Review of 28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir

[Aleesha Jarral]

[Following is a volunteer review of "28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir" by Poppy Mortimer.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Poppy Mortimer writes about her terrible dating experiences in her book '28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humorous Memoir.' The author describes 28 of her bad dates, including where she met the guy, how he asked her out, what transpired on the date, and what she took away from the experience—although it is unclear from the title how much of the book is fact and how much is fiction. The main goal seems to be to amuse and make others laugh with her stories, and these are said to be her worst dates ever. Poppy, who claims to have been among the first users of online dating, describes her experience with it as the story goes on. She tells it straight about the guys she's dated, each of whom has made terrible life decisions and experienced terrible things of their own.

Since every woman reading this book has probably gone on one or two terrible dates, it's easy to relate to the book. I find it incredible that someone can endure not just one but twenty-eight terrible dates and still find love. I appreciate that the author showed us that she could succeed and find pleasure on her own without making a guy the center of her existence. She demonstrates to us the importance of compatibility in a relationship and the wisdom of not putting ourselves through unnecessary suffering in an attempt to win over others. I was drawn to this book since the author wrote in a straightforward and conservative manner. I felt as though I was talking to a friend while reading the book. She also did a great job of coming up with original and humorous names for the men she went out with. My curiosity increased as I became more aware of the names she gave those men. The thing I like the most about this book is that, although she discussed all of her hilarious dates, she also brought up and cautioned readers about the risks involved in meeting people online.

There was nothing to dislike in this book. It was perfectly edited with zero errors. I would rate it 5 out of 5 stars. I will suggest this book to everyone who enjoys reading. I wouldn't include teens because of Poppy Mortimer's experiences, but young adults may undoubtedly gain some insightful knowledge while having fun. You can read this book as your second or third book on your bedside table. Owing to the brief chapters, it might occupy a brief window of time.

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28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir
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