Franco American Dreams

by Julie Taylor

In a style so fresh and original that it seems to practically reinvent prose, first-time novelist Julie Taylor succeeds with Franco American Dreams in bringing to life characters that defy you not to love them, no matter what your age.

Her name is Abbie. She is nineteen and she has had it with guys. Especially the wrong guys. 'Cause that's all she ever seems to meet. And then she meets Franco.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0684830922
• ISBN13: 9780684830926
• Release Date: July 1997
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.9" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

This book is Gen-X-cellent!!!!!!!

I am a little past 19 (14 years past) and I still loved this book. I thought it was hip, funny, and real. The depiction of Abbie's feelings for Franco was right on target and universal to a LOT of women, whether 20-year-old college co-eds, middle-aged professionals, or senior citizens. You're never too old or too young to fall for the wrong guy and get a broken heart. I loved the character of Abbie, although I thought she was making a BIG mistake. I mean, the guy chose substances over her and neglected her, and she treated him like an IDOL?!?!? (Good thing she wised up at the end)Also, who fantasizes about marriage, babies, and a life together with a guy they first meet? Abbie obviously never heard the word ACQUAINTANCE! Still in all, this a refreshing, humorous, poignant read, and although it has a teenage main character, this book can hold the interest of those considerably past the Clearasil-and-SAT's age group. I should have bought two copies -- I'm afraid I'm gonna wear out the first with rereading!

I have read it so many times.

This was one of the best books I have ever read. The way that I tell a book is good is if after I read it if I can pick it up at any where and read it from there. It truly mad me laugh and feel.

This is the best book!!!

I absolutly love this book! It is definately one of my all time favorites. I love the way it is written and I love each and every one of the characters. Everyone should read this book. I read it twice.

Great Read

I love this book and I've read it a number of times. I think her writing is terrific, and I'm waiting for more books by Julie Taylor.

Excelent and amazingly interesting!

This book was my favorite book ever! It was just really interesting, and Abbie(the main charactor) was a great person who was discovering herself. She realized that she always picked looks over intelligence when it came to guys, and was trying to become less shallow. Of course she doesn't change and winds up getting her heart broken by the cute guy. This book is a TOTAL must!!! It was so excellent that I never once put it down. Please, I definetly recamend that you read it!