20 Times a Lady

This was possibly the most ridiculous book I have ever read. The somewhat-repellent premise of What's Your Number? (previously titled 20 Times a Lady, which once you know the premise may sit as badly with you as it did with me) is that a 29-yo woman -- Delilah Darling, if you can stand it -- who's had 19 previous men in her life reads in a magazine that 10.5 is the lifetime average, decides that she is on her way to becoming a tramp and that her life total must not go over 20. So the next one has to be her Be-All and End-All, since he will be her last. When she has an another unthought-out one-night stand, she concludes that since she can't add anybody new, the only answer is to go on a cross-country trip to revisit all her previous show more entanglements and see if one of them has magically metamorphosed into Mr. Right. Considering that her life list features "Greg the East Village Idiot" and "Grody Gordy Peterson", it's safe to assume that there is a slew of good reasons all these guys are exes.

If you like screwball comedy, you may enjoy this book, but don't expect the events to be even slightly believable. Delilah gets herself into a series of increasingly-impossible and/or appalling situations, demonstrating a total lack of sense both on her part and the author's. When I wasn't ranting about Delilah's unbearable narrow-mindedness, I was cringing at either her stupidity or her utter lack of tact.

The characters in this book are almost universally one-sided caricatures, very shallow. Even her grandpa, who is presented as the voice of wisdom, disappoints by the end. I did read the book all the way through, hoping to see Delilah grow in wisdom, but there just wasn't enough payoff in that regard. show less

This book is hands down the best chick lit I've read in a while. It would make a PERFECT romantic comedy. I won't summerize the plot but this book made me think about my own "List" and wondering what those guys are up to. Delilah is hilarious, she is realistic, her relationships with her family are realistic, and there is no stupid wondering about "Why don't they see THEY are really in love?" when you know they will.

The stuff about the dog Eva was hilarious and I could totally relate because I own a Yorkie and they are SOOOOOOO like THAT!

Anyway read this book. You'll laugh out loud more than once.

This was the only book my landlady (Dawn) had that sounded good. Actually, I knew it was probably the predecessor to the film "What's Your Number?", which I remembered was an interesting story.
The book is markedly different, but just as funny. Truly, incredibly written and insightful. Definitely recommended.

Completely amazing! The beginning was a bit slow and this might throw some people off, however the story and the message was truly outstanding and I adored it. It is a novel all women should read to clear their thoughts and doubts on the discussed topic these days, love.

This is a hilarious book! The main character realizes that she has slept with way too many men and wants the next one to be her last. After finding and meeting some of her previous "dates", she can't figure out why she went with them in the first place. A very good read, and of course, the movie doesn't do it justice.

I read this WHOLE book in one sitting..it is absolutely hilarious..made me think what would happen if i tried tracking down my old boyfriends haha then i thought..I DONT want to know if they are still loser LMFAO...PERFECT READ!!! luv it!

A light-hearted and at times funny story. If you're in need of a break from more serious reading material I definitely recommend this book 😁