Review of 28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir
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Review of 28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir
[Following is a volunteer review of "28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir" by Poppy Mortimer.]
Being a senior citizen, I thought of quitting reading this book, but I didn’t. Somehow I couldn’t stop reading. Poppy Mortimer describes one after another date failures that she experienced over twenty years of her life as a young adult. It is a humorous and highly entertaining relation of first dates that she picked up in different ways. Each one started with high hopes based on the visible qualities of each potential lifelong companion. As the dates progress little hints indicate the inevitable disaster in which it ends. Poppy Mortimer gives a summary at the end of each encounter, indicating the lessons she has learned through this narrow escape adventure. Progressing through the book the reader becomes convinced that there are no lessons left to be learned, only to be surprised by unimaginable flaws in the next Hollywood-like character.
28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir and Lessons Learned Along the Way is, as indicated in the expanded title, indeed written in a very humorous way by a talented writer. The humour often softens the situation and sexual endeavours encountered. This, as well as the good editing, contributes to the pleasant reading experience. Even the introduction to the book is funny. What I liked about this book was of course all the humour, and the way Poppy Mortimer would effortlessly reflect on classics while describing an incident. “Let me start at the very beginning (that’s a very good place to start).”
I do not have any negative remarks about this book which I enjoyed thoroughly. One might just mention that here and there I felt some of the narration was unrealistic and blown up, which might be attributed to good writing skills contributing to the entertainment of the reader. It occurred to me that Mortimer surely had had a strange variety of (un)romantic dates in her life. On the other hand, she does admit in the expanded title that the narration is mostly true. That could also mean “definitely not all exactly true.”
I rate this book a confident 4 out of 4 stars despite the little bit of exaggeration here and there.
I wholeheartedly recommend this book to all who love reading. Due to the nature of Poppy Mortimer’s experiences, I would not include teenagers, but young adults can certainly learn a few valuable lessons joyfully. This book can have a place on your bedside table as your second or third book to read. Because of the short chapters, it can fill up short available periods.
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28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir
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Being a senior citizen, I thought of quitting reading this book, but I didn’t. Somehow I couldn’t stop reading. Poppy Mortimer describes one after another date failures that she experienced over twenty years of her life as a young adult. It is a humorous and highly entertaining relation of first dates that she picked up in different ways. Each one started with high hopes based on the visible qualities of each potential lifelong companion. As the dates progress little hints indicate the inevitable disaster in which it ends. Poppy Mortimer gives a summary at the end of each encounter, indicating the lessons she has learned through this narrow escape adventure. Progressing through the book the reader becomes convinced that there are no lessons left to be learned, only to be surprised by unimaginable flaws in the next Hollywood-like character.
28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir and Lessons Learned Along the Way is, as indicated in the expanded title, indeed written in a very humorous way by a talented writer. The humour often softens the situation and sexual endeavours encountered. This, as well as the good editing, contributes to the pleasant reading experience. Even the introduction to the book is funny. What I liked about this book was of course all the humour, and the way Poppy Mortimer would effortlessly reflect on classics while describing an incident. “Let me start at the very beginning (that’s a very good place to start).”
I do not have any negative remarks about this book which I enjoyed thoroughly. One might just mention that here and there I felt some of the narration was unrealistic and blown up, which might be attributed to good writing skills contributing to the entertainment of the reader. It occurred to me that Mortimer surely had had a strange variety of (un)romantic dates in her life. On the other hand, she does admit in the expanded title that the narration is mostly true. That could also mean “definitely not all exactly true.”
I rate this book a confident 4 out of 4 stars despite the little bit of exaggeration here and there.
I wholeheartedly recommend this book to all who love reading. Due to the nature of Poppy Mortimer’s experiences, I would not include teenagers, but young adults can certainly learn a few valuable lessons joyfully. This book can have a place on your bedside table as your second or third book to read. Because of the short chapters, it can fill up short available periods.
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28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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