Fun and Fast Read about Jane’s bad dating decisions

A State of Jane

By: Meredith Schorr

Rating: 4 of 5

Reading this book was both an enjoyment of the writing style and a real desire to talk some sense into the main character. It was almost painful to read as Jane (the main character of the story) careened from bad decision to bad decision without reflecting on the reality of her life goals.

Jane has decided that it is time to begin dating again after having broken up (one year ago to the day) with her long-term relationship with her high-school sweetheart. Having been involved with Bob for nine years (since she was 16), now at 26, Jane isn’t too sure of how she will find “the one” that she feels will be out there waiting for her beck and call. Her focus is narrowed onto this and all other individuals and goals in her life are set aside as she is sure she will end up with her partner within months if not weeks.

Jane goes through a wide variety of dating disasters and manages to alienate many others at the same time. It takes a big event to give Jane pause and to look at her life in a new way.

The book is well-written and was a fast read. Apart from wanting to have a serious life choices discussion with Jane at the end of every chapter, I enjoyed reading the book and will certainly look for others by Meredith Schorr in the future.

I was provided a digital advance reader copy of this book by the publisher via Netgalley.

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