The Thing about Jane Spring

Reading the Editorial Reviews gives you the meat and bones of this book. I'd like to say that I was, as a feminist since the 70's in High School, not quite sure about the premise, but the writing (Chick Lit) is fast paced and I read the book in one weekend. I found it cheerful, inspiring, funny, and uplifting. I usually read nonfiction - science, psychology, Mental Floss Magazine, etc. This was a welcome diversion, and I'd like to find more books like this to divert me from politics as usual.

Quite simply, I LOVED THIS BOOK! I finished it in a day because I just couldn't stop reading about Jane and her life. At the outset of the book, Jane is a hard-nosed attorney who wants things done her way, on her schedule, and without errors. In the courtroom, with co-workers, and even on dates her personality is very hard and militant and, instead of attracting men and getting to second dates, Jane finds herself perpetually single. Why? Well, despite being the best attorney in NYC, Jane doesn't realize that she is lacking some of the fundamental qualities that men are seeking in a partner (ie femininity). When Jane finally realizes what she lacks, she makes up for it big-time by morphing into someone else (Doris Day) and leading a completly new life. The transformation into Doris Day was laugh out loud funny - downright hysterical in many places, especially when she shows up at work and family functions as her new self. Aside from a solid storyline and a great leading character, there were a host of well-defined supporting characters in this book and they were all at turns funny, engaging, and evil! The author is also quite original with the writing; The Thing About Jane Spring is written entirely in the third person. At first, it was offputting but, after a few chapters I realized that reading the book was like watching a Doris Day film - because Jane wasn`t narrating, we could see her life for what it really was. I was drawn into the book as though it was a mini-movie, and it definitely had that `old-school' charm about it. It was also quite romantic - particularly towards the end! A highly recommended book!

Jane Spring is nononsense lawyer in the D.A. office, but Jane has one problem she can't get a second date. After watching Doris Day marathon, Jane realizes that Doris always got her man. So Jane decides to act like Doris. While everyone around Jane thinks she has lost her mind, Jane realizes for the first time she is happy and Jane might even get the guy. "The thing about Jane Spring" by Sharon Krum is a laugh out loud fun. Its a fun book with a very likeible character. "The thing about Jane Spring" is book that should not be missed any book lover.

Loved it. Couldn't put it down. Finished it in a day. Jane Spring as a woman is a ripper; funny, sassy, clever, beautiful and with enough moxie to move a mountain. She's the type of woman I'd normally love to hate, but her vulnerabilities make her endearing and lovable. Krum's neat style and Jane's strong personality make for a great combination. Jane Spring is a great winter (as opposed to summer in the northern hemisphere) read. Encore, please, Ms Krum. Can't wait for the movie - Kate Hudson, perhaps?

Being a man, I don't often read books in the genre of "chick lit." But I happened to pick up The Thing About Jane Spring when I was in a bookstore. I was intrigued by the book cover and then I noticed that the book's plot was kind of movie-related. Being an ardent movie fan, I skimmed through the first chapter and found it totally delightful. Since I was going away for a few days to the beach, I thought it might be a fun read. Boy, was I right. The author did a good job in elicting the Doris Day movies of the 1950s and 1960s and bringing them into the new century. She also did a great job in referring to the movies (specifically Pillow Talk, Lover Come Back and That Touch of Mink. I found the book to be remarkably funny and smart and insightful about relationships. When I finished the book I was actually kind of sad to part company with the characters. But at least I had the opportunity to pop in the DVDs of some of the movies that ostensibly formed the basis of this romance. Men with any sense of humor will appreciate it, especially if they know about movies. I really can't recommend this book enough.