Overall Rating 4
Cleanliness Rating- 2- mild language
From the back cover of the book:
To: Everyone (every.body@theworld.com)
From: Mel Fuller (Melissa.fuller@thenyjournal.com)
Subject: THE BOY NEXT DOOR
Um, hi. Does anybody out there know anything about this guy who’s moved in next door to me? The tall, good-looking one who came to my rescue when I was stuck taking care of my comatose neighbor Mrs. Friedlander’s Great Dane Paco? I’m grateful. I mean, if Mrs. Friedlander’s nephew Max hadn’t finally shown up to take over dog-walking duties, I might have been fired for habitual lateness at my job as gossip columnist of the New York Journal. It’s just that Max Friedlander is supposed to be this womanizing fashion photographer, and since when is a womanizer such a devoted nephew, so determined to prove that his aunt’s accident was the result of foul play? And if his name is really Max, why does he want me to call him John? How do I know he really is Max Friedlander and I don’t give Mrs. F’s keys to the wrong guy? What I do know is that he’s funny and sweet and gorgeous, with those kind of eyes- you know, the knees-weakening, soul-searing, green-hazel kind. And that I think I’m in love. Or in trouble. Or both. Any info anyone has would be greatly appreciated.
This book was so cute. It is written entirely in emails (just like the synopsis above). It is so clever and very unique. I like to get the point of view from all the characters, as you get in this book, through the emails. Mel and John are totally likable characters that you are rooting for from the start. This book has a lot of humor in it also. I was totally laughing out loud at some parts. It’s a very quick read and hard to put down. Some of it is a bit predictable and a few stereotypes abound (brainless models, for instance). But, if you are looking for a light, chick-lit read, this is the perfect candidate. Enjoy.
Cleanliness Rating- 2- mild language
From the back cover of the book:
To: Everyone (every.body@theworld.com)
From: Mel Fuller (Melissa.fuller@thenyjournal.com)
Subject: THE BOY NEXT DOOR
Um, hi. Does anybody out there know anything about this guy who’s moved in next door to me? The tall, good-looking one who came to my rescue when I was stuck taking care of my comatose neighbor Mrs. Friedlander’s Great Dane Paco? I’m grateful. I mean, if Mrs. Friedlander’s nephew Max hadn’t finally shown up to take over dog-walking duties, I might have been fired for habitual lateness at my job as gossip columnist of the New York Journal. It’s just that Max Friedlander is supposed to be this womanizing fashion photographer, and since when is a womanizer such a devoted nephew, so determined to prove that his aunt’s accident was the result of foul play? And if his name is really Max, why does he want me to call him John? How do I know he really is Max Friedlander and I don’t give Mrs. F’s keys to the wrong guy? What I do know is that he’s funny and sweet and gorgeous, with those kind of eyes- you know, the knees-weakening, soul-searing, green-hazel kind. And that I think I’m in love. Or in trouble. Or both. Any info anyone has would be greatly appreciated.
This book was so cute. It is written entirely in emails (just like the synopsis above). It is so clever and very unique. I like to get the point of view from all the characters, as you get in this book, through the emails. Mel and John are totally likable characters that you are rooting for from the start. This book has a lot of humor in it also. I was totally laughing out loud at some parts. It’s a very quick read and hard to put down. Some of it is a bit predictable and a few stereotypes abound (brainless models, for instance). But, if you are looking for a light, chick-lit read, this is the perfect candidate. Enjoy.
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