The Girl Code: The Secret Language of Single Women

by Diane Farr

This good-humored, Generation-X inspired, illustrated "love dictionary" contains tongue-in-cheek slang terms for the different stages of love and dating, for body parts and common sexual experiences, ways of making up and breaking up, and the basic rules of play that every woman should know. 50 two-color illustrations.

Genres: Nonfiction, Chick Lit

192 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name. See this thread for more information.

Diane Farr is an American actress and writer. She is known for her role as FBI agent Megan Reeves in the CBS television series NUMB3RS.

Reviews

[Jennybee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was surprised that I liked this book so much...it's fun and actually has some practical advice. The author is really funny. I had forgotten about this book (I read it before I was married)but I saw a clip on FunnyorDie.com today with Diane Farr hosting and it was called "Ass Castles,"...LOL..she was giving expert advice to a rich guy who can't get "quality" women. It was stupid funny and worth checking out for a giggle! Made me want to read her book again now that I'm back on the dating scene. Ouch.

[Amanda · Rating 2 out of 5]

Eh

This was ok, but neither funny not insightful enough to really stand out. And the version I read had tons of distracting typos. But at least it was short.

[So Na · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is as funny as it is familiar..
^*^A woman is like a tea bag: you can't see how strong she is until you see her in hot water^*^
—ELEANOR ROOSEVELT
Go get your dreams, girls..

[Jesse · Rating 2 out of 5]

I normally would never have picked up a book like this, but I remember liking Diane Farr from her stint on Loveline, so I thought, what the hell? It's a quick read, as its mostly just little quips and anecdotes based on the "collected wisdom" of the common female experience. Of course, as a female, I found that I've never used any of her "typical" vocabulary for describing guys and in a way, felt like the typical girl being described was more a stereotype of the single gal rather than someone I could relate to. Don't get me wrong, there are a couple of pages that made me chuckle. But overall, I was not impressed.

[Amber · Rating 2 out of 5]

I remember liking Diane Farr from her stint on Loveline, so I thought, what the hell? It's a quick read, as its mostly just little quips and anecdotes based on the "collected wisdom" of the common female experience. Don't get me wrong, there are a couple of pages that made me chuckle. But overall, I was not impressed.

[Laura Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

New thoughts: Cute book but really not the best relationship advice though.

Original review: I was surprised by how enjoyable this little book was. Though it is a little dated in its advice I would say that the witticisms rang true for me. I dog eared my favorite passages and will take this advice as I see fit.
Relationship trouble got you down? Pick up the girl code.

[Kryssy G · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute!

[Andrea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute. A quick read. Light and fun read.

[Slavica · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was interesting. I picked it out more so out of curiosity and I am happy I did. I learned some interesting things :)

[Selkie · Rating 1 out of 5]

Very mildly amusing, but not very helpful.
Most slang used is either out-of-date, never was used, or would not be used by anyone over the age of seventeen.

[Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really love Diane Farr on Nub3rs so I bought this for cheap off Amazon. It is a fast read, and you'll not likely read it twice.

[Kristie Ehlers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Funny, witty, enlightening- a must read for women and then pass it on to a girlfriend.