I really enjoyed this book because the author wrote it in such a way that Lucy's inner dialogue seemed like a private conversation between her and the reader and Lucy was the perfect combination of classic chick-lit "heroine" and modern day woman. I like the fact that the characters and storyline were realistic; the scenarios were believable and you could relate to the "struggles" (for lack of a better word) of adults in their late 20s trying to make it in the world of academia. Lucy is a grad student who gets dumped by her marathon-obsessed MD boyfriend and decides to get fit in an attempt to gain control of her love-life; she achieves her goal in a "scenic-route" sort of way, but really her life comes together in between training for the marathon with her BFFs Jen and Will.
Will has pined for Lucy since they met but it's her friend Jen that really opens Lucy's eyes to the fact that they are perfect together (in her not so subtle and gentle way). In between numerous snacks, drinks and Chinese takeout (as well as a disastrous interview at a major research institution) Lucy comes to terms with her priorities and realizes her goals were more about being #1 than what she really wanted to do. With a support system of close friends and family she discovers that being with the one you love is more important that a position at LSU or finishing a marathon to prove a point.
While Lucy is undoubtedly the main character of this story, her friend Jen is the star. The girl is loyal, a little cougarish (wanting to seduce a geeky TA to help her grade papers) and has some great lines: "Was it like, `stayed out in the heat too long' body odor, or like, `European earthy guy' body odor?" Sometimes Jenny misses the point. "I don't know-- is there a difference?" "God, yes. European body odor kind of turns me on. It's like... stink with a sexy accent."
If you're looking for a great beach read I highly recommend this. And if you're stuck at some boring job with hours to waste until quitting time, I also recommend this ;)
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