Good in Bed

By: Jennifer Weiner

Narrated by: Paula Cale

Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins

Publisher's summary

Cannie Shapiro never wanted to be famous. The smart, sharp, plus-sized pop culture reporter was perfectly content writing about other people's lives on the pages of the Philadelphia Examiner. But the day she opens up a national women's magazine to find out that her ex-boyfriend has been chronicling their ex-sex life is the day her life changes forever.

Loving a larger woman is an act of courage in our world, Bruce has written. And Cannie - who never knew that Bruce saw her as a larger woman or thought that loving her was act of courage - is plunged into misery, and into the most amazing year of her life.

Radiant with wit, bursting with surprises, and written with bite and bittersweet humor, Jennifer Weiner reaches beyond Cannie's story and into the heart of every woman. Gut-level real and laugh-out-loud funny, Good in Bed celebrates the courage of the human spirit and features an unbelievably funny cast of supporting characters, the strangest dog you'll ever encounter, and a heroine you'll never forget.

©2001 Jennifer Weiner, All Rights Reserved (P)2001 Simon & Schuster Inc., AUDIOWORKS Is an Imprint of Simon & Schuster Audio Division, Simon & Schuster, Inc.

Funny and Sad

First, this was a great book. Very well written and thought out. Characters were very understandable and you felt them. It just was not what I was expecting. I thought it was going to be really funny and the beginning was (I needed a funny book at the time.) However, about 1/3 or half way thru – it became pretty sad and ended that way but for the last minute of the book. Don’t get me wrong, I couldn’t put it down. I kept waiting for the fairytale ending. It has a little one but this is more like a real life novel than a romance fairytale. So if you want a good afternoon read and can just sit and listen and experience, this is the one for you. But if you are looking for something while you are trying to have a good time, save this one, but do have a listen – it was very worth it.

good in bed

I enjoyed it from start to finish. The gal that reads the book has a wonderfully pleasant and creative voice. Excellent, fun book. Big folks everywhere will embrace this hero!

Good read!

This was a quick read, but it was enjoyable, although I found it hit a bit close to home in its topic. I think our society really does place too much importance on a woman's weight rather than on her abilities and personality. :(

Can't forget it

I don't read a lot of this type of novel but it was recommended by a friend and I loved it. I listened to it over six months ago and find myself frequently talking about it with friends. Anyone who has ever been a "larger woman" will relate to Cannie's experiences. The humor is delightful. Definitely a good trip-to-work book.

Good in bed, or in the car.. on the couch....

I expected a light, cute, and perhaps slightly comedic story from the sample and the blurb, I was not disappointed. Good in Bed was all of those things at one point or another. What I had not expected were the passages of depth, heartbreak, and moments that could only be described as poignant.

Best of all, it lacked the "WWWAAAAAAAAHHHHHH! All this bad stuff happens to me because I'm fat" shtick.

Be warned, if you buy it for a long drive thinking light snarky beach trash.... you may find yourself parked outside of a hotel unwilling to turn it off and being stared down by the valet...I did.

Love this book!

Not only was this book amazing, but I couldn't stop listening to it. it had great twists, good story line, and the person reading read beautifully.

Starts great... Ends up OK

I had high hopes for this audiobook. I had just finished "The Guy Not Taken" (Also by Jennifer Weiner - which I loved). "Good in Bed" started out great. The narrator was excellent. Her voice was perfect for the main character, and she brought the words to life. The story was also very interesting... and also very funny. But about 2/3 of the way through, I found myself wanting to fast forward. It seemed a bit repetitive. I also was very disappointed because there were too many of the same plot lines and even the same dialog lines as "The Guy Not Taken". In both books, main characters were big swimmers, had fathers that had just vanished, had relatives that didn't like to be touched. I could name more. That was disappointing, it's not like these books are a series. Did Jennifer think readers wouldn't pick up on that? At some points I had to stop the tape and reorient myself because there were too many similarities. The end was also a bit unrealistic. But I did love the first 2/3rds of the book, and it was a very good listen :)

good...but

What did you love best about Good in Bed?

I love the snarky voice of the protagonist. I love the way she fought back with humor (mostly)

Any additional comments?

I really enjoyed this novel when I read it so I was excited to find it on audible. The only problem was - it's abridged. Which feels like a cheat. Why not give us the whole book Simon & Schuster?

Excellent

All women will find something to relate to. Book flows well.

Good Book

I enjoyed this book. Very good story and easy to listen to. Can relate to this story. loved the ending