Smart Women

4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars | 2,138 ratings

Price: 15.75

Last update: 02-24-2025


About this item

Two 30-somethings try to find their way through the complications of post-marriage love in this beloved novel from number one New York Times best-selling author Judy Blume.

Margo and B.B. are each divorced, and each is trying to reinvent her life in Colorado - while their respective teenage daughters look on with a mixture of humor and horror. But even smart women sometimes have a lot to learn - and they will, when B.B.’s ex-husband moves in next door to Margo....

Includes a new introduction by the author.


Top reviews from the United States

  • MarNem
    5.0 out of 5 stars Smart women... could be anyone...
    Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2021
    The characters in this book are complex... but also simple. They are real women with real life families and real life problems... sometimes appearing confident... sometimes very unsure of themselves... like most of us! There's love, jealousy, secrecy, arguments, trust, lack-of-trust... you name it... The characters are intertwined and believable... for the most-part... It's a good read!
  • Theresa Gonsiorowski
    4.0 out of 5 stars Quick read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2024
    A quick read- would be a good beach read. Woman and their relationships and lives in their 40’s. I would have to say they were not that smart. Definitely recommend!!
  • Jewinckler
    3.0 out of 5 stars A little disappointed
    Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2015
    I've been a devout Blumenthal reader all my life and this book showed a side of women that isn't really smart.but it does explore family,life after divorce and the intense work it takes to move on. In the end here story touches home. Blume at her best. Joining families and moving on,learning he to cope with life's difficult events hold this story together
  • Annie
    5.0 out of 5 stars WIFEY / SMART WOMEN
    Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2016
    I really like Judy Blume - Wifey, I had no idea what this book was all about so I was surprised the more I read. The only thing about it was that someone wrote: Hide this book from your kids. I guess that's a good idea. Even though I liked it because the way she writes, you do not want to put the book down.
    Smart Women - This one I enjoyed very much and must say I will read again, even though I really don't read books twice. This was another book you don't want to put down because you absolutely want to find out what happens next.
    Right now Ii am on a hunt for more Judy Blume's books because I like her writing so very much.
  • nsquared
    4.0 out of 5 stars A happily Interesting Read
    Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2015
    I enjoyed this book for the complexity of the characters. I've seen a few reviews complaining the women in the book are not smart. Personally, I disagree. They are all smart in their own way but they have very real human weaknesses. Ultimately, those weaknesses either get them into trouble or when exploited, lead them something new and positive.

    I particularly enjoyed the POV of the daughters and son in this story. Stuart, Michelle and Sarah have very definite opinions about their parents' behavior and choices. How they express those opinions is interesting and very unique to each child. It is very clear how those choices impact the kids' behavior and relationships both in the home and with outsiders. It is also sadly evident that the children are all looking for something they feel they are not getting at home.

    All told, I enjoyed this book for the story. It was layered and the characters made sense to me. While I might not have made their choices, I understand why they made them. Because of that, I can respect what happens next.
  • Tina M. Barner
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2015
    What is quite interesting about this book is that once you pick it up, you don't want to put it down. The characters are very real and I truly found that I could really identify with each of them and put myself in their place. This book is smart, fresh, funny at times and sad at other times, but really is a joy to read. I have reread this book countless times. I definitely recommend this book!
  • malka bloom
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun
    Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2023
    I love all her books. This was a fun reread for me
  • Peter Hanson
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun and spot on with teen daughters
    Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2022
    The story is fun, and it portrays teen daughter to mom relationships spot on as I witnessed them with my three daughters. Many lines made me laugh, some just by stating the obvious. The characters relate, learn, grow and laugh, and I was with them all the way.

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