‘Serendipity’ in novel form majorly sucks
“Beginner’s Greek,” the debut novel from journalist James Collins, has been compared — both in its jacket copy and in early press coverage — to the novels of Jane Austen. To paraphrase Lloyd Bentsen: Mr. Collins, you are no Jane Austen.
At first glance, “Beginner’s Greek” seems like perfect Valentine’s weekend reading, whether or not you had a date last night. It promises to be a savage and funny satire of the dating and mating habits of upper-crust New York society. But jokes aside, there’s never a doubt that the protagonists, Peter and Holly, will end up together in perfect...
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