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"Amusing, but insightul trip down memory lane"
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted March 12, 2003

Eliza Simon thinks the world spotlights only rock stars, especially those from the exciting eighties. However, trying to forge relationships with almost famous (at least in New Jersey) musicians always end up failing, as many of her boyfriends see her as a one hit wonder. How poor her Read more...

"An introspective look at life"
Reviewed by Bonnie Rock
Posted July 20, 2003

Since childhood, Eliza has been fixated on rock stars. A rock star is loosely defined by Eliza as a musician. GETTING OVER JACK WAGNER provides an introspective look at Eliza's life, simultaneously recounting the current crisis (during which she is beset by 'announcements' and starts to question dating rock stars) and providing insight into Eliza's past Read more...

Summary

Where are all the real rock stars? Eliza is looking to date a rock star -- though she uses the term loosely. None of her boyfriends have been famous. Most have unbearable habits and overbearing mothers. A few only played show tunes. Still, they're intense. Pierced. Tragically stubbled. With a predilection for dressing in black. Eliza finds them deep -- in theory, anyway. But in reality, none comes close to the object of her original rock-star crush: actor/crooner Jack Wagner. When her latest catch turns out be another mama's boy, Eliza begins to realize love is nothing like her favorite '80s song. Is she ready to face the music? Just as Eliza is planning her next move, she's dealt an emotional triple-whammy involving her sister, her best friend, and a horrific blind date. That's when she realizes that only by taking a good look at her past -- and her tape collection -- will she ever be able to hear a different kind of song and live a different kind of life.