The Way It Is

by Patrick Sanchez

Three roommates--Ruby, overweight and addicted to fad diets; Wanda, an African-American plus-sized model; and Simone, a commitment-phobic anchorwoman--take the nation's capitol by storm when they set out to get what they want, no matter what, or who, stands in their way. Reprint.

Genres: Fiction

383 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Janeé · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would really give it 3 1/2 stars because I got annoyed with the constant description of Ruby's eating habits. He didn't go into detail like that with the other 2 and we still understood their issues with food and weight. Other than that, the book was a quick,
funny read and definitely touched a topic that all women can relate to.

[Tree · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the most fun reads ever. It's a feel good love the skin you're in book, that shows the grass ain't always greener. Wanda is a riot!

I'm amazed a man wrote this book.

[Angel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Laugh out loud funny !!

[Angelina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Took me a while to get into this one, but in the end I ended up liking it and laughed out loud a few times. The wrap-up was a little too quick and unfulfilling, but, on the whole, I enjoyed the book.

[Melissa L. · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was more like 2 1/2...it wasn't as funny as his first book and I realized that I first read this author in HS where I had a very different opinion on "good". Some parts read like an essay someone wrote for a class paper. It's a good topic but definitely got annoying after about 75 pages.

[Di · Rating 4 out of 5]

Funny chick lit - some parts made me laugh out loud. Good book to read after you've read some serious stuff and made yourself depressed. ;)

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun and light story - humorous - about 30 something gals learning about life, love, and struggling with eating disorders and low self esteem.

[carlita_is_probably_reading · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was funny..I read it years ago but I remember liking it.

[Diana Moreno · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute, I read this a long time ago.

[Angelica Gonzales · Rating 3 out of 5]

Its a motivational story. Those who feel they were nothing and forever nothing, should read this.
Light to read.