jemima, to be a very likeable or interesting person. The story could have had better flow but instead seemed stuck in the middle. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone. I would give this author a second chance by picking up another of her books at the library but I certainly wouldn't pay for one.

Laugh Out Loud Must Read Romance

I read this book years ago and it still remains one of my favorite books! If you are looking for a chick lit romance filled with humor...then this is the book for you :)

The main character has a few extra pounds on her which she find difficult to lose. She eventually sticks to a diet, in hopes that weight lost will lead her to meet Mr. Right. Well, she does meet someone...and you will just have to read the book to find out what happens!

There is a HUGE hilarious ending that will not disappoint anyone.

ENJOY!!!

Could not out it down!

Intriguing story has you cheering for our heroine. This book will motivate and entertain you.

Cute!

Iitle cheesy but so cute

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Wonderful!!!!!

I loved it!

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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Great Read

Great story, couldn't put this book down. Has great humir too.

GREAT!!!

this book is definitely relateable to all woman thick or thin....

My Fav Chick-Lit By Far

I read this book in one day, because I could not put it down, I even skipped class to finish reading it-and it was so worth it. Jemima is overweight, unhappy, and finally says enough- and gets the motivation to change and become who she has always wanted to be. No matter if you are overweight or thin, you will be able to relate. I have never been overweight, but I still have never been happy with my weight (no matter how crazy people think I am) so I was able to relate to her in that way. This book is definately an inspirational book for all women. It is sad, funny, sweet and romantic. As soon as you start reading, you will not be able to put it down! Enjoy!

GREAT

One of the easiest books to read, real quick and just good. light and great ending.

A fun read with likeable characters

I finished this book quicker than I thought because it was hard to put down. Sweet story with a little twist. The characters were so varied...kept me guessing.

Jemima J

This book is hard to put down. This is a relatable story whether you are skinny or on the thick side. A man never truly knows what he wants but as a women you need to learn to love who you are and love will find you.