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The Dumpster: One Woman's Search for Love
Nicole, a cute, chubby, twenty-something woman, is looking for love in all the wrong places. Who would have guessed that a dumpster in the back alley below her bedroom window would hold the key to finding love?
- GenresRomance
202 pages, Paperback
First published October 21, 2010
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Becky Due
11 books69 followersBecky Due is an award-winning author, abstract artist, fitness enthusiast, and introvert who loves people.
Becky has been a guest on national TV and radio programs, and the subject of numerous newspaper and magazine articles for empowering women. She has served as a guest speaker at women’s resource centers, shelters, colleges and high schools throughout the United States and worked as a victim’s advocate where she offered assistance and support to rape victims. In 2007, she started Women Going Forward, the first national women’s telephone support group, which ran for two years. After receiving much recognition and awards for her books, Becky’s focus turned back to writing.
Becky has been a guest on national TV and radio programs, and the subject of numerous newspaper and magazine articles for empowering women. She has served as a guest speaker at women’s resource centers, shelters, colleges and high schools throughout the United States and worked as a victim’s advocate where she offered assistance and support to rape victims. In 2007, she started Women Going Forward, the first national women’s telephone support group, which ran for two years. After receiving much recognition and awards for her books, Becky’s focus turned back to writing.
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June 11, 2011
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When I started reading this book it took me a few chapters to get into it. It was slow going and I even put the book up for a few weeks and came back to it. Once I picked it back up I trudge with it and in the middle of the book started to get really interesting. Nicole is trying to find love and so far in all the wrong places. She has a smelly dumpster right outside her bedroom window, where she throws out things from food to items. On Valentine’s day, her so called boyfriend gives her a dvd player with a dvd and then leaves the party. She proceeds to look at the dvd and sees Tom breaking up with her. She then throws it all out the window. She has second thoughts and goes down to the dumpster in a red negligee and Sam notices her and helps her get some things out of the dumpster. Nicole likes him and sleep with him as well.
Finally half way through the book Nicole and one of her friends decide they need to start dating men. Nicole needs to stop sleeping around and get her life together. She wants the dumpster move as it is so smelly. She then sees the manger, Rick outside and hollers at him about it. He tells her to make an appointment to talk to him. After some calls she thinks he is rude and obnoxious. He seems to laugh at her and she hates it. As she is thinking about her life and slowing down Rick tries to talk to her and have dinner with her.
Nicole has other problems her parents. Her mom shows up out of the blue and wants to party with her and her 2 close friends Roxanne and Renee. Nicole is all for. They have a good time, but she is starting to worry as her mom never goes anywhere with out her father. After a week or two and a call from her father she realizes her mother is having an affair. She finds her mom and goes ballistic. At the same time this wakes up Nicole and she knows know she wants a man that truly loves her for her.
Nicole starts working out and watching what she eats. Rick starts going to the gym in the building so he can talk to Nicole. She tries to have a conversation and when he starts to laugh or she feels uncomfortable she races to her condo. Nicole does finally go out to dinner with Rick and has a good time. They start to date and things seems to be going well.
I did like the characters of Rick and Nicole. Her two friends Roxanne and Renee were a bit offish for me. I like how Nicole does turn her life around and when she does things start to happen for her. The book could use a some work to polish some things up and needs to be edited better. Over all it was a decent read.
When I started reading this book it took me a few chapters to get into it. It was slow going and I even put the book up for a few weeks and came back to it. Once I picked it back up I trudge with it and in the middle of the book started to get really interesting. Nicole is trying to find love and so far in all the wrong places. She has a smelly dumpster right outside her bedroom window, where she throws out things from food to items. On Valentine’s day, her so called boyfriend gives her a dvd player with a dvd and then leaves the party. She proceeds to look at the dvd and sees Tom breaking up with her. She then throws it all out the window. She has second thoughts and goes down to the dumpster in a red negligee and Sam notices her and helps her get some things out of the dumpster. Nicole likes him and sleep with him as well.
Finally half way through the book Nicole and one of her friends decide they need to start dating men. Nicole needs to stop sleeping around and get her life together. She wants the dumpster move as it is so smelly. She then sees the manger, Rick outside and hollers at him about it. He tells her to make an appointment to talk to him. After some calls she thinks he is rude and obnoxious. He seems to laugh at her and she hates it. As she is thinking about her life and slowing down Rick tries to talk to her and have dinner with her.
Nicole has other problems her parents. Her mom shows up out of the blue and wants to party with her and her 2 close friends Roxanne and Renee. Nicole is all for. They have a good time, but she is starting to worry as her mom never goes anywhere with out her father. After a week or two and a call from her father she realizes her mother is having an affair. She finds her mom and goes ballistic. At the same time this wakes up Nicole and she knows know she wants a man that truly loves her for her.
Nicole starts working out and watching what she eats. Rick starts going to the gym in the building so he can talk to Nicole. She tries to have a conversation and when he starts to laugh or she feels uncomfortable she races to her condo. Nicole does finally go out to dinner with Rick and has a good time. They start to date and things seems to be going well.
I did like the characters of Rick and Nicole. Her two friends Roxanne and Renee were a bit offish for me. I like how Nicole does turn her life around and when she does things start to happen for her. The book could use a some work to polish some things up and needs to be edited better. Over all it was a decent read.
February 8, 2011
Nicole is a young lady who was self esteem issues. Her professional life as a banker seems to be going well, but her personal life well its in the dumpster!She wants a kind caring man who is willing to go the distance with her but because she is self conscious about her weight the steady stream of losers men in her life has been less than ideal.When she hosts a Valentine's day party so that everyone can meet her newest boyfriend Tom, someone she has dated for two weeks! He shows up for the party all right, but instead of staying he hands her a dvd player and tells her to watch it, he breaks up with her via dvd, the creep!
The management of the building has placed a dumpster under her bedroom window, and actually it comes in pretty handy, she can just open up her window and pitch out whatever she is purging from her life. In the beginning she complains about the dumpster, but actually the dumpster leads her to someone that might just turn out to be her forever love!
A great story, the author captures the essence of the character perfectly. It is easy to imagine Nicole at the stage of life she is in. Her insecurities about herself, is so easy for women to relate too. The message about choosing, was resounding. I think we all often get stuck in a rut, but a few positive changes can totally change our outlook. The relationship between her parents was quite interesting as well. I applaud the fact that they decided to stay together and work it out. Her friends are very funny, and also very quirky. This book was a funtastic read,I loved how it opened up on Valentines day, and my only complaint was that it had to end!
I would caution that there are a couple of sex scenes, but nothing overdone, I wasn't bothered at all. If your looking for a book that's going to make you laugh out loud, pick up this story your not going to regret it!
The management of the building has placed a dumpster under her bedroom window, and actually it comes in pretty handy, she can just open up her window and pitch out whatever she is purging from her life. In the beginning she complains about the dumpster, but actually the dumpster leads her to someone that might just turn out to be her forever love!
A great story, the author captures the essence of the character perfectly. It is easy to imagine Nicole at the stage of life she is in. Her insecurities about herself, is so easy for women to relate too. The message about choosing, was resounding. I think we all often get stuck in a rut, but a few positive changes can totally change our outlook. The relationship between her parents was quite interesting as well. I applaud the fact that they decided to stay together and work it out. Her friends are very funny, and also very quirky. This book was a funtastic read,I loved how it opened up on Valentines day, and my only complaint was that it had to end!
I would caution that there are a couple of sex scenes, but nothing overdone, I wasn't bothered at all. If your looking for a book that's going to make you laugh out loud, pick up this story your not going to regret it!
February 25, 2011
I love this book....I had so much fun reading The Dumpster I could not put it down. Nicole, poor Nicole lol... right under her bedroom window was a big smelly Dumpster, but never in a million years did she ever think a big smelly dumpster would find herRomance or even love. Nicole wanted a man so bad that wanted her that she kind of gave her self to men to fast, so man after man she even found one in the Dumpster that was helping her get a DVD player out she threw out of her Window into the dumpster that was given to her by a man that Dumped her on a DVD in that DVD player lol. Her Tenant at her Condo Building was avoiding her like the plague over the Dumpster Issue or was he? I am telling you guys this is a must read. The Romance, and Humor in this book is just right and I have not read a romance that made me laugh hard like this one did. You will have to read this book to find out if Nicole finds the man of her dreams. Thank You Becky and you know if you ever need a reviewer I would be honored to read more of your books.
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January 19, 2011
A another wonderfully written book by author Becky Due. Unlike her other books, this mixes comedy and romance. Nicole is a young women trying to find love in all the wrong places, the bar, blind dates, (set up by her two best friends, whom are also dealing with their own issues) Little did Nicole know that a dumpster placed under her bedroom window would help her find the meaning of true love. Once again this was an easy read and I recommend it to any women who would like to take a break from the dating scene, curl up and just spend sometime for themselves
October 11, 2017
A fun eBook that sheds light on women’s insecurities by using the character, Nicole. I enjoyed following her and the other people’s journeys into self-love and confidence.
January 20, 2012
The Dumpster: One Woman's Search for Love by Becky Due
Release Date: December 29th, 2010
Publisher: Due
Page Count: 187
Source: From author, via Dawn Seidel, for review
Nicole, a cute, chubby, twenty-something woman, is looking for love in all the wrong places. Who would have guessed that a dumpster in the back alley below her bedroom window would hold the key to finding love?
What Stephanie Thinks: To sum up The Dumpster with a few words, I would say: quick, easy, and entertaining. Kind of how I like my men. (.......uh). It isn't just that the plot is fast-paced, but the book's pages just fly past me. Definitely something you can read in one or two sittings, or in between train transfers, or while sitting in the waiting room at the doctor's office.
The story itself is very cute and perky; even in times of despair, there's lots of preaching about how Nicole is really a strong, independent woman, and that even though she may have hard times, that doesn't change the fact that she's lovable and wonderful. Gooey girly stuff like that. Nicole is, as in most chick-lit books, fun and friendly -- I wish I had a friend like her! She has insecurities like all of us do (man problems, moral problems, fat problems...) but she is blessed with great friends and a loving family to support her.
For most of the novel, Nicole's conflict is that she can't seem to find a guy... a guy who'll stick, anyway. She's attractive, and she's got a great personality (as her friends, her awesome partners in crime, assure her), but guys just see her for sex, as an easy lay, and it's about time she do something about it.
Enter the smelly dumpster that turns her life around, which sits right outside her bedroom window. Nicole hates it at first, but eventually it turns into a figurative "dumpster" where she can literally throw out everything that is troubling her (i.e. her "fat" clothes, her ex's clothing, and so on). The moment this idea clicked for me, I was thrilled at how Nicole was solving her own problems.
I must admit the tone of the book is rather childish -- too girly, too immature -- at times. There were moments I wanted to slap Nicole (she's a bit of a ditz) but she's still a good person at heart. This book is one to read when you really don't want to think too much, when you just want a good laugh (the situations Nicole gets herself into are hysterical!), or when you just need something to get you out of the dumps. Due very simply tells a pleasant story about a woman finding her true love by first finding herself, and I recommend it to all lovers of chick-lit and women's fiction.
Stephanie Loves: I love Becky Due's sense of chick humor! "Nicole thought she had gone to heaven. Frank was perfect in every way. But then he didn't ask her if she wanted any [cotton candy]. He didn't even look at her as he paid the guy and said, 'I love this stuff.'
What a jerk. He'd better share.
Frank sat next to her stuffing his face with her blue, fluffy sugar. And if that wasn't bad enough, his elbow kept bumping her breast each time he took a mouthful, reminding her of what she was missing. Then he leaned over and offered some to Mark, who passed. Frank offered it to Roxanne and she passed too. Nicole was about to have an oral orgasm when he finally offered her some. She could not believe what came out of her mouth. 'Oh, no thank you. That's a little too sweet for me.'"-- LMAO. We all have our moments.
Radical Rating: 8 hearts-Would recommend to lots of really good friends.
Release Date: December 29th, 2010
Publisher: Due
Page Count: 187
Source: From author, via Dawn Seidel, for review
Nicole, a cute, chubby, twenty-something woman, is looking for love in all the wrong places. Who would have guessed that a dumpster in the back alley below her bedroom window would hold the key to finding love?
What Stephanie Thinks: To sum up The Dumpster with a few words, I would say: quick, easy, and entertaining. Kind of how I like my men. (.......uh). It isn't just that the plot is fast-paced, but the book's pages just fly past me. Definitely something you can read in one or two sittings, or in between train transfers, or while sitting in the waiting room at the doctor's office.
The story itself is very cute and perky; even in times of despair, there's lots of preaching about how Nicole is really a strong, independent woman, and that even though she may have hard times, that doesn't change the fact that she's lovable and wonderful. Gooey girly stuff like that. Nicole is, as in most chick-lit books, fun and friendly -- I wish I had a friend like her! She has insecurities like all of us do (man problems, moral problems, fat problems...) but she is blessed with great friends and a loving family to support her.
For most of the novel, Nicole's conflict is that she can't seem to find a guy... a guy who'll stick, anyway. She's attractive, and she's got a great personality (as her friends, her awesome partners in crime, assure her), but guys just see her for sex, as an easy lay, and it's about time she do something about it.
Enter the smelly dumpster that turns her life around, which sits right outside her bedroom window. Nicole hates it at first, but eventually it turns into a figurative "dumpster" where she can literally throw out everything that is troubling her (i.e. her "fat" clothes, her ex's clothing, and so on). The moment this idea clicked for me, I was thrilled at how Nicole was solving her own problems.
I must admit the tone of the book is rather childish -- too girly, too immature -- at times. There were moments I wanted to slap Nicole (she's a bit of a ditz) but she's still a good person at heart. This book is one to read when you really don't want to think too much, when you just want a good laugh (the situations Nicole gets herself into are hysterical!), or when you just need something to get you out of the dumps. Due very simply tells a pleasant story about a woman finding her true love by first finding herself, and I recommend it to all lovers of chick-lit and women's fiction.
Stephanie Loves: I love Becky Due's sense of chick humor! "Nicole thought she had gone to heaven. Frank was perfect in every way. But then he didn't ask her if she wanted any [cotton candy]. He didn't even look at her as he paid the guy and said, 'I love this stuff.'
What a jerk. He'd better share.
Frank sat next to her stuffing his face with her blue, fluffy sugar. And if that wasn't bad enough, his elbow kept bumping her breast each time he took a mouthful, reminding her of what she was missing. Then he leaned over and offered some to Mark, who passed. Frank offered it to Roxanne and she passed too. Nicole was about to have an oral orgasm when he finally offered her some. She could not believe what came out of her mouth. 'Oh, no thank you. That's a little too sweet for me.'"-- LMAO. We all have our moments.
Radical Rating: 8 hearts-Would recommend to lots of really good friends.
October 7, 2011
Bottom line, it needs another draft. It took me months to get through this book because of the writer's style.
The plot is good! I've read a lot of romantic novels, and I would say this one has a great concept and storyline. At the same time, I'm an English teacher, and I couldn't help but feel like this was more of a 1st draft. A good first draft. The story is lost in a muddle of words, the lack of word choice, and the constant repetition of words or phrases in successive sentences.
For example:
When we’re finished eating, I’ll check out the spa and see if we can get facials in a couple of hours.”
When they finished eating…
We don't really need to hear the same phrase again. In the beginning, the subject-verb pattern has a monotonous and tiresome feel. However, as the novel progressed, the writing seems to relax a little and become less rigid and predictable.
While I enjoy some of the twists in the story, there were other components I could have done without. The grabbing of crotches...the detailed bathroom scene....and the used condom scene all come to mind.
I would also recommend a change in POV. It really prevents real emotions (the lump scene) and hinders my embracing of the character development. Sometimes the story doesn't flow - there's a lack of foreshadowing or a jarring insertion of details. In other words, conversations sometimes don't flow well because there are random facts inserted that are more reminiscent of “I forgot to mention but need to tell you for this to make sense” stream of consciousness when they would flow better if placed in preceding conversations.
As I said before, the story is a solid draft. It’s original and fresh. The writing, is not. Honestly, this would have made a great movie, as those random details could be shown rather than constantly told to the reader. It took a little bit of the fun out of reading it.
The plot is good! I've read a lot of romantic novels, and I would say this one has a great concept and storyline. At the same time, I'm an English teacher, and I couldn't help but feel like this was more of a 1st draft. A good first draft. The story is lost in a muddle of words, the lack of word choice, and the constant repetition of words or phrases in successive sentences.
For example:
When we’re finished eating, I’ll check out the spa and see if we can get facials in a couple of hours.”
When they finished eating…
We don't really need to hear the same phrase again. In the beginning, the subject-verb pattern has a monotonous and tiresome feel. However, as the novel progressed, the writing seems to relax a little and become less rigid and predictable.
While I enjoy some of the twists in the story, there were other components I could have done without. The grabbing of crotches...the detailed bathroom scene....and the used condom scene all come to mind.
I would also recommend a change in POV. It really prevents real emotions (the lump scene) and hinders my embracing of the character development. Sometimes the story doesn't flow - there's a lack of foreshadowing or a jarring insertion of details. In other words, conversations sometimes don't flow well because there are random facts inserted that are more reminiscent of “I forgot to mention but need to tell you for this to make sense” stream of consciousness when they would flow better if placed in preceding conversations.
As I said before, the story is a solid draft. It’s original and fresh. The writing, is not. Honestly, this would have made a great movie, as those random details could be shown rather than constantly told to the reader. It took a little bit of the fun out of reading it.
February 2, 2011
WARNINGS: There are a few sex scenes, but they weren't rated R.
The Dumpster is a cute book. Nicole has no luck in the love department and partly because she jumps the gun. Everything goes in the dumpster (literally and figuratively) on Valentine's Day. She has a party so all her friends can meet Tom (current boyfriend) who shows up with a DVD and then promptly leaves.
Nicole has a hard time finding love especially when her friends find it so easily. Nicole uses the smelly dumpster below her window to throw things out and surprisingly, to find love. It was easy to relate to Nicole's insecurities about her image because what girl hasn't had those same insecurities? Sometimes, I got a little annoyed with Nicole's character because of her line of thinking. One date and she's thinking about marriage! But, she did mature.
Nicole's interaction with her parents was very interesting and her reaction was very necessary and easy to relate to. I think it shows that every once and a while a person needs some me-time. It was good to see that her parents decided to work things out.
Addict's Last Words: This is a good, light read.
To Buy or To Borrow: This is a borrow for me. But who knows? Could be a buy for you!
I participate in tours with Pump Up Your Book! and a copy was provided for me by the author or publisher. No payment was received by me in exchange for this review. There was not any obligation to write a positive review. All opinions expressed here are entirely mine and may not necessarily agree with those of the author, the book's publisher and publicist, or the readers of this review. This disclosure is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255, Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
The Dumpster is a cute book. Nicole has no luck in the love department and partly because she jumps the gun. Everything goes in the dumpster (literally and figuratively) on Valentine's Day. She has a party so all her friends can meet Tom (current boyfriend) who shows up with a DVD and then promptly leaves.
Nicole has a hard time finding love especially when her friends find it so easily. Nicole uses the smelly dumpster below her window to throw things out and surprisingly, to find love. It was easy to relate to Nicole's insecurities about her image because what girl hasn't had those same insecurities? Sometimes, I got a little annoyed with Nicole's character because of her line of thinking. One date and she's thinking about marriage! But, she did mature.
Nicole's interaction with her parents was very interesting and her reaction was very necessary and easy to relate to. I think it shows that every once and a while a person needs some me-time. It was good to see that her parents decided to work things out.
Addict's Last Words: This is a good, light read.
To Buy or To Borrow: This is a borrow for me. But who knows? Could be a buy for you!
I participate in tours with Pump Up Your Book! and a copy was provided for me by the author or publisher. No payment was received by me in exchange for this review. There was not any obligation to write a positive review. All opinions expressed here are entirely mine and may not necessarily agree with those of the author, the book's publisher and publicist, or the readers of this review. This disclosure is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255, Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
November 18, 2011
This story had me baffled from the first few pages. The story starts where main character Nicole is getting ready for a Valentine’s party and a romantic evening with her boyfriend. He will finally meet her best friends, I’m thinking he might propose¬¬––until I find out he is merely Nicole’s sex-buddy of two weeks. Um, what? And that’s when I knew I was going to be in for a ride––a very unpleasant ride. This book desperately needed an editor, there were scenes that were crammed in for reasons I couldn’t figure out, the characters were immature (think peeing on sidewalks) and Nicole just came off as a big slut. I think Becky Due was trying to show an insecure woman, but I didn’t make the connection. The writing was crass (too many bathroom trips and bodily functions for me to handle) and I was basically bewildered throughout the book. And slightly horrified. I did some research on Due and her website says her books are “inspiring novels” for women, and that she is “the new voice of women’s fiction.” I’m a little scared. The reviews and ratings are scattered from a 1-5, but this truly is not a book or genre for me. Though I’m not exactly what genre it should fall under. I can’t recommend The Dumpster in good faith. It left me depressed, and I think it portrayed women badly. The main character wants a man so badly (hello, do we need a man to complete us?) that she would jump in bed with anyone. I’m not sure how that is supposed to be inspiring or leave me with confidence. I actually felt a little dirty reading the book. I will not be trying any further novels from Becky Due.
March 29, 2019
Things haven’t been going great for twenty-something Nicole lately. She’s self-concsious about her weight, and was just dumped by her “boyfriend” of two weeks via DVD on Valentine’s Day. He told her she was too “easy,” as Nicole seems to be a bit on the promiscuous side, going out drinking with her friends and, well… being a bit easy with men. Her friends and family tell her she should really start dating rather than hooking up. Can she find love in the most unexpected of places… the stinky dumpster that management just placed in the alley outside of her bedroom window?
This is a really fun romantic comedy! It’s really easy reading and perfect if you’re looking for light, fun, contemporary chick-lit or romance. It’s definitely a nice, refreshing read after reading some more serious books lately. While Nicole is definitely… promiscuous, I think all women can relate to her on some level. We all know that feeling of insecurity, be it about weight or men, like with Nicole, or any number of things. She also has a group of awesome friends who liven up the book with their attempts at straightening her out. Her misadventures and search for love are entertaining, real, and funny as heck. I recommend you check this out if you’re looking for something fun and quick to read. I would say it is not suitable for anyone under 16, due to some mature content. I really enjoyed it, though, and already ordered one of Becky’s other books off of Amazon today, called The Gentlemen’s Club.
This is a really fun romantic comedy! It’s really easy reading and perfect if you’re looking for light, fun, contemporary chick-lit or romance. It’s definitely a nice, refreshing read after reading some more serious books lately. While Nicole is definitely… promiscuous, I think all women can relate to her on some level. We all know that feeling of insecurity, be it about weight or men, like with Nicole, or any number of things. She also has a group of awesome friends who liven up the book with their attempts at straightening her out. Her misadventures and search for love are entertaining, real, and funny as heck. I recommend you check this out if you’re looking for something fun and quick to read. I would say it is not suitable for anyone under 16, due to some mature content. I really enjoyed it, though, and already ordered one of Becky’s other books off of Amazon today, called The Gentlemen’s Club.
June 30, 2013
Nicole is an over-weight, low self-esteemed twenty-something woman who is looking for love. The problem is that Nicole associates sex for love. She has a revolving door for her bedroom, and the backlash is that she still feels low, fat and unloved. So, she drinks.
When the landlord moves a dumpster below her apartment, Nicole decides to clean up her life. She starts chucking things out the window into the dumpster. Old gifts from boyfriends, her fat clothes, junk food and more. But she still doesn't feel any better, even though she has started to make a change in her life.
But when Nicole stops looking for love, starts working out and taking care of herself, it finds her. The Dumpster is a candid story pulling no punches. There are graphic scenes and some choppy writing, but the story does pull through and it thoroughly entertaining. Author Becky Due gets the message across, even though the characters could have been more developed and the story longer and not so rushed. All in all, a satisfactory read that would be great for the beach.
When the landlord moves a dumpster below her apartment, Nicole decides to clean up her life. She starts chucking things out the window into the dumpster. Old gifts from boyfriends, her fat clothes, junk food and more. But she still doesn't feel any better, even though she has started to make a change in her life.
But when Nicole stops looking for love, starts working out and taking care of herself, it finds her. The Dumpster is a candid story pulling no punches. There are graphic scenes and some choppy writing, but the story does pull through and it thoroughly entertaining. Author Becky Due gets the message across, even though the characters could have been more developed and the story longer and not so rushed. All in all, a satisfactory read that would be great for the beach.
July 30, 2016
Nicole is a spirited young woman, looking for love in all the wrong places. Hoping to find Mr. Right, every man she dates or has a one night stand with, has the potential to be The One. Instead, they turn out to be The One who is afraid of commitment or The One who likes to sleep around, hardly qualifying as marriage material! But through her sometimes crazy dating adventures, she realizes that love doesn't always show up when you want it to, or where you'd expect to find it!
Beck Due brings us a cute and relatable tale of trying to find that special someone, with all of the heartache and sometimes silliness, that happens along the way! If you're looking for a fun, light-hearted read, I suggest picking up The Dumpster.
Hazel O'Shea
Written for the Juniper Grove Blog
Beck Due brings us a cute and relatable tale of trying to find that special someone, with all of the heartache and sometimes silliness, that happens along the way! If you're looking for a fun, light-hearted read, I suggest picking up The Dumpster.
Hazel O'Shea
Written for the Juniper Grove Blog
July 8, 2012
Nicole is, unfortunately, looking for love and acceptance in all the wrong places. She is cute, but chubby. Her friends are critical at times and not very resourceful when it comes to meaningful advice. Even her own mother seems lost in life and Nicole has to step up and be the mother. "The Dumpster" appears to be a refreshing, entertaining read, but it ended up being difficult to read. I had a hard time sympathizing with Nicole as she encountered crazy situations and found that, what should have been humorous situations, were not making me laugh. Instead of being moved by the romantic sections, I cringed as I read them. Nicole ends up finding love, but it is a painful journey. The story is crudely written and needs to be cleaned up.
August 21, 2011
I found this book to be well written and fun to read, however, it did seem to be a bit more explicit than necessary for the storyline. I loved the romance between Rick and Nicole and the fact that it was this slow romance that finally made Nicole realize what she had been searching for with her foolish sexual encounters.
The book could use a bit of polish - as one reviewer said - but all-in-all it was an enjoyable book.
I would recommend it to anyone who wants to remember the silly things they did while looking for love.
Thanks for the laughs, this was a great break from the dramas of real life.
The book could use a bit of polish - as one reviewer said - but all-in-all it was an enjoyable book.
I would recommend it to anyone who wants to remember the silly things they did while looking for love.
Thanks for the laughs, this was a great break from the dramas of real life.
April 30, 2011
This book is a quick , light hearted read. It is the story of Nicole, a twenty something woman seeking love and self acceptance. The premise of the story is good, however the dialogue sometimes feels forced and there are times when it feels that the descriptions of bodily functions and sexual acts are unnecessarily graphic. There is humor and parts that are poignant. I was eager to find out how the story ended, but while I felt there were TOO MANY details in some parts, the ending felt abrupt. I feel that this book needs polishing, but I enjoyed the story overall.
April 26, 2015
I follow Becky's blog and signed up for Becky’s email notifications and received a free book. I chose this book. It seemed like a good read and I’m a sucker for quirky, fun relationship books. LOVED IT! Finished it yesterday and truly loved the book – thanks Becky for a great read! The book was super funny and relatable. The writing portrayed realistic experiences and mistakes and had a light, fun story of romance. Definitely worth reading, I highly recommend! :)
May 25, 2011
Dating is dirty business...but somebody has to do it. The Dumpster is a breezy read about the dating trials of a confused twenty-something. Nicole's issues will be apparent to many people as they reflect on the often hazy, alcohol infused, days of early adulthood. Pick this up for a quick, cute read.
June 18, 2011
The plot is unique, however I found the ending rushed. The characters are colorful and entertaining, but some of the descriptions were unnecessary. The storyline could use some polishing. The casual sex and drinking may be a turn off for some, but I didn’t find any of it offensive. Overall it was an amusing read that covered a topic, many women can identify with, in one way or another.
January 6, 2012
This was a quick, but pleasant read. I enjoyed the characters and thought the plot to be original and fun. I found myself laughing at many parts. The author had some great lines that came across as a way I would talk to my friends. I really liked this book and would recommend it to anyone looking for an out of the norm, good romance.
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June 10, 2011awful!
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