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| “Buxbaum's debut is a welcome addition to the having-it-all genre. The characters are likable, and the story line moves along so amusingly that you'll want to keep reading into the night. From the outside, [Emily] seems to have her life tied up flawlessly with a big red bow; however, the package is coming unraveled. On the verge of becoming engaged to Andrew, the perfect guy, she freezes and breaks up with him. Other life events creep in to sidetrack Emily ...Can Emily pull it together—work, family, love life, and all? You'll be turning pages until you find out!” — Library Journal, Starred Review (Beth Gibbs, Davidson, NC) | ||
| “[W]omen seek fiction that reflects decisions they face about romance, careers, and family. Buxbaum's tale does so with notable intelligence and grace as she explores that uncertain time between physically becoming an adult and actually coming to terms with it... Her debut novel is sure to generate buzz... [T]his is a realistic and well written portrait of a young woman on the cusp of having it all.” —Booklist, (Aleksandra Kostovski Walker) |
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| “The Opposite of Love is gripping, wise and extremely refreshing. I loved it.” —Marian Keyes, international bestselling author of anybody out there? |
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“Julie Buxbaum provides us with a cast of characters as compelling
and lively as they are flawed. Reading this charming and witty
debut, I felt as though I'd made a whole new gang of friends.
Finishing it, I was truly sorry to see them go.” —Leah McLaren, author of Continuity Girl |
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| “Love, love, love. I felt nothing but love for The Opposite of
Love. I dare you not to find at least a small bit of yourself in this poignant, funny and exquisite debut by Julie Buxbaum. I'm already hoping for a sequel.” —Allison Winn Scotch, author of The Department of Lost and Found |
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“The narrator in Julie Buxbaum's sparkling debut is someone I would want to be friends with for all time. She is an endearing guide through this deeply enjoyable novel about what happens when we start being honest about what we hope for, and are brave enough to do something about it.” —Laura Dave, author of London is the Best City in America |
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“Harvard law grad Buxbaum makes an appealing debut…” —Publishers Weekly |
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“In The Opposite of Love Julie Buxbaum has elegantly captured
the balance of dark and light that pervades urban romantic life.
Narrator Emily Haxby is wise and hilarious, yet entirely flawed and
heartbreakingly human. This tale of how to find love while not
looking for it in the first place is lyrical, witty, and honest.” —Jami Attenberg, author of Instant Love |
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