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.]
Poppy Mortimer's book with the unique title 28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir and equally interesting content is a blend of memoir, travelogue, and romance. It can be read as both a hilarious novel and a collection of short stories. The primary character is a young author and her love life. The locations varied as the author moved from northern England to various areas of Australia, to America, and back to Australia, as did the men in the author's life, but not the often hilarious scenes that occurred.
All of the stories in the book are presented chronologically, from oldest to newest. Each story, on average, comprises a brief description that includes information such as how old she was at the time, where and when the meeting was, and how she was invited to the date. The preface is usually followed by a brief description of the date itself, and the stories conclude with the author's lessons learned.
There were several aspects of the book that I loved. First and foremost, the book is entertaining and unpredictable, with realistic dialogues and written in plain English. Except for a few top stories, all of the stories are of high quality, and there is hardly a dull moment in the whole book. I enjoyed some of the stories and read them several times. I truly enjoyed how the author portrayed the date on which her potential boyfriend, a macho man, was terrified and she was the one who was brave at that particular moment. It was fascinating to read about what might happen when a girl used to driving on the left side of the road finds herself in a country with different rules. Whether or not the owners and their pets resemble each other will be the subject of one of the dating adventures. However, the story about the disastrous date that I enjoyed best was the one in which the author learned how to successfully deal with verbal abuse. Readers will be able to follow the author's maturation and development in a very open way through the stories about bad dates, which I consider a privilege.
There was nothing in the book that I didn't like. All of the stories about love disasters appear to be highly authentic and, above all, entertaining. The fact that Poppy Mortimer dated men from three continents adds to the book's charm.
An unusual book with an intriguing subject, full of true stories, and an absolute delight to read, deserves only the best rating. That is why I believe it is appropriate to rate the book with 5 out of 5 stars.
I recommend the book to fans of memoirs, romances, and books dominated by men-women relationship humor. I also recommend the book to fans of short stories with the same protagonist.
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28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir
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Poppy Mortimer's book with the unique title 28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir and equally interesting content is a blend of memoir, travelogue, and romance. It can be read as both a hilarious novel and a collection of short stories. The primary character is a young author and her love life. The locations varied as the author moved from northern England to various areas of Australia, to America, and back to Australia, as did the men in the author's life, but not the often hilarious scenes that occurred.
All of the stories in the book are presented chronologically, from oldest to newest. Each story, on average, comprises a brief description that includes information such as how old she was at the time, where and when the meeting was, and how she was invited to the date. The preface is usually followed by a brief description of the date itself, and the stories conclude with the author's lessons learned.
There were several aspects of the book that I loved. First and foremost, the book is entertaining and unpredictable, with realistic dialogues and written in plain English. Except for a few top stories, all of the stories are of high quality, and there is hardly a dull moment in the whole book. I enjoyed some of the stories and read them several times. I truly enjoyed how the author portrayed the date on which her potential boyfriend, a macho man, was terrified and she was the one who was brave at that particular moment. It was fascinating to read about what might happen when a girl used to driving on the left side of the road finds herself in a country with different rules. Whether or not the owners and their pets resemble each other will be the subject of one of the dating adventures. However, the story about the disastrous date that I enjoyed best was the one in which the author learned how to successfully deal with verbal abuse. Readers will be able to follow the author's maturation and development in a very open way through the stories about bad dates, which I consider a privilege.
There was nothing in the book that I didn't like. All of the stories about love disasters appear to be highly authentic and, above all, entertaining. The fact that Poppy Mortimer dated men from three continents adds to the book's charm.
An unusual book with an intriguing subject, full of true stories, and an absolute delight to read, deserves only the best rating. That is why I believe it is appropriate to rate the book with 5 out of 5 stars.
I recommend the book to fans of memoirs, romances, and books dominated by men-women relationship humor. I also recommend the book to fans of short stories with the same protagonist.
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28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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