Smart Women
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Smart Women

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Most Helpful Favorable Review

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Lovr it

Amazing

posted by Anonymous on April 14, 2012

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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Smart women

Didnt really go anywhere.. pretty predictable

posted by Anonymous on January 21, 2012

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 21, 2012

    Smart women

    Didnt really go anywhere.. pretty predictable

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 14, 2012

    Lovr it

    Amazing

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted May 30, 2010

    An okay book-

    I loved this author as a girl so I thought I should read this one. This book was just okay. This is the story of BB and Margo. They are both divorced and re-inventing their lives in Colorado. BB's ex-husband moves in next to Margo and they hook up. They each have teenage kids. BB ends up having a mental breakdown. This was an okay story. I really enjoyed reading about Boulder, Colorado since I live in Colorado- that was neat but the story was a little rough around the edges. Just so-so.

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 21, 2005

    Pretty Decent

    I'm a Judy Blume fan, so I purchased 'Smart Women'. Being a divorced career woman I could somewhat relate to the characters. I can fully understand B.B.'s emotional breakdown. I can also relate to Margo's need for genuine love. I liked the way the author switched perspectives from chapter to chapter so that you could get a taste of the various characters' feelings and opinions as the story progressed. I finished this book in one day. The only disappointing part (for me, at least) was the ending. Judy Blume's writing is so in-depth, honest, and relevant and yet she oftentimes falls short in delivering a climactic ending we're all waiting for. I'd still recommend this book to Blume fans.

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 13, 2005

    interesting

    interesting turn of events for these characters. of course blume captures your attention, but still not my favorite. but if you're a judy blume fan like myself, it's a must-read.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 1, 2013

    U r imature

    I bet u have no children at all and u just want to look all like ur grown up or wharever. GET A LIFE!!!! Please take into consideration what i just wrote and act your age!!!!!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!! LOVE U!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 15, 2012

    Really?

    It is not a must read, EVERYONE should not read this book, and to the person who stated that it would be good for the family...what kind of morals do you have? What are you teaching your children?!

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted August 18, 2012

    more from this reviewer

    I cannot understand what the point of this book is. Some of the

    I cannot understand what the point of this book is. Some of the
    developments are heartwarming, some are sad. But I still cannot figure
    out the point of the book. These women are only focused on the
    relationships they are, or are not, forming with men. One woman has a
    breakdown, and the other is scared of being hurt. Children are in the
    middle of everything, and 8th graders are cussing throughout the book.
    The book just took the roles of women and showed them as insecure as a
    highschooler. I really just could not get into it. C-

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 5, 2005

    Stick to adolescent writing

    After about 30 pages of snorting and not being able to believe how inane this book is, I put it down. Within the 1st 10 pages, Margo's male neighbor invites himself into her backyard, hops into her hot tub naked, passes out, and then Margo drags him back to his house. It is pretty crazy and after that the book didn't get any better. Very shallow and superficial story writing. Save your money and do not buy this book.

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 29, 2003

    The Best You've Ever Read!!

    This book is very fascinating.Judy Blume books have always been good.It also shows good characteristics.And possibly great for the family.

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 7, 2003

    A wonderful book

    This book is a wonderful book. It relate to real life problems. It's very dramtic and keeps the readers reading. YOU SHOULD READ IT.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 8, 2002

    A Great Read for Smart Women!

    I thought this book was very interesting and enjoyed every word of it up through the very last page. I liked Margo and Andrew's relationship and all the trials and tribulations they got through together! I enjoyed seeing each characters point of view! I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a good story to read.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 30, 2001

    NOT ONE OF JUDY BLUMES BEST!

    I KEPT THINKING THAT THERE WOULD BE A BIG SURPRISE ENDING TO TIE THIS WHOLE BOOK TOGETHER AND IT JUST ENDED. THE STORY WAS GOOD BUT I LIKE A BOOK THAT ACTUALLY HAS A POINT AT THE END. THIS ONE DID NOT.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 29, 2001

    A Very Capivating Book!

    I loved this book very much. I enjoyed the way you seen perspective from each of the characters. I liked knowing what they all thought. A great book I couldn't put it down!! You should read this book!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 23, 2001

    Atlanta Critic

    Wonderful read! A superb book that takes you from the first page to the last in a quick, enjoyable period. I looked forward to coming home and cracking this one open. Blume is an amazing writer who is not afriad to portray life how it really is. This is a definite MUST READ for any woman's list!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 8, 2001

    Help needed

    I have read all of Judys books as little girl and loved them. This book was not as heart warming as she has done in the past. Just when you strated to relate to it, it ended. It is still a ok reader for a lazy summer day.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 15, 2001

    Jersey Girl

    I enjoyed this first book I've read by Judy Bloom as an adult. I loved all of her books as a child and knew that I'd enjoy this one as well. I felt a little deprived at the end thinking that the story could have continued longer. But, why ruin a good thing, right? I am in the process of reading Wifey now.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 31, 2000

    Great book!!

    This was a really good book. I have read other books by Blume, and this one is another one of her fine works. It was hard to relate to her characters in this book, although they were truly timeless. I highly recomend this book for everyone.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 16, 2000

    Great Book

    i loved this book. its not the best book ive ever read cuz there are so many great books out there, but this was really good

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 26, 2000

    Somewhat disappointed

    First of all I am hooked on Judy Blume again as an adult. Truthfully, I thought this was a slow start and some of the detail could of been spared.

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