The beginning of the novel Good in Bed made me believe this would be an easy read that I would enjoy on the beach or riding in a car. However once I delved deeper into the plot, it was apparent to me that this is not a girly and straightforward read. There are many different emotions and feelings Jennifer Weiner is trying to portray with Cannie. I believe this novel is still under the category as a “beach read” because it deals with a lot of girl drama, celebrities, and hollywood. These topics though are also relatable to the readers and that is why this book is more profound than just a “beach” read.
I have to disagree with Weiner’s use of adjectives to describe this book because I would argue that this novel is not generally “uplifting”. Cannie is depressed for a majority of the time in this book and is dealing with her heartbreak over Bruce and her unexpected pregnancy. However I agree with Weiner’s word choice of “diverting” and “uplifting”, because it is very entertaining to read about Cannie’s boyfriend drama and her eventful trip to Hollywood. I would use the adjectives, “interesting, dramatic, and different” to describe Good in Bed. This novel was interesting and dramatic with all the drama in Cannie’s life revolving around Bruce, her father, and her pregnancy. The read was also different because I have never read a book like this that included so many different topics such as her father, Bruce, her job, trip to Hollywood, and many more. Overall, this novel was very entertaining and there was something new to read about in every chapter.