The Dictionary of Failed Relationships: 26 Tales of Love Gone Wrong

by Meredith Broussard

Book Overview

Broussard presents an edgy and entertaining collection of fiction written by both established and up-and-coming women writers, all under 40. With stories titled for each letter of the alphabet the book features contributors such as Jennifer Weiner, Susan Minot, and Pam Houston.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 060981009X
• ISBN13: 9780609810095
• Release Date: May 2003
• Publisher: Three Rivers Press (CA)
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.9" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

A great antidote to a broken heart!

It has been a year since I broke up with my boyfriend and am still a resident in Heartbreak Hotel. I often read chick lit because the authors of the aforementioned genre - or at least the good ones - write heartbreak quite well. The Dictionary of Failed Relationships is a fun little gem that features every aspect of relationship traumas from A to Z. My favorites are "Regret," by Jennifer Weiner, "Dagenham," by Anna Maxtet, "Green," by Susan Minot, "Justice," by Kathy Lette, "X," by Suzanne Finnamore, and "Zero," by Erika Krouse. Each one of these authors uses witty, insightful and sharp dialogue that will make you laugh and nod in agreement with the female protagonists. As previously mentioned, my lovelorn experiences made me pick up this book. This is a great antidote to a broken heart. I, for one, loved The Dictionary of Failed Relationships and I'd like to encourage Meredith Broussard (editor) to release another volume!

Dictionary of My Generation

As I picked up "Dictionary of Failed Relationships," I was unsure about whether or not I was going to enjoy it. I had just finished "Fear of Flying" by Erica Jong for a book club I belong to, and I didn't want to cloud up any of my thoughts and feelings before the meeting. Well, this book helped me to define my thoughts and feelings more clearly -- both for myself and for the club. Isn't that what a dictionary is supposed to do?!This book is excellent . . . it is funny, it is intelligent, it is witty, and it is absolutely worth the price. I enjoyed the different points-of-view from each author, and the introduction by the editor was absolutely hilarous! I can't wait to share this with my daughter(s) and/or nieces when the time is right.

Oh, it really is just like eating Grand Marnier truffles....

"Who needs Webster's? This dishy dictionary is so much more fun!" --Cosmopolitan. Well, I had to check it out, and for the price I would say it is the best little book out there as a gift to any girlfriend or guy friend who wants to see how the other half thinks. A surprisingly gifted array of writers contributed to this -- and how wonderful that they did. Many,many laugh out loud passages and more than one enlightening moment. Just a delight!

Best few bucks i ever spent to get over a man.

This is one of those books you pass around to girlfriends like a life preserver. I think that if you lose your sense of humor in the love arena, you are in big trouble, so I loved this book's intent: to make women (and men?) laugh over the trials of Cupid and other such fantastic events. Many of the authors have written favorite books of mine, or short stories. Highly recommended.