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Review title: "I wanted to like it, but...."
Product review: I loved Ms. Sittenfeld's first novel, "Prep," and I recommended it to everyone I know who reads. I wish I could say the same for "Man of My Dreams," but no. In fact, I am just going to drop it into the book return bin at the public library as an anonymous donation.There is no doubt that this author is an extremely gifted writer, and that does come through in this book. Unfortunately, it still bored me into a coma. I forced myself to finish it, but my mind kept drifting as I considered putting it down and making a red velvet cake, which would have been so much more satisfying. I wanted more characterization and plot to chew on, but I was left grinding my teeth.Maybe Ms. Sittenfeld's publisher rushed her into a second book, or perhaps I expected too much after "Prep." Anyway, I do believe that she will give us more gems in the future. I'm not giving up on this writer.
