The Sleeping Beauty Proposal

by Sarah Strohmeyer

Book Overview

A wickedly funny fairytale for modern women from the 'laugh-out-loud funny' (Washington Post Book World) author of The Cinderella Pact. Genie's commitment-phobic boyfriend is finally proposing-on... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0525950184
• ISBN13: 9780525950189
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Dutton Books
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 14 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 9 and higher

Customer Reviews

Don't miss this book, definitely not a sleeper!

I enjoyed The Sleeping Beauty Proposal immensely, and could not put it down. I quickly passed the word around and in one week had a dozen of my friends all reading and laughing. Sarah's writing style is humorous and original, touching on subjects and characters we can all relate to. You can't help but side with and understand the justification of the main character as she encounters with her boyfriend, her family, and the hunk. We all deserve a prince charming, and this book delivers, sure to awaken you and put a smile on your face.

Funny, Light reading

This story is a quick, light read for the summer months. If you are hungry for a laugh- out- loud tale this is the one. Her man, Hugh, who she has been seeing for the last four years, announces his engagement on national television. However, as the reader you know it's not to Genie he is getting engaged to. Genie rises from the ashes with the help of her friend Patty when they decide to lead everyone to believe she and Hugh are engaged. Here starts the story of a single girl feeling what it's like to be engaged and going through the planning of the rest of her life.

The Sleeping Beauty Proposal

Fantastic! I could not put this book down. I fell in love with the characters and did not want the book to end. The book is funny, smart and well written! Sarah Strohmeyer has earned the place as my favorite fiction writer!

The Perfect Summer Book!

It is definitely worth hurrying to the store to buy this book. Strohmeyer has pulled out all the stops in her hilarious, intelligent, entertaining new novel. Genie is a believable, likeable character; I found myself rooting for her all the way. She's the kind of (rare!) character you'd actually want to have over for a glass of wine (or several...) to laugh about old boyfriends and conspire about future plans. Her wise-cracking best friend, Patty, would also be more than welcome, with her wit, crazy ideas, and good, old-fashioned die-by-your-side loyalty. Heck, I like Genie so much, I'd even forgive her extraordinary good luck at meeting Nick, the perfect guy. I'm getting all flustered just thinking about him! Strohmeyer takes the classic stereotype of the aging spinster and turns it on its head: these smart women are happy on their own and won't turn themselves into something they're not, just to get the guy. But their form of feminism is funny, not preachy. No wonder the most desirable men are after them. Give yourself a treat and read The Sleeping Beauty Proposal. It's one of the most intelligently entertaining books I've read in years.

Fun and Witty....

Rarely do I drop one book to read another, but when I was given the opportunity to read Sarah Strohmeyer's newest, THE SLEEPING BEAUTY PROPOSAL, I found that I had to due to the intriguing premise and after my glance at the first page. Genie has supported her boyfriend, emotionally and financially, for years. And then the day comes when he 'makes' it, and proposes to .....somebody else? What would you do? How would you react? For that matter, what would your family and friends do or say if they thought that the one proposed to was you??? This was a fun and witty story, which totally kept me turning the pages to see how Genie would work through these situations while realizing her true power. Read the book to find out what happens...it was a true page-turner that I look forward to sharing with friends and loved ones.