The Wishbones (Abridged) Audiobook

" A low slung New Jersey 'burb is the setting for Perrotta's early novel about an earnest wedding band called The Wishbones on the verge of falling apart. No one does working class New Jersey better than Perotta. "

" Just re-read this book. Classic Tom Perrotta. Believable, salt-of-the-Earth Jersey characters, and perfectly honed details to make the world of the novel come alive. "

" Pretty good book, about a guy doubting his decision to marry his girlfriend of fifteen years. "

" Definitely the second funniest of Perrotta's novels, next to Election. "

" A wedding band guitarist and the months before his wedding. Has some rough language "

" Tom Perrotta does not disappoint. "

" The book is fun and an interesting incite into boys behaving badly. But in the end it seemed a bit trite. Still a fun read. "

" Decent first book by Perrotta, although a bit short and both over-literary (in how everything wraps up so neatly just the way it should/people Learning Their Lessons about what makes their grass green enough) and kind of mundanely too like real life (in the issues they have and their resolution being quieter/less dramatic). Is that possible? There you go. Also, the reader (audiobook) didn't suck, but he didn't light the place on fire, either. Perrotta deserves a terrific reader. So, in general, it's all right. "

" Enjoyable but fairly inconsequential novel - not nearly as good as either "Election" or "Little Children". Dave, the main character, just wasn't that likeable or interesting, and I had no idea why some hipster girl would be so desperate to sleep with him. "

" An OK book. Not as good as "Little Childlren." "

" This book hit home - with the reminders from Bridges of Madison County to some of the comments about Julie's mother. It made me think and realize I need to do something with my life before it's too late. Enjoyed this book immensely. "

" A relatively innocent story of sex and rock and roll and not too many drugs. "

" This book was a lot of fun, with a story that was complex and layered enough to really keep you going, and sometimes heartbreakingly believable characters. Now I really want to attend my friends' weddings and party! "

" Not bad, not good, just kind of... eh. 2.5 stars "

" Not bad for a beach book, but ultimately disappointing. "

" I am a bookslut for more than a few authors, but I only dream of running away with three: Paul Auster, John Irving and Tom Perrotta. "

" Fun, light. 30 something guy in wedding band in NJ--time to grow up? "

" This was good. Classic Perrotta. Totally servicable fiction. :) "

" Given to me by a good friend. The plot: a guy who's too old to be living with his parents accidentally proposes to his long-time girlfriend and faces a crisis. He also happens to play guitar in a wedding band. Tom Perotta's writing is great as always. "

" This book is nothing genius, but I just get the biggest kick out of Tom Perrota's writing. He rocks! "

" Very different from Perrotta's other novels, but still humorous and enjoyable. "

" Funny! Perrotta is a good story teller. Lots of surprises, including the integrity of the protagonist. "

" I enjoy Perrotta's style of writing, but never fully bought into the story. The lead character, Dave, is a bit TOO pathetic for a 30-something man. Bits of the book reminded me of Nick Hornby's "High Fidelity," but more for the rock-trivia aspect than any plot/style angles. "

" Loved it again. How many of us just can't get over how life turns out? "

" A terrific book. I'd liken it to Nick Hornby's work about a single guy. It made me laugh, which I love in a novel. "

" Funny! Perrotta is a good story teller. Lots of surprises, including the integrity of the protagonist. "

" I liked it. Love Tom perrotta. Probably would've liked it even more if I knew anything about music. "

" It was enjoyable, but not anything to write home about. I was funny to read about places in NJ as Tom Perrotta grew up and went to the high school where I currently teach. "

" Not bad for a beach book, but ultimately disappointing. "

" I enjoy Perrotta's style of writing, but never fully bought into the story. The lead character, Dave, is a bit TOO pathetic for a 30-something man. Bits of the book reminded me of Nick Hornby's "High Fidelity," but more for the rock-trivia aspect than any plot/style angles. "

" This book hit home - with the reminders from Bridges of Madison County to some of the comments about Julie's mother. It made me think and realize I need to do something with my life before it's too late. Enjoyed this book immensely. "