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In Her Shoes: A Novel | 
 enlarge | Author: Jennifer Weiner
Publisher: Washington Square Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 230956
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Media: Paperback
Pages: 448
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.3 x 1.2
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
ASIN: B000YTJHWE
Publication Date: July 8, 2003
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 Hooked Right Away February 2, 2008
M. Jones (Florida)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
From the moment I read the first few paragraphs of this book, I fell in love. Jennifer Weiner effortlessly seams character plots throughout this book, which follows two sisters who have nothing in common but the size of their feet and their love for designer shoes.
Rose is the ugly-duckling who grew into a swan but doesn't quite realize it, while her younger sister, Maggie, has been the beautiful girl all her life who struggles with a learning disability and uses men to get by. The book takes such a personal look at the depth of two people that society fits into two typecasts: the older heavyweight, responsible woman in Rose versus the beautiful, spontaneous child-like qualities in Maggie. The themes can be recognized in every woman's life. We all know the girl who gets everything because she's beautiful but has deep rooted fears, or the woman who doesn't recognize her own spirit and beauty because she's grown up with poor self-esteem.
Rose and Maggie grow considerably throughout the book. I flipped through each page, rooting that each would find their way and become that better person that we all try to see in ourselves. I couldn't put the book down. This is the first time I have ever read a Jennifer Weiner novel, and this surely will not be my last.
 Pretty good July 2, 2008
M. Hudgens (Washington, D.C.)
Two sisters could not be more different. Rose, the together, prim and proper attorney and Maggie, the beautiful, disorganized, mess. They are forced to cohabitate after Maggie runs short of money, causing a shock to Rose's world. However, they both have some things in common: they hate their stepmother, they would like to meet the grandmother they were cut off from when their mother passed away, and they are looking for men who will not turn out to be jerks (which does not turn out to be an easy task).
Quote: "Maggie showed no signs of leaving . . . and, Rose noticed, the money she'd given her had magically disappeared."
I liked this book somewhat - it takes different chapters from the viewpoints of various main characters, which I dislike. I found myself skipping over certain characters to keep with the story I was into at the time, because I like that continuity (then, of course, I had to go back and read the other characters' chapters in a row), until eventually the different characters more or less come together. It is a nice vacation read, if a little bit predictable.
Great Read! Jen Weiner Did it again! August 2, 2008
M. Williams (jacksonville, florida United States)
I am currently on a misson to read all of Jennifer Weiner's work. I started with Good in bed ( slow start, but a great book) then on to Good Night Nobody ( I really connected with this book, loved it) Little Eathquakes ( my current Favorite) and just finished In her shoes. I really enjoyed, In her Shoes. I read this book in two days, as a busy working Mom that is nearly impossible. Take the plunge, read all JW's books! I am startting on Certain girls next!
In Her Shoes October 13, 2008
Patricia L. Merriman
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I would highly recommend this book or any book by Jennifer Weiner. It is a definite read for anyone who has a sister.
Weiner gets ambitious and succeeds December 7, 2008
Amy S. Vastola (Delmar, NY)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a fun read about some very serious issues -- mental illness in the family, what learning issues to a person's self esteem, how estrangement from family can eat at someone's soul for years. I love Jennifer Weiner novels, they are fun to read, but with this one, she earned my respect as a writer. I especially enjoyed and appreciated her fully drawn portraits of the older adults, they are full human beings with power, passion, and even guile when necessary, a real break from the stereotyped treatment of older adults often found in light reading.
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