Just Friends: A Novel

by Robyn Sisman

Book Overview

A sexy and hilarious new novel from the bestselling author of Perfect Strangers. British and ballsy, Freya is a free-spirited Manhattan art dealer who thinks her live-in lawyer boyfriend, Michael, is... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 034544227X
• Release Date: July 2002
• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.8" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Readable, but...

Readable and occasionally entertaining, occasionally funny, but the characters were not particularly likeable- how do you get past it when your guy sleeps with your vindictive stepsister? I for one could not get past that. Won’t be coming back.

So Charming

I have been a big fan of chick lit since the Shopaholic series began. It's sort of my guilty pleasure. I also love pink dresses. So I am not ashamed to say that I purchased this book simply because of the pink dress on the cover. Was I ever surprised! The book, while admittedly not containing the most complex plot, was definitely a step above chick lit. The characters were so well-developed, and I actually cared about them (as opposed to say, Cat's Meow, or even Diary of a Mad Bride, where the characters were amusing at best.) Read it if you want a quick, highly entertaining story. PS- Jack is hot. I fell in love with him by the end.

Can best friends live together?

I thoroughly enjoyed this story. It is well written and you learn a lot about what happens when people take others and situations for granted.This is the story about Freya and what happens when her boyfriend "dumps" her on the night when she though she would be getting a ring. One thing leads to another and she ends up staying with her longtime friend Jack. (The writer)The real issue is that Freya needs a date to her stepsisters (might I say wicked stepsister) wedding back in England. What happens when Jack decides to help her out and go as her date? Also what happens when Freya starts to get annoyed with Jacks "teenyboppers from Planet Bubblegum" girlfriends?Lets just say some of the misunderstandings are things that I have seen people do in real life and it is a GREAT story!

Wonderfully written

I was in that state of mind where I absolutely needed to have a fluffy book in my lap. So off I went to the bookstore, headed to my normal hangout, and then I see this new book on display that wasn't there last time. Naturally, I snatch it up and took it home. I didn't put it down till I was through with it. The entire storyline had me hook, line and sinker. It's obvious what it's about, really, but if you're into that whole debate on whether guys and girls can be just friends, you're in for a wild ride when you pick up "Just Friends" and Robyn Sisman's take on the entire situation. Fantabulous!

Very Enjoyable

This book is one of the most endearing and funny books I have read in a long time. The characters are well spoken and warm. This is a book with real situations that alot of people can relate to. Do yourself a favor and read this book. It's like being with a crazy, funny, charming friend.

Just Plain Fun

'JUST FRIENDS' is a timeless story about long time friends Freya and Jack who get more than they bargained for after Freya's lawyer boyfriend dumps her and she is forced to move in with Jack. The story moved at a slow paced in the beginning but once the bickering between Freya and Jack began so did the fun.Freya and Jack have a hard time adjusting to life as roommates especially when Jack starts dating a much younger woman and Freya takes to answering personals ads but when Freya needs someone to accompany her to England and pose as her boyfriend for her "wicked" step-sisters wedding its Jack that she turns to. Once these two get to England things really begin to heat up and the story takes an unexpected twist that will have you scrambling to finish this book.My only regret about 'JUST FRIENDS' is that the author did not, in my opinion, sufficiently develop the characters of Cat and Michael. I would have loved to see more interaction between those two but overall 'JUST FRIENDS' was a fun read and I would recommend it to anyone who likes romantic comedies. 5 Stars!