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Tom Sidle

Not what you think

Reviewed in the United States on 26 October 2020

Somehow I expected a funny book but really it's more of a romance novel. While not what I expected I found it to be well written and the story kept my attention going to the end.

Rick Spell

A Quick Pleasent read by a master

Reviewed in the United States on 29 November 2000

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This book is more about understanding Steve Martin than it is about the characters. How could the ultimate comedian from the 70s and well known movie star, write a story about lonliness and love of a 20 something female? I had previously not read Martin's books and after finishing this one, I'm still not sure I understand the message.
Martin follows a Shopgirl under medication for depression as she struggles with weak dates but eventually lands in the arms of an older man who clearly uses her for sex. But this heavy subject always reads very light through his touch. He paints a vivid picture of the everyday life of an everyday Los Angelino.
This is a very quick read that will be finished in one plane ride. But don't focus too much on the shopgirl because the real question is how did this spring from the mind of Steve Martin?

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Robert M. Gennaro

... believe Steve Martin wrote this - I do not like it at all

Reviewed in the United States on 26 November 2017

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I cannot believe Steve Martin wrote this - I do not like it at all.

Joanne

It was okay.. lots of gratuitous sex- I'm ...

Reviewed in the United States on 9 June 2016

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It was okay..lots of gratuitous sex- I'm not such a fan of Steve Martin after reading this.

Mitch

A Nice, Light Read With, Perhaps, Some Light Wisdom.

Reviewed in the United States on 15 October 2000

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A nice, enjoyable little story. Good characterizations, I thought...especially given it's short length. It is easy to imagine Steve Martin as the storyteller...the turns of phrase are what you would expect of him.
Mirabelle, the main character, is a wistful young woman finding her way through life. As we empathize with her we may find some small wisdom of our own.

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William C. Schutzius

Young people play with each other and seem to get to work a bit toward the end,

Reviewed in the United States on 30 October 2017

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Clearly written but shallow in theme. Young people making love, but not making a great deal of sense.

Kindle Customer

Well-written, but should come with an "R" rating!

Reviewed in the United States on 17 April 2014

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It started out as a sweet story, but ended up like "Sex and the City". I was also surprised, nay shocked, at the crudity of the language. I'm very disappointed in Mr. Martin. He has a wonderful sense of humor, and amazing acting skills, but I'm surprised he succumbed to Hollywood's obsession with disrespecting women and treating them like sex objects, and using such coarse language. He can do much better than this. The story started out so well-written, that it took me by surprise that the author resorted to crude and degrading sexually explicit words to describe some of the scenes. There was really no need to use sexual slang, and to me it took away from the story. Once the crudeness started, the sweetness of the story abruptly ended. The ending wasn't what I expected either. I could only recommend this as a cautionary tale to young women who are seeking "Mr. Right", because there is a lot of truth in this book about how men view sex and love.

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sparksgirl

It's Okay

Reviewed in the United States on 14 August 2013

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Surprised that Steve Martin could write such a girlie book, Pretty good read. Main character of story is a little strange. I enjoyed his autobio much more.

Thomas J. Price

Shopgirl review

Reviewed in the United States on 29 July 2012

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A fluffy Hollywood story without a lot of substance and not a lot of character development. Steve Martin should stick to making movies.

Faye McPeak

Three Stars

Reviewed in the United States on 15 December 2014

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Good story line

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