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Show me a Beautiful Woman
Alex is addicted to new clothes, new cars and especially new beautiful women. He doesn’t work preferring instead to live off the kindness of women and he lives well. He would seem to be enjoying every man’s dream life but something is wrong. He’s becoming bored and beginning to lose interest in women—that is until he meets Zawe. Zawe is coming off the end of her engagement. Her boyfriend of six years cheated on her and she’s both angry and confused. And though she is attracted to Alex, believing he is a player, she won’t allow herself to fall for him. So Alex makes her a bet that within a month they’ll have sex. And what does she get for going along with this bet—something she believes she wants but she may not be ready to handle. Honesty. Alex will answer truthfully all of the questions she has ever had about men.
240 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 27, 2015
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June 12, 2018
You know what... this book was really good!
I didn't have high or low expectations, I started reading it for two reasons. One, because the author was advertising it on the train and the story itself sounded super interesting. And two, because the author was advertising it on the train and he was fineeeeee. LOL, a shallow reason to buy a book, I know, but it was well worth the read.
To be completely honest, there's more to it than what Ptah was advertising on the A train that day, and I'm happy about that. There's background characters who, at first, don't seem so important, but ultimately play a key role in making this story as beautifully written as it is.
Ptah definitely has a way with words, I was impressed and blown away by his character development, and I'll be looking out for him on the A train the next time I'm on it so I can see what he's up to next! Definitely interested in seeing what happens with Alex maybe...
I didn't have high or low expectations, I started reading it for two reasons. One, because the author was advertising it on the train and the story itself sounded super interesting. And two, because the author was advertising it on the train and he was fineeeeee. LOL, a shallow reason to buy a book, I know, but it was well worth the read.
To be completely honest, there's more to it than what Ptah was advertising on the A train that day, and I'm happy about that. There's background characters who, at first, don't seem so important, but ultimately play a key role in making this story as beautifully written as it is.
Ptah definitely has a way with words, I was impressed and blown away by his character development, and I'll be looking out for him on the A train the next time I'm on it so I can see what he's up to next! Definitely interested in seeing what happens with Alex maybe...
April 25, 2018
Show me a beautiful was an intriguing read. It truly revealed the nature of how certain men are and their intentions. I bought this book on April 18 and finished it on April 24. It was indeed a fast read because it was worth the investment. I spent days reading it wanting more. I was fascinated by Zawe and Alex's relationship throughout the book because it gave me realistic point of views of how men and women think. What I take away from this book through the drama and commitments, sometimes people don't change. They just reveal their true selves over time
October 24, 2024
As a serial non-reader, this book made me fall in love with reading again. The characters quickly had me hooked. I was bringing the book with me to the bathroom while at work; that’s how much I didn’t want to put it down. The author does a great job of giving insight the male and female mind.
February 2, 2017
One of those books that kept getting better with every chapter. Each character was relatable but the storyline was never predictable.
January 8, 2018
Really good book and I'm kinda sad I'm done with it.
January 23, 2023
Personally, it was hard for me to read. The writing was well, it was just the characters who were insufferable. Zawe was the only main one I could tolerate.
July 1, 2025
“Show me a beautiful woman, and I will show you a man in pain”
I really enjoyed reading this book. From the moment I picked it up to finishing the last page, I was super intrigued and the degree of my intrigue never wavered. I was hanging onto each chapter wanting more and more - truly un-put-downable.
Being that it is an exposè on the nature of men and women and their approach to relationships and the expectations that come with, what I appreciated most about this book is its authentic portrayal of those central themes. It was never fantastical, there’s no happy ending, and the third person narrative leaves still, room for interpretation from the reader on the actions taken from both characters and the reasonings behind them.
It is suppose to expose the true nature of men and women; a portrayal of a relationship rooted in honesty to answer the myriad of questions women particularly have of men. Those questions aren’t answered succinctly, but subtly through the actions of Alex, yet leaves room to still decide “what is the true nature of a man”? Are they really all after one thing, do they all really have a “biological” propensity for promiscuity? Why the game of “no no, then yes yes” in which women are considered prey? Is this more so social than biological? And are these rules truly applicable to all?
In my opinion - humans seek connection, period. How it is sought and acquired opens opportunity to be hurt from a seemingly equal degree between men and women. There is no one true nature of a man or a woman, but a single truth in that any attempt at a connection (whether romantic or purely sexual, brief or enduring) exposes an individual’s true nature and a his/her mirrored image whether good or bad.
I really enjoyed reading this book. From the moment I picked it up to finishing the last page, I was super intrigued and the degree of my intrigue never wavered. I was hanging onto each chapter wanting more and more - truly un-put-downable.
Being that it is an exposè on the nature of men and women and their approach to relationships and the expectations that come with, what I appreciated most about this book is its authentic portrayal of those central themes. It was never fantastical, there’s no happy ending, and the third person narrative leaves still, room for interpretation from the reader on the actions taken from both characters and the reasonings behind them.
It is suppose to expose the true nature of men and women; a portrayal of a relationship rooted in honesty to answer the myriad of questions women particularly have of men. Those questions aren’t answered succinctly, but subtly through the actions of Alex, yet leaves room to still decide “what is the true nature of a man”? Are they really all after one thing, do they all really have a “biological” propensity for promiscuity? Why the game of “no no, then yes yes” in which women are considered prey? Is this more so social than biological? And are these rules truly applicable to all?
In my opinion - humans seek connection, period. How it is sought and acquired opens opportunity to be hurt from a seemingly equal degree between men and women. There is no one true nature of a man or a woman, but a single truth in that any attempt at a connection (whether romantic or purely sexual, brief or enduring) exposes an individual’s true nature and a his/her mirrored image whether good or bad.
September 23, 2016
Surprisingly great read!
This book started slowly however once it picked up, it was great! I could not put it down! I'm so glad I decided to read this book. It was an insight into the minds of men.
This book started slowly however once it picked up, it was great! I could not put it down! I'm so glad I decided to read this book. It was an insight into the minds of men.
February 3, 2017
the lead character was totally unbelievable - which makes him altogether possible.
July 5, 2017
I loved the ending... but more for what it reveals of the reader...
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