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 "28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir" isn't only fiance history and roughly blank episodes about horrible dates. It is not a real war between enemy countries depicted as a dating chronicle, but rather a comedic account of the heroine’s journey to self-discovery.
The humor is undeniable. Mortimer's keen sense of humor, which stems from observing the incongruity of her encounters, has it all—the guy that goes crazy over cheese rolling to a man who had his peacock in their picnic—yes, a bird. But underneath the humor, there is a more significant undertone. Every failed date has served as nothing else but a stepping stone for him toward self-awareness. We experience her in a way, as the initial hope transforms into disappointment, then amusement, and then her final wry acceptance of the raving lunacy of this game. It makes the humor more dynamic because it is not only a punchline, but Mortimer processes her experiences through humor.
The "mostly true" definition It's a brilliant way of leaving room for a tiny bit of ambiguity. Through each episode, are we laughing at the retelling of exaggerated tales or at Mortimer's fantastic knack for drawing hysterically unusual individuals? This doubt ensures that humor is always there. It’s not easy to differentiate with certainty how much is still a reality and how much is artistry. Mortimer is not only a professional romance writer but also an artist who draws exciting pictures of her dates. They become grotesque caricatures of dating faux pas: know-it-alls, blabbermouths, and the ones who have a romantic view of their relationship. We observe Mortimer’s paths for the types of red flags we could overlook while we dive deep into our relationship. The editing that was done was just super well done and was error-free.
However, "28 Disastrous Dates" won’t only be filled with laughter and fun. The growing number of disastrous meetings is the potential drawback of this story. The very foundation of the discomfort over dating may not be comprehensible to those who have never been in the same position. The only thing to fault or criticize wasn't much here. Nevertheless, these shortcomings are overshadowed by the fact that it is a great movie. It is a clever and truthful glimpse of the modern dating environment through the lens of a slightly sad narration about oneself. Whether you long for love or, like me, your only reason for dating is a good reason to laugh, Mortimer's book is a beautiful reminder of the fact that even the worst dates can be covered in a disguise of valuable life lessons. I will rate this book 5 stars out of 5!
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28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir
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Poppy Mortimer's "28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir" isn't only fiance history and roughly blank episodes about horrible dates. It is not a real war between enemy countries depicted as a dating chronicle, but rather a comedic account of the heroine’s journey to self-discovery.
The humor is undeniable. Mortimer's keen sense of humor, which stems from observing the incongruity of her encounters, has it all—the guy that goes crazy over cheese rolling to a man who had his peacock in their picnic—yes, a bird. But underneath the humor, there is a more significant undertone. Every failed date has served as nothing else but a stepping stone for him toward self-awareness. We experience her in a way, as the initial hope transforms into disappointment, then amusement, and then her final wry acceptance of the raving lunacy of this game. It makes the humor more dynamic because it is not only a punchline, but Mortimer processes her experiences through humor.
The "mostly true" definition It's a brilliant way of leaving room for a tiny bit of ambiguity. Through each episode, are we laughing at the retelling of exaggerated tales or at Mortimer's fantastic knack for drawing hysterically unusual individuals? This doubt ensures that humor is always there. It’s not easy to differentiate with certainty how much is still a reality and how much is artistry. Mortimer is not only a professional romance writer but also an artist who draws exciting pictures of her dates. They become grotesque caricatures of dating faux pas: know-it-alls, blabbermouths, and the ones who have a romantic view of their relationship. We observe Mortimer’s paths for the types of red flags we could overlook while we dive deep into our relationship. The editing that was done was just super well done and was error-free.
However, "28 Disastrous Dates" won’t only be filled with laughter and fun. The growing number of disastrous meetings is the potential drawback of this story. The very foundation of the discomfort over dating may not be comprehensible to those who have never been in the same position. The only thing to fault or criticize wasn't much here. Nevertheless, these shortcomings are overshadowed by the fact that it is a great movie. It is a clever and truthful glimpse of the modern dating environment through the lens of a slightly sad narration about oneself. Whether you long for love or, like me, your only reason for dating is a good reason to laugh, Mortimer's book is a beautiful reminder of the fact that even the worst dates can be covered in a disguise of valuable life lessons. I will rate this book 5 stars out of 5!
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28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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