Have Baby, Will Date

Last month, I came across this book book that was on sale. Thinking that it's only for 75 bucks, I gave it a go. And after reading it, I'm glad it's cheap. But if it were for like 20 bucks, I'd be happier.

The plot and characters have all the elements of a chick lit. Denise is a smart, beautiful, and a determined career woman. However, she's forgetful. She forgot to take the pill on a casual out-of-town trip with a guy whom she just met. If this doesn't sound unbelievable to you, then you have serious reality problems. First, how could you forget bringing the pill, for someone who have been so used to taking it. And second, I don't know anyone who would go on an out-of-town overnight trip ON THE FIRST DATE. I think the situation is really calling for a disastrous outcome. In short, pilit.

Aside from the plot being a bit ludicrous, I also find the characters unbelievable as well. They are rather dense and shallow. Take Denise for example. After giving birth to a baby girl without a husband, I wanted to sympathize with her. But instead of focusing on being the best single mom ever, she's more determined to find a guy, get her old toned body back, and find a hot new boyfriend. It's disappointing to me. But I guess mommy drama won't make such good chick lit material.

But let's not dwell on the negative and impossible side of the book, because to be completely honest (and I'm speaking on behalf of my good girl side) the book also has some cute and funny parts. I like the part when Denise and her baby daddy (sorry, forgot the name) went to see a lactation specialist. I would never know that such specialist exists unless I have read that book. And I also like how the author played out the part when the two main characters did it again (while the baby is sleeping hihi). I thought it would be something similar to a Mills and Boone novel, but it is done with class and it is clean. Not all gross and eeww-y, you know what I mean.

Have Baby, Will Date is okay. It's okay if you're bored. It's okay if your TV broke down and there's no internet connection. But if you have better things to do with your time, then don't pick this book.

P.S. I just learned that there's a TV-movie version of the book. Why?

Words of Wisdom #1

My Chick lit History

Perhaps it's because of the endless Sweet Valley High books that I've read as I was growing up, but somehow, I keep coming back to chick lit. Even after being exposed to great literary classics (which I loved), there's something about the lightness and ease of a chick lit.

I have read many of them. Some I can't even remember by now, while others are memorable, especially for a hopeless romantic like myself. Maybe it's because of the simplicity of it. Or maybe because I can easily relate to it because of the subject's familiarity.And maybe because it reflects a side of me. The bubbly, funny, and sweet side of me which I don't even recognize. The side of me which only comes alive when I watch a rom-com movie or read a chick lit.

And besides, I would always choose a kilig ending, no matter what :)