Reviews
"Compulsively readable. The story has it all: a heroine I couldn't help but root for, a budding romance I wanted to succeed, and an ending that left me smiling." - Woman's World, "Positively shines with wisdom and intelligence. What truly sets Dave apart from her peers is her ability to convey the contradictions and imperfections, the inherent impossibility of true love, and yet somehow still make you believe in it." --Jonathan Tropper, author of This Is Where I Leave You, Compulsively readable. The story has it all: a heroine I couldn''t help but root for, a budding romance I wanted to succeed, and an ending that left me smiling., "You want meet-cute?Young women and wrong men? Burgeoning careers and best friends?Dave's your gal." -- Washington Post, "[A] page-turning story about modern love and what makes one feel safe and at home. It is sure to attract readers who enjoy Emily Giffin." - Library Journal, "An inspiring account of a woman who ceases her external travels to become her own compass. I have more insight into my own life after reading this book, and I thank Laura Dave for that gift." - Publishers Weekly, The First Husband is a witty and insightful look at love and the human dilemma of making the right choice about marriage., In an honest and heartfelt tale, Laura Dave masterfully explores the big questions: Should you have said yes? Waited? Answered that call you ignored? Filled with sparkling wit and pithy observation, The First Husband is everything I love about contemporary women's fiction., An inspiring account of a woman who ceases her external travels to become her own compass. I have more insight into my own life after reading this book, and I thank Laura Dave for that gift., "Positively shines with wisdom and intelligence. What truly sets Dave apart from her peers is her ability to convey the contradictions and imperfections, the inherent impossibility of true love, and yet somehow still make you believe in it." -Jonathan Tropper, author of This Is Where I Leave You, "Positively shines with wisdom and intelligence. What truly sets Dave apart is her ability to convey the contradictions and imperfections, the inherent impossibility of true love, and yet somehow still make you believe in it." -Jonathan Tropper, New York Times Bestselling author of This is Where I Leave You "In an honest and heart-felt tale, Laura Dave masterfully explores the big questions: should you have said yes? Waited? Answered that call you ignored? Filled with sparkling wit and pithy observation, The First Husband is everything I love about contemporary women's fiction." -Jen Lancaster, NY Times Bestselling author of Bitter is the New Black and My Fair Lazy "For anyone who wonders if she has found 'the one', The First Husband is a wonderfully witty novel about love and loss, and about how to find a happy home. I loved every moment, every page, and you will too." -Allison Winn Scotch, NY Times Bestselling author of The One That I Want and Time of my Life, "What distinguishes Dave are her keen observations about the difficulty of creating lasting love in a freedom obsessed society. A decadent novel with an ending as satisfying as cream cheese frosting." - Marie Claire, "What distinguishes Dave are her keen observations about the difficulty of creating lasting love in a freedom obsessed society. A decadent novel with an ending as satisfying as cream cheese frosting." -- Marie Claire, "[A] page-turning story about modern love and what makes one feel safe and at home. It is sure to attract readers who enjoy Emily Giffin." -- Library Journal, What distinguishes Dave are her keen observations about the difficulty of creating lasting love in a freedom obsessed society. A decadent novel with an ending as satisfying as cream cheese frosting., You Want Meet-Cute? Young Women and Wrong Men? Burgeoning Careers and Best Friends? Dave's Your Gal., "In an honest and heartfelt tale, Laura Dave masterfully explores the big questions: Should you have said yes? Waited? Answered that call you ignored? Filled with sparkling wit and pithy observation, The First Husband is everything I love about contemporary women's fiction." -Jen Lancaster, author of If You Were Here, "You want meet-cute? Young women and wrong men? Burgeoning careers and best friends? Dave's your gal." - Washington Post, "You want meet-cute? Young women and wrong men? Burgeoning careers and best friends? Dave's your gal." - Washington Post , "An inspiring account of a woman who ceases her external travels to become her own compass. I have more insight into my own life after reading this book, and I thank Laura Dave for that gift." -- Publishers Weekly, "In an honest and heartfelt tale, Laura Dave masterfully explores the big questions: Should you have said yes? Waited? Answered that call you ignored? Filled with sparkling wit and pithy observation, The First Husband is everything I love about contemporary women's fiction." --Jen Lancaster, author of If You Were Here, Positively shines with wisdom and intelligence. What truly sets Dave apart from her peers is her ability to convey the contradictions and imperfections, the inherent impossibility of true love, and yet somehow still make you believe in it., "For anyone who wonders if she has found 'the one,' The First Husband is a wonderfully witty novel about love and loss, and about how to find a happy home. I loved every moment, every page, and you will too." -Allison Winn Scotch, author of The One That I Want, [A] page-turning story about modern love and what makes one feel safe and at home. It is sure to attract readers who enjoy Emily Giffin., " The First Husband is a witty and insightful look at love and the human dilemma of making the right choice about marriage." -- Psychology Today, " The First Husband is a witty and insightful look at love and the human dilemma of making the right choice about marriage." - Psychology Today, "You want meet-cute? Young women and wrong men? Burgeoning careers and best friends? Dave's your gal." -- Washington Post, "Compulsively readable. The story has it all: a heroine I couldn't help but root for, a budding romance I wanted to succeed, and an ending that left me smiling." -- Woman's World, "For anyone who wonders if she has found 'the one,' The First Husband is a wonderfully witty novel about love and loss, and about how to find a happy home. I loved every moment, every page, and you will too." --Allison Winn Scotch, author of The One That I Want
