tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post1026964137294652161..comments2023-10-20T10:18:36.203-04:00Comments on You've GOTTA read this!: Wifey - Judy BlumeSandy Nawrothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-32814250547281318442009-12-29T14:35:01.996-05:002009-12-29T14:35:01.996-05:00I know I've never read this one. I knew she w...I know I've never read this one. I knew she wrote some books for adults, but for some reason they never really caught my attention.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474584473012742915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-1763913978450373292009-12-18T02:11:51.666-05:002009-12-18T02:11:51.666-05:00I had no idea that Judy Blume wrote anything like ...I had no idea that Judy Blume wrote anything like this! It's not my normal reading, but it might be fun for a lark at some point.Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-45727512369127381602009-12-17T22:30:06.134-05:002009-12-17T22:30:06.134-05:00I bought this book several years ago when I realiz...I bought this book several years ago when I realized Judy Blume had written so adult books. And I didn't even know they meant "adult" in that way! LOL<br /><br />I'll have to dust off my copy and see how racy it is. ;)<br /><br />--Anna<br /><a href="http://diaryofaneccentric.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Diary of an Eccentric</a>Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-71324252711306565272009-12-17T20:35:54.111-05:002009-12-17T20:35:54.111-05:00I remember furtively reading this one at one of th...I remember furtively reading this one at one of the houses where I babysat. I think a lot of it was totally over my head!!!!!Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-60062027117236240512009-12-17T11:33:24.505-05:002009-12-17T11:33:24.505-05:00This doesn't sound like a book I would like, t...This doesn't sound like a book I would like, to be honest, but Blume certainly has a way with words that can't be denied. I am glad you enjoyed this one, Sandy.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-19979578192320360472009-12-16T04:09:30.516-05:002009-12-16T04:09:30.516-05:00You have to love Blume for being so daring! Like M...You have to love Blume for being so daring! Like Melody, I'm looking forward to reading her for the first time next year.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-19833276520504850562009-12-16T02:53:28.162-05:002009-12-16T02:53:28.162-05:00LOL! I love your review of this book. I think I...LOL! I love your review of this book. I think I'm going to give it a go if I can get a copy of this book. :)Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-68699718874790892452009-12-15T23:35:25.225-05:002009-12-15T23:35:25.225-05:00Smut-tastic! LOL--what a word!! Missed this one, b...Smut-tastic! LOL--what a word!! Missed this one, but can think of a couple from my "formative years" that might fit that description... Fun review!dshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616750784052488695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-11622429654734004172009-12-15T20:21:30.096-05:002009-12-15T20:21:30.096-05:00I read this a few years back and I remember thing ...I read this a few years back and I remember thing holy cow!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-34625299251114005012009-12-15T18:25:24.567-05:002009-12-15T18:25:24.567-05:00Can't believe this one passed me by when I was...Can't believe this one passed me by when I was reading Jackie Collins novels for my guilty pleasure back in the day!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-75926344203763519992009-12-15T16:05:43.333-05:002009-12-15T16:05:43.333-05:00I love your description of this book! Do you know...I love your description of this book! Do you know what the intended audience is?bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-46909122146212995942009-12-15T15:06:53.259-05:002009-12-15T15:06:53.259-05:00This is one I never really read! It was passed ar...This is one I never really read! It was passed around my catholic grammar school 8th-grade class when the teacher was droning on and on about something! I always meant to read it cover to cover instead of just the pages that were dog-eared by various friends but never got around to it!<br /><br /> My mother always cringed and turned red when Judy Blume's name came up...my strict roman catholic, conservative Mom! It makes sense in light of your description of this as a "Jackie Collins-esque smut-tastic laughter-inducing trash novel" No wonder my mother was horrified at the thought of me reading this book and "Forever"! LOL<br />I'm so glad you're having fun with this challenge.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09866342436745173619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-75584673485429408392009-12-15T14:31:20.581-05:002009-12-15T14:31:20.581-05:00Wow! You're on your seventh one. . .that'...Wow! You're on your seventh one. . .that's awesome! Great review!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16356200080451424461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-62864064971772919492009-12-15T14:18:31.979-05:002009-12-15T14:18:31.979-05:00Melody - I don't know...the other covers aren&...Melody - I don't know...the other covers aren't much better! I kind of hid this one in my purse!<br /><br />Cardiogirl - I am finding that I've blocked certain things out of my memory. I wonder why? Anyway, you will increasingly like these books I think. What a trip!<br /><br />Jackie - haha! Yes, the plot is quite unforgettable!<br /><br />Susan - of all of Blume's books, this one would hit closest to home just because the woman is an adult. Still, are there people out there like this?<br /><br />Jeane - Blume is known for her kid books, which I think is where she really belonged. This one was out there! The scarey thing is, because she is known for kid books, kids might actually pick it up.<br /><br />Julie - it would be totally scary for a teenager to read this! The horror!<br /><br />Jill - see, this is what Blume must have been thinking. I have done it all...what's left? Soft porn!!!!<br /><br />Molly - yes, that did bother me a little. Sandy was not the model wife!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-76017675985850504472009-12-15T13:56:19.304-05:002009-12-15T13:56:19.304-05:00Yeah - I know I never read that one. Heard of it....Yeah - I know I never read that one. Heard of it. Surprised I didn't track it down though when I went through my trasy smut novel faze in high school.<br /><br />Oh - and what was it like reading a book like that with your name splattered all over the pages? I find that when a character shares my name it can be a distraction.The Bumbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08334162339045336577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-1916051424179081882009-12-15T09:35:07.232-05:002009-12-15T09:35:07.232-05:00She has really covered the whole range in age and ...She has really covered the whole range in age and life-situation reactions. I have to find more of her books!rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-59766262858868739862009-12-15T08:38:58.021-05:002009-12-15T08:38:58.021-05:00Interesting review. I don't think I ever read ...Interesting review. I don't think I ever read this one -- probably afraid to! I'm curious to read it as an adult.Julie P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16008101127541997459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-42268867660691816512009-12-15T07:45:18.608-05:002009-12-15T07:45:18.608-05:00Sounds like a blast! I actually didn't know Bl...Sounds like a blast! I actually didn't know Blume wrote novels for adults- I remember her only for the teen books.Jeanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02270303640902731044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-79720645195492800702009-12-15T07:29:01.527-05:002009-12-15T07:29:01.527-05:00Definitely gonna have to re-read this one! I don&#...Definitely gonna have to re-read this one! I don't remember being shocked at all, but then my memory isn't all that great! LOL<br /><br />verification word: ratedstSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-42679314472550077522009-12-15T06:32:10.714-05:002009-12-15T06:32:10.714-05:00I don't remember this one either. I don't ...I don't remember this one either. I don't think I read it, as I think I'd remember that plot!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-67753032401218596412009-12-15T05:43:02.389-05:002009-12-15T05:43:02.389-05:00I ran to the library and read Are You There God......I ran to the library and read Are You There God... after you wrote about that and had to laugh when I finished reading it.<br /><br />My memory of the plot and reality did not jive at all! <br /><br />So naturally I now want to re-read Forever and Wifey. I don't think I ever read either one, I just remember the titles.<br /><br />I can't wait to see how her writing style compares based on her intended audience (young adult vs. adult.)cardiogirl @ cardiogirl.nethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01322965001273835193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-50207156145262500152009-12-15T03:43:12.805-05:002009-12-15T03:43:12.805-05:00Aha! I got this book in my pile, along with Foreve...Aha! I got this book in my pile, along with <i>Forever</i>. I look forward to reading them next year. <br /><br />I don't think I'd carry this book around with that cover... and am glad the reissue cover is so much different, otherwise I'd have to wrap it with a bookcover! :PMelodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.com