Title: The Dumpster: One Woman's Search For LoveAuthor: Becky Due
Publication: 2010
Genre: Women's fiction, chick-lit, romance, adult
Source: For review, Pump Up Your Book
Summary: Things haven't been going great for twenty-something Nicole lately. She's self-concsious about her weight, and was just dumped by her "boyfriend" of two weeks via DVD on Valentine's Day. He told her she was too "easy," as Nicole seems to be a bit on the promiscuous side, going out drinking with her friends and, well... being a bit easy with men. Her friends and family tell her she should really start dating rather than hooking up. Can she find love in the most unexpected of places... the stinky dumpster that management just placed in the alley outside of her bedroom window?
My Thoughts: This is a really fun romantic comedy! It's really easy reading and perfect if you're looking for light, fun, contemporary chick-lit or romance. It's definitely a nice, refreshing read after reading some more serious books lately. While Nicole is definitely... promiscuous, I think all women can relate to her on some level. We all know that feeling of insecurity, be it about weight or men, like with Nicole, or any number of things. She also has a group of awesome friends who liven up the book with their attempts at straightening her out. Her misadventures and search for love are entertaining, real, and funny as heck. I recommend you check this out if you're looking for something fun and quick to read. I would say it is not suitable for anyone under 16, due to some mature content. I really enjoyed it, though, and already ordered one of Becky's other books off of Amazon today, called The Gentlemen's Club.
My Rating: 4/5
Sounds like a lot of fun, Steph! Have a great day honey!
ReplyDeleteI don't think this one is for me, but I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is probably not a book for me, but I enjoyed your review, and appreciate that you included the under-16 admonition :)
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this book too and could relate to Nicole's adventures in dating, my friends and myself did have conversations about men and love and how to find it. I also read The Gentleman's Club and that is how I was introduced to this talented writer.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your time and the great review! It means a lot to me. : )
ReplyDeleteBecky Due