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.]
28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir by Poppy Mortimer is a funny memoir filled with awkward and concerning situations that make you think about dating in the modern world.
Spanning over twenty years, Poppy Mortimer writes about the 28 most disastrous dates she has been on in her life. Dates vary from a fireman who only saves himself in the Tunnel of Terror, to a date that wants her to lock him up in her cupboard. Each date is a new opportunity for Poppy to learn what she doesn't want in a man, and what she does want in her life.
There are many positive aspects to the memoir. I loved how each date was written as a new chapter in the novel, making it easy to separate the dates from each other. Poppy writes beautifully, making you eager to know how the date will end. I enjoyed reading about her life in-between all the dates, and love how passionate she is about animals and helping them when she can. At the end of each chapter, Poppy wrote about what she learned from each date, making you think about the situation and what you would have done if you were in her place. I often ended up laughing at some of the strange situations she found herself in and loved the names she gave to each chapter, such as Mr Incredible Hulk and Mr Hotel California.
I found no negative aspects in the novel. Some dates Poppy went on were a bit distressing and some men had quite a few disturbing issues, but they all form part of the disastrous dates as mentioned in the title and should be expected. Poppy regularly makes light of the situation; thus I don't believe it should be seen as negative, but it should be read in the context of the novel.
I rate this novel a 4 out of 4 due to the many positive aspects mentioned above, how easy it is to read the novel, and the fact that Poppy provides a summary of lessons at the end of the novel. I found no typing or grammatical errors, making me believe that the novel was professionally edited.
I would recommend 28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir to any woman who is thinking about or actively dating. It is often so easy to become hopeless when our dates don't always go the way we hope they will. Poppy's memoir shows that even when dates are terrible, there is always something to learn from them. The memoir helps you remember that finding a man shouldn't be the most important thing; building a life you love should be.
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28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir
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28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir by Poppy Mortimer is a funny memoir filled with awkward and concerning situations that make you think about dating in the modern world.
Spanning over twenty years, Poppy Mortimer writes about the 28 most disastrous dates she has been on in her life. Dates vary from a fireman who only saves himself in the Tunnel of Terror, to a date that wants her to lock him up in her cupboard. Each date is a new opportunity for Poppy to learn what she doesn't want in a man, and what she does want in her life.
There are many positive aspects to the memoir. I loved how each date was written as a new chapter in the novel, making it easy to separate the dates from each other. Poppy writes beautifully, making you eager to know how the date will end. I enjoyed reading about her life in-between all the dates, and love how passionate she is about animals and helping them when she can. At the end of each chapter, Poppy wrote about what she learned from each date, making you think about the situation and what you would have done if you were in her place. I often ended up laughing at some of the strange situations she found herself in and loved the names she gave to each chapter, such as Mr Incredible Hulk and Mr Hotel California.
I found no negative aspects in the novel. Some dates Poppy went on were a bit distressing and some men had quite a few disturbing issues, but they all form part of the disastrous dates as mentioned in the title and should be expected. Poppy regularly makes light of the situation; thus I don't believe it should be seen as negative, but it should be read in the context of the novel.
I rate this novel a 4 out of 4 due to the many positive aspects mentioned above, how easy it is to read the novel, and the fact that Poppy provides a summary of lessons at the end of the novel. I found no typing or grammatical errors, making me believe that the novel was professionally edited.
I would recommend 28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir to any woman who is thinking about or actively dating. It is often so easy to become hopeless when our dates don't always go the way we hope they will. Poppy's memoir shows that even when dates are terrible, there is always something to learn from them. The memoir helps you remember that finding a man shouldn't be the most important thing; building a life you love should be.
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28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir
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