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

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[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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From awkward encounters to laugh-out-loud situations, Poppy Mortimer's 28 Disastrous Dates serves as a mirror to the trials of modern romance. As she travels through Britain, Australia, and the lively streets of L.A., Mortimer's search for love leads to a string of funny and chaotic dating experiences. Even though she doesn't find the perfect match, Mortimer's refusal to give up shows how resilient she is. The book contains 28 short stories of dating disasters that will leave you gasping, cringing, and ultimately howling with laughter.

Mortimer maintains a quick pace throughout and provides just enough detail to vividly portray each cringe-worthy date without overwhelming you with too much. Her writing style is entertaining and makes the book an easy and lighthearted read. Overall, I felt the book would make an excellent read for a lazy Saturday afternoon when you’re looking for a combo between romance and comedy.

While I found 28 Disastrous Dates wonderfully entertaining, I thought it was one of those books you might want to read a little of each time (rather than one you'd want to finish in one sitting) to get the full impact of each of the 28 stories. I found it helpful that each chapter is named after the very suitable nicknames the author gives to each guy. While I cried laughing at some of the descriptions, at times I felt that the author was a little harsh on some of the guys—like poor Mr. Tunnel of Terror. With that being said, the book gets a solid 5 out of 5 stars from me.

I would recommend Poppy Mortimer's 28 Disastrous Dates to anyone looking for a good laugh, and especially to young women looking for relatable accounts of modern romance. The author also provides an enjoyable escape into the world of the charismatic and lively Poppy and the adventures she goes through in her quest for true love.

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28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir
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